Fathom | Distance and Commuting Longboard Skateboard Loaded – Loaded Boards

SPEED

The Fathom is built for speed and momentum. With its large (up to 105mm) wheels and agile trucks, this board bridges the gap between board and bike, easily reaching and sustaining commuting speeds that surpass the comfort zone of conventional skateboards. Get a good workout, explore the roads less traveled, or get to class/work without breaking a sweat. It’s up to you.

CONTROL

The Fathom is stable and easy to control, even at high commuting speeds. The low ride height provides stability and ease of pushing and footbraking. The wide deck further enhances confidence, while upturned deck corners reduce the chance of footbite.

FUN

Double-drop brackets and relatively narrow trucks make this board surprisingly responsive and agile. A board with wheels this size has no right to turn this well.

TWO SETUPS

Includes Paris 150mm trucks and your choice of 105mm Dad Bod (80a orange) or 85mm Caguama (77a blue) wheels. The Dad Bod setup is a blast to ride, carries massive momentum, and can go over anything for easy cruising. The Caguama setup is a fun, approachable alternative, providing quick acceleration and a lower stance. Here at Loaded we vastly prefer to ride the Dad Bod setup because of its epic rollover power.

CONSTRUCTION

Featuring 8-ply maple construction, slight camber for road-smoothing suspension, and lifted corners (with more aggressive grip tape) to lock in your feet and reduce the chance of foot bite. Large enough for comfort but compact enough to carry on public transportation and stow under your desk.

Overall rating: 4.8974357 / 5 from 78 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Loaded Fathom longboard is praised for its smooth ride, thanks to its 105mm wheels, and is appreciated for its beauty and efficiency. Customers enjoy its low ride height and wide deck, making it suitable for both novices and seasoned skaters.

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Ride Quality: 13%
Overall Satisfaction: 59%
Wheel Performance: 13%

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Review highlights

"The 105mm wheels are a game-changer, keeping momentum effortlessly and delivering a smooth, enjoyable ride." — Rafael J.
"The board feels great, and the quality is top notch as always." — Cole
"Whether I’m cruising around the neighborhood or tackling longer distances, these wheels truly shine." — Rafael J.

Reviews

Fathom: More Like Phantom

"This setup hits different in person. The deck art is on another level. I immediately rolled to the hardware store to give the trucks a custom enamel finish. It’s incredibly planted for a surfskate, providing a rock-solid commute while still letting you pump and carve with ease. I’m still chasing that deep, dramatic dive of a C7, but this build is undeniable. The Icarus was the gold standard for a long time, but the Fathom just took the crown. The Build: • Deck: Loaded Fathom • Wheels: Orangatang Kegel (80mm) • Trucks: Carver CX Front / C2 Rear • Hardware: Loaded Zee Brackets Clean, stable, and looks lethal."

— Gr1Z (5/5)

"Amazing."

— conner (5/5)

"It is a good board"

— Christopher (5/5)

"Board i have been searching for. So smooth and stable and fun to cruze"

— David (5/5)

Sick ride

"These boards are extremely fast. So fast I actually tore my knee and broke a piece of bone out of my femur. Other than that these boards are smooth and awesome to ride. I have the Starship edition and its design is pretty sweet. Whenever I heal I can't wait to take it to Colorado to give it a spin."

— Courtney (5/5)

perfect City Cruiser

"The perfect Board for City cruising. Focused on riding. Don‘t worry about traffic, gaps, stones…"

— Mike (5/5)

"Just a bunch of rad people making rad things. The board feels great, and the quality is top notch as always."

— Cole (5/5)

"Amazing!!!! Fast, efficient, compact and rolls very smooth perfect commuter board!"

— Jose (5/5)

"My favorite board! I feel like I'm neglecting everything else. This says fathom custom complete but I only got the deck. I used the same brackets and Paris v3 with dad bods. It's the same setup as the complete I just already had some parts.agai. This is my favorite board!"

— Mat (5/5)

"Fun as hell. The first ride was almost worth the whole cost of this board. Rolls forever and devours all the cracks and bumps that the streets and sidewalks throw at you like it's munching on tic tacs."

— Shane (5/5)

Q&A

Hi, did the board allows carving? Pumping ?: A joy to carve. Wider S-carves with the larger 105mm Dad Bod, and tighter with the 85mm Caguama. For a more efficient pumping set-up you would want to make the board directional and use a 43* baseplate on the rear.
I think this is the solution I've been looking for!! I'd like to travel longterm with this board. It hits the sweet spot with size and weight for being in medium-sized luggage, mostly because of the awesome truck design. About every 3-4 weeks, I get on a plane, so every 3-4 weeks, I'll be taking the trucks off. Deck goes in the check-in, trucks go in the backpack. Do you see any issues with this? Do you predict wear n tear on the trucks/screws/screw holes? Thanks!: Awesome, glad you're stoked on the system. The only issue are the locknuts that contain nylon inserts to prevent the nut from vibrating loose. After about four or five removals the nylon will fray. Fortunately any 10-32 size locknut will work as a replacement and they are only a few cents each.
Can you slide on the Fhatom? With a set of different wheels of course, what would you recommend for a freeride set up? I love the design of the board but really want to slide: It is difficult to learn to slide on the Fathom, but experienced riders certainly can. And yes, your choice of wheel is important. Harder, (to slide), with the sharp lipped 105mm Dad Bod, easier with the bevel lipped 85mm Caguama, and easiest with the rounded edge, less offset 75mm Durian. Using wheels smaller than 75mm would mean there is a danger of the deck contacting the ground, since it is such a low profile.
Rider weight of 215lbs ok for the Fathom?: Ideal weight! Both the deck and bracket system are designed for 250 lb, (113 kg) during normal use which includes some pumping. Riders 250-300 lb (136 kg) should minimize pumping to avoid stress.
How do you think this board would fare for mild downhill use? Speed wobbles? Can't tell from the vid whether the board is stiff or flexy. (Looks flexy) Also, does this weigh more than the Omakase?: Short answer is that it's not designed as a downhill, but if you are a competent skater very stiff double barrel bushings, (ours are too high rebound), would be best over 20mph. Consider your trucks. Aera feel great with your foot behind the bolts. Rogue feel better with your foot over the truck. Contact us at dontwalk@loadedboards.com if you want us to get really geeky!

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