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 Tangent and Loaded Fathom 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 Tangent Surfskate Edition is stable and manoeuvrable with an innovative construction and low ride height that makes this board a pioneer in a new category of skateboarding we like to call “distance surfskate.”
Specification:
- Length: 36.375” / 92.4 cm
- Width: 9.75” / 24.8 cm
- Wheelbase: 29.375” / 74.6 cm
- Profile: Rocker
- Stiffness: Subtle
- Weight (Deck Only): 4.3 lbs / 2.0 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)
- Washers: Standard Paris-style cupped washers (top and bottom)
- 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.
Unrivaled Control. The Tangent is stable and easy to control. The Zee Bracket system and rocker profile provide the lowest ride height for easy pushing and footbraking. Rocker also wedges the trucks slightly for tighter turning and gives the rider a locked-in feel. The mega-upturned corners provide a palpable reference point for foot positioning and a secure pocket for pumping.
Relaxed Ergonomics. The concave “tub” design is flat in the middle and slopes up towards the side rails of the deck, resulting in added comfort, responsiveness, and agility. Ample real estate accommodates a wide range of rider sizes and allows the option to adjust your stance over longer distances or to alternate pushing between mongo and regular.
Innovative Construction. Maple and basalt composite construction provides lightweight durability while also ensuring a smooth ride thanks to a subtle, long-lasting damp flex. Coarser griptape at the ends relays tactile feedback for intuitive foot positioning.
RRP: £399.95
It's Right For You If:
- You have been “surfskate-curious” but want an even more stable, roomier platform that instils maximum confidence compared to 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 vibration-damping board that is long and stable with the lowest ride height.
- You want an easy-to-ride board that strikes a beginner-friendly balance between stability and manoeuvrability for an accessible surfskate experience.