The Loaded dervish is a longboard which is well known among longboarding circles for its great ride. Loaded dervish specs are the following:

• Length: 41.5 inches/ 105 centimeters
• Width : 8.5 inches/ 21.5 centimeters
• Wheelbase: 33 inches/ 84 centimeters
• Weight (deck only): 3.4 to 3.6 pounds
(complete): 7.6 to 7.8 pounds

The Loaded dervish is manufactured by Loaded Carving Systems of the United States. Made of a tri-axle fiberglass and epoxy sandwich with a vertically laminated bamboo core, the dervish deck is the perfect balance between flexibility and durability. This means that the board is flexible enough to be very responsive and lively when entering and coming out of sharp turns at the same time does not bottom out unless excessive force is placed on the deck.

When seen for the side, the deck is shaped with a convex camber which compresses when the rider applies his or her weight on it. The board springs back and returns the force applied by the rider when he or she straightens up his or her legs and releases some weight from the board. This results in a livelier ride with little to no loss of forward momentum when carving or going in and out of turns. While the dervish can be used for skating down hills with moderate slopes, Loaded recommends that one uses a stiffer board when going down steep ones. This is because flexible boards become less stable at higher speeds. Nevertheless, the dervish can be used in speeds of up to 30 mph.

The dervish deck is available in two kinds of flex. The Flex 1 board is the stiffer board and meant for people weighing up to two hundred thirty pounds. The Flex 1 board is ideal for people who have a more aggressive riding style. For those who prefer a smoother and more flowing ride, the Flex 2 board may be the right deck for you. It is also meant to accommodate riders weighing up to one hundred eighty pounds.

The dervish has precision milled cutouts that fit most drop through reverse kingpin trucks. It is also narrower at the ends than it is at the middle. This is to eliminate the possibility of the deck biting on the wheels when making sharp turns. This shape also makes it easier for riders to execute shovits and other manual tricks.

The dervish gets its name from the Whirling Dervishes of the Middle East. These Whirling Dervishes are famous for their graceful and flowing movements when participating in rites remembering their god. This inspiration is carried onto the Persian themed graphics which decorates the board.

The Loaded dervish is a longboard manufactured by Loaded Carving Systems in the United States.  Made of a tri-axle fiberglass and epoxy sandwich with a vertically laminated bamboo core, it offers the perfect balance between stiffness and flexibility making it one of the best all around longboards in the market today.

Renowned for its responsiveness, agility, smoothness of ride, and stability, the Loaded dervish is an ideal deck for beginners and experts alike.  When seen from the side, the dervish has a convex camber which allows it to flex when entering corners and use the energy applied to it when cornering to rebound allowing the user to experience little to no loss of forward momentum.   It has cut outs to accommodate drop-through trucks and is narrower at its ends than it is in the middle in order to eliminate the possibility to deck bite on the wheels.

The inherent great stability of the dervish makes it a great deck to learn and practice tricks.  The 360 carve twirl is a relatively simple trick but looks great when done properly and smoothly.

It should be kept in mind that when riding any longboard it is important to wear a helmet, kneepads, and elbow pads in order to avoid serious injury.

When starting to execute the 360 carve twirl, move your shoulders so that it is facing forward then move your front foot back towards the toeside of the board.

Next swing your back foot to the front of the board.  Your back foot is now your new front foot and your front foot is now your new back foot.  Once your new front foot is planted, on the front toeside of the board, pivot you new back foot to the right so that you swing around 180 degrees.

The next step is actually like the first, but this time you will be turning your shoulders towards the back of the board and shifting your back foot towards the toeside of the board.  Then, swing your front foot to the back of the board, pivoting like you did during the second step of the trick.

Finally shift your feet back to where they were on the board before you started the trick. If you want to do another spin, go back to step one.

This trick, when done properly looks like you are spinning or executing a pirouette on your board and looks great when done smoothly.

The Loaded dervish board is an exceptional deck which offers the rider a lively, agile, stable and responsive ride.  Those who have tried it out have also praised it for having one of the smoothest rides one could have on a longboard.

Renowned in longboard circles for its stability and agility, the  Loaded dervish board is ideal for longboard tricks known as dancing.  Dancing, as its name implies, involves fancy footwork while riding on the board.  Longboarders often look at the complexity of the footwork and the smoothness and gracefulness in how the maneuvers on the board are carried out.  Here are a few simple tips to get you started on dancing on your board.

The first thing to remember is to always use safety gear. This means that always wear a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads when using your longboard.

One basic trick you can try out is the toe-side cross step.  First place your feet close to the toeside of the board and shift the foot in front closer to the foot in the back.  Make sure that when you shift your front foot, it remains on the toeside of the board and facing towards the front.

