Loaded Longboard

Driven by progressive longboarding as explored by Loaded's riders, the Tan Tien manifests the desire to develop new tricks and engage new riding styles.From its foot-locking concave, drop-thru truck mounting and pumpable camber, to its responsive nose and tail kicks, the Tan Tien blends carve oriented longboarding with advanced trick riding. The complex contours create a super responsive board that allows for increased confidence when leaning into turns, popping tricks, and powering through slides. With the woven bamboo bottom and the funky grip design the Tan Tien is easy on the eyes. But you'll need to ride this board to truly fathom its potential. Epoxy and Tri-axle fiberglass sandwich a vert-lam Bamboo core, pressed into concave and convex cambers as well as nose and tail kicks. The nose and tails are reinforced with an extra layer of fiberglass for added stiffness and strength without compromising theresponsiveness and energy of the central camber.DropThru cutouts are CNC milled for precision. This is the most complex board we've built to date and we hope you will appreciate the subtle beauty of the form. The boards come pregripped with an aggressive black grip tape designed to provide maximum coverage while allowing the board to flex naturally. This is our first foray in years into traditional grip tape (albeit grippier to match the needs of this board) and we went with this because it provides enhanced traction and control for sliding and pumping, as well as creating a serious lock-in on the nose and tail.Keep in mind that a softer flex pattern will give you more control and tighter turns at slower speeds andmake it easier to slide, but tends to lose stability slightly at higher speeds. Stiffer flex means more energypotential, more stability at higher speeds, and better longevity through abusive tricks and aerial landings,but will not be as forgiving and lively when cruising. The Flex 1 is considerably stiffer so as to be appropriatefor heavier riders and hardpounding thrashers alike.Environment SuitabilitySteepsHillsParkingRound TownBanks & Big BowlsFlex OptionsFlex 1: Up to 270+ lbs (Up to 122 Kgs)Flex 2:130 - 210 lbs (59 to 95 Kgs)Flex 3:80 - 170 lbs (36 to 77 Kgs)Set-up OptionsTo complement your riding style Loaded boards are available in a number of set up options for the ultimate customised ride as well as decks which are graded for rider weight and performance.Premium 1 Set Up:Randal R-2 Trucks (180mm), Orangatang 4President or Stimulus and Jehu Abec 5Premium 2 Set Up:Randal R-2 Trucks (180mm), Orangatang Fat Free and Jehu Abec 5Premium 3 Set Up:Randal R-2 Trucks (180mm), Retro 70mm ZigZags** and Jehu Abec 5Premium 4 Set Up:Paris 180s Raw (180mm), Orangatang 4President or Stimulus and Jehu Abec 5Premium 5 Set Up:Paris 180s Raw (180mm), Orangatang Fat Free and Jehu Abec 5Premium 6 Set Up:Paris 180s Raw (180mm), Retro 70mm ZigZags** and Jehu Abec 5Premium 7 Set Up:Gullwing Charger Trucks (180mm), Orangatang 4President or Stimulus & Jehu Abec 5Premium 8 Set Up:Bear Grizzly 852 Trucks, Orangatang 4President or Stimulus and Jehu Abec 5Please note:Orangatangs are available in Orange 80a, Purple 83a or Yellow 86a.ZigZags are currently available in Red (78a), Lime (80a), Lemon (83a) or Orange (86a)If wheel options are available,please email us after ordering with your wheel choice and order number