UNLEASHING DISTANCE SURFSKATE
Coming from a long running friendship with Carver, Loaded Boards has been experimenting with surfskate truck technology for years.
Now, pushing the boundary of what defines a surfskate, the Loaded Fathom and Loaded Tangent Surfskate Editions are a unique marriage of surfskate agility and longboard flow. Pairing the revolutionary Zee Bracket system with Carver trucks and big wheels has opened up surfskate truck performance on a double-drop board for the first time.
The Loaded Fathom Surfskate Edition is nimble and pumpable while also maintaining a comfortable low ride height that makes this board a pioneer in a new category of skateboarding that we like to call “distance surfskate.”
Specification:
- Length: 33.375” / 84.8 cm
- Width: 9.25” / 23.5 cm
- Wheelbase: 26.5” / 67.3 cm
- Profile: Camber
- Stiffness: Subtle
- Weight (Deck Only): 3.1 lbs / 1.4 kg
- Wheels: Orangatang 80mm Kegel 80a (orange)
- Trucks: Carver CX front and C2 rear trucks
- Bracket: Loaded Zee Bracket
- Bearings: Loaded Jehu V2 bearings
- Bushings: Orangatang Knuckle (medium/purple, front, roadside) + Nipple (soft/orange, front, boardside) + Nipples (hard/yellow, rear)
- Hardware: Loaded (two sets: countersunk 1.25″ at deck, button head 1″ at trucks)
Features:
A Whole New SetUp. A whole new experience to reimagine surfskating: big wheels and a super-low ride height. Our distance surfskate setup is equipped with a Carver CX truck set and Orangatang Kegels for a refined surfskate experience with responsive, snappy turns and effortless pumping.
Premium Bushing Configuration. Upgraded with Orangatang bushings, this setup is all about high performance, agility, and smooth control. In front we have a mix of purple Knuckles roadside and orange Nipples boardside combining for energetic turns and yellow Nipples in the rear for drive and stability. It’s a comfortable performance double-drop bracket board to blend surfskate and long-distance skating, built to get you pumping fast and to maintain your speed while also helping to avoid wheelbite.
Control. The Fathom is stable and easy to control. The low ride height thanks to the Zee Bracket system provides stability and ease of pushing and footbraking. The wide deck further enhances confidence, while upturned deck corners provide a palpable reference point for foot positioning and a secure pocket for pumping.
Construction: Featuring 8-ply maple construction, slight camber for road-smoothing suspension, and lifted corners (with more aggressive grip tape) to lock in your feet and reduce the chance of foot bite. Large enough for comfort but compact enough to carry on public transportation and stow under your desk.
Graphic. To evoke the spirit of adventure and exploration, the current graphic was inspired by the historic Polynesian expansion and their mind-boggling ocean navigation. Nanastudio created this collage based on Polynesian ships and artifacts.
RRP: £349.95
It's Right For You If:
- You have been “surfskate-curious” but are drawn to a more stable, roomy platform that instils greater confidence than a typical surfskate setup.
- You love surfskating and want to be able to use large wheels to skate longer distances with ease and to not worry about cracks or road debris.
- You want to try distance surfskating on a board that is compact, nimble, and low with quick acceleration.
- You want an easy-to-ride board that strikes a beginner-friendly balance between stability and manoeuvrability for an accessible surfskate experience.