Create your own custom set up and the Skate Hut team will build your perfect longboard, just for you! Please make sure to contact us after placing your order with your wheel choice (and truck choice if applicable) from the options in the description below! As a custom item, this is non-returnable/non-refundable unless a manufacturing fault is identified. Delivery generally takes 2 working days.
Product Description
A little extra girth never hurt anyone.
At least that was our approach when it came time to revamp the design of the Pintail. We wanted to modernize this classic concept so it could keep up with evolutions in riding and performance.
The Fat tail was designed for pumping, carving, pedestrian slalom, freestyle and generally any situation where lively, energetic lines are on the menu. Increased concave locks your feet in against g-forces, while the topmounted and cambered platform provides energetic performance in and out of each carve. The width of the deck has been redistributed while maintaining subtle tapering near the trucks to provide both ample leverage and awareness of foot position while powering through turns. The formerly vestigial tail has received the silicone treatment for improved functionality in both freestyle tricks and surf-style shredding. The Fattail is also equipped with a slight nose kick for manuals and shuvits.
Increased concave locks your feet in against g-forces, while the topmounted and cambered platform provides energetic performance in and out of each carve. The width of the deck has been redistributed while maintaining subtle tapering near the trucks to provide both ample leverage and awareness of foot position while powering through turns. The formerly vestigial tail has received the silicone treatment for improved functionality in both freestyle tricks and surf-style shredding. The Fattail is also equipped with a slight nose kick for manuals and shuvits. Armed with more sophisticated modeling software and improved experience in conceptualization and testing methods, we were able to fine tune the Fattail’s shape and contours to ensure more consistent flex characteristics throughout the entire length of the standing platform when using either wheelbase. We kept the camber of the original Pintail, increased the concave and added a nominal nose kick and a full (if chunky) kick tail. A vertically laminated bamboo core is sandwiched between fi berglass skins. The tail is reinforced with an additional layer of fibreglass (top) and carbon fibre (bottom) for added stiffness and abrasion resistance. The bottom is finished with a bamboo veneer with a die cut water droplet pattern, which is filled with transparent urethane and a “floating” graphic to give a sense of dimensionality.
Graphic
The Fattail graphic is an extension of the artistic concept explored in the two graphics used on the Pintail. The first graphic was designed by Jamie Engelman in 2004 as a meditation on change and growth. It was re-imagined more abstractly by Jan Michael Bennett in 2006 when we switched the Pintail from oak to bamboo. The current graphic was designed by Nana Studio (based on drawings by Daisuke Okamoto) and references the previous designs while expanding on the underlying concepts.
Trucks
The Fattail rides best on 150mm trucks - we recommend Paris, Tracker FasTracks, and Navigator Drone.
Wheels
Recommended wheel size is 70mm. Our go to wheels, Orangatang Stimulus and 4 Presidents.
Environment Suitability
Steeps
Hills
Parking
Round Town
Banks & Big Bowls
Flex Options
Flex 1: Supports up to 275 lbs / <125kg
Flex 2: 125-215+ lbs / 57kg - 98kg
Flex 3: 75-175+ lbs / 35kg-79kg
Set-up Options
To compliment your riding style Loaded is available in a number of set up options for the ultimate customised ride as well as decks which are graded for rider weight and performance.
Premium 1 Set Up:
Paris 150’s Raw, Orangatang 4President or Stimulus and Jehu Abec 5
Premium 2 Set Up:
Paris 150’s Black, Orangatang 4President or Stimulus and Jehu Abec 5
Premium 3 Set Up:
Randal R-2 Raw (150mm), Orangatang 4President or Stimulus and Jehu Abec 5
Premium 4 Set Up:
Randal R-2 Black (150mm), Orangatang 4President or Stimulus and Jehu Abec 5
Premium 5 Set Up:
Randal R-2 Raw (150mm), Orangatang Fat Free and Jehu Abec 5
Premium 6 Set Up:
Paris 150’s Raw, Orangatang Fat Free and Jehu Abec 5
Premium 7 Set Up:
Paris 150’s Raw, Urban Blue 70/78a Whites and Code Abec 7
Premium 8 Set Up:
Randal R-2 Raw, Urban Blue 70/78a Whites and Code Abec 7
Premium 9 Set Up:
Randal R-2 Raw (150mm), Retro 70mm ZigZags** and Jehu Abec 5
Premium 10 Set Up:
Paris 150’s Raw, Retro 70mm ZigZags** and Jehu Abec 5
Please note: Orangatangs are available in Orange 80a, Purple 83a or Yellow 86a. ZigZags are currently available in Red (78a), Lime (80a), Lemon (83a) or Orange (86a)
If wheel options are available, please email us after ordering with your wheel choice and order number.
Please read the below information regarding your delivery. If you have any questions regarding delivery please don’t hesitate to contact us on either 01215011111 or sales@skatehut.co.uk.
UK Delivery Charges
UK Delivery Options Explained
Below is a breakdown of the delivery options we offer.
Royal Mail Tracked 2-3 Day
When ordered before 3pm on this service your order will be dispatched on the same day. This is a tracked service so you can check your delivery is on the way. This would usually be within two days, inclusive of Saturdays. Orders placed after 3pm will be dispatched on the next working day, so If your order is placed after 3pm on a Friday your order will be dispatched on the following Monday.
