Loaded's Mini-Cruiser: Ballona Overview

[@andrewbentley8352]

Seems like the perfect type of thing for me honestly, nice nimble mini cruiser to enjoy getting about on with no real want for flip tricks. Love the production on this vid too mate 🙌

[@concrete-waves]

Sweet! Thanks for watching man

[@robbecalbert5603]

Noooo waaaay I was hoping you see your review of this board, looks sick! Have a nice weekend everybody

[@concrete-waves]

Thanks for always supporting Robbe

[@glennsak]

This is a solid review. One thing that's missing is how you feel about it: Do you love it? Hate it? Meh?

[@concrete-waves]

It's overall solid - definitely a fun setup to ride. I just didn't wanna make a blanket statement like "it's great, everyone should ride this" because it does fit a certain riding style. I think we're all aware of the quality of Loaded at this point. That's why I sort of went in the direction of explaining the deck shape/ riding feel 🤔

[@glennsak]

@@concrete-waves I agree with that statement. I guess I just wanted to hear your personal opinion at the end.

[@concrete-waves]

@@glennsak Gotcha. I'll make sure to include my personal thoughts at the end too. Thanks for the feedback!

[@crossovergravity3739]

Shred shack posted my week has been made. Thanks for the quality review🔥

[@isaacursel4355]

These reviews are perfect. The way that you outline the points you are going to cover is extremely helpful for me to get engaged and excited for what is to come throughout the video. Just wanted to say thank you for providing high quality and applicable videos. They have really helped me understand more than just what board to buy, but more about the sport as a whole.

[@timwilcox615]

love the video, as usual! real quick: would you consider doing a tutorial for that powerslide 360 thing you did a few times in that video?

[@michaeljohnnillo1038]

Wow! hoping to get this soon. Nice review, as always.

[@concrete-waves]

Thanks for watching Michael. Hope it helped ya!

[@phil5347]

The Ballona Willy is awesome! The love handle wheels and knuckle bushings make it comparable to a caver CX once the trucks are loosened. Its lower to the ground than a cx and is overall a nicer board than many of the comparable carvers.

[@DaWhiteBeaner]

Its been a while but im back and man yall are still killing it

[@chrissy.v]

Thanks for the fast review

[@concrete-waves]

Stoked to make the vid! Thanks for watching it

[@williammadray7818]

Dude,some of the best skateboard reviews ever. I wondered how they would work for the Waterborne high performance surfskate conversion kit. Like you say it's all "personal preference . I built my own custom surfskate with the kit, with a 22"wheelbase and found it to be not as snappy,or quick. Incredibly fun and easy to learn though. Now I need the perfect complete to just bolt another kit on that I already have. I am looking for a 15""-17.5" wheelbase. I think it's gonna be the best set up with harder durometer (even cored) wheels for a high performance short board experience surfskate. I'd love to know, I thought either one is perfect. I also am interested in the Loaded Coyote for the kit. Website says that it's outta stock. Other than that; it looks like a custom re-issue is the best option. Whaddaya think; my man? I've got a longboard experience(44" pintail), midlength(32.5"fish), now I want a short board experience.

[@muckeyn]

I really dig the look and shape of this board and was thinking something similar. I have a 31” slide with 17” WB. But I’m pretty used to ~28x8 street setups. Still wonder if it would just be too small for a surfskate.

[@williammadray7818]

@@muckeyn good components.

[@concrete-waves]

Thanks! Personally, I think that this deck shape is too tiny for a pivoting surfskate adapter. Maybe that's just for my riding preference, but I feel like your best bet is to pair a bushing-based setup if you go for the Ballona deck. As far as a snappier feeling setup for your waterborne, I'd look into Life Skateboards. They have some pretty cool deck shapes and I've heard some great things about them. The Coyote deck is too thin (in my opinion) for a pivoting adapter

[@concrete-waves]

@@muckeyn I didn't test this deck with surfskate adapters because I felt like it'd be too small for a pivoting surfskate adapter. It definitely could work, but I don't think I'd enjoy it

[@concrete-waves]

Actually, I'll test out all my surfskate adapters on it at the beginning of the week and I'll update our website article/ig

[@microchannel]

Brilliant review, just found about the Ballona recently & kinda like the shape. Have you tried your CX trucks on it? Tempted to pair it with a C5 or the newish Solride trucks. Do you think it'll work as a surfskate deck? Got a CX on a Landyachtz ATV Ditch Life Birds & it is my fave setup in my quiver.

