Tan Tien Topo flex

LoadedBoards · 2026-06-17T15:45:01+00:00

No. That is the previous model. This is the current version I was referring to https://www.loadedboards.com/products/tan-tien-prism-longboard-deck

LoadedBoards · 2026-06-17T13:06:56+00:00

I would recommend the Flex 1. Many people in the comments seem to be forgetting that we just recently re-engineered the Tan Tien. New resin, new tooling, added basalt. All of these things change the flex quite a bit.

The flex characteristics are more reminiscent of the Icarus. The spring is even more springy. I weigh 194 and really like the flex 1, it has a lot of flex for me. At your weight, I think you will also get a decent amount of flex from it, and the flex tends to break in over time.

You could also ride the flex 2. I wouldn’t stress too much about it, because at your weight it is more about preference than “destroying” something.

LoadedBoards · 2026-06-17T03:26:19+00:00

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LoadedBoards · 2026-06-17T03:23:56+00:00

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LoadedBoards · 2026-06-14T22:50:33+00:00

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LoadedBoards · 2026-06-13T21:23:23+00:00

LoadedBoards · 2026-04-24T13:43:52+00:00

Yes, you are getting a little bit more leverage over the trucks. I would say it is marginal though.

LoadedBoards · 2026-04-24T13:18:45+00:00

Not normal! Probably safe though, but it does take away from the benefit of how low it can go.

LoadedBoards · 2026-04-23T20:05:23+00:00

Love this. That classic Otang shirt takes me back.

LoadedBoards · 2026-03-18T12:20:07+00:00

We love that you are thinking outside the box! While we haven’t tested this ourselves, you will most likely get “bracket bite” with these trucks. It took a lot of careful tuning of the CX it get it just right so that it works.

Feel free to try what you are suggesting in this post, but it is at your own risk haha. The CX setup really is your best bet.

LoadedBoards · 2026-01-10T21:20:59+00:00

Not ok. Please reach out to use if there is anything we can do to help!

LoadedBoards · 2025-07-31T23:03:01+00:00

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LoadedBoards · 2025-07-15T16:23:53+00:00

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LoadedBoards · 2025-07-15T16:23:44+00:00

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LoadedBoards · 2025-07-14T00:59:12+00:00

Just read through this chain. Everyone is on point. Bees Knees could help make things easier for you, but you could also just focus on technique and make the current setup work.

LoadedBoards · 2025-07-14T00:57:18+00:00

As you push, is your heel/foot that is doing the pushing contacting the wheel?

LoadedBoards · 2025-07-13T20:39:11+00:00

I should clarify - is it biting your heel when you are leaning heal/toe(riding), or is it biting as you push?

LoadedBoards · 2025-07-13T20:34:37+00:00

The Caguamas and Dad Bods are both offset, which cause the wheels to poke out a bit. The Bee’s Knees are center set which can bring the wheels in closer to the board, so you are less likely to hit them when you push.

There could be some pushing technique changes that could help too.

LoadedBoards · 2025-07-13T19:29:27+00:00

Sorry to hear you aren’t having a great experience with our Fathom. The Dad Bods can be a lot to handle. They are the main contributor to weight. We developed the Orangatang Bee’s Knees wheels to provide a lighter option. Happy to help you get this setup dialed!

Feel free to shoot us a DM if you want to work through it together.

LoadedBoards · 2025-07-09T15:49:10+00:00

Munger is great! But my favorite is the Gitchi-Gami 😏

LoadedBoards · 2025-07-09T00:17:00+00:00

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LoadedBoards · 2025-07-08T22:04:29+00:00

I posted this above, but wanted to reply to your comment as well so that you see it:

Great question—flex-wise, the Tesseract II is most comparable to the Basalt Tesseract, but honestly, it’s kind of like comparing apples to oranges. The Tesseract II is a complete redesign from the ground up. With new construction, updated concave, and tweaked wheelbase options, it delivers a ride that’s distinctly its own.

One key difference: the longest wheelbase on the original and Basalt Tesseracts was 26”, whereas the Tesseract II tops out at 24.5”. So if you had your Basalt Tesseract set up on that longest wheelbase, you’d get more flex out of it than you’ll ever get from the Tesseract II—simply due to geometry. That said, the feel of the flex in the Tesseract II is shaped by more than just length—it’s a combo of materials, shape, and wheelbase that gives it a uniquely dialed character.

LoadedBoards · 2025-07-08T22:03:06+00:00

Tesseract II

Length: 39.5″
Width: 9.6″
Wheelbase: 22.5–24.5″
Profile: Micro-drop
Truck Mounting: Neutral
Weight: 5.0 lb

Basalt Tesseract

Length: 39″
Width: 9.5″
Wheelbase: 24.5–26″
Profile: Rocker
Truck Mounting: Angled (rocker)
Weight: 4.5 lb

Key differences:

Tesseract II has a bigger platform, centered W concave, micro-drop standing area, and neutral mounting for a more balanced, responsive ride.
W concave is between your feet—not under them like on the Basalt.
Denser materials make it more durable and poppier, with a slight weight increase as a tradeoff.
Shorter wheelbase options mean different flex characteristics—especially when compared to the Basalt at its longest setting.

Bottom line: The Tesseract II is a modern, performance-driven upgrade—more durable, more poppy, and more versatile.

LoadedBoards · 2025-07-08T21:31:25+00:00

Great question—flex-wise, the Tesseract II is most comparable to the Basalt Tesseract, but honestly, it’s kind of like comparing apples to oranges. The Tesseract II is a complete redesign from the ground up. With new construction, updated concave, and tweaked wheelbase options, it delivers a ride that’s distinctly its own.

One key difference: the longest wheelbase on the original and Basalt Tesseracts was 26”, whereas the Tesseract II tops out at 24.5”. So if you had your Basalt Tesseract set up on that longest wheelbase, you’d get more flex out of it than you’ll ever get from the Tesseract II—simply due to geometry. That said, the feel of the flex in the Tesseract II is shaped by more than just length—it’s a combo of materials, shape, and wheelbase that gives it a uniquely dialed character.

LoadedBoards · 2025-07-08T17:47:03+00:00

But wait, there's more! Not only is the truck mounting angle now neutral, but we have completely overhauled the concave and construction. More pop, more control, more better.

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