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Description
Company: LoadedLength: 41.5" / 105 cmWidth: 8.5" / 22 cmWheelbase: 33" / 84 cmWeight: 2.75 lbs / 1.25 Kg (deck only) 7 lbs / 3.2 Kg (complete)Static Flex:
Multiple Flex - Available
Deck Specifics:
Camber •
Concave •
Drop Through •
Nose Kick •
Tail Kick
Deck Shape:
Unique
Appropriate Discipline:
Downhill •
Cruising •
Sliding •
Carving •
Slalom •
Crosstrainer •
Commuter •
Transition •
Boardwalking
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Website: http://www.loadedboards.com PurchaseDeck Materials: Epoxy and Tri-axle fiberglass sandwich a Vertical Laminated Bamboo
With a lower center of gravity and a torsionally stiff design, the Dervishes are built to hold an edge and maximize energy return. A drop-thru carver designed to work with most reverse kingpin geometry trucks and 70mm+ wheels. Has a small nose and tail for manual and shovit tricks.
Drop-thru designed to accomodate the Randall R-II, Paris, Holey, Bear, Gullwing Charger and Tracker Fastrack Trucks. They all work well on this board, but we recommend using at least a 180mm wide truck. The Dervish is available in two flexes: Flex 1: 170 lb / 77 Kg - 230 lbs / 104 Kg
Flex 2: 100 lb / 45 Kg - 180 lbs / 82 Kg
Keep in mind that a softer flex pattern will give you more control and tighter turns at a wide range of speeds, but tend to lose stability slightly at higher speeds. Stiffer flex means more energy potential and more stability at higher speeds, but will not be as forgiving and lively when cruising. The board is designed for a centered, snowboard style stance. As you get comfortable at higher speeds learn to slide. It’s the safest way to slow down at high speeds and will increase your skills. Otherwise, feel free to ride the board however you please.
User reviews
Average user rating from: 19 user(s)
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The Loaded Dervish, Saturday, 19 July 2008 Written by d3mars5 - View all my reviews - Top 500 Reviewer
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Longboard Review How long have you ridden the board: About 5 monthsWhat is your setup like?: Up until it broke:
Gullwing Chargers 10"
Bones Swiss Bearings
Lemon Big Zigs 83aTypical Session Discipline: Carving, Cruising, DancingHow much did you pay?: 285..?Where did you purchase it?: Daddies Board ShopWhat were the strengths of the deck.: Super fun board, room for dancing, short enough for sliding, nice and wide for me (size 13 shoe), very good for pushing, low center of gravity, nice little nose and tail for shuvits and manuals and bigspins : )What were the weaknesses?: There is only one, the dropthru design was not very durable, however this was supposedly fixed in the new model.Similar decks you have ridden?: Nothing like it.Would you recommend it?:
Yes
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Upgrade to the Loaded life, Tuesday, 15 July 2008 Written by maddavis - View all my reviews - Top 500 Reviewer
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Longboard Review How long have you ridden the board: 1 month 5 daysWhat is your setup like?: Flex 2
lemon BigZigs (75mm 83a)
2 stock yellow randal barrel bushing(top)
2 yellow DohDohs (bottom)
Randal II 180mm trucks
some sorta bearings...Typical Session Discipline: Downhill-speed _or_ Flat ground- slides, dancing tricks, cruisingHow much did you pay?: $326 after shippingWhere did you purchase it?: Extreme Outdoor SupplyWhat were the strengths of the deck.: Symmetry-great for slides and spins because it provides a very consistent foot placement.
Lower center of gravity relative to the wheels, thanks to the dropthru trucks, it eisier to initiate slides while standing.
This lower profile also adds to stability at higher speeds
Nose and tail are small but way bigger than the Loaded Vanguard, and are both functional with a little adjustment to your style.
Flex is superior to other boards with as much flex, which is very few. Pumping almost comes naturally and you will soon forget how to push...
Not worrying about wheel bite is always nice.What were the weaknesses?: I miss having a kick tail.
If you get to heavy for your selected flex the board can hit the ground. But if the customer chooses the right one it's no problem.
Finally, grip tape wears fast.Similar decks you have ridden?: The loaded vanguard is very similar. They differ in that the vanguard does not offer dropthru mounting which reduces stability at high speeds and makes slides a little more likely to buck the rider. The super low dervish offers more control in slides while the vanguard is more intuitive if the rider cannot slide yet.
Conclusion: Dervish is going to offer more to a more advanced rider while the vanguard has a higher learning curve for new riders.Would you recommend it?:
Yes
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Tons of fun!, Friday, 13 June 2008 Written by Brain Smoothie - View all my reviews - Top 100 Reviewer
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Longboard Review How long have you ridden the board: 2 monthsWhat is your setup like?: Flex 1 (I weight in at 160), Chargers, Lime Big Zigs.Typical Session Discipline: Carving, CruisingHow much did you pay?: $230Where did you purchase it?: Mile High SkateWhat were the strengths of the deck.: It rides awesome, it feels so lively beneath your feet. The drop-thru makes it awesome for pushing and adds stability to it. I love the graphic on the bottom, at first I didn't care for it but after seeing it in person I love it.What were the weaknesses?: I haven't found one yetWould you recommend it?:
Yes
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The Dervish, Monday, 09 June 2008 Written by Repan - View all my reviews - Top 500 Reviewer
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Longboard Review How long have you ridden the board: almost a year.What is your setup like?: I'm running on randalls and gumballs and sometimes powerballsTypical Session Discipline: carving 'n' dancingHow much did you pay?: Dont remember. :/Where did you purchase it?: at a swedish retailer, www.lifeonaboard.seWhat were the strengths of the deck.: Awesome flex, looks really good, absolutely no wheelbite.What were the weaknesses?: Can't really find one.Similar decks you have ridden?: Loaded Vanguard.Would you recommend it?:
Yes
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..or not to Dervish, that is the question, Thursday, 29 May 2008 Written by Anjo K - View all my reviews - Top 500 Reviewer
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Longboard Review How long have you ridden the board: 2 MonthsWhat is your setup like?: Flex 2
Gullwing Chargers 10"/Stock Bushings
Strikers 77mm 84A
Assorted Bearings/Stock Spacers & WashersTypical Session Discipline: Cruising, Downhill, Sliding/Drifting, CommutingHow much did you pay?: $310Where did you purchase it?: LoadedBoards.comWhat were the strengths of the deck.: The drop through for the trucks really takes the edge off the learning curves & couple with the amazing chargers & 70mm+ wheels makes this board an incredibly smooth ride, even over cracked up roads.
Also, being able to ride the board in either direction due to it symmetrical design is a major plus when it come to wearing out wheels evenly & switching sans board after slides etc.What were the weaknesses?: As with any board the exposed ends can be subject to cracking if hitting curbs at high speed (already lost a tiny chunk of fibreglass on mine)
Spray on grip wears off after time, but this does allow you to get creative with grip tape :)Similar decks you have ridden?: Loaded VanguardWould you recommend it?:
Yes
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