[@goofyfootgreg]

Looks fun and snappy. I like the Moby graphics, but think I’d prefer the Willy’s bushings and wheels.

[@iTestVlog]

Loaded just entered the dinghy zone with a more comfortable more relaxed shape. The dinghy should be more fun but I must say that the nose shape looks very good and big wheels are safer in such a small board. I would add to the party Randel 125s or Bennett 4" just because loaded doesn't have them in House doesn't mean they wouldn't do a better job in this setup.

[@flightofthebearflightofthe9768]

Seems like just my speed lol. Great review…keep up the great work!! 🤙

[@concrete-waves]

Haha it's a fun one! Thanks for watching and dropping a comment. I appreciate it

[@partywithlance]

Another win from the Shack!!!!!!

[@eBoard3R]

🤙🏼👏🏼👏🏼🤙🏼 *Was surprised how flat they went with this deck.* This kinda goes for the Dinghy market/customer case I reckon

[@mikocq4231]

You are fast sir! 👍 Reminds me of the Carver Gray Ray or Mini Simms deck 🤙

[@linebeckrobbins6466]

I’m curious about the zenit morning wood- I’d be interested in seeing a review, especially since they’re on v4 and last time I checked, there wasn’t much up to date reviews!

[@dirtboarder17]

I ordered one a while ago. I can give you a shout when i get it and rode it a bit

[@tinutube3858]

Sir, you need to test a Comet Cruiser! So many people say it is by far the best Cruiser.

[@FickleWid]

quality review as always

[@bradwadefishtx]

Good stuff man just what I'm looking for. I've been wanting a Loaded for a while but not as big as the Omakase or skinny as Coyote. I wish loaded sold Bolsa decks I'd put one of these setups on it.

[@jasonmurkin3364]

I think Loaded decks beat Landyachtz on quality every time on deck, wheels and trucks. Always love be their graphics too🤘🏻

[@chrissy.v]

I agree, also with choice for wheels, wheelsize ect.

[@phoenixsimpson8772]

I agree that loaded are better but you also are spending an extra 60$ for this board compared to landyahtz dingy being like 140 ish. And this is loaded like 2nd cheapest boards 😂

[@esk8unity]

niceeee!! good job as always guys

[@concrete-waves]

Always appreciate it dude! Thanks

[@nelsonschnepf7634]

Are you going to do a video reviewing the new Chinchiller from Loaded? I'd love to see what you guys think of that!

[@jonathanrarick]

Any chance you tried this with some surf skate setups? Seems like the wheelbase might be a bit short.

[@HamzaAdmirer2000]

Can you please do a review on Loaded Pantheon Trip Collab.

[@Unquietrecords]

Great review as always! would you choose this over the Dinghy?

[@concrete-waves]

Hmmm. Each serves a different riding style. For me, I still like having a deck shape with a higher degree kicktail/nose for occasional ollies/shuvits. I'd prob choose the Dinghy/Tugboat most of the time because of my current riding style. But if I'm just looking for a chill deck shape and tryna cruise/carve, I'll use the Ballona

[@_sam_2284]

Hey awesome review I'd love to see a review of the Cantellated Tesseract

[@Osinivos4]

Miss my mini cruiser it got me hooked into skate boarding and flat ground shenanigan's. Sucker was my love until a storm rolled through and flooded out my car.

[@Unknown-q7c9e]

Hey do u think u guys could go more in depth on the wheel grip and overall bumpiness/smoothness while riding in all of your board reviews?

