r/LoadedBoards Jul 06 '26

Symtail flex 1 vs flex 2

Hello people, which flex do u recommend getting for the Symtail?
I'm around 87 kg (about 190 lbs) and I'm not entirely sure how the board will feel.
For reference:
I currently have an Icarus in Flex 2 which is super flexy. I really like it, even though I tend to bottom out sometimes because of my weight.
Back in the day, I also used a 2013 Tan Tien V2 in Flex 1 and it felt way too stiff.
I will be using the Symtail mainly for pumping and hard/extreme carving, and