CARVEBOARD UK TECH TIPS



What should the tire pressure be when I am riding?
On the flats, the recommended tire pressure is 30 lbs of air. Do not exceed 35lbs. or the tire may come apart on you. On hills, drop it back to 18-20 lbs. of air. This will slow the Carveboard down and give you added traction. Remember, if you want to slow the Carveboard down, take air out of the tires.

How long do the tires last?
TIRE WEAR AND REPLACEMENT If your tires are sliding or releasing through hard turns i.e. rail grabs on clean asphalt or concrete, even at lowered tire pressure, chances are your tires need replacing. If the nylon threading is showing, the tires obviously need replacement, but because the tire is slick, the tires may visually look OK but, are not functioning to capability. Remember, tire wear is a gradual process that you will not be able to detect from ride to ride. CHECKING THE TIRES FOR WEAR Deflate the tire completely by squeezing all the air out of the tire while holding the air valve open. Once the tire is completely deflated, push on the center of the tire where the tire makes the most contact with the road. If there is little or almost no resistance when pushing on the center of the tire, the tire will release when attempting hard turns and the tires need replacing. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Since the rear tires experience more wear than the front tires, periodically rotate them as you would the tires on your car. Tires under average use will last up to a year and a half and about a year for more avid riders. If the conditions you ride are steep, or you are excessively or intentionally sliding, this will also decrease tire life.

How do I know when to replace the tires?
if you can see white threads showing through the rubber, it is time to replace the tire rubber. These can be ordered directly through the factory.

My Carveboard has a flat tire.... what do I do?
Sounds like your inner tube has been punctured. Either repair the tube yourself, or replace it with a new one from the factory.

When I go too fast or ride in a straight line, I start to get the speed wobbles, why?
Carveboard is designed for a maximum speed of 15 MPH by transitioning from rail to rail. If you go faster than that or try to bomb hills straight down, you can and will get the speed wobbles. Slow down and work on zig-zagging down a run instead of going straight down.

How do I slow down my Carveboard if I start going too fast?
Simply turn your Carveboard back UP HILL. This will bleed off your speed so you can either stop or regain your comfortable control.

How do I stop squeeking noises ?
Use a synthetic lubricant around the springs and truck pivot areas to stop any squeeking noises

How do I assemble my Carveboard?
Use the Carvin' Tool to put the trucks on the board (the rear truck should have the Carve sticker facing outwards, the front truck has the engraved "CARVE" logo facing forward) and attach the wheels to the trucks. Call us at the factory if you have any questions or problems.