The rear truck acts as a pivot point[5] that the board rotates around, performing a similar function as the back fins on a surfboard.
[6] When riding standard TKP or RKP skateboard or longboard trucks, riders must push the ground with their feet to continue moving on a flat surface.
"[12] As skateboarding evolved, it drifted away from its surfing roots and focused heavily on street skating and technical tricks.
During this time, surfer friends Neil Stratton and Greg Falk[13] in Venice Beach, California were among those in the quest to create a functional skateboard truck that felt like surfing.
The Carver C7, which uses a compression spring to drive the rotating arm, is recognized as the first official "surfskate" truck[citation needed].
[15] Since Carver launched, the sport has grown in popularity and many other companies have released many different surfskate truck designs.
Ryan Theobald VP Sales and Marketing at Landyachtz explains, "It's also well promoted by influencers to have a completely inclusive vibe.
"[18] Regarding how he has seen the surfskate audience evolve, Benoit Brecq at Flying Wheels said, "At the beginning, the market was for surfers looking to improve their surf tricks when the waves weren't good.
"[19] Between 2020 and 2021, surfskating surged in popularity across the world as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, when lockdowns made travel difficult.