SHRIMP OF A BOARD. WHALE OF A GOOD TIME.
Agile, compact, and light, the Loaded Ballona elevates the mini cruiser experience. Meticulously sculpted curvatures result in a unique mini “longboard” with tuned steering and responsive handling. Perfect for urban commuting, people slalom, driveway slashing, pump tracks, and skatepark flow. Small in stature, colossal in character.
BOARD SPECS:
Length: 27.75" / 70.5 cm
Width: 9" / 22.9 cm
Wheelbase: 14.75-16" / 37.5-40.6 cm
Profile: rocker
Weight (deck only): 2.6 lb / 1.2 kg
COMPLETE SETUP (Moby)
- Loaded Ballona (Moby) deck
- Paris V2 150mm 50° Raw trucks
- Orangatang 65mm Fat Free (86a, yellow) wheels
- Loaded Jehu V2 bearings
- Loaded button head hardware (1”)
- Assembled on outer (16”) wheelbase
COMPLETE SETUP (Willy)
- Loaded Ballona (Willy) deck
- Paris V2 150mm 50° Raw trucks
- Orangatang Knuckles (soft/orange) bushings
- Orangatang 65mm Love Handles (80a, orange) wheels
- Loaded Jehu V2 bearings
- Loaded button head hardware (1”)
- Assembled on outer (16”) wheelbase
CURVACEOUS CONFIDENCE – Subtle rocker in the standing platform transitions into the unique “Whale Belly” spoon concave in the nose, which locks in the front foot and allows for a secure stance behind or on top of the truck. This also wedges the front truck for dramatically enhanced agility, resulting in a slalom-style steering bias that allows the more stable rear end to track the more nimble front end. The Ballona’s mild concave and generous width ensure a comfortable stance and plenty of leverage and control. A short, wide tail and minimal nose provide optimal maneuverability and leverage for slides and tricks in a compact package.
VERSATILE VARIATIONS – The Ballona includes two wheelbase options for a range of performance characteristics. The outer (16”) wheelbase is designed for reverse-kingpin trucks and/or more stability, while the inner (14.75”) wheelbase is intended for traditional-kingpin (street) trucks and/or more maneuverability. The two deck graphics are offered in uniquely curated complete setups; choose Moby to slash every driveway in sight or Willy for a premium carving and pumping machine.
CLASSIC LAYUP WITH A TWIST – Custom 7-ply maple construction with thicker cross veneers for optimal stiffness, crisp pop, and a smooth ride.
GRAPHICS – (a.k.a. “screw”) is influenced by Robert Delaunay, cosmological geometry, Native American art, contemporary urban art, and the marine environment. He created the Willy and Moby Ballona graphics, respectively, through abstract and figurative approaches.
