Nothing Fishy About This Ride
David A. Dodson

Do you have dreams of skating like Tony Hawk, but you look more like Tony Soprano? Or maybe you can already ride, but need a commuter board that can take years of punishment and still cut tight. Either way you should be taking a long hard look at the Loaded Fish from Loaded Carving Systems. Modeled with snowboards in mind, the deck of the Loaded Fish is constructed from Epoxy and Triaxle fiberglass with a vert-lam Oak core in the middle (think super strong with plenty of flex). Its unique "fish" shape is intended to allow plenty of lean while making sure that the wheels have lots of clearance for tighter, more stable angles. The result should be increased cut and balance without the wheels biting the deck.

The Belly Of The Beast

That sounds great, but can it carve? Like grandma on a thanksgiving turkey. We tested one with a stiff flex deck, Tracker RTS trucks, Kryptonic Route 70 wheels and Terminator II Pro Gold Abec 5 bearings. The Fish was smooth and ultra responsive on the sidewalk, taking turns and curbs with little to no energy loss. This board is definitely speed friendly. And it has absolutely no fear of inclines; the Tracker trucks and bite-free design of the deck mean that the Fish is a top-notch hill carver. The foam kicktail makes for superb control and comfortable pumping. You simply have to try it to understand the sheer speed and agility of this board.

The bottom line is if you are looking for the perfect board for both commuting and carving, then you must get the Loaded Fish under you right now. For about 180 bucks you can get one fully loaded (stiff or medium flex deck) and ready to ride. Find a dealer near you or order the Fish online from one of the retailers listed at LoadedBoards.com. Do not let this fish get away.