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Loaded Vanguard  PDF Print E-mail
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Description
Company: Loaded
Length: 38 or 42
Width: 8.5
Wheelbase: 33.5 or 37
Weight: (deck) 3.0 or 3.8 lbs (Complete) 6.2- 6.7
Static Flex: Multiple Flex - Available
Deck Specifics: Camber • Concave • Wheel Cut Outs
Deck Shape: Unique
Appropriate Discipline: Downhill • Cruising • Carving • Crosstrainer • Commuter
E-Mail Address: dontwalk@loadedboards.com
Website: http://www.loadedboards.com
Purchase
Deck Materials: Vertical Laminate Bamboo
The Vanguard is all new for 2006! Loaded has replaced the popluar Oak laminate with a new and improved vertically laminated Bamboo deck. Contruction has been upgraded with higher quality resins and fiberglass to give you a more lively and virtually indestructable deck.


Super Strong, lightweight, and sexy, these lively composite boards offer the finest ride legally available. Advanced technologies, innovative design, and a commitment to using only the finest ingredients have led to the evolution of skateboarding. With symmetrical shape and stance for a balanced center of gravity, as well as the ability to weigh and un-weigh the deck through turns for control and efficient energy generation, these performance downhill boards will change the way you experience topography. Made in USA

Comes in four flexes:

  •  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)





User reviews

Average user rating from: 68 user(s)

Overall rating
4.6
Durability
4.6
Construction
4.9
Ride
4.8
Appearance
4.7
Stability
3.7
Agility
4.8
 

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

One Sick ride!, Tuesday, 27 October 2009

Written by kewe   -  View all my reviews  - Top 500 Reviewer

Overall rating
4.7
Durability
5.0
Construction
5.0
Ride
4.0
Appearance
5.0
Stability
4.0
Agility
5.0
if your style is bombing and going fast then do not get this board. Other wise its by far one of the best boards iv had the pleasure of riding.
Longboard Review
How long have you ridden the board: 7 months
What is your setup like?: Flex 2, randal 180mm, 76mm gum balls 81a
Typical Session Discipline: Dancing, Sliding, and a little bombing
How much did you pay?: $170
Where did you purchase it?: loadedboards.com
What were the strengths of the deck.: The deck helps you to carve unlike any other deck iv been on, and it makes sliding really fun and pretty easy for the most part. Plus its a really sharp looking board.
What were the weaknesses?: If you go any faster then 30-35 the deck craps out on you and looses a lot of its stability.
Would you recommend it?: Yes
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Flex 4 Vanguard 38", Tuesday, 13 October 2009

Written by Mickey6   -  View all my reviews  - Top 500 Reviewer

Overall rating
4.7
Durability
5.0
Construction
5.0
Ride
5.0
Appearance
4.0
Stability
4.0
Agility
5.0
An amazing board for just about anything. The flex is a tad too much with the sidewinders, and more material equals more stability. Yes, it is expensive. I've met people with 5 year old boards that were still going. At that point, it's like an old slipper, easy ride. Pays for itself if you consider gas money. You get what you pay for. My next board will likely be a flex 1 42", that is how much I love this board.
Longboard Review
How long have you ridden the board: About one year
What is your setup like?: Gullwing Sidewinders, Otang InHeat wheels, rush bomber bearings.
Typical Session Discipline: point A to point B, sliding
What were the strengths of the deck.: Flexible, thrashworthy, springy, absorbs bumps, durable, lightweight, beautiful graphic. Really flexy.
What were the weaknesses?: Clear griptape wears off real quick. When this occurs, add your own. Also, flex may inhibit hippie jumps, especially if you way more than 150 lbs. Limited nose space for tricking, limited room for dancing.
Similar decks you have ridden?: Sector 9 Haleiwa
Would you recommend it?: Yes
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Peak of enjoyment, Tuesday, 29 September 2009

Written by imalcolm   -  View all my reviews  - Top 1000 Reviewer

Overall rating
4.7
Durability
4.0
Construction
5.0
Ride
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Stability
5.0
Agility
4.0
You can slide on flys you just need dirty velocity. word enjoy riding boys (and girls), worth the extra skrill for the board!!!!
Longboard Review
How long have you ridden the board: 5 months
What is your setup like?: Paris 180 mm - Black, Abec 11 Flywheels 76mm 78a, Sector 9 abec 9, bearing spacers, Khiro .032'' Shock pad.
Typical Session Discipline: cruising, downhill, sliding, carving
How much did you pay?: 320
Where did you purchase it?: Daddies
What were the strengths of the deck.: good pumping (on flex 4), great stability at speeds, stable for slides, great commuter
What were the weaknesses?: chips on front, grip turns dark from dirt easily, scratches easily, grip wears down quickly
Similar decks you have ridden?: derv (loved it, until got mugged), landyachtz evo, landyachtz drop wedge (both landyachtz are my brothers, he is a big downhiller)
Would you recommend it?: Yes
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful

Damn son, Wednesday, 12 August 2009

Written by KCcarvin   -  View all my reviews  - Top 50 Reviewer

Overall rating
4.8
Durability
5.0
Construction
5.0
Ride
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Stability
4.0
Agility
5.0
mmmmmmm, that's the good stuff. and by the way the kryptos CAN SLIDE O_O
Longboard Review
How long have you ridden the board: about a year
What is your setup like?: Paris 180s with venom eliminator 90a, abec11 noskools, and dbs abec 7 bearings
Typical Session Discipline: cruising, downhill carving, slidding
How much did you pay?: $100
Where did you purchase it?: got it from my friend
What were the strengths of the deck.: ultra-light weight and I highly recommend getting one flex stiffer than what you would need because it will provide you the same carving and pumpability with far more stability. this board takes a real beating
What were the weaknesses?: as can be expected, the clear grip wears away really quick so definitely have sheet of grip on hand or you can throw some vicious grip on there when you get the thing and never have to worry about grip again ;D.
Similar decks you have ridden?: loaded dervish, Original custom 35 and apex 37
Would you recommend it?: Yes
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

AWESOME, Tuesday, 11 August 2009

Written by WillyBMan   -  View all my reviews  - Top 1000 Reviewer

Overall rating
4.3
Durability
5.0
Construction
5.0
Ride
4.0
Appearance
5.0
Stability
3.0
Agility
4.0
My favorite board
Longboard Review
How long have you ridden the board: Around 4-5 weeks of non-stop boarding
What is your setup like?: Randall 180's, Abec 11 Gumballs, flex 4, Bones Reds
Typical Session Discipline: cruising, carving, downhill, sliding
How much did you pay?: 270
Where did you purchase it?: Daddies Board Shop
What were the strengths of the deck.: super flexy
What were the weaknesses?: a little unstable
Would you recommend it?: Yes
Was this review helpful to you? yes     no



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