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)

Average user rating from: 31 user(s)

Overall rating		4.7
Durability		4.8
Construction		4.9
Ride		4.8
Appearance		4.7
Stability		3.8
Agility		4.7

 

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Amazing, Monday, 12 May 2008

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

Overall rating		4.8
Durability		5.0
Construction		5.0
Ride		5.0
Appearance		5.0
Stability		4.0
Agility		5.0

It's hard for me to think of negatives for the board, it rides better then a dream. The flex can be a little scary at first but after a while the board becomes something else.
The board is amazing for just cruising around town or carving up some hills. The flex makes pumping easy.

Everything about this board is just wick. If you get the opportunity to ride it, don't pass it up!
If you get the opportunity to get one, take it!

Longboard Review

How long have you ridden the board: 1 month
What is your setup like?: Randal 180s, Avila'a, Flex 2
Typical Session Discipline: Cruising, carving
How much did you pay?: 261
Where did you purchase it?: http://www.extremeoutdoorsupply.com/
What were the strengths of the deck.: Extremely responsive, amazing feel. The flex is smooth and controlled.
What were the weaknesses?: The noses are a little small. But nothing you can't get used to.
Would you recommend it?: Yes

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My VG, Saturday, 26 April 2008

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

Overall rating		4.8
Durability		4.0
Construction		5.0
Ride		5.0
Appearance		5.0
Stability		5.0
Agility		5.0

Great all around board i love cross stepping and other boardwalking on it
I have to admit the board felt a lil stiff when i first got it but now i think it rides like a dream :)

Buy this board

Longboard Review

How long have you ridden the board: a few months
What is your setup like?: Randall 180's
Ceramic Bearings
Sector 9 78a 76mm wheels
Typical Session Discipline: Dancing ( All the way)
How much did you pay?: 160$
Where did you purchase it?: Loadedboards.com
What were the strengths of the deck.: good stregnth but still has a nice popping responsive flex
What were the weaknesses?: the board damages easily
Similar decks you have ridden?: The Dervish
Would you recommend it?: Yes

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vanguard, Thursday, 10 April 2008

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

Overall rating		4.5
Durability		4.0
Construction		5.0
Ride		5.0
Appearance		5.0
Stability		4.0
Agility		4.0

my favorite board

Longboard Review

How long have you ridden the board: 5 months
What is your setup like?: paris black 180mm, big zig 75mm
Typical Session Discipline: dancing, crusing, carving
How much did you pay?: 160 for the board and with everything else it came to about $280 to $300
Where did you purchase it?: thelongboardstore.com
What were the strengths of the deck.: lots of flex hard to break. very quick
What were the weaknesses?: no nose or tail but doesnt effect that much
Similar decks you have ridden?: none
Would you recommend it?: Yes

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unique flex, Saturday, 29 March 2008

Written by rkd350z   -  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

very fun board!

not for the bombing, it's mainly for carving/pumping but still able to hit mild hills and hit up to 40mph.

one of the kind flex!

Longboard Review

How long have you ridden the board: 4 months
What is your setup like?: Paris 180
built in 7
gumball 81A
Typical Session Discipline: carve/pump/criuse/slide
How much did you pay?: 270
Where did you purchase it?: DBS
What were the strengths of the deck.: great flex, durability. top mount so more agile than dervish. Twin tip design.
What were the weaknesses?: deck is little narrow. you can put your foot over the deck when turning, however, I prefer little bit wider deck.
Similar decks you have ridden?: none! Loaded category.
Would you recommend it?: Yes

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Loaded Vanguard Rocks My Socks, Sunday, 17 February 2008

Written by rpgmini   -  View all my reviews  - Top 100 Reviewer

Overall rating		4.7
Durability		5.0
Construction		5.0
Ride		5.0
Appearance		5.0
Stability		4.0
Agility		4.0

This board is so much fun. My first "legitimate board" and the love of my longboarding life. Not recommended as a learning board. Thrash a friends board before you start riding this puppy. But when you're ready it'll be worth it. Even without the tail or nose you can still do manuals and shove-its, just takes a different approach to do. Slides are fun on this deck, you just need the right wheels and glovezors. Even with gummies you can slide just be prepared to be buying another set of wheels pretty soon after you start sliding with 78a gumballs. Ummmmm, what else...oh yes, cross steps and other carving tricks are fun on this board. Yes. I think that's all.
Oh yea, sometimes the flex can bounce you off the board.
GET YOUR OWN VANGUARD and WEAR A HELMET

Longboard Review

How long have you ridden the board: One Month
What is your setup like?: Randal 180s With 88a Khiro Barrels
78a Gumballs With Biltin Bearings
Flex 4
Typical Session Discipline: Carving, Cruising, Board Dancing (or some semblance thereof), Sliding
How much did you pay?: $140
Where did you purchase it?: A Good Friend ;)
What were the strengths of the deck.: The Deck itself is Strong, The flex becomes so comfortable once you get used to it. The Vanguard carves like a Light Saber through butter. Fun to slide with, dance on, and stuff. Ummm, what else?? Basically, it's sex on four pieces of urethane. =D
What were the weaknesses?: Not all that agile at lower speeds.
Similar decks you have ridden?: None
Would you recommend it?: Yes

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