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The Dervish’s Little Brother: The Tan Tien
Wow, it’s already January 19th. We’re somewhere between three and four weeks into the new year depending on how you care to measure the time but I can already feel the itch. You know… that itch that only a new board can scratch. Well I chose to go ahead and scratch that itch yesterday with a brand new setup: the Loaded Tan Tien.
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One of the New Year’s commitments I decided on for 2011 is that sliding is one of the areas I want to concentrate on this year. After much debate with myself (and a few friends) I finally decided to edge into a different style and experiment with something new: Gullwing Sidewinders and Orangatang 70mm 86a (yellow) Stimulus wheels. Now I should probably stress what I mean by “experiment” with something new. In years past I’ve been mainly a downhill kinda guy. Point me to a good hill and I’ll camp it all day right? Well during this past summer I have begun a profound shift in my riding style with a new location: The Park. Riding the concrete wave has become something short of a daily obsession. Carving banks, 50-50 grinds, flatland tricks, and trying to bank slides… These are the techniques I seek to master. However my Loaded Vanguard is beginning to show signs of its age and many of the heinous beatings it has taken over the last year. So this year I am switching it up a bit…
The Tan Tien is essentially the little brother of Loaded’s Dervish, but don’t be fooled: it is a force unto itself. The Dervish is primarily built for downhill carving but can ride just about any terrain and still handle ok. However for the more progressive riders out there who want to utilize it for more than just bombing hills there was a problem: No Tail! Loaded went back to the drawing board and the Tien is what they came up with.
The Tien flex 1 is about 3.5 inches shorter in overall length than the Dervish flex 1 (Dervish length: 41.5 in.; Tien length: 39 in.) and just a bit wider that it’s big brother (Dervish Width: 8.5 in.; Tien Width: 8.75 in.). The wheelbase (from inner-most mount holes) is also about 4.5 inches shorter in length (Dervish Wheelbase: 31.5 in.; Tien Wheelbase: 27 in.) and provides for sharper turns at lower speeds. The most noticeable difference between the two however is the addition of an extra 1 in. to both ‘tails’ and the upturn of each tail that makes them easier to utilize that the Dervish’s tails.
Overall this board rates highly on my list of ‘must haves’. It is not specifically designed as a downhill carver like it’s bigger brother the Dervish, but it’s performance characteristics are similar enough that it can still be ridden as one (just at slower speeds). There are three main advantages that I see to the Tien: Shorter Wheelbase for tighter turns, extra inches in the ‘tails’ for tricks, and removable grip tape so you’ll always be able to stay on-board for those difficult slide tricks.
Like all of Loaded’s products, the Tien is built for performance. From materials to overall shape and function this board is built to ride. For those riders out there looking to have the feel of the Dervish in a more “all terrain” friendly package and with the tricking capabilities of more traditional style boards; The Tien is the answer.
Skate to live, Live to skate.
Thanks for reading!,
Clayton C.
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Safety (and Fun) First
It seems like our lives just keep getting busier. While children used to have little to no commitments after school, their days are now full with things like soccer practice, extracurricular community service, and more. That means that time to play and unwind has to be pushed back further and further. Especially in winter months when it gets darker quicker, that often means your kid is going to be out and about in the neighborhood when it’s already dark.
That’s why it’s all the more important to teach your kid about general safety. The most important thing is that they always know to make themselves visible to cars when it’s dark outside. This means that your kid should have safety lights on him no matter if he’s riding his bike or longboarding. With a bike, it’s relatively easy to attach an external light to the bike itself, but if your kid is out and about on Loaded longboards, it’s best to have reflective clothing or flashing lights to connect to their helmet.
Loaded Tan Tien Longboard
The Tan Tien from Loaded longboards is one of the best on the market right now for downhill boarding. The Loaded Tan tien is really awesome for downhill due to it’s uber long wheelbase which makes for really smooth turning and more stability than you could possibly need at high speeds. To top it all off the Tan Tien has a flush mount truck which gives it a lower center of gravity for higher speeds and stability. I recommend the Tan Tien to any harcore downhill rider or anyone looking for a hardcore downhill board.
The loaded Tan Tien is perfect with san clemente trucks and wheels however the deck itself isn’t making it our most popular board. For wheels I definitely recommend sector 9′s or orangatang. For trucks I recommend getting randal 150′s, gullwing chargers, or bombers. The tan tien also comes with abec 5 bearings that would be much better replaced with some bones reds or if you have the money some sector 9 ceramics or if you really want to get quality out of this I think we still carry the bones ceramics, although they’re pricy they’re definitely worth it.
Loaded Dervish longboard review
The loaded dervish longboard is an excellent longboard for cruising and downhill boarding. The coolest thing about the dervish is that it has interchangeable wheelbases. The dervish also has a flush mount truck which is perfect for downhill due to the lower center of gravity and give better stability at higher speeds. I recommend the dervish to anyone looking for an excellent downhill board.
