“Smack dab in the middle of the California desert, what seems like a mirage at first glance, ends up being a surfskater’s paradise.. complete with fast lines, an overhead cradle and even the chance to get a concrete barrel.”

Hypnotic little edit from the folks at Carver Skateboards featuring Edoardo Papa and Val Laforge as they surf “Desert Swells” at an undisclosed location near Barstow, California. This is what surfskating is all about.

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....