The NEW 2012 Loaded Tan Tien is an amalgamation of technical design, aesthetics, and premium performance. Driven by progressive longboarding as explored by Loaded's riders, the Tan Tien manifests the desire to develop new tricks and engage new riding styles. From its foot-locking concave, drop-thru truck mounting and pumpable camber, to its responsive nose and tail kicks, the Tan Tien blends carve oriented longboarding with advanced trick riding. Loaded has also added a new technical grip-tape that optimizes flex energy and adds a futuristic visual effect. The complex contours create a super responsive board that allows for increased confidence when leaning into turns, popping tricks, and powering through slides. With the woven bamboo bottom and the funky grip design it's easy on the eyes, but you'll need to ride this board to truly fathom it's potential