Loaded pioneered the flexible dropthru board with the Dervish in 2007 and the Tan Tien in 2010. We’ve returned to our carving roots using many of the things learned over the past few years from our freeride boards, downhill boards, and our snowboard (with design cues from bacon). Combining wheel flares, cork, a balanced flex pattern and novel manufacturing methods, the Icarus is a milestone in our exploration of the soulful carving experience.
LONGBOARD SPECS
- Length: 38.4” / 97.5 cm
- Width: 8.6” / 22 cm
- Wheelbase (inner hole): 28.25” / 71.76 cm
- Profile: camber
- Weight (deck only): 2.9 lbs / 1.3 kg
FLEX
- Flex 1: 170-250+lbs / 75-115+kg
- Flex 2: 75-200+lbs / 35-90+kg
Setting
- Icarus Deck
- Paris 180mm 50° Trucks
- Orangatang 80mm Kegel Wheels
- Orangatang Nipple Bushings
- Custom washer configuration
- Loaded Jehu V2 Bearings (w/integrated spacers)
- Loaded Button Head Hardware
FUNCTIONAL DESIGN –
Drop-through truck mounting for stability and easier pushing. Cambered profile and variable edge concave create a lively and precise riding experience. Cutouts combine with flared wheel wells to maximize clearance for big wheels and allow deep carves and tight turns. Minimal nose and tail kicks help navigate city streets and open the door for freestyle trickery.
STRONG, LIGHT, AND DAMP –
Snowboard-inspired composite construction combines vertically laminated bamboo and fiberglass for a durable, lightweight, and lively ride. Cork bottom layer provides vibration damping.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE FLEX –
Bamboo and fiberglass provide lively and energetic flex perfect for hard carving and pumping. Flex 1 is ideal for heavier riders or aggressive tricksters seeking more stiffness and stability, while flex 2 is the best choice for lighter riders or those looking for a more responsive board.
– Bio-based epoxy by Entropy Resins. Uses bio-based materials from industrial waste streams such as tree sap to replace petroleum content and reduce the carbon footprint of the epoxy from manufacturing. We've worked closely with Entropy to enhance every major performance characteristic of the resin. Better for the planet, even more fun.
Dedicated to the growth of board sports through performance,
community, and creative expression.
We build what we want to ride.
We are passionate about materials, are committed to environmentally conscious design and production, appreciate the subtleties of process (the devil's in the details) and are devotees of functionally driven design.
The ideation and design of all of our products are spearheaded by a small, project specific, in-house team followed by input from the entire in-house crew and select ambassadors. The strength of each project team is built on a foundation of trust, maximizing individual strengths/perspectives, accountability, intellectual rigor and constructive criticism. Egos and biased assumptions are challenged and the expectation is that each player brings a healthy dose of positivity and passion to the table. The upshot is both refined product and poignant personal growth.