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Loaded Basalt Tesseract Freeride Longboard
The latest incarnation of the Loaded Tesseract is an updated version of the older double kick Tesseract. With new materials, the Basalt Tesseract is the ultimate do-everything longboard. It'll slide, dance, freeride, cruise, even go fast if you have the need...
From Loaded:
"GET LIT WITH LAVA: Building on our experience manufacturing the Tarab, we've updated the Basalt Tesseract with a high-performance, eco-conscious basalt fabric construction for a lighter, damper, and more freestyle-friendly board. 4 color options to match your road rash.
Stash the quiver, clear your mind, and let the Basalt Tesseract be your versatile companion in the quest for four-wheeled illumination. The Basalt Tesseract integrates rocker, wheel well flares, W concave, and multiple wheelbase options into a lightweight package designed for hilly descents, snappy slides, lofty ollies, techy manual combos, and cross-steps galore.
Functional Design "” Symmetrical shape and kicktails encourage switch riding and a multitude of tricks and slides. Multiple wheelbase options allow you to fine tune your setup based on riding style and truck geometry. Updated semi-aggressive griptape: Grippy but not evil.
Curvaceous Confidence "” Rocker cradles your feet for locked-in slides. Tall, wide W concave mellows out near the trucks for comfort while providing strong lateral support for carving and sliding. Wheel well flares increase wheel clearance and create ergonomic reference points for your feet.
Light and Durable "” Dual bamboo cores are sandwiched between layers of basalt fabric to create a strong and lightweight structure with the perfect balance of flex and pop for a more dynamic and forgiving ride. A bottom layer of cork provides vibration damping and helps prevent abrasive damage from spreading."
Both completes are finished off Loaded's own logo griptape pattern.
We can also do custom completes with whatever wheels and trucks you want - get in touch if you want something special!
Loaded Basalt Tesseract Freeride Longboard: Precision Complete Spec
- Wheels: Cult Nova 60mm Longboard Wheels White
- Trucks: Sabre Trucks Forged Precision Mk3 150mm 48°
- Bearings: Sabre Built-In Labyrinth Bearings
Loaded Basalt Tesseract Freeride Longboard: Elite Complete Spec
The Tesseract Elite complete rolls that bit smoother, that bit longer, that bit more comfortably. A super solid setup that'll go with you wherever your skating takes you, from the sea front to the car park to the hills.- Wheels: Cult Chronicle 65mm Longboard Wheels White (Stoneground)
- Trucks: Sabre Standard Longboard Truck 48 180mm
- Bearings: Sabre Built-In Labyrinth Bearings
Loaded Basalt Tesseract Freeride Longboard: Pro Complete Spec
The Tesseract Pro gives you a full Loaded Longboards complete at a more affordable price. Tis will more than meet the demands of your freestyle and freeride needs.- Wheels: Cult Nova 60mm Longboard Wheels White
- Trucks: Sabre Standard Longboard Truck 48 180mm
- Bearings: Vandem Value Skate Bearings - ABEC 5
Loaded Basalt Tesseract Freeride Longboard: Loaded Recommended Complete Spec
Loaded's recommended setup for the Tesseract comes ready to freeride with Paris V3 180mm 43 degree trucks, Orangatang Stimulus 86A wheels and Loaded's own Jehu bearings.
If you would like other wheel colours or an entirely custom setup, get in touch!
| Length | 39.0" / 99.1cm See similar length boards |
| Width | 9.5" / 24.1cm See similar width boards |
| Wheelbase Adjustment | Yes |
| Wheelbase | 24.5" / 62.2cm - 26.0" / 66.0cm See boards with a similar wheelbase |
| Nose Length - longest wheelbase | 7.25" / 18.4cm |
| Tail Length - longest wheelbase | 7.25" / 18.4cm |
| Truck Mounting | Topmount |
| Deck Flex | Stiff |
| Concave | Deep Concave |
| Deck construction | Bamboo, Fibreglass |
| Profile | 3d, Rocker |
| Wheel Wells | Moulded Wheel Wells |
Is the Elite setup worth the extra £15?
For only an extra £15, you can upgrade the "Pro" setup to the "Elite" Level build.
The Elite setup is a pretty heavy wheel and bearing upgrade over the Pro.
You get Sabre Built-In Labyrinth Bearings - fully shielded, easy to clean, with built in bearing spacers. They roll faster and last longer than the Pro level metal shielded ABEC5 bearings.
The Elite complete also includes Cult Chronicle 65mm Longboard Wheels White (Stoneground), poured from a higher grade urethane. Premium urethane rolls fater, lasts longer, and generally injects a whole new level of life into the board - once you've skated decent wheels, you won't want anything else!
Less obvious is the wheel upgrade. Your extra £15 gets you a set of Cult Chronicle over the Pro build's Cult Nova. Apart from the obvious size difference, the Cult Chronicle are poured from a higher grade of urethane - an invisible difference that you will immediately notice as soon as you push the board off.
Just like the bearings, the wheel upgrade makes your board roll faster and last longer - what's not to like??
If you look at the SRP difference of these components and add them together you'll see that the upgrade from Pro to Elite represents serious value - trust us, it's well worth it.
Coupled with this, we've noticed that almost everyone who makes it into our shop ends up with an Elite setup - the value is clear once you have the board in your hands!
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