The next step is to shift your back foot forward, crossing it over your front foot still keeping both feet on the toeside of the board.  Your feet should be facing forward slightly at a forty-five degree angle.  Your back foot is now the new front foot with the old front foot now your new back foot.

Next, using your new back foot, step forward towards the front, shifting to the heelside of the board.  When shifting your new back foot, it should pass behind your new front foot.  Notice that your new back foot has once again become your front foot and your new front foot is once more in the back.

Shift your back foot close to your front foot towards the heelside of your board then, staying on the heelside of your board, take your front foot and cross it behind your back foot towards the rear side of the board.    Once more, your legs are crossed and your back foot is again your new front foot.

Finally take you’re your new back foot back to the toeside of the board and assume the regular riding position.
This trick can be repeated several times or used in combination with other dancing tricks to make it look more complex.

Among all the Loaded boards, dervish decks are great all around boards to help you get started into longboarding or just upping your game if you already have started on it.

The dervish is a long board manufactured by Loaded Carving Systems and made out of an epoxy and tri-axle fiberglass sandwich with a vert-lam bamboo core.  When seen from the side, it is convex in shape which is what has built its reputation as a lively, agile and stable ride.  To give you an idea how this flexibility works, imagine taking a turn on your deck.  You and your weight press down on the board giving it a concave camber.  When going out of the turn, you straighten your legs and shift your weight allowing the board to spring back and use the force you used on it to turn to preserve your forward momentum.

Like all Loaded boards, dervish decks are beautifully crafted and feature graphics inspired by the motions of the Muslim whirling dervishes in the Middle East.

Because of its benign handling, the dervish is ideal for those who want to try out downhill longboarding.  Here are a few tips you can use to start off.

Safety comes first.  Always use safety gear when using your longboard.  This means a helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, and sliding gloves.  Even the pros use a full-faced helmet and leathers along with this protection when going downhill at speed.

Learning how to stop properly is also essential when carving in hills.  The most basic way of stopping is by taking one foot off the board and dragging it on the ground until you come to a full stop.  When going at higher speeds however, dragging one foot on the ground may not be the fastest way to stop (it’s tough on the shoes too).   You will have to learn how to slide.

Sliding is a great way to take sharp corners and comes in handy when you need to stop in a hurry.  When learning how to slide do so at moderate speeds.  This means finding a hill that is not too steep and with little to no vehicular traffic.  When moving at an adequate speed, bend your knees down as if you were reaching for the toe side of your board.  Lean back just enough so that you don’t tip over and put your hands on the pavement allowing them to drag as your board slides sideward.

The Loaded Dervish is a longboard made of flexible bamboo wood.  Loaded Dervish longboards are similar to skateboards but are generally longer and larger and often used for transportation, or longboarding which may include cruising, downhill racing, slalom racing and tricks.  Longboarding has many parallels with surfing and in fact has often been described as surfing on concrete.

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Manufactured by Loaded Carving Systems, the loaded dervish is a carved board measuring about one hundred and five centimeters long (about forty-two inches) and twenty one and a half centimeters wide (eight and a half inches).  It has a wheel base of about eighty-four centimeters (thirty-three inches) and weighs about eight pounds when the trucks and wheels are attached.  The board is decorated with Persian-Islamic flourishes and designs said to be inspired by the “whirling dervishes”, an order of Muslims who are best known for their practice of whirling as a means of worship and remembrance of the their god.

It is also what is called a drop-through deck which means that the board has holes in it allowing the base of the truck mounting hardware to be placed on top of the board.  This allows for a lower ride height resulting in greater stability without loss of responsiveness to turning.

When looked at from the side, the dervish board is convex in shape and is designed to flex when the rider mounts the board or shifts his or her weight around to execute maneuvers or tricks.  This flexibility is meant to allow the rider more control over the board and allow for tighter turns when traveling at slower speeds.  It is also meant to make maneuvers such as slides easier to execute.  While a stiffer board is more ideal for faster speeds, Loaded maintains that the board can be used in speeds of up to fifty kilometers per hour.   The dervish is available in two “flex” settings.  The stiffer board (called Flex 1) is meant to accommodate people weighing one hundred seventy to two hundred thirty pounds.  Lighter users may also use the stiffer boards should they want more stability at higher speeds.  The Flex 2 board is meant to be used by people weighing one hundred to one hundred eighty pounds.

Because of its flexibility, low ride height and ability to make tight turns, the dervish is ideal for negotiating curved roads and avoiding obstacles when using it as a means of transport within the city and for longboarding events such as hills carving, dancing and sliding.