Longboarding: Whirling Dervish

[@NatePunzalan]

Like many of you, it was this beautiful 240p video that made me buy a longboard. The freedom, the fluidity and the plain fun of it all was what kept me inspired and hooked. No competition, no pressure to go as fast as you can, no restrictions what you can and can't do. Sliding long and going fast is great, but there's never gonna be anything like the whirling dervish spirit. I love you Adam Squared, you guys are my heroes.

[@cujero]

As I went to write my comment, I saw you had already written exactly what I was feeling. I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one that was so impacted by Adam^2

[@Skiingislife-oc3fh]

Nate Punzalan I couldn’t have put it better myself, this was the first longboard I ever purchased back so many years ago. Because of this video i fell in love with longbording and the beauty of it:) coming back and watching this video almost 9 years later has brought me heaps of joy!

[@tfh3963]

I have this board to and its just awesome nothing is bad its just amazon.

[@robertferretti7990]

Just picked up one of these with 80mm wheels. I can't wait to try out out!

[@lucasbraga6123]

Same thing here, my first longboard was a dervish and because of this video! I still have this shape! Watch it again made me want to get another one!

[@diddlybop]

Watching this in 2022 for the first time in over a decade is like encountering an old friend and reminiscing about our childhood

[@wizardohjero]

Preach

[@yosefgrimm375]

So true.. crazy how time flys.

[@4smp21]

this video started it all

[@MCstaby123]

+4smp21 Nostalgic right?

[@MikoKikoJo]

+4smp21 Right there with you brother!

[@nobloodnotearsxoxo1383]

+4smp21 6 years ago this video was everything to me and my friends

[@rogerbaidon]

It really did!

[@tfh3963]

I startet with a santa Cruz board that my father actualy bought for himself after some Years i saw this board and i got it this awesome board made my what i am today

[@canslie9714]

Loaded... Please do a remake of this vid. Same boards, same riders, same roads. I would love to see a Whirling Dervish 2.0. My account is like so many below here in the comments. This was the video that started it all for me. Bought a Vanguard and everything. Thank you for all you have given to the community! Adams for life!

[@canslie9714]

Thanks for all the likes / +1s! Keep liking this and maybe Loaded will notice!!

[@canslie9714]

25 likes and counting! Keep this going!!

[@canslie9714]

35!

[@starfox6957]

I'd love to see a remake but with the Sama. To be honest I wasn't all that impressed with the Swirling Sama video, still a good video, but no where near the same caliber as this

[@headinthecloudsful]

StarFox69 everyone! Read whoisadamcolton. Com / bio It explains why Adam doesn't skate anymore and how he became a skater, it's not only inspiring but it does explain why Adam c doesn't skate anymore. It's a shame that Adam doesn't skate but those two were the best dancers and we should appreciate their contribution to the sport :D

[@chemacb]

Wow. Looking back in 2021. This video inspired a whole generation of longboarders, myself included, and was the basically genesis of dancing, freestyle, and free riding.

[@ryanfrizz]

Who else bought a longboard because of this video?

[@jdjudy1085]

Right here

[@neemyn407]

Remember falling every time out of my board cuz the wheel kept biting the board

[@BigBry4n]

Bought my 2008 loaded dervish because of this vid. Still my favorite board

[@bowmanvmi]

This video made me a skater

[@victorcipriani1761]

me, bout 1.500 BRL 10 years ago

[@wo1463]

The nostalgia is real.

[@neemyn407]

And constantly present.

[@WyattBrown377]

2024 checking in! The music, the landscape, the flow, it's still so good. Adam and Adam painted this picture of a mystical land of green hills and sunshine and endless smooth pavement. See you all again when I stumble upon this in another 10 years.

[@hspolomo18]

It's like Disneyland. The magic never goes away. No matter how many times you've seen it..

