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Loaded Tan Tien Skateboard Longboard Deck


 
Loaded Tan Tien Skateboard Longboard Deck

Our Price: $190.00

Where we ship: Ships to USA lower 48
Estimated (USA lower 48) Shipping Costs: US::Ground:0.00 USD
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Availability:: Usually Ships in 24 to 48 Hours
Product Code: TIEN_DECK

Description Technical Specs
 
Loaded Tan Tien Longboard Skateboard Deck

An amalgamation of technical design, aesthetics, and premium performance; the Tan Tien manifests the desire to develop new tricks and engage new riding styles. From its foot-locking concave, drop-thru truck mounting and pumpable camber to its responsive nose and tail kicks; the Tan Tien blends carve oriented longboarding with advanced trick riding. Pregripped with an aggressive black griptape designed to provide a locked-in feel and maximum coverage, while at the same time retaining the board's intended flex characteristics. Quick and agile, with a 27" wheel base (inner hole) and a 8.75" width. The Tan Tien is designed to work with 180mm trucks and 70mm wheels.


Epoxy and Tri-axle fiberglass sandwich a vert-lam Bamboo core, pressed into concave and convex cambers as well as nose and tail kicks. The nose and tails are reinforced with an extra layer of fiberglass for added stiffness and strength without compromising the responsiveness and energy of the central camber. DropThru cutouts are CNC milled for precision. This is the most complex board we've built to date and we hope you will appreciate the subtle beauty of the form.

Grip tape: The boards come pregripped with an aggressive black griptape designed to provide maximum coverage while allowing the board to flex naturally. This is our first foray in years into traditional grip tape (albeit grippier to match the needs of this board) and we went with this because it provides enhanced traction and control for sliding and pumping, as well as creating a serious "lock-in" on the nose and tail.

Flex 1: Up to 270 lbs
Flex 2: 130-210+ lbs
Flex 3: 80-170+ lbs
 
Keep in mind that a softer flex pattern will give you more control and tighter turns at slower speeds and make it easier to slide, but tends to lose stability slightly at higher speeds. Stiffer flex means more energy potential, more stability at higher speeds, and better longevity through abusive tricks and aerial landings, but will not be as forgiving and lively when cruising. The Flex 1 is considerably stiffer so as to be appropriate for heavier riders and hard pounding thrashers alike.

Graphic:

The Tan Tien is the center of gravity and the seat of the life force in yogic and East Asian thought http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dantian
For this graphic we originally commissioned Polish artist Jan Kallwej to explore East Asian themes from an Eastern European perspective. The intention was to reflect a global approach to balance and the transfer of energy. The initial design was remixed by Nana Studio. After mixed feedback we decided that both versions of the design were too busy for the serenity and harmony that the board was designed to evoke. We've been exploring the functional characteristics of woven bamboo and decided to employ it here first as an aesthetic skin. We then took the star concept from Jan's original art and centered it on the board to express the simplicity and harmony of the Tan Tien.


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