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 Fathom and Tangent 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 Fathom Surfskate Edition is nimble and pumpable while also maintaining a comfortable low ride height that makes this board a pioneer in a new category of skateboarding that we like to call “distance surfskate.”
IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU IF…
- You have been “surfskate-curious” but are drawn to a more stable, roomy platform that instills greater confidence than 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 board that is compact, nimble, and low with quick acceleration.
- 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 longer platform and an even lower ride height? Check out the Tangent Surfskate Edition!
LONGBOARD SPECS
- Length: 33.375″ / 84.8 cm (CX), 23″ / 58.4 cm (deck)
- Width: 9.25″ / 23.5 cm
- Wheelbase: 26.5″ / 67.3 cm (complete), 17.25″ / 43.8 cm (deck)
- Profile: slight camber
- Flex: subtle
- Weight: 8.1 lb / 3.7 kg (CX), 3.1 lb / 1.4 kg (deck)
- Designed for riders up to 250 lb / 113 kg under normal use. Riders 250-300 lb / 113-136 kg should minimize aggressive pumping.
COMPLETE SETUP
- Deck: Loaded Fathom
- 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.
CONTROL
The Fathom is stable and easy to control. The low ride height thanks to the Zee Bracket system provides stability and ease of pushing and footbraking. The wide deck further enhances confidence, while upturned deck corners provide a palpable reference point for foot positioning and a secure pocket for pumping.
CONSTRUCTION
Featuring 8-ply maple construction, slight camber for road-smoothing suspension, and lifted corners (with more aggressive grip tape) to lock in your feet and reduce the chance of foot bite. Large enough for comfort but compact enough to carry on public transportation and stow under your desk.
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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