Loaded Dervish Sama V2 Longboard | 42"

Loaded Dervish Sama V2 Longboard | 42.8"

The original flexy drop-through, refined for carving, pumping and dancing.

The Dervish Sama is the modern version of the Dervish, the 2007 board that helped make flexible drop-through carvers a thing. At 42.8" it's a big, smooth, flowing ride: drop-through mounting keeps it low and stable, while the bamboo and fibreglass flex gives deep, surfy carves and an easy pump.

Nose and tail kicks and a roomy platform add room for cross-steps, light dancing and kick turns. Paris V3 trucks and Orangatang In Heat wheels make it smooth and grippy for long cruises, carving sessions and commuting.

Key Features

• Flexy bamboo and fibreglass: deep, surfy carves and an easy pump
• Drop-through mount: low and stable for easy pushing and long-distance cruising
• Nose and tail kicks: for kick turns, light dancing and freestyle
• Roomy 42.8" platform: plenty of space for cross-steps and a relaxed stance
• Paris V3 180mm 50° trucks: smooth, predictable carving
• Orangatang In Heat 75mm 80a wheels: soft, grippy and smooth over rough ground
• Fully assembled and gripped: ready to ride out of the box

Specs

• Length: 42.8" / 109 cm
• Width: 9" / 22.9 cm
• Wheelbase: 31.5" / 80 cm
• Construction: Bamboo and fibreglass, bio-based Entropy epoxy
• Profile: Camber
• Mount / shape: Drop-through, soft concave, nose and tail kicks
• Trucks: Paris V3 180mm 50°
• Wheels: Orangatang In Heat 75mm 80a
• Bearings: Loaded Jehu V2
• Hardware: Loaded button head 1"
• Deck weight: 1.4–1.6 kg
• Riding style: Carving, pumping, cruising, commuting, dancing

Flex Guide

Flex is how much the deck bends under your weight, and it changes the whole feel of the ride. Loaded numbers its flexes from stiffest to softest: Flex 1 is the stiffest, and each higher number is softer.

• Stiffer (lower number): more stable and damped at speed, a planted platform for heavier riders, harder landings and faster riding.
• Softer (higher number): more spring and rebound, so pumping and carving feel livelier and more surf-like, especially at lower speeds. Best for lighter riders.

Pick by your weight first, then your style. If you sit where two flexes overlap, go stiffer for speed and stability, or softer for a bouncier, pumpier ride.

About Loaded Boards

Loaded Boards was founded in 2000 by Don Tashman, after years of building snowboard-inspired boards in New York, some of them cut from old snowboards. The first Loaded board, the Vanguard, launched in June 2002. Loaded moved its whole line to bamboo cores in 2006, released the original Dervish, one of the first flexible drop-through carving boards, in 2007, and started its sister wheel brand Orangatang in 2008.

More than two decades on, Loaded still designs out of Culver City, California, and is known for obsessive construction, sustainable materials like bamboo, basalt and bio-based resins, and boards developed with its riders for carving, dancing, freestyle and freeride. If you want a longboard that feels alive under your feet, Loaded is the benchmark.

FAQs

What is the Loaded Dervish Sama best for?
Carving, pumping and cruising. It's a long, flexy drop-through that feels smooth and surfy, with enough room and kicks for some light dancing and kick turns. It's also an excellent long-distance cruiser and commuter.

Is a 42.8" longboard the right size for me?
It's a long board, so it suits teens and adults who want stability, long smooth carves and room to move their feet. Taller riders love the space. If you want something more compact and trick-friendly, look at a 38"–39" board like the Tan Tien.

Is the Dervish Sama good for beginners?
Yes, it's one of the best boards to learn on. The low drop-through platform is stable and easy to push, and the long wheelbase makes carving smooth and confidence-inspiring. Choose the right flex for your weight.

Which flex should I choose?
Go by your weight first. On the Dervish Sama, Flex 1 suits roughly 75–122+ kg; Flex 2 suits roughly 40–84+ kg; Flex 3 suits roughly 35–68+ kg. Lower numbers are stiffer and more stable at speed; higher numbers are softer and pumpier. If you sit between two, go stiffer for speed and stability or softer for a livelier carve. Not sure? Call or visit us and we'll help you choose.

Can I commute on the Dervish Sama?
Absolutely. It's low, stable and easy to push, and the big 75mm wheels roll smoothly over rough footpaths. The length makes it a little bulkier to carry, but it's a very comfortable long-distance ride.

Does it come ready to ride?
Yes. It arrives fully assembled with griptape, trucks, wheels and bearings installed. Just check the truck tightness suits you and go ride.

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