[@silindilemthethwa268]

13 years later, A young budding Longboarder from Pretoria, South Africa just watched this and cried. Hands down the most beautiful and awe-inspiring video about Longboarding that I have had the honour of watching. Thank you

[@theyoungmessiah420]

From cape town bru, hey. good to see a fellow brother here! been skating/ i mean longboarding...whatever, for 6 years. come to cape town if u ever want too skate man, peace

[@kevinlambert7481]

Bought a dervish in 2011 after watching this vid. Can’t tell you how many unforgettable experiences I had with it as a junior in high school. This thing ferried my car-less butt to and from home, local landmarks, school, school dances, girls houses (lol), the beach, really just the best tempo to enjoy life at at that age for me. I still have it, cracked nose and tail and all. Wish the originals were still made.

[@Mrsaljgard]

2021 and still come back to this video once in a while to get all the feels!

[@Davemad93]

Coming back to this in 2020. Never stop doing what you love my people :)

[@Milkthatsock]

Thank you for making longboarding a wonderful part of my teenage years, this video matters

[@cowsofevil]

Coming back here after 13 years and reading these comments brought me tears of joy, I can't believe so many others had the same experience as me from this video. Thank you Loaded for inspiring so many to get out there and conquer the hills.

[@jim_again2245]

This video used to be one of my favorites, now it makes my heart ache with the memories of all my friends I used to shred with, I wonder what they’re all doing now. We shared such great memories bombing hills on our boards in college.

[@wespezmedia]

Use to have this video downloaded on my iPod Classic. I would watch it on the school bus in the mornings going to high school... such good memories!

[@ZelsioHouse]

I bought my dervish with 13/14 yo and this video was one reason , now i have 23 and gave me some nostalgia. Nowdays i keep carving the island.

[@TheAmberBreeze]

The tune is the sound of my heartbeat since 08' when I first started my board collection. The Sector 9 "Cloud 9", the Loaded "Dancer", "Dervish" and "Vanguard", all the wheels I've bought including the amazing 97mm Abec 11's that I never thought I'd have. Some people have weed, others alcohol, but this is what I'm about.

[@TheAmberBreeze]

I’m getting back to this place of happiness. Time to be young at heart again.

[@alexsurh1472]

Watching in 2017! the video that got me into longboarding!

[@ripperbl]

14 years later, i'm still here. You both made my friend and I buy this 14 years ago. We didn't have much money, basically we had money to afford orangatang wheels.. Hahahahaha ABEC 11 bearing.. and that's it.. thank you again for this wonderful video.

[@YouAndCollin]

And to think 7 years later I still ride my Dervish just about everyday I can.

[@davidk2377]

And 7 years later, I'm doing the same 😊

[@neuvation6607]

@@davidk2377 hell yeah

[@raf8474]

Still watching almost 10 years later.

[@shivaninaidoo2483]

I first saw this ten years ago and I come back ever so often as life changes, people come and go but cruisin' on my longboard has remained constant. Makes me hella nostalgic. Much love from Cape Town, South Africa 🤙🏾

[@yoyoyoson]

the perfect video. responsible for most of the collective desire to get on a longboard and ride down summer streets. thank you adam squared

[@CmdrCondor2]

My god I think that this the first time that I've seen this movie in 10 years haha.

[@RufusVIP]

Finally found this video again! Just recently got my boards out again to ride with my kids. 35+ year difference in our ages, but we’re the same when we’re just enjoying the surf. Thx guys!

[@strange2uwaterworld974]

How was this 9yrs ago?!? Damn you time! Well this is what made me buy a dervish in 2007 while living in Tahoe gentlemen. Ahh the memories! Much love

[@slalomlongboard97]

this video made me buy a longboard

[@danielmartinez0422]

It's late 2022, and i come back to this video ever so often still. Clears my mind and reminice of simpler times.

[@GManStritz8]

Who knows where longboarding would be if it weren't for Adam and Adam... But we do know where its at because of them. Thank you for the inspiration, evolution, and the pure joy.

[@TeaGarrison]

Adam and Adam will always have a special place in my heart for the way they inspired me and my friends. Longboarding connects all of us here, friends. Keep pushing

[@johnvogel7542]

This is the video that convinced me to stop riding a pintail and took me to the next level in the mountains of PA as a kid. Love it for ever! Thank you for keeping the vid and letting the good memories come back !!!

