SHRIMP OF A BOARD. WHALE OF A GOOD TIME. Agile, compact, and light, the Loaded Ballona elevates the mini cruiser experience.
Meticulously sculpted curvatures result in a unique mini “longboard” with tuned steering and responsive handling. Perfect for urban commuting, people slalom ...SHRIMP OF A BOARD. WHALE OF A GOOD TIME.
Agile, compact, and light, the Loaded Ballona elevates the mini cruiser experience. Meticulously sculpted curvatures result in a unique mini “longboard” with tuned steering and responsive handling. Perfect for urban commuting, people slalom, driveway slashing, pump tracks, and skatepark flow.
Small in stature, colossal in character. Specifications: * Length: 27.75" / 70.5 cm * Width: 9" / 22.9 cm * Wheelbase: 14.75-16” / 37.5-40.6 cm * Profile: Rocker * Deck Weight: 2.6 lbs / 1.2 kg * Trucks: Paris V3 150mm 50° Trucks * Wheels: Orangatang 65mm Fat - Free Yellow 86a Wheels * Bearings: Loaded Jehu V2 Bearings * Hardware: Loaded 1" Button Head Hardware * Assembled on Outer 16" Wheelbase - Features: Curvaceous Confidence: Subtle rocker in the standing platform transitions into the unique “Whale Belly” spoon concave in the nose, which locks in the front foot and allows for a secure stance behind or on top of the truck. This also wedges the front truck for dramatically enhanced agility, resulting in a slalom-style steering bias that allows the more stable rear end to track the more nimble front end.
The - Ballona’s mild concave and generous width ensure a comfortable stance and plenty of leverage and control. A short, wide tail and minimal nose provide optimal manoeuvrability and leverage for slides and tricks in a compact package. Classic Layup with a Twist: Custom 7-ply maple construction with thicker cross veneers for optimal stiffness, crisp pop, and a smooth ride.
Versatile Variations: The Loaded Ballona includes two wheelbase options for a range of performance characteristics. The outer (16”) wheelbase is designed for reverse-kingpin trucks and/or more stability, while the inner (14.75”) wheelbase is intended for traditional-kingpin (street) trucks and/or more manoeuvrability. The two deck graphics are offered in uniquely curated complete setups; choose - Moby to slash every driveway in sight or Willy for a premium carving and pumping machine.
Graphics: Tomás Güereña (a.k.a. “screw”) is influenced by Robert Delaunay, cosmological geometry, Native American art, contemporary urban art, and the marine environment. He created the - Willy and Moby Ballona graphics, respectively, through abstract and figurative approaches.