This is the most common question we get asked regarding Loaded Dervish longboards. The information listed here applied to the whole Loaded range of longboards. A disclaimer, we have copied this information off the Loaded blog and reproduced it here, big thanks to Adam and Louis for the original blog post.

If you weigh 70kg to 85kg you could skate either a Flex 1 or Flex 2. What flex do I choose?

Choosing your flex will depend on your riding style. Choose Flex 2 if you want a comfortable flowy ride. Choose Flex 1 if you are going to do more aggressive tricks and want a more responsive ride.

Flex 2

Flex 2 is a softer flex and will suit a more mellow style of riding and carving. It will feel playful and comfortable. While it will not bottom out while riding or carving, you still can bottom the board out with a forceful downward surge.  If you use the board mainly for commuting, a softer flex will be an added comfort. You can still slide aggressively on a softer flex but a stiffer one is more suitable. You can use a softer flex to really carve into some dance moves. You can still perform big spins and old skool kickflips  but you run the risk of bottoming out. You can take a soft flex up to speed but a stiffer flex will be more stable.

Flex1

Flex 1 is a stiffer flex and will suite a more aggressive carving, sliding, and pumping style when you are constantly slamming your weight down onto the board. It will be easier to perform shovits and flip tricks along with boneless airs and aggressive sliding. The added stiffness will add stability at speed and in the bowl when you are generating speed off a wall.

Hope that helps choose your flex type. If you know what you want, you can buy one now buy clicking on teh links below

Dervish Flex 1 complete longboard

Dervish Flex 2 complete longboard