I got my Loaded Tan Tien longboard 5 months ago and i instantly loved it on my first push! I almost broke my knee. But! A broken knee can't stop me. Muhahaha!
I rode regular sized skateboards when i was in high school and the concept of riding is pretty much the same, although a longboard's main function (for me at least ) is for transportation. It has been almost 10 years since i was on a board shreding pavements and i picked up the pace in just a click - actually, quite a few clicks, and scratches and being chased down by dogs and a lot more. You know what they say; once a cow, always a cow. This is my first ever longboard, so to speak.
I have mine set up on Flex 2 (130-210 lbs), Paris 180 trucks on crimson red, Bones Super Swiss 6 bearings and standard Venom bushings and Orangatang Stimulus in purple.
Two weeks ago, my buddy and I went on a trek, from Bauang to Luna in La Union. I went home to the Philippines and I got him the same longboard (I'm his delivery guy, effing guy he is :D), though he's got a Flex 1 (up to 270 lbs), Adam Colton trucks and Orangatang 4Presidentz in yellow. The total distance is roughly about 70 KM and it was a blast. Some roads (Bauang and San Fernando borders (2 KM) and worst: Luna Town proper (5 KM)) were such pain in the @ss, literally because they're not maintained. It is asphalt but the black thingy is gone and what's left was the spiked crushed pebbles trying to tear our wheels and calves apart. But the roads in Lingsat, San Fernando to San Juan to Bacnotan was just awesome, the ride was buttery smooth, road is moderately down slope and best of all, less motored vehicles. It was dangerous, exhausting and scary at times but manageable and a lot of fun.
I got this photo of the sunset from our stop over in San Juan. This was one of the reasons we took the trip. We both needed breaks from work and the world and longboarding is such a very good way to do that.
The longboards made it. We made it. It's just an awesome board. I've read tons of reviews online before getting the Loaded Tan Tien and everyone definitely loves it, and so do I. It is perfect for the daily rider. It's awesome for carving, some tricks and freeriding. I have never tried any other longboards yet but im definitely stoked on this one. Only downside for me is the nose/tail, it chips when it hits something hard like a curve but i dont mind, wood/bamboo is supposed to be like that, its the rider's fault i think (that's me). Definitely worth every freaking penny. Go longboard!
