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The Vanguard longboard brings lightweight snowboard-inspired construction and performance to the pavement. Camber, sidecuts, and high-energy flex allow for responsive carving, pumping, and commuting. Since 2002. Available in two lengths: 42″ (flex 1-2) and 38″ (flex 3-4).
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The Vanguard impresses you by its responsiveness the moment you step on it. The flex is so bouncy you feel like you’re on a trampoline – especially the flexier versions. This allows for very deep carves and slashy pumps you don’t typically get on other boards. Riders generally agree the Vanguard is the ultimate carving board – some refer to it as a...
The Loaded Vanguard is a symmetrical topmount shape with a length of either 38″ or 42″ (two sizes) by 8.5″ width, quite narrow compared to most other symmetrical cutouts. The wheelbase of each version is 31.5″ and 35″. The deck has a hybrid construction with vertically laminated bamboo core and triaxial snowboard-like fiberglass top and bottom. It ...
As mentioned the Vanguard comes in two different lengths and 5 different flex ratings, so you may need some help in choosing the right deck for you. One thing that’s not immediately clear about the Vanguard is that size and flex are tied to each other: Flex1 and Flex2 are associated to the 42″ length (wider stance, bigger riders), while Flex3, 4, a...
The Vanguard comes in two Loaded recommended setups, “Carving and pumping” and “Monster truck” – though you can alternatively go for a custom config. The Carving and pumping setup focuses and fluid, fast, and smooth carving with large (75mm) and grippy Orangatang In Heat wheels. You can see the Carving & pumping setup on the Loaded website. The “Mo...
The Loaded Vanguard is a very durable, high-flex, uber-responsive longboard built specially for carving and pumping. It’s lightweight, playful, and buttery-smooth, built with the highest quality. This board is particularly great for hard carving, distance pumping, and even dancing/freestyle. It’s also exceptionally smooth and comfortable for all-ar...
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Oct 11, 2014 · The Loaded Vanguard brings lightweight snowboard-inspired construction and performance to the pavement. Camber, sidecuts, and high-energy flex allow for responsive carving, pumping, and commuting. Crafted for Carving — Tapered shape maximizes wheel clearance for deep carves and tight turns.
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For Loaded Boards - The Vanguard was the board that started it all. It has a symmetrical shape for better balance and better energy generation through turns. Epoxy and triaxial fiberglass sandwich a vertically-laminated bamboo core, pressed into concave and convex cambers for liveliness, responsiveness and high energy potential.
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Own a piece of history with the Loaded Vanguard, the board that launched Loaded into an incredible industry leader. The symmetrical shape allows for a balanced platform and all around riding. Weighting and un-weighting the deck through turns allows the board to flex and store energy.
