Loaded Fattail

Loaded Fattail Flex 2
Paris 150's
83a Fat Frees

After riding the Loaded Fattail almost nonstop for 2 and half weeks and thrashing it almost beyond recognition, I am comfortable writing this review. I have pushed this boards limits and tested it's freeride capability on 15% grade hills as well as using it for freestyle in parks, sidewalks, even on the beach (I know that sounds ridiculous..I skated it for a bit on some really packed down sand). With the exception of the Bhangra, this board has outlasted every other freestyle board I have owned. After 3 or 4 days of thrashing it, I noticed some slight delam in the nose and began to worry that it would start to get worse immediately. After continuing to thrash it for a few more weeks, the condition stayed just about the same except for some wear on the rails from old school tre's and fakie bigflips. Before experimenting with the board's freestyle capability, though, I used it as a freeride board.

 My second time ever riding the board was when I brought it to a freeride competition. After getting highsiding a couple times and catching a few edges, I became comfortable on the board. I was surprised to realize that by the end of the day, my toeside checks on the Fattail had become bigger and cleaner than they had ever been on any of my legitimate freeride setups. This board is nimble and very responsive, especially with 150mm trucks, and with 83a Fat Frees, sliding had never been easier. I was shocked at how easily freeride-able this board was. After successfully being able to skate pools, hills, and beaches, I can conclude that the fattail is a great do-everything board. While it has not been Loaded's most popular release in comparison to boards like the Tan Tien and the Bhangra (both great boards as well), it exceeded my expectations by far and I know that when I eventually thrash it until is no longer ride-able, I will likely want another one.


My Video of me riding the Fattail!

-Alec