SHRIMP OF A BOARD.
WHALE OF A GOOD TIME.

 

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, the Ballona is small in stature yet colossal in character.

 

Available now at your favorite skate shop or for pre-order at loadedboards.com (orders begin shipping May 19).

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.

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.

 

Custom 7-ply maple construction with thicker cross veneers results in optimal stiffness, crisp pop, and a smooth ride.​​​​​​

The Ballona also 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.

MOBY is equipped to slash every driveway in sight with slide-friendly 65mm 86a Orangatang Fat Free wheels and Paris 150 trucks for smooth, fluid turns.

WILLY delivers a premium carving and pumping experience thanks to the plush and grippy 65mm 80a Orangatang Love Handles and upgraded soft Orangatang Knuckle bushings for quick turning response and smooth edge-to-edge transitions.

Do you suffer from boredom and fatigue? Are you frequently and silently fighting stoke constipation? Well, do we have a board for you! Let Professor Hildenberger explain all the health benefits of the Loaded Ballona. Try both flavors and leave those stoke-less days behind! Self-care! 

Camilo Céspedes is back again to show the versatility of the Loaded Ballona in our newest video: "Ballenato".

 

From the filmmaker Alberto "Perropro" Alepuz himself:

 

"After many years apart, I got to visit Camilo in his hometown of Bogotá. We were stoked to go out and film on the streets of such an incredible city. This video brought back lots of memories of our past skate projects together. I got to know Bogotá in a personal way during the making of Ballenato. There is no better way to experience a new place than shooting a casual and fun video while riding around on skateboards with a good friend."