how about that loaded speed board

**blink2wice** · 01-17-2007 09:48 PM

i guess loaded is coming out with a speedboard i cant wait im not sure about getting the evo or just waiting oh well. N eways anybody know release dates anything about it i dont mind knowing ya thanx guys i bet that board will be rad

**SkiHood** · 01-17-2007 10:00 PM

Probably going to be like the OWL that they made a few of a while ago for some select riders

**blink2wice** · 01-17-2007 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by SkiHood

Probably going to be like the OWL that they made a few of a while ago for some select riders

ya i just did a little reseach but couldnt find a release date any idea?

**SkiHood** · 01-17-2007 10:16 PM

No clue but not too worried about it, usually get lbl to custom make me whatever it is that i want. The owl looked pretty cool though just for some reason reminded me of one of those pizza paddle things.

**skatardude10** · 01-18-2007 04:51 AM

Not sure if he wanted us to talk about it or not, but Adam Colton had one... It was pretty sick looking! Nice shape, similar to a vanguard... flexxy. It's going to be a 'different' speedboard that's for sure.

**Basch** · 01-18-2007 05:02 AM

why'd you want a flexy speedboard?

**SpookTheHamster** · 01-18-2007 05:13 AM

I think the flexiness was an issue. I remember people saying he was having trouble on it, so I assume the final product will be much, much stiffer.

**Longbord1** · 01-18-2007 06:21 AM

Originally Posted by skatardude10

Not sure if he wanted us to talk about it or not, but Adam Colton had one... It was pretty sick looking! Nice shape, similar to a vanguard... flexxy. It's going to be a 'different' speedboard that's for sure.

they are/were selling that one on the loaded site. That is different than the owl.

edit: here http://www.loadedboards.com/cgi-bin/...oduct=SPECIALS

**wakeup** · 01-18-2007 07:19 AM

Originally Posted by Longbord1

they are/were selling that one on the loaded site. That is different than the owl.

edit: here http://www.loadedboards.com/cgi-bin/...oduct=SPECIALS

those pics on the link looked more like a vanguard than a speedboard... but what do i know?

**Sal Pic** · 01-18-2007 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by wakeup

those pics on the link looked more like a vanguard than a speedboard... but what do i know?

You're right, that's the point. It IS just a vanguard with dropthrus. I assume the speedboard will be something significantly different.

Speaking of significant differences...

I'm curious to see what this new speedboard will offer to a rider that any of the Raynes, Kebbeks and Landys can't give him or her already. Reminds me of the Insect Lightening Bug and even the subsonic spedboards. Great decks, obviously, but it seems that despite their quality, only a few actually have them, while most are on Rayne, Kebbek or Landy. Not saying those three aren't quality, far from it, but I'm can't wait to see what loaded has to offer.

**DonnyUGA** · 01-18-2007 08:30 AM

Sal, I think you hit that one on the head. I also remember reading that the one adam was riding didn't garner good results either (read; slow as balls). I have faith in Loaded to do it right and I'm betting that it's going to be something completely new. I'm really curious about the dancer myself.

**laxguy** · 01-18-2007 09:57 AM

They made a few a long time ago, I think its been in the works forever. With the new thing on their site, with new things to come, maybe it will be released soon. Who knows.

**skatardude10** · 01-18-2007 01:38 PM

Actually, I think he liked the board as a speedboard- That's what he was telling me.

Compared to the vanguard it seemed like it was a TAD bit wider, may be wrong, but the edges were rounded off from what I remember... It looked alot sexxier than a vanguard that's for sure! Can't wait for whatever they come out with though.

**cosmiccase** · 01-18-2007 02:49 PM

The owl picture that was on the Loaded forums was sweet. Love the shape. They should make it really stiff, that would be a nice board. It looked great.

**EBasil** · 01-19-2007 03:36 PM

Secret Tip: the first-ever Silverfish Longboarding Podcast is now in post-production and will go live within a couple of days. If you want information about the Loaded Speedboard, Don discusses it at length. Until then...

8)

**Justin Metcalf** · 01-19-2007 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by skatardude10

Actually, I think he liked the board as a speedboard- That's what he was telling me.

Compared to the vanguard it seemed like it was a TAD bit wider, may be wrong, but the edges were rounded off from what I remember... It looked alot sexxier than a vanguard that's for sure! Can't wait for whatever they come out with though.

Are you talking about what he was riding at the NOVA race? If so, i remember talking to him after my race with him (picture from my avatar) and he said it still needed a lot of work because of how it handled turns.

I'm sure they've fixed all the problems and this board will live up to the amazing quality loaded is know for, but the one he had at the race is probably very different than the one they will be putting out in the near future.

**tomahawk** · 01-19-2007 04:37 PM

loaded speedboards (at least the ones i felt/rode) = WAY too flexy

dunno if itll be stiffened up or not in the final production, but so far ive only met one person who like the board that flexy

**revzack** · 01-19-2007 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by Sal Pic

You're right, that's the point. It IS just a vanguard with dropthrus. I assume the speedboard will be something significantly different.

Speaking of significant differences...

I'm curious to see what this new speedboard will offer to a rider that any of the Raynes, Kebbeks and Landys can't give him or her already. Reminds me of the Insect Lightening Bug and even the subsonic spedboards. Great decks, obviously, but it seems that despite their quality, only a few actually have them, while most are on Rayne, Kebbek or Landy. Not saying those three aren't quality, far from it, but I'm can't wait to see what loaded has to offer.

I think the Subsonic, Insect, LBL, Chicago,speedboards have their place. You can buy the mass produced Kebbek's, Rayne's, Etc. from most online longboard stores and probably many ones local to ones self. One Local store sells Landyachtz here. However, If you want a board that is made for you, exactly how YOU want it, dropped, dropped through, deep or shallow concave or even pink with a Pony to pull you back up the hill, talk to one of the small guys. Talk to a small guy, and they will make it happen.

Zack

**pirateswin** · 01-19-2007 05:35 PM

i remember reading that what adam colton was riding was just a drop-through, stiffer (but obviously still flexy) vanguard. i think the actual speedboard will be different.

**laxguy** · 01-19-2007 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by EBasil

Secret Tip: the first-ever Silverfish Longboarding Podcast is now in post-production and will go live within a couple of days. If you want information about the Loaded Speedboard, Don discusses it at length. Until then...

8)

Ahh!! I've been waiting for a Podcast!!