Now, the dervish doesn’t get it’s speed and stability from just the deck itself, it needs some quality accessories to go with it. If you have racing in mind I definitely recommend going for some gullwing bombers or chargers, however if you want to just cruise around I suggest getting some gullwing sidewinders instead. As for wheels, sector 9 puts out a really good wheel for the price, however if you really want to tear through town or down hills I recommend getting orangatang wheels . The dervish however is just a board and can’t zip through town without a good set of bearings. For bearings I recommend getting either reds, rushs, or greaseballs, but if you want a better quality for a little more money I suggest bones swiss or sector 9 ceramics.
Loaded Ceviche longboard
The loaded ceviche longboard is an excellent cruiser/carver/downhill board. The Ceviche has multiple wheelbases and lets you customize the board so you can have a short or long wheelbase, you’d want a longer wheelbase for downhill/smoother riding, or a shorter wheelbase for carving/more intense riding. The Ceviche also has a mild nose/ tail to help change up your style, you would want to stay on the tail if you’re looking for a more aggressive style nad stay in the middle for a more relaxed style. I recommend the ceviche to anyone due to it’s versatility.
The loaded Ceviche is perfect with san clemente trucks and wheels however there so much other quality equipment to choose from. For wheels I definitely recommend sector 9′s or orangatangs (if you have the money of course) or even abec 11′s (these are my favorite of the bunch). For trucks I recommend getting sidewinders if you’re JUST going to cruise and carve, however if you bombing hills I suggest getting randal 150′s, gullwing chargers, or bombers. The Ceviche also comes with abec 5 bearings that would be much better replaced with some bones reds or if you have the money some sector 9 ceramics.
Loaded vanguard longboard review
The loaded Vanguard longboard is an excellent board for both cruising and downhill in fact loaded is one of the leading downhill boards on the market at the moment. The Loaded Vanguard has a very long wheelbase which is perfect for downhill due to higher stability. The loaded vanguard also has a flush mount truck system which gives you a lower center of gravity for more speed as well as more stability for going down those big hills. I recommend the loaded dervish to anyone looking for an excellent downhill longboard.
The loaded vanguard is perfect with san clemente trucks and wheels however you will never meet the superior quality of a loaded board without some quality accessories. For wheels I definitely recommend sector 9′s or orangatangs (if you have the money of course) or even abec 11′s (these are my favorite of the bunch). as far as trucks go I suggest getting chargers or bombers these are the absolute best for this board as they have the most stability and are most suited for downhill out of the bunch. The vanguard also comes with abec 5 bearings that would be much better replaced with some bones reds or if you have the money some sector 9 ceramics.
Arbor Koa Blunt Longboard
The Arbor Koa blunt longboard is a perfect all-around board it can cruise, do hills, and tear up the parks like no tomorrow. One great thing about the arbor koa blunt is that it’s extremely easy to ride because it’s so wide and is perfect for people who like do to longboard tricks such as manuals and board walking because of the kicktail/nose. Another reason the arbor koa is so great is because of the long wheelbase which makes for really wide smooth turns, much like surfing. I recommend the arbor koa blunt to anyone looking for an awesome arbor longboard.
The blunt comes with san clemente trucks and wheels but I recommend getting some of our premium trucks and wheels. I recommend getting some sidewinders if you plan on carving and cruising but if you plan on doing downhill at all I suggest getting some chargers/bombers. Also You’ll need a good set of bearings if you plan on doing bigger hills or want to get around faster the abec 5 bearings it comes with will suffice but I would suggest bones reds bearings because they’re the best for the price, or I would suggest sector nine ceramics if you really want to fly across the concrete if you can afford them.
loaded Dervish Longboard review
the loaded Dervish longboard is one of loaded’s best when it comes to downhill This was actually loaded’s first longboard I believe and has been tweaked the most since loaded came first out last year. One the geatest things about this board and any of loaded’s downhill boards is the fact that it’s cut so wheelbite is no longer a factor because eating it going 45+ MPH is not a fun scenario. Also the dervish has a flush mount for a lower center of gravity, higher stability, and sleek look to top it all off.
Now, the dervish doesn’t get it’s speed and stability from just the deck itself, it needs some quality accessories to go with it. If you have racing in mind I definitely recommend going for some gullwing bombers or chargers, however if you want to just cruise around I suggest getting some gullwing sidewinders instead. As for wheels, sector 9 puts out a really good wheel for the price, however if you really want to tear through town or down hills I recommend getting orangatang wheels . The dervish however is just a board and can’t zip through town without a good set of bearings. For bearings I recommend getting either reds, rushs, or greaseballs, but if you want a better quality for a little more money I suggest bones swiss or sector 9 ceramics.