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Just Released: The Redisigned Loaded Dervish Sama!
The All New Dervish Sama Longboard:
Inspiration
We launched the original Dervish in June of 2007. In 2006 we had shifted our entire line to bamboo, which opened the doors for us to create a flexy drop-through board. All previous drop-throughs we’d built as protos had eventually fractured due to stress on the oak cores.
We’ve made subtle changes to the Dervish since then (cutout and keyhole modifications and graphics), but it’s now time to change it up in a more significant fashion. We’ve learned a lot about compound contouring in the last few years (as seen on the Tan Tien) and felt it was time to step up and rethink the Dervish.
Name & Graphic
Sama is the Sufi ceremony focusing on active meditation as a tool for the individual’s spiritual journey. The origin of this practice is credited to Rumi, a poet and founder of the Mevlevi order of whirling dervishes. Through Sama, the individual aims to ascend from the confines of thought to attain heightened maturity, perfection, and closeness to God.
For this board’s graphic we continue to explore the whirling dervish theme, although this time in a more abstract form. The artwork was created by Diana Gracida of Nana Studios.
Specs
Length: 42.8” / 109 cm
Width: 9” / 22.9 cm
Wheelbase: 31.5” / 80 cm
Weight (deck): 3.0–3.6 lbs / 1.4-1.6 kg
Weight (complete): 7.0–7.6 lbs / 3.2-3.4 kg
Width
We explored many different width and shape options while prototyping the Dervish Sama. We came to the realization that there is no “right” answer and that there’s an inherent tension between stability and liveliness. Using sophisticated (for us) design software and curvature calculations, we extensively tested various different widths and subtle changes to the deck shape. We then collectively decided that this new 9” wide shape (the old Dervish was 8.5” with a different neck curvature) provided a satisfactory balance of comfort, edge control, and responsiveness.
Concave
The Dervish Sama also received a more pronounced concave profile, which is further augmented by the increased deck width. The result is improved edge feel for turn initiation and extra control while sliding.
Nose & Tail Kicks
To keep up with the current caliber of freestyle riding, we gave the Dervish the most tasteful of nosejobs. After testing several new shapes and sizes, we lengthened the tips for additional leverage, widened the neck to increase durability and ensure a consistent flex pattern through the entire deck, and added subtle kicks to increase pop and to lock your feet in. The kicks are reinforced with an extra layer of fiberglass for added stiffness and durability.
Griptape
A six-piece symmetrical griptape pattern was designed with performance and elegance in mind. The two sections at the kicks use an aggressive, rougher-grit grip to provide enhanced control and security for manuals and freestyle tricks. The four middle sections use a milder, finer-grit grip (comparable to street skate grip) to facilitate dancing and footwork maneuvers. The segmented design yields functional coverage without interfering with the board’s flex pattern.
Camber
The Dervish Sama’s versatility lends it to many disciplines, but at its heart lies a deeply rooted passion for carving. The cambered platform and weight-tailored flex pattern work together synergistically to provide a lively, flowing ride. Press your weight into a turn to preload the deck’s curvature; unweight as you finish the carve and feel the board snap back with positive energy return.
Flex
The Dervish Sama gave us an opportunity to reexamine our current flex options. We found that even on the softest flex Dervish (flex 2), it was difficult for riders weighing less than 140 lbs to generate enough force to fully engage the deck’s flex during normal riding.
The introduction of a third, even softer flex allows lighter riders to more easily “play” with the cambered standing platform as they pump and carve, achieving a much more lively and comfortable riding experience.
Flex 1: 170-250+ lbs / 75-114+ kg
Flex 2: 100-185+ lbs / 45-84+ kg
Flex 3: 75-150+ lbs / 35-68+ kg
A softer flex rating will give you more control and tighter turns at slower speeds and make it easier to slide, but tends to lose stability at higher speeds. A stiffer flex provides more energy potential, is more stable at higher speeds, and holds up better to hard landings, but will not be as forgiving and lively when cruising.
Construction
A vertically laminated bamboo core is sandwiched between layers of triaxial fiberglass and a bamboo bottom veneer. The deck is pressed with concave and cambered curvatures to create a lively, responsive ride with high energy return.
Localized fiberglass reinforcement at the nose and tail kicks (spanning neck to tip) ensures strength under hard riding.
Setups
We recommend 180mm or 10” trucks (Paris, Bear, Gullwing Charger, Navigator, etc.) for the Dervish Sama.
This board is designed to accommodate 75mm wheels without wheelbite. A wider race style wheel is ideal for maintaining roll speed and traction through hard carves, while a 70-75mm freeride wheel will provide a well rounded balance of grip and drift for a more slide-friendly riding style.
Riders leaning towards freestyle and aggressive freeriding may prefer a lighter and/or smaller wheel in the 70mm+ range.
