Loaded Longboards

The Loaded Story

Loaded Boards built its reputation on a simple obsession: making longboards that ride better than anything else through smart engineering and premium materials. Their decks are famous for tuned flex — bamboo and composite (fibreglass, cork, often carbon) layups that flex and rebound in a controlled, energetic way, giving the board its signature lively feel. Loaded shares a parent company with Orangatang wheels, so their completes are matched as a system: the right deck, trucks, bushings and urethane working together. This is a brand for riders who care about how a board genuinely performs.

Who Loaded Is For

Loaded suits riders who want a high-performance board for carving, commuting, dancing, freestyle or all-round cruising — and who appreciate that you get what you pay for. These aren't budget boards; they're a buy-once-buy-right investment in something you'll ride for years. From beginners who want a quality first board they won't grow out of, to experienced riders chasing a specific flex and feel, Loaded has a shape for it.

How Do You Choose the Right Loaded Board?

Choosing the right Loaded longboard starts with understanding how you plan to ride. Different models are designed for specific riding styles, whether you're commuting to work, carving hills, learning freestyle tricks, dancing, or simply enjoying relaxed cruises. Rider weight is also an important consideration, as many Loaded decks are available in multiple flex ratings to deliver the ideal balance of comfort, responsiveness, and stability. A softer flex offers a smoother, more forgiving ride, while a stiffer deck provides greater precision and control. If you're unsure which model or flex is right for you, our experienced team can recommend a setup tailored to your riding style, experience level, and weight.

Which Loaded Longboard Is Best for Your Riding Style?

The best Loaded longboard depends on where and how you ride. The Vanguard is a favourite for riders seeking a lively, surf-inspired carving experience, while the Tan Tien is a versatile all-rounder that's equally suited to commuting, carving, and freestyle riding. If you're interested in longboard dancing or covering longer distances, the Dervish Sama offers a stable platform with smooth flex for confident footwork. Riders looking for higher-speed carving and freeride performance often choose the Icarus for its responsive handling and increased precision. For everyday urban cruising, compact models such as the Coyote, Poke, and Omakase provide excellent manoeuvrability without sacrificing the premium ride quality Loaded is known for.

Key Loaded Models

• Vanguard: the original flex-focused cruiser/commuter — a drop-through-friendly classic, springy and forgiving, available in multiple flex ratings to match rider weight.
• Tan Tien: versatile all-rounder — cambered, flexy, great for carving, commuting and freestyle, with a nimble feel.
• Icarus: a high-performance carving and freeride deck, stiffer and more precise for committed riders.
• Dervish Sama: the do-everything dancer/cruiser — long, stable platform for dancing, carving and distance.
• Poke / Coyote / Omakase: shorter cruiser and pintail shapes for around-town and surf-style riding.

Flex rating matters — Loaded sells most decks in flex options matched to rider weight, so getting the right one is key. Tell us your weight and how you want to ride and we'll match it.

Why Buy Loaded from Twelve Board Store

• Authorised Australian Loaded dealer — genuine product, full warranty.
• Expert help matching the right deck, flex rating and setup to your weight and riding style.
• Custom complete builds — we'll set it up with the right trucks, wheels and bushings.
• Free shipping Australia-wide, same and next-day dispatch from our Richmond store.

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