Introducing the Loaded Symtail: The Ultimate Midsize Carving and Freestyle Longboard

The Loaded Symtail: A Revolution in Midsize Longboarding

The Symtail stands as the latest innovation in Loaded Boards’ distinguished lineup. Designed with a focus on carving, pumping, and freestyle maneuvers, this beautiful midsize symmetrical shape seamlessly blends performance, versatility, and style. Its topmount construction paired with a lively flex-camber profile makes it an ideal choice for riders seeking high-energy rides filled with dynamic turns and flowing motions.

Tracing its lineage, the Symtail is a modern evolution of Loaded’s iconic boards. Starting with the legendary 2004 Pintail, which emphasized smooth cruising, it was succeeded by the more expressive Fattail in 2011—featuring a larger tail for freestyle and dancing. The Symtail takes this progression further by adopting a fully symmetrical form with expanded nose and tail kicks, reflecting the increasing integration of freestyle, dancing, and carving into one cohesive riding style.

Who is the Symtail Designed For?

The Symtail is tailored for enthusiasts craving a lively, high-energy longboard capable of hours of carving and pumping at speed. Its camber profile combined with bamboo flex and topmount design delivers a spring-loaded sensation—making every turn an exhilarating surge of energy and velocity. If you appreciate boards that inspire a sense of freedom and spontaneous movement, the Symtail will elevate your riding experience.

For loyal Loaded fans, this board echoes the beloved Vanguard’s blend of flex, camber, and topmount setup. What sets the Symtail apart is its freestyle-friendly features: big kicks suitable for tricks, manuals, shuvits, flips, cross-stepping, and spins. If you’re captivated by flex that energizes your maneuvers rather than intimidating you, then the Symtail might be your perfect match.

Carving & Pumping

The Symtail excels in carving and pumping, offering an incredibly springy and energetic ride. Its responsiveness makes quick turns effortless and fun, providing a seamless experience that amplifies your carving skills.

Cruising, Pushing, and Commuting

The camber profile paired with large wheels results in a ride height that’s slightly elevated, which can require a bit more effort when pushing compared to drop-through or flatter setups like the Fathom. However, this design excels for long-distance pumping—perfect for cruising city streets or bike trails without ever needing to touch the ground. The lightweight construction makes it easy to carry onto buses or into shops, enhancing its practicality for daily commuting.

Freeride and Downhill

For experienced riders, the Symtail offers exciting downhill and sliding capabilities. Its flexible design allows for fast, controlled slides, but requires familiarity with flex-based riding techniques to avoid falls. The generous cutouts accommodate big wheels for high speed, and the 27-inch wheelbase ensures stability at velocity. Its symmetrical shape and kicks even enable switch riding, broadening creative possibilities.

Freestyle and Dancing

The large, reinforced kicks invite tricks such as ollies, manuals, curb hops, and more. Its lightweight build and reinforced tips facilitate hard landings, boosting confidence in performing tricks. The board’s responsive shape and stability make cross-stepping and spins comfortable, even with the kicks present. While shorter than dedicated dance boards, the Symtail offers enough confidence to attempt pirouettes, flips, and ghost rides.

The Shape and Design Philosophy

The symmetric cutout shape combined with a topmount camber profile results in a highly responsive board capable of tight, nimble turns—almost akin to a short cruiser. The outline allows ample clearance for large wheels (70+ mm without risers), enabling deep carves and loose truck riding. Its subtle concave ensures foot lock-in for rapid carving without hindering quick stance adjustments. The broad, upturned nose and tail kicks are reinforced with fiberglass, adding durability and pop for tricks and landings.

Construction and Materials

The Symtail is crafted from a lightweight, durable bamboo core layered with triaxial fiberglass, exemplifying Loaded’s signature construction. This combination results in a deck that’s lively, resilient, and surprisingly light. A top cork layer further absorbs vibrations, providing a smoother ride even on rough surfaces.

Setup Details

The package includes Paris V3 165mm trucks with a 50° baseplate, offering a responsive yet stable ride. The 70mm Orangatang 4President wheels, with 78a durometer, ensure rapid roll, excellent grip, and smoothness over various terrains. Their square lip design guarantees solid traction and predictable slides, complementing the Symtail’s versatility across carving and freestyle disciplines.

Comparing Loaded Models: Symtail, Vanguard, Icarus, Tan Tien, and Chinchiller

Not sure which Loaded board suits your style? Here’s a comparative overview of five models, all featuring bamboo and fiberglass construction with flex profiles suitable for carving, freestyle, or dancing. The Symtail and Vanguard are topmount boards, while the Icarus and Tan Tien are drop-throughs. The Vanguard offers the highest flexibility, especially in its flexiest variant, but lacks kicks. Overall, the Symtail emerges as the only topmount camber board with prominent kicks, ideal for riders seeking both performance and freestyle features.

Among these options, the Symtail and Vanguard are topmount, while the Icarus and Tan Tien feature drop-through designs. The Vanguard offers the most flex in its flexiest version but lacks kicks. Overall, for a topmount camber shape with kicks, the Symtail is unmatched.

The Artistic Graphics of the Symtail

The visually stunning graphics by Nana Studio symbolize a resilient tree with deep roots anchoring strength, and expansive branches representing growth and exploration. Evolving from the original 2004 Pintail artwork, the design was revisited in 2007 and reimagined in 2011 during the Fattail series—each iteration emphasizing resilience, flexibility, and adventure, mirroring the board’s spirit and performance.