[@flynnrutherfoord714]

hey shred shack, i love your videos and appreciate them very much. it would be soooooo helpfull if could do a video on a bunch of good longboard decks, ive been saving up for a wile and have some old trucks i can use, i just need a deck. its also annoying cause i live in Australia and many of the good brands like landyatchz cost wayyyyyyy to much to ship over here so its hard to get good cheap options that are based in australia. thanks heaps, hope the best for you and your channel

[@icantsee0]

Even though I know I'm never gonna get this I'll still watch through the whole video lol

[@concrete-waves]

You're a day one. DM on IG and I'll send you one of them. I don't need both

[@icantsee0]

@@concrete-waves welp I better make an ig account rn ig

[@concrete-waves]

@@icantsee0 Or you can email me

[@icantsee0]

@@concrete-waves that totally went over my head haha, made an account nonetheless

[@ogokforever]

Hi shred shack. I value your review and I would like to hear your opinions on drop cat 33. Thanks

[@chrissy.v]

Im really looking forward to buying this board

[@concrete-waves]

Nice! It's definitely a fun shape

[@billy3114]

Yo could you do a review of the magneto kicktail longboard

[@giacomogalli7055]

I do love loaded boards, very fan of them and always excited when they release something new! But honestly they really seems out of ideas…And I think your videos are confirming my opinion, curious about yours!

[@betosxe138]

Will it affect a lot if I change the trucks for some 130mm and 64mm wheels from contac pach?

[@michaelmann5105]

Do you like that it is rkp more than if it was tkp? I gotta think this is the first ever mini cruiser to not come with TKPs so I'm wondering if it feels like you are sacrificing some agility. Also, even though it pretty mellow do you think it would get annoying to cruise on fire somewhat longer distances due to its size?

[@buellerggbuellergg6472]

Do you sell the boards you don’t use? Let me know , really interested in the loaded poke .

[@ferryiriawan5658]

Do you think it would be possible to fit the Carver CX on this?

[@concrete-waves]

Yeah the CX would most likely fit, although given the smaller wheelbase, it will feel very punchy. Also be careful of wheelbite

[@Fedor-Fedor]

Есть эта дека только на калибрах, ещё не ездил, в бущем сезоне опробую.

[@cubeboarder7261]

I know this is kinda a random thing to ask but do you know of the brand dusters california? My mom found one at a thrift store and just wanna know if its a good brand in your opinion

[@robjohnson470]

Have you tried carver cx on this ??? Please share

[@carlossalvatierra7051]

ah yes. the thousandth dinghy variant on the market

[@MamboFerido]

I guess use TKPs if you want the tail to be more useful

[@shmooTV]

Hi why they use Paris V2 instead of V3? The V3 is the lastest right

[@vu3088]

I’m wondering the same thing

[@wanchiz]

I am very interested in this short board! But I am a little concerned about using RKP on this wheelbase. What is the biggest advantage ? I used to own a board 30"x8" with 16" WB with RKP on, I like how smooth and stable it cruise and turn but I am feeling a little bulky for a short board.

[@tgijacks1796]

hello! im not sure if you'll see this but i wanted some help and advicei had perchest the waterborn surf adapter few years ago but didnt use it too much becouse i didnt have a compatible deck, and now that i do i lost the special hardware (screws and bolts- do you know of eneyway to purchase those everywhere

[@shahbazrasheed2465]

Can you do video on sector 9 cruiser?

[@razvanalexandru8549]

How about an LY ATV-X Classic Howdy board ?

[@giacomogalli7055]

Orange knuckles are 85a, pretty sure!

[@ashton6269]

How does it compare to the coyote? Is it similar?

[@concrete-waves]

The Coyote is noticeably shorter and thinner. It also have lifted wheel wells (Ballona has sanded wheel wells). Coyote's kicktail and nose are higher angle as well

[@ashton6269]

@@concrete-waves Is it kind of like the land yacht dinghy?

[@machojan1]

Has anyone tried 75mm wheels on their setup? Been testing this for a week and curious about your thoughts. Good idea or not?

[@d1cartiglazer00]

🔥

[@concrete-waves]

Ayyy appreciate it Connor

[@tafaimuck9285]

You should do the spiceskate next

[@TBGmario]

Im digging how flat it is

[@severgun]

ballona vs tugboat?

[@Mici444]

this thing would make more sense with surfskate setup.I

[@rafawardragon8585]

👍

[@dirtboarder17]

Are you wearing eyeliner? Looks intense

[@rsnsteamroller]

seems most new cruisers are converging to a comet-like setup: narrow, mellow, slalom style wedging, mild wheel-wells

[@dannybuoyuk]

Indeed, I plan on setting mine up with Paris 50/43 (and maybe some extra wedging / dewedging), and Snakes!

[@caveirarj]

Curiosity: why u never answered me on a past video about trucks and risers ? It would be nice, since it took a while to me writing all that to you.