Design Process and Overview
The Dervish Sama emerged out of streamlined communication amongst the design team and comparing various digital and analog techniques used throughout the process.
Our design team faced a unique challenge: the Dervish is a board that we continue to enjoy riding and encourage others to share in this experience, so how do we enhance the features of the original board and at the same time increase its versatility? After brainstorming flex patterns, durability, construction and most importantly performance, we arrived at a multifaceted goal: to enhance edge control, lively response and carving; to increase trick potential (with the added benefit of durability), to increase concave with subtle adjustments to the camber, and to make the board more accessible by expanding our flex ranges. The Dervish Sama, through intensive back-and-forth within digital environments and physical prototyping, serves up a platter of carving and freeride goodness.
We’re stoked on the continuing refinement of our design processes and how what we’ve learned from the development of the Dervish Sama in particular (regarding methods of communication, prototyping, and testing procedures) will impact our ability to continue exploring the boundaries of skateboard design. More importantly, we’re stoked on this board and excited to share it with all those who are gonna enjoy it.
- The Loaded Crew
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Just Released: Carbon Fiber Kahuna Land Paddle
The ultra light, Carbon Fiber Kahuna Big Stick is the ultimate in lightweight performance land paddling. The carbon fiber performance shaft delivers power, speed and enjoyment in land paddling. Comes with a handmade, beautiful hand grip for ultimate comfort. The Carbon Fiber Big Stick is Kahuna Creations’ highest end paddle for the road.
Now featured on bottom of the Carbon FIber Big Stick is the Kahuna Blade™. Shaped in the image of the native Hawaiian Lei-o-mano weapon, the Kahuna Blade is the ultimate innovation in skateboard technology. The Kahuna Blade is engineered for performance, durability, and is aesthetically killing it. What it has: - Polycarbonate (bulletproof vest material) casing, the pinnacle in durability and lightweight technology. The polycarbonate casing provides the rigidity necessary to house the vulcanized rubber road grip. - Vulcanized rubber road grip is the rubber that meets the road. The Kahuna Creations’ R&D team analyzed the entire stroke path to insure the ride is comfortable, powerful, and smooth. The undulated shape of the Kahuna Blade provides proper leverage at each contact point through the entire stroke path. Dampening holes are included to take out weight and deliver the sweetest-feeling stroke possible. - The blade has two hooks on either side. This enables the freestyle rider to hook the board or rail creating countless new tricks. - Removable. The Kahuna Blade is easily replaced. Simply remove two nuts and bolts, and pop on a new Kahuna Blade. Recommended Sizing: 5'6" Big Stick: 5'5" - 5'11"
6'0" Big Stick: 6'0" - 6'4" (Greater size variety is available in the Regular, Bamboo, Classic, and Adjustable versions)
Longboard Essay Contest Submission #019
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Join in on the Fun; It’s Longboarding Time!
Living life is fun and tiring at the same time. Everyone wants to live, but not everyone wants to live a sad and stressful life. As human beings it is our responsibility to do our best to enjoy and have fun. And because you’re a smart boy (or girl!), you’re going to follow my tip! Don’t bother swimming, tennis, yoga, etc. These activities are so last year. It’s time that you try out something new. Try something that’s totally different from what you’ve been used to doing. It’s time to join in on the fun; It’s longboarding time!
Longboarding is a very fun activity. If you’re familiar with skateboards, then you’d have a much easier time understanding longboards. Longboarding is basically skating with a longboard. If you’re used to skating on skateboards, then try to think of it that way. The only difference is it’s much bigger than a skateboard! Don’t worry though because it’s not as hard as you would think. With enough practice and dedication, you’ll learn longboarding in no time!
Before anything else though, you will need a very reliable longboard. You should look for a longboard store that sells cheap longboards. When I say cheap, I’m not telling you to look for the cheapest one and suffer an accident after an hour of riding it. Buy a good longboard; but you don’t need to spend so much on your first one. The sales person in the longboard store can assist you with what you need. All you have to do is ask him or her about things and you’ll get assisted. It’s also best to tell them that you are still a beginner and you’re just starting out. They will give you a longboard that you’ll be able to use easily.
Now that you’ve what a longboard store actually looks like, your next goal is to know about the different kinds of longboards. There’s actually a longboard that you might like. Loaded longboards are environment friendly. They are designed to promote and support the environment. Loaded longboards were made of materials that are environment friendly. This is a good approach to go with. Loaded longboards are something you should consider if you want to support the environment. Remember though that Loaded longboards are actually a bit pricier than other regular longboards. You should get your budget ready before you decide on buying one.
Once you’ve bought a longboard; it’s longboarding time! Forget about everything for a while and have fun. Longboarding is a great way to combat stress. When you’re having fun like that, you’ll only feel better. Go and tell your friends about this so you can all start longboarding. You don’t need to have fun alone!
*This material does not represent the views of Inertia Board Shop or inertiaboardshop.com
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