Loaded Boards and Carver Skateboards are Merging

Loaded Boards and Carver Skateboards have announced they have officially merged operations. The combined company will be based out of Loaded’s headquarters in Culver City, California, uniting two of the most influential brands in the side-stance board sports community. The merger brings together Loaded’s expertise in longboard design and manufacturing with Carver’s pioneering surfskate technology, forming a collective powerhouse dedicated to innovation, performance, and community.

“This is a monumental moment for both our teams,” said Don Tashman, CEO of Loaded Boards. “By joining forces, we’re not just growing in size—we’re creating an engine of talent, energy and creativity. This partnership is built on shared values, a 25-year friendship, and a mutual love of riding. We are incredibly excited to build something truly special for the global skateboarding community.”

A key element of the merger is the commitment to maintaining the distinct identities and heritage of both brands. All key personnel and leadership from both Loaded and Carver will remain onboard, ensuring both brands stay true to their founding visions. Neil Carver, co-Founder of Carver Skateboards, commented, “Our goal is to honour the decades of innovation and passion that both Carver and Loaded have poured into skateboarding. We will be leveraging our combined resources to bring cutting-edge designs to market faster, all while improving support for our loyal riders, retailers, and distributors worldwide.”

Greg Falk, Co-Founder of Carver Skateboards commented, “Carver has always been about capturing that joyous feeling of flow on a skateboard. This merger allows us to apply a whole new level of R&D to our systems, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in surfskate technology. We are excited to see how Loaded’s materials and design philosophy will elevate our core mission to deliver speed, power, and flow so riders can truly ‘Surf their Skate’ on any terrain.”

Key Benefits of the Merger:

• Expanded Product Portfolio: Offers a wider selection of boards and gear, blending the best of longboard and surfskate technologies.
• Enhanced Innovation: Centralised Research & Development efforts will accelerate the release of new designs and features.
• Strengthened Retail & Distributor Support: Partners will benefit from streamlined operations, centralised ordering, and enhanced logistics.
• Enriched Rider Experience: Products designed for superior performance, durability, and enjoyment for skaters of all levels, backed by a stronger, united community.

As skateboarding continues to expand across a wider range of demographics, consolidating the brands under one roof positions the unified company as a comprehensive resource for retailers and distributors within the alternative skateboard segment. The merged entity will drive the category forward beyond traditional performance boards, aligning with the evolving consumer base that is redefining skateboarding’s growth. The newly merged entity will immediately begin integrating operations while preparing for future product developments that leverage the combined strengths of both brands.

About Loaded Boards

Founded in 2002, Loaded Boards is a leading manufacturer of high-performance longboards, known for pushing the boundaries of skateboard and snowboard construction and design.

About Carver Skateboards

Carver Skateboards invented the surfskate truck, pioneering the category in 1996 to bring the feeling of surfing to the street with unique truck systems that allow riders to emulate surfing and hone their surf technique.