[@Grimhead]

17 years ago. Holy shit lads, we're getting old. I still go cursing every now and then. Still with my Dervish :)

[@bigfuego9307]

This video is 9 years old?....... time flies.

[@vbcv1]

12 now

[@beastyboy2647]

back again to what started it all for me! now im 29 and on my 4th tan tien, thank you so much loaded

[@PsychoMonkey94]

this video made me get my first dervish years ago in 2012 right out of high school. still the best ride of my life.

[@bballnsurf]

Nothing better bro

[@pmurphy12]

Bumped my iPad by mistake. I didn’t mean to give a thumbs down.

[@HeitorvitorC]

This video made me want to buy a longboard... After almost 11 years, I still feel the peace I used to feel with the fluidity of this video

[@ScottNyce3]

I remember seeing this video that month i bought this board... I definitely wish i still had it 😢 brings back so many memories 💯 ofcourse i still rock with loaded... Thank you guys for being an amazing company... With the best boards ever made 💯

[@chadcole8072]

This brings me back. Adam was and still is the man.

[@Francis_Gagarin]

Song Name: Begin - Jam Balls Your Welcome.

[@drivn4895]

[@YNOTVISUAL]

Thank you 🙏

[@Kaleboomskits]

The most important part of this video!!!

[@ripperbl]

years searching for this! thank you so much!

[@KyleHour]

I found this video when I was younger and it truly changed my life! My love for snowboarding led me to seek a way to train and have that same sensation during the warmer months. I saved up and finally bought a Loaded Vanguard, a board I still ride each and every day! Thank you both Adams for making this piece of art!

[@ismaelcruz9869]

After all these years, still brings a smile to my face :)

[@BIGWUNuvDbunch]

This should be required viewing for every longboarder at least once a year to remember what it's all about.

[@texascanoeist4202]

I started longboarding in my late 30’s partly because these guys made it look so peaceful. Still going strong!

[@odkeky]

this video really calms & relaxes me. Feel like boarding

[@jives.]

This video is something special.

[@Zanobeats]

Fact

[@robinpohl2702]

i still remember the first time i walked into that one store in the next big city for the first and spotted some longboards. I had some really cheap noisemakers passed on to me and i rode the hell out of them but i was instantly fascinated by the smoothness and how easy these were to push. i kept returning everytime my parents took me there and tried new boards whenever their display changed until about half a year later they had a dervish in stock and at that moment i just felt that thiswas the one for me. So i managed to convince my parents to greenlight this although "I already had one" and this thing was more expensive than my bike at the time, in fact this thing was probably the most expensive in my posession at the time, but i thinnk the fact that i was obbsessing about getting one for a while was proof enough it wouldnt go to waste. the staff was super chill too and they gave me a little discounnt and i paid in part with my parennts money and more thann half with my own and have been riding it to this day and its my favourite means of commuting or just going out and have fun. so inspired by all the other comments: this is the story how i got my dervish before i ever knew about your brand or the community associated with it and i must say it was probably one of the best purchases i ever made.

[@jiwonkim7536]

from a small company in 2007 to a large company supporting boosted boards. Wow. 9years of hard work makes a big difference.

[@phunkyterrapin]

Damn nostalgia.

[@FMEjerks]

What a classic. At occoquan Va no less!

[@RembooziFitness]

Who's watching this in 2016? :)

[@daniiligumnov3516]

Ayyy

[@PolicarpioNicole]

Makes me want to ride one again.

[@PolicarpioNicole]

yep im on the process of buying one. This video started it all for me

[@vbcv1]

2020 !

[@courage552]

can't decide between this and the apex

[@jokeer14]

Best ad ever, I ended up with a Vanguard but I was hooked!!

[@ZelsioHouse]

i bought the dervish

[@MultiHistorico]

2007...Damn !

