Loaded Vanguard Bamboo Longboard Deck
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The Vanguard longboard brings lightweight snowboard-inspired construction and performance to the pavement. Camber, sidecuts, and high-energy flex allow for responsive carving, pumping, and commuting.
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The Vanguard longboard brings lightweight snowboard-inspired construction and performance to the pavement. Camber, sidecuts, and high-energy flex allow for responsive carving, pumping, and commuting.
CRAFTED FOR CARVING – The Loaded Vanguard brings lightweight snowboard-inspired construction and performance to the pavement. Camber, sidecuts, and high-energy flex allow for responsive carving, pumping, and commuting.
ELEGANT DESIGN – Tapered shape maximizes wheel clearance for deep carves and tight turns. Sidecuts reduce torsional stiffness between the feet for greater nuances in the turning radius. Mild concave provides edge-to-edge control, while the topmount and cambered platform provides energetic carving performance.
LIGHT AND LIVELY – Lightweight, snowboard-inspired bamboo and fiberglass construction pair with a cambered profile for a lively and engaging ride.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE FLEX – Bamboo and fiberglass provide lively and energetic flex perfect for hard carving and pumping. Available in two sizes and five flex ratings to tailor the ride to your stance, weight, and style. Lower flex is ideal for heavier riders; higher flex is recommended for lighter riders or those looking for a more responsive board.
Flex ranges
Flex 1: 175-230+ lbs
Flex 2: 150-210+ lbs
Flex 3: 150-200+ lbs
Flex 4: 120-170+ lbs
Flex 5: 80-140+ lbs
As always, these are recommendations only. Experiment!
What’s included?
One Loaded Vanguard deck ONLY. Trucks, wheels, bearings, and hardware are NOT INCLUDED. The deck is available in two lengths: 42” (flex 1-2) and 38” (flex 3-5).
How should I set up my Vanguard?
TRUCKS: Loaded recommends 180mm, 50° reverse-kingpin trucks like Paris V2 for optimal agility and control.
WHEELS: Loaded recommends 75mm grip wheels like Orangatang In Heats for carving and pumping or 75mm freeride wheels like Orangatang Durians for a more slide-friendly setup.
Additional information
Specification: Loaded Vanguard Bamboo Longboard Deck
| Brand | |
|---|---|
| Deck shape | Symmetrical |
| Deck length | 42 and 38” / 107 and 98 cm |
| Deck width | 8.5” / 21.5 cm |
| Wheelbase | 35 and 31.5” / 88.9 and 80 cm |
| Camber | Yes |
| Deck weight | 2.7-3.8 lbs / 1.2-1.7 kg |
| Flex | Flex 1, Flex 2, Flex 3, Flex 4, Flex 5 |
| Truck mounting | Top mount |
| Best for | Carving, Commute, Cruising |
Vendor
Loaded Boards
Dedicated to the growth of board sports through performance, community, and creative expression.
HERITAGE
Exploring ways of emulating snowboarding and surfing on land, Loaded began as a passion (obsession?) in the mid 90s. We scavenged Krypto Classics, Krypto 85s, Bones Hardcore wheels, every new-fangled truck we could find, and retrofitted every piece of wood or old snowboard we came across with trucks and wheels. The decision to start a company occurred in September of 2000 following a series of serendipitous events. After much trial and error with all kinds of materials and production methods, we launched our first board, The Vanguard, in June 2002.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
We build what we want to ride.
We are passionate about materials, are committed to environmentally conscious design and production, appreciate the subtleties of process (the devil’s in the details) and are devotees of functionally driven design.
The ideation and design of all of our products are spearheaded by a small, project specific, in-house team followed by input from the entire in-house crew and select ambassadors. The strength of each project team is built on a foundation of trust, maximizing individual strengths/perspectives, accountability, intellectual rigor and constructive criticism. Egos and biased assumptions are challenged and the expectation is that each player brings a healthy dose of positivity and passion to the table. The upshot is both refined product and poignant personal growth.
CREW
As with everything, it all comes down to people. We’ve worked hard to build a tight knit crew of diverse and unique individuals who share a common passion for getting weird and who have collective synergies. This approach extends beyond our in-house crew and includes our vendors who are like-minded and whom we believe to be the best in the world at what they do.
We try and put out a coherent ideology and we find that those that get it are drawn to it and become part of the dialogue. This is especially true for our shops and distributors worldwide who are our partners in irreverence and promoting the gospel of stoke.
CHARITIES WE SUPPORT
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