Interlink/DPD Next Working Day Delivery
When ordered before 7pm on this service your order will be dispatched on the same day. This is a tracked service so you can check the progress of your package. On the day of delivery you will also receive a text/email notifying you of an estimated one hour delivery window. This service does not include Saturday, Sunday or Bank Holidays. This service is only available for UK Mainland customers.
Interlink/DPD Saturday Delivery
When ordered before 7pm on Friday your order will be dispatched via Interlink/DPD. This is a tracked service so you can check on the progress of your package. You will also receive a text/email notifying you of dispatch and an estimated hour delivery window. This service is only available for UK Mainland customers.
Interlink/DPD Sunday Delivery
When ordered before 3pm on Saturday your order will be dispatched via Interlink/DPD. This is a tracked service so you can check on the progress of your package. You will also receive a text/email notifying you of dispatch and an estimated hour delivery window. This service is only available for UK Mainland customers.
Interlink/DPD Ship2Shop Pickup delivery
When ordered before 7pm on this service you order will be despatched on the same day. This is a tracked service so you can check the progress of your package. On the day of your delivery you will also receive a text/email notifying you of the delivery has been made to your Ship2Shop location, this is before 12 noon normally, but please don't go to collect your parcel until you have received notification of it's delivery. For more info, click here
Unfortunately we cannot offer next day service to the following UK Postcodes;
If you reside within one of the above postcodes your delivery options will automatically be presented when checking out.
Ireland Delivery - £4.99
If ordered before 7pm your order will be dispatched on the same day via DPD. This service will typically take 2-3 Working Days for delivery.
International Delivery Costs
Royal Mail International
4-8 days, small items only, orders under £20
DPD Europe (2-4 Days)
Orders under £30 - £9.95
Orders over £30 - £4.95
DPD Europe Zone 2
£14.95
(3-5 Days)
DPD Europe Zone 3
£24.95
(4-6 Days)
Rest of World
£29.95
(5-7 Days)
Denmark - £3.79
Austria
Estonia
Bulgaria
Australia
Germany - £2.79
Belgium
Finland
Malta
Turkey
Ireland - £3.09
Czech Republic
Slovakia
Greece
Spain - £2.79
Denmark
Latvia
Romania
France
Lithuania
Germany
Hungary
Italy
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Please note Skate Hut Ltd is not responsible for any duty or import charges for goods shipped. Please check with the customs in your country regarding any charges that may occur from purchasing goods from overseas.
The orders will be sent via Interlink/DPD Air and the Prices quoted above is for packages up to 5kg. If your order is over 5kg we may contact you to take extra payment for carriage.
If your country is not listed above please email sales@skatehut.co.uk and we will be able to provide a quote for delivery.
USA Delivery
Deliveries to the USA are NEXT DAY providing they are ordered before 12 Noon (GMT), however on some occasions packages can be held at customs, this can typically take 2-3 days to clear and cannot be prevented, therefore Skate Hut can't be held responsible if this happens.
Items under 2 Kg and of a smaller size typically cost £12 to deliver
Items of a larger size and weight can be £20 upwards
Additional Information
All delivery costs are present at the 'My Basket' screen once the shipping destination is chosen, before any money is taken.
Please be aware with abnormally heavy or Bulky items a Skate Hut representative may contact you before shipment if this transaction cannot be performed.
The service is next WORKING day (provided you order before 7pm) and will require someone to sign for the goods. Please note next working day delivery does not include Saturday, Sunday or Bank Holidays.
Please note for UK Next Working Day Service if you place an order between 7pm on a Thursday and 3pm on a Sunday your order will be dispatched for delivery on Monday unless Saturday/Sunday delivery option is selected at checkout. Orders placed after 3pm on Sunday will be dispatched on Monday for delivery on Tuesday.
Saturday delivery is available for orders placed before 7pm on Friday as long as Saturday Delivery is selected at checkout.
If you request that the package is left somewhere without a signature, this will only be done at the discretion of the delivery driver. If you do request an item is left without a signature, you assume responsibility for any loss or damage to the package.
Post and Economy orders placed after 3pm will be dispatched on the next working day.
Can't be home for delivery? Don't worry - Skate Hut can ship to any UK address so you can have your order delivered to your place of work, to a friend, a relative or neighbour. Simply enter your preferred delivery address when checking out.
Interlink / DPD deliveries
Take more control of your deliveries from Skatehut with the free "Your DPD" app for your smartphone. This allows you to monitor where your delivery is on a map, set up a profile for deliveries elsewhere such as neighbours or local Ship 2 Shop locations, rearrange missed deliveries and more. You can see what the app can do from the Your DPD pages, or look at the DPD App FAQs
Comments
Reviews (4)
People have rated this product 5 Stars on average
(Based on 4 reviews)
5out of 5
31st Jul, 2014
The longboard is amazing! Really fast and the slides are fantastic!
5out of 5
24th Jul, 2014
for my daughter,want one myself more user friendly than a 42 plus board and just as quick and cruisy"
4out of 5
30th Mar, 2014
Again it got sent to the wrong address and it will take a while for anyone to send it to me as they are busy. (I did specify where I wanted it sent to and payed the extra fee for delivery to the highlands).
5out of 5
27th Mar, 2014
My son seems very happy with the board. Thank you.