[@w4r7]

2018

[@20920474]

Damn. Nostalgia. I remember my first Vanguard, Dervish and Tan Tien. Skate sessions all around Victoria, BC. Me and my best pal living in a house not far off campus just skating around loving it. Awesome.

[@101Applezz]

best longboard video made.

[@xxDOTH3DEWxx]

gave my free time and car jack to a guy with a flat tire, he repayed me with his Dervish. time to get back into longboarding :)

[@MrQStew]

if he was willing to part with the derv in exchange for a functioning automobile then he didn't deserve the derv, you sir got the trade or a lifetime

[@TeeMcbee1]

Cole I would cry

[@3mm4n]

2024 and this is still amazing.

[@ItzhakEthanEskimo]

when you're riding this longboard, is being topless required?

[@youpoopedyourtube6075]

well no, but all that dancing and sliding makes your shirt soaking wet so.

[@josevelilla9135]

Not required but adds experience to your look and confidence that yo're not gonna fall too much

[@winstonwhite894]

Only if you're female with a nice rack :)

[@Blakersk]

What is the song?! I HAVE TO KNOW

[@pamnoble7162]

Jam Balls by David Begin

[@RyanRothe-415]

Absolutely love this video!! First time I saw it was in high school class of ’08 Always found the music super peaceful & soothing 😊

[@sivartmcm]

15 years of longboard passion & love came from this right here. Just bought my 2nd Dervish last week, took it out for it's maiden voyage this morning!

[@JustNickdj]

This video and Loaded schools out are the best longboard vids I've seen, even after all these years.

[@0Ninja0Dude0]

Adam and Adam made longboarding cool. Hands down. As someone who started skating when I was 5 I always thought longboarding was for losers who had no skill. Then they came along and showed what you could do with skill. My former experience made it easy to pick up and changed my overall riding. I love those dudes for making such an impact in my life. Longboarding was such a huge focal point of my life for years. So many good memories made all thanks to these dudes

[@GeorgeHomestead]

Watched this about when it came out 10 years ago, and it got me into a lifetime of longboarding! Skilled yet humble riders.

[@mrtn4321]

Seriously.. all of you guys' videos makes me wanna buy whatever you've got for sale, everything is just perfect, the landscapes, the boards, the tricks, the music, best video's i've ever seen, honestly.

[@luisbalderrama8145]

Oh man, I cannot believe this video is 10 years old. I remember watching this in college. Bought me a longboard right after and never looked back. You guys really out did yourselves with this one here. Its a gem. Stay awesome and skate hard. Cheers! ^^

[@jeffhubbard8482]

Just seen this for the first time. Damn. What a stunning little masterpiece you guys at Loaded have put together. It made me buy. Sama. Thanks.....,..

[@jsamuelsen]

I didn't know such things can be done on a long board. It looks like a beautiful ballet dance. I want one.

[@alessan]

So graceful.. Reminds me of ice skating. Great music too.

[@jeffhubbard8482]

There is something very special about this. I can't quite put my finger on it. As old as it is it is timeless....

[@subeyguy66]

I was a freshman in college (2009) when I first saw this and learned to ride. Now I'm a husband and a father. I guess I will wait for my kids to start riding so I can surprise them that their dad wasn't always lame.

[@robinpohl2702]

thats a long time without riding mate

[@drivn4895]

Was looking to show this video to a friend last night, big fan of it. Typed in whirling longboards and nothing came up, then today I was like WAIT, ITS Whirling DERVISH! Cheers.

[@SolidSeveral]

Just moved to Florida and flat land riding is on the menu, so are the parking garages, smooth piece, good work Loaded

[@AFatOcelot]

this was everything to my friends and I back in the day.

[@classydays43]

Mum bought a longboard for me years ago. I had no idea what it was until I googled it and found you guys and this video. I used to skate for ages to the best hills in my area and rode them all day long, bombing them, sliding, carving, dancing along the flats. The vibes out there were something else, but these vids you guys made inspired me to be better at it every day and earn those memories. Thanks, Loaded crew. I couldn't have done it without you 👍

[@interfan199715]

Greatest longboard video of all time. Completely revolutionized longboarding forever

[@noordzeepinguin]

This video made me buy my Loaded Dervish too. So beautifully dreamy, and I love the memories! It's 13 years old now! The board was definitely a good buy too, it's still mine.

