Note from Scott: Purchase an extra pack of 1" Panhead hardware for the Loaded Dervish. The Loaded Dervish will break hardware due to Torsional Flex (twisting of the bamboo) along with the movement of the baseplate between the Drop-Through. We suggest that you order .13 Khiro Drop-Through risers when building your complete and add a Khiro Skate Tool so that you can make sure your hardware is snug at all time.
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The Bamboo Loaded Dervish longboard skateboard is a great all round cruising machine. It's 41.5" long and 8.5" wide with a 33" wheelsbase. There is plenty of room for error on the Loaded Dervish. Longboarders from beginners to advanced rank the Dervish the #1 longboard. Check out the drop-through design. Loaded has thought of everything. Lower to the ground than most longboards, the dervish is great long distance pumping and pushing longboard with added stability. The soft and smooth ride of the Loaded Dervish is a made possible by its construction of Epoxy and Tri-axle fiberglass sandwich a vert-lam Bamboo core. In short, this board is light weight, flexible, and as strong as steel. The Loaded Dervish will not let you down.
It's easy to explain why the Loaded Dervish is a Best Seller: the Dervish is flexible and fun to ride for all riders of all different skill levels. Beginners find the Dervish easy to ride because the torsional flex allows for easy maneuvering and bounce back to center when you need it most in sharp cornering (what you need for stability). Advanced riders enjoy the added features like an extended nose and tail for flip tricks. This longboard deck can withstand excess weight loads especially from aerial maneuvers.
You should try the Loaded Dervish with 180 Randal trucks, Bear 852, or Paris 180mm longboard trucks. For good traction while cruising hills you should try the 75mm Orangatang In Heat longboard wheels or Retro Big Zig Reflex formula longboard wheels. For Free Riding and slides taste some 75mm Orangatang Durians. They're pretty sweet.
It's important to know that the Dervish will soften in time, therefore, you should over estimate your desired flex.
Flex 1: for those OVER 150 lbs
Flex 2: for those UNDER 150 lbs
We don't want you to just buy another one just because you think that it is too soft for you after a 1 year. We want you to save your money for Loaded's new Tan Tien longboard deck coming out soon. Also, the a stronger flex will resist stress cracks and sheering of the bamboo after millions of Tiger Claws and Acid Drops off the hood of your buddy's SUV.
For better performance and control, try the following Khiro and Venom longboard bushing upgrades:
50-100lbs 73-80a Durometer
75-125lbs 78-82a Durometer
100-145lbs 80-85a Durometer
125-175lbs 80-87a Durometer
145-195lbs 82-90a Durometer
175-220lbs 85-93a Durometer
200-250lbs 90-93a Durometer
225lbs+ 90-97a Durometer
Remember, one complete Dervish needs 2 packs of Venom bushings.
Randal longboard skateboard downhill trucks are 100% engineered right here in the United States. There are very few truck companies that have the privilege to say that. Randals are made with Virgin Grade Aluminum which makes each Randal longboard skateboard truck is built strong and built to last. The angle of geometry is 50 degrees making it a stable truck under speed, but can be easily converted into an amazing around the town cruising truck that most longboarders put on underneath their boards.
Randal Longboard Skateboard Trucks come stock with a ghost "Barrical" (barrel/conical) bushing. We always recommend that you customize your bushings to fit you weight, riding style, and discipline. Remember that bushings are the suspension under your skateboard, therefore very important. We would suggest that you try Venom or Khiro Bushings for your new Randal Downhill longboard skateboard trucks. Try Barrels for Downhill and Tall Cones for carving and crusing. You can also use and combination of barrel and cone for your longboard.
The Gravity Hi Grades are great wheels for the price. We were lucky enough to test these out right before they were officially released and we've loved them ever since. The Hi Grade longboard wheels have a special low rolling resistance formula for easy riding. Better yet, these wheels have a lot of grip when you want it, but they'll drift like butter when you ask them to! For that reason, these wheels make great all around cruising wheels as well as some very nice freeride wheels for a board like the Loaded Dervish. Or try their downhill goodness with the Rayne Avenger. Ina any case... Just ride them already!
Bones Reds longboard skateboard bearings are by far our favorite skateboard bearing at Muirskate.com. If you have not noticed, we upgrade all our board with Bones Reds for FREE! It's definitely the best value that you are going to find. We agree with skateboarders all over the world that Bones Reds are the best low price quality bearings skateboarding has to offer. They are super smooth and long lasting. Just like any bearing, you should keep them out of the rain and expect that riding through sand and dirt put lots of wear on them. If you avoid these elements, you can expect your bearings to last a long time. Anyone with experience will tell you that Bones Reds, along with any other bearing, should be cleaned regularly. Just buy a Bones Bearing Cleaning Unit and some Bones Speed Cream and you can clean the Bones Reds Longboard Bearings yourself without taking too much time out of your busy day. We know that you will like your new bearings.
You love your boards right? Protect the drop through mounting areas by dampening the harsh metal to wood contact. These risers (technically they're "lowerers"...) are small enough to protect the board, yet they aren't thick enough to change the height of the board. Simple things like these make your boards last much longer.
The Loaded Drop Thru Strips are sold in groups of four (4) which will be enough for two trucks.
Washers are included with the purchase of the Loaded Shock Strips to help protect the lower side of the deck from the pressure created by the mounting nuts.
If you are using Randal or Paris Trucks, these risers require no modifications.
For Bear Grizzly Trucks, cut an additional slot the same size as the original just towards the middle of the original.
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