UNLEASHING DISTANCE SURFSKATE.
Coming from a long running friendship with Carver, Loaded has been experimenting with surfskate truck technology for years.
Now, pushing the boundary of what defines a surfskate, the Loaded Tangent and Fathom Surfskate Editions are a unique marriage of surfskate agility and longboard flow. Pairing the revolutionary Zee Bracket system with Carver trucks and big wheels has opened up surfskate truck performance on a double-drop board for the first time.
The Tangent Surfskate Edition is stable and maneuverable with an innovative construction and low ride height that makes this board a pioneer in a new category of skateboarding we like to call “distance surfskate.”
IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU IF…
- You have been “surfskate-curious” but want an even more stable, roomier platform that instills maximum confidence compared to a typical surfskate setup.
- You love surfskating and want to be able to use large wheels to skate longer distances with ease and to not worry about cracks or road debris.
- You want to try distance surfskating on a vibration-damping board that is long and stable with the lowest ride height.
- You want an easy-to-ride board that strikes a beginner-friendly balance between stability and maneuverability for an accessible surfskate experience.
Looking for a slightly more compact platform and even greater agility? Check out the Fathom Surfskate Edition!
LONGBOARD SPECS
- Length: 36.375″ / 92.4 cm (CX), 26″ / 66.0 cm (deck)
- Width: 9.75″ / 24.8 cm
- Wheelbase: 29.375″ / 74.6 cm (complete), 20.25″ / 51.4 cm (deck)
- Profile: slight rocker
- Flex: subtle
- Weight: 9.4 lb / 4.3 kg (CX), 4.3 lb / 2.0 kg (deck)
- Designed for riders up to 300 lb / 136 kg under normal use. Riders 300-350 lb / 136-159 kg should minimize aggressive pumping.
COMPLETE SETUP
- Deck: Loaded Tangent
- Bracket: Loaded Zee Bracket
- Trucks: Carver CX (front) + C2 (rear)
- Bushings: Orangatang Knuckle (medium/purple, front, roadside) + Nipple (soft/orange, front, boardside) + Nipples (hard/yellow, rear)
- Washers: standard Paris-style cupped washers (top and bottom)
- Wheels: Orangatang 80mm Kegel (80a, orange)
- Bearings: Loaded Jehu V2
- Hardware: Loaded (two sets: 1.25″ at deck, 1″ at trucks)
A WHOLE NEW SETUP
A whole new experience to reimagine surfskating: big wheels and a super-low ride height. Our distance surfskate setup is equipped with a Carver CX truck set and Orangatang Kegels for a refined surfskate experience with responsive, snappy turns and effortless pumping.
Upgraded with Orangatang bushings, this setup is all about high performance, agility, and smooth control. In front we have a mix of purple Knuckles roadside and orange Nipples boardside combining for energetic turns and yellow Nipples in the rear for drive and stability. It’s a comfortable performance double-drop bracket board to blend surfskate and long-distance skating, built to get you pumping fast and to maintain your speed.
UNRIVALED CONTROL
The Tangent is stable and easy to control. The Zee Bracket system and rocker profile provide the lowest ride height for easy pushing and footbraking. Rocker also wedges the trucks slightly for tighter turning and gives the rider a locked-in feel. The mega-upturned corners provide a palpable reference point for foot positioning and a secure pocket for pumping.
RELAXED ERGONOMICS
The concave “tub” design is flat in the middle and slopes up towards the side rails of the deck, resulting in added comfort, responsiveness, and agility. Ample real estate accommodates a wide range of rider sizes and allows the option to adjust your stance over longer distances or to alternate pushing between mongo and regular.
INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION
Maple and basalt composite construction provides lightweight durability while also ensuring a smooth ride thanks to a subtle, long-lasting damp flex. Coarser griptape at the ends relays tactile feedback for intuitive foot positioning.
GRAPHIC
To evoke the spirit of adventure and exploration, the current graphic was inspired by the historic Polynesian expansion and their mind-boggling ocean navigation. Nanastudio created this collage based on Polynesian ships and artifacts.
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