[@evanrosenlieb8819]

Wow damn is this really the resolution this video was always in? I remember it being bigger than life ;-)

[@sitanx]

Still one of the best longboarding videos ever. What a great time it was, thank you Adams

[@surfercj53]

This video is the reason i got into longboarding, starting with learning basic 180 body varials, cross stepping, and tiger claws on my 47' Gravity HyperCarve, then got the upgrade to the Loaded Dervish, now pulling off slides, peter panning, and working on combos. THANKS ADAM and ADAM! YOUR MY HEROS!!

[@phillipserraima]

this video is why i started ! such an amazing feeling back then :) ( and still is :D ) *tears*

[@welc13]

this video changed my life got me off the couch and on a board doing something nice for my body (except for falling) and really helped me become a better individual!

[@axelbrink7529]

This video convinced me to buy a dervish back in spring '08. I'm still rocking that same board. Loaded really created something great with this board

[@TheMrOdagled]

Damn I remember this be looking HD when I first saw it lol! Beautiful

[@LoadedBoards]

The good old days of 240-360p

[@mattjones1992]

Loaded Boards surely it was recorded in better quality and this was just the era of low def KZbin? I’d pay to see this in all its 480p ish or better glory.

[@boxcarbabe]

That was incredible!!! I'm floored! It was like graceful asphalt surfing. Very Boss. I wish everyday of my life was as smooth sailing as this video! Very inspiring - Bravo!

[@SupaDupa120]

Man this video makes me nostalgic. The Dervish was my first longboard, I got it a little over a year ago. I rode that thing all the time. I just recently got a new board and I look at my dervish, dirty, broken noses, stress cracks and just remember how much I loved riding that board.

[@celtics1104]

Somehow made it back here, and the music brought me back 10 years ago watching this in my first bedroom to myself - a freshman in highschool - how fast time goes 🥲 time well spent… I tallied over 100 miles on my dervish with the signature adam colton trucks. Spent every penny on that board, and it arrived in winter where I could only ride it inside and on areas of concrete where it had thawed… much love, loaded adam and adam. Edit: In 2021 I still ride my dervish with adam colton signature trucks.

[@UraniumFever88]

this video is where I started. carving felt like magic on the dervish.

[@L3giT_Hax]

Just bought a dervish. Was curious about the board as it was cheap secondhand and I enjoyed the way it rides. I'm glad to say I'll be here mentally every time I ride it now.

[@MrMont-rq1hj]

I remember when this video came out and here I am over a decade later in 2021 still loving it...so nostalgic!!!

[@orlanskimer]

@TheLongskater beautiful commuting and light freeriding setup. for a more aggresive freeriding, id suggest a stiffer deck.

[@LelandSelene]

I respect them so much more for showing that end part where they mess up. They made the video perfect, looking like they were flawless. But we all know better. And bloopers are always funny. Awesome video.

[@silverfascia]

ooooh yea this takes me back. first video of longbaording I saw and still my fave.

[@itsakadoozy95]

@ericvault shock pads are for drop through mounted boards, like the dervish they help absorb shock so the hardware isnt as strained... and risers are to raise the height of the deck so that you dont get wheelbite

[@TheKoolio123]

This video inspired me definantly.. I watched it about two years ago, then went and bought an original apex 34. This video always brings memories of that first summer longboarding.. Doing runs around the lake on those perfect sunny days.. Shit will stay with me forever. Peace and longboard.

[@michaelhewitt666]

I still wish I could find this song 😭

[@KMADProductions]

i dont think ive seen a better longboarding video. this is without a doubt one of the two videos that inspired me to start longboarding. the other is let go. also, the name of the song is "jam balls"- begin. its not on itunes but you can get it off the internet. i have it on replay whenever i longboard. its the perfect song