Vanguard是一張以Carving為目標設計的長板，竹子板身的完美彈性，
加上板身中間內縮的設計，以及top mount的輪架裝法，讓Vanguard成為一張Carving滿分的板子。
Vanguard總共有五種彈性，依照個人的體重及喜好選擇適合的板身，
不論是哪一個彈性都提供了滑行時很好的回饋，適合喜歡長途滑行的玩家。
和其他Loaded產品相同採用上下兩層三軸玻璃纖維加上中心垂直排列的竹子核心之結構，
使板身更有彈性並且更不容易斷裂。
Vanguard適合任何慢速的動作，特別是Carving及Dancing。
他完美的彈性及板身回饋讓動作更加輕鬆及順暢。
The one that started it all. Symmetrical shape and stance for a balanced center of gravity to increase the ability to weight the deck through turns for better control and energy generation. The sidecuts allow for decreased torsional stiffness between the feet to exploit the board's torsional energy to allow for greater nuances in the turning radius.
The Vanguard was designed and intended for speeds between 0 and 25 mph (0-40km/hr). You can take the board faster with skill and experience, but it is not intended for higher speeds due to its flex characteristics.
LONGBOARD SPECS
- Length: 42"/107cm & 38"/98cm
- Width: 8.5"/21.5cm
- Wheelbase: 35"/88.9cm & 31.5"/80cm
- Weight: deck only: 2.7 - 3.8lbs / 1.2 - 1.7kg / complete: 6.9 - 8lbs / 3.1 – 3.6kg
Flex
- Flex 1: 175-230+lbs / 80-105+kg 42"/107cm
- Flex 2: 150-210+lbs / 68-95+kg 42"/107cm
- Flex 3: 150-200+lbs / 68-90+kg 38"/98cm
- Flex 4: 120-170+lbs / 55-77+kg 38"/98cm
- Flex 5: 80-140+lbs / 35-65+kg 38"/98cm
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