LOADED DERVISH Bamboo Deck Longboard Skateboard Start Price USD 169.98 Current Price USD 169.98 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, October 05, 2008 End Time Tuesday, December 02, 2008 Location Orange, California See more about 'LOADED DERVISH Bamboo Deck Longboard Skateboard ' Description SquareTrade © AP6.0     Loaded DERVISH Bamboo Deck Longboard Be sure to add me to your favorites list!   LOADED DERVISH BAMBOO  LONGBOARD Deck   STOCK CAN CHANGE DAILY TO SOLD OUT OR BACKORDER DO TO DEMAND  With a lower center of gravity and a torsionally stiff design, the Dervishes are built to hold an edge and maximize energy return.A drop-thru carver designed to work with most reverse kingpin geometry trucks and 70mm+ wheels. Has a small nose and tail for manual and shovit tricks. SPECS   Length: 41.5" Width: 8.5" Wheelbase: 33 inches Weight: 2.75 lbs (deck only) CONSTRUCTION Epoxy and Tri-axle fiberglass sandwich a vert-lam Bamboo core, pressed into concave and convex cambers for liveliness, responsiveness and high energy potential.   FLEX The Dervish is available in two flexes:Flex 1: 170 lb - 230 lbsFlex 2: 100 lb - 180 lbsKeep in mind that a softer flex pattern will give you more control and tighter turns at a wide range of speeds, but tend to lose stability slightly at higher speeds. Stiffer flex means more energy potential and more stability at higher speeds, but will not be as forgiving and lively when cruising.   RIDING TIPS The board is designed for a centered, snowboard style stance. As you get comfortable at higher speeds learn to slide. It’s the safest way to slow down at high speeds and will increase your skills. Otherwise, feel free to ride the board however you please. DESIGN: Design philosophy:  engineer the boards so that the decks and trucks interact to create a synergistic carving system. Loaded has designed there boards around the trucks. It’s a great time for skateboard design with all kinds of cool trucks being developed, and they intend to build decks around all the ones that we enjoy riding. For there current skate deck lineup, there construction combines the best of snowboard materials technology and skateboard inspired design: Concave and convex cambers, a vertically laminated Bamboo core, triaxle fiberglass, and a functional and symmetrical shape combine to achieve lively composite boards designed to skate bigger hills with enhancedcontrol. Form follows function, and while they hope you'll find them attractive, these boards are designed to ride. CAMBER & FLEX: The camber between the trucks is a large part of the locomotion of the board.  (high rebound bushings or springs in the trucks, as well as the side to side movement of high rebound wheels contribute as well and should be used in conjunction for maximum effect).   Pre-cambering the board results in a specific amount of  potential energy imbedded in the board.  Flattening out the camber when standing on the board implies that pressure equal to rider weight is pressing back up.  In technical terms, the board at this point is 'dynamically loaded'.  So where are we going with this?   Picture this, you're riding down a hill with some good speed:  you bend your knees into your first turn, using the g-force in addition to your weight to push down on the deck so that it’s negatively cambered.  As you come outta the turn (straightening your legs somewhat for stability and drive) the board rebounds back at you with most of the energy you pushed it down with.  Pumping absorbs vibrations for increased control. Further thoughts on flex: a softer flex pattern will give you more control and tighter turns at a wide range of speeds, but tends to lose stability slightly at higher speeds. Stiffer flex means more energy potential and more stability at higher speeds, but will not be as forgiving and lively when cruising.   Concave cambers: makes the board more responsive with increased control. Compound contours stiffen the board for higher energy potential. MATERIALS: Core:  Vertically laminated Bamboo micro laminates.  Vertical laminates:  increase stiffness exponentially and retain spring. Micro-laminates:  diminish natural flaws in the wood enhance torsional stiffness allowing for torsional spring-back allows for the compound contours of the board. Extensive testing of various woods has led to Bamboo: One of the best woods found in nature, providing awesome and lasting elasticity/spring, and incredible memory retention. Much heavier than a traditional Poplar or Aspen snowboard core--necessaryfor proper energy generation off two points of contact(the trucks), and will retain spring perhaps forever. Heavyweight Tri-axle fiberglass sandwich:Strong & durable. Feather light. Consistent flex.Diagonal and longitudinal axis glass fiber weave for lengthwise and torsional strength and stiffness. Specially formulated Epoxy for flex and strength. Memory retention Carbon Fiber: Super strong· Feather light.We use carbon to reinforce weak areas and will use stringers to stiffen our snowboards. RIDE Super strong, lightweight, and sexy, these lively composite boards offer the finest ride legally available. Advanced technologies, innovative design, and a commitment to using only the finest ingredients, has resulted in the evolution of skateboarding. Pre-LOADED with concave and convex cambers, and LOADED with the best components available, the Vanguard series represents groundbreaking innovations in skateboard design.       View My Other Items For Sale Visit My eBay Store View My Feedback Payment options: Paypal preferred, We will accept money orders, cashiers checks. We do not accept personel or Company checks. All payments must be made within 5 days of auction end. Please contact Jazzygear prior to buying for special circumstances You may send a Money order or Cashiers check to: Jazzygear 17853 Santiago Blvd Suite 107-471 Villa Park, Ca 92861 Shipping $10, Alaska & Hawaii $15. You must provide a physical address for all items over 2lbs, no P.O. Box addresses will be accepted. Our shipping methods are USPS, UPS Ground or Fed Ex ground. Most items are shipped within 48 hours, some items are 3-5 business days. Please note: We distribute several items and inventory can change at a moments notice. 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