| The Vanguard: Without a doubt this is the stick any core alpine carver will crave to carve. This is the shape that launched the Loaded line. By starting with a great truck, the randall r-II in the 180 width, Loaded shaped the board around the truck and scored an instant winner that loves to rail! When it comes to flex there’s five to pick from in two different lengths. Flex 1 and flex 2 are 42 inches long, weigh 7lbs, and rock a 37 inch wheel base; flex1 for 175-230+ lbs and flex2 for 150-210+ lbs. Flexes 3, 4 and 5 are 38 inches long and weigh in at 6.4lbs with a 33.5 inch wheel base. Weight ranges are: flex3 150-200+ lbs, flex4 120-170+lbs, flex5 80-140+ lbs. If you ever thought you could skate this is the board to prove it on.
The Vanguard premium comes with Randall R-II 180 trucks, Max Abec 5 bearings and upgraded 76mm 78a Abec11 Gumball wheels.
Here's a short video of the Vanguard in action from the folks at Loaded:
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