Loaded Board – Ballona Willy – Complete

Description

Loaded Board – Ballona Willy – Complete

Agile, compact, and light, the Loaded Ballona elevates the mini cruiser experience. Meticulously sculpted curvatures result in a unique mini “longboard” with tuned steering and responsive handling. Perfect for urban commuting, people slalom, driveway slashing, pump tracks, and skatepark flow. Small in stature, colossal in character.

CURVACEOUS CONFIDENCE
Subtle rocker in the standing platform transitions into the unique “Whale Belly” spoon concave in the nose, which locks in the front foot and allows for a secure stance behind or on top of the truck. This also wedges the front truck for dramatically enhanced agility, resulting in a slalom-style steering bias that allows the more stable rear end to track the more nimble front end.

VERSATILE VARIATIONS
The Ballona includes two wheelbase options for a range of performance characteristics. The outer (16″) wheelbase is designed for reverse-kingpin trucks and/or more stability, while the inner (14.75″) wheelbase is intended for traditional-kingpin (street) trucks and/or more maneuverability. The two deck graphics are offered in uniquely curated complete setups; choose Moby to slash every driveway in sight or Willy for a premium carving and pumping machine.

CLASSIC LAYUP WITH A TWIST
Custom 7-ply maple construction with thicker cross veneers for optimal stiffness, crisp pop, and a smooth ride.

GRAPHICS
Tomás Güereña (a.k.a. “screw”) is influenced by Robert Delaunay, cosmological geometry, Native American art, contemporary urban art, and the marine environment. He created the Willy and Moby Ballona graphics, respectively, through abstract and figurative approaches.

MANEUVERABLE & COMPACT
The Ballona’s mild concave and generous width ensure a comfortable stance and plenty of leverage and control. A short, wide tail and minimal nose provide optimal maneuverability and leverage for slides and tricks in a compact package.

Length
27.75″ / 70.5 cm
Width
9″ / 22.9 cm
Wheelbase
14.75-16″ / 37.5-40.6 cm
Profile
Rocker
Stiffness
Stiff
Weight (deck only)
2.6 lb / 1.2 kg

Complete build kit (Willy):
Deck: Loaded Ballona (Willy)
Trucks: Paris V2 150mm 50° (raw)
Bushings: Orangatang Knuckles (soft/orange)
Wheels: Orangatang 65mm Love Handles (80a, orange)
Bearings: Loaded Jehu V2 or Zealous Classic
Hardware: Loaded countersunk (1″)
Assembled on outer (16″) wheelbase

** Want to try a different Love Handle in 77a Blue? Prefer the Moby graphic? No additional cost to change board graphic or wheel durometer. Please leave a comment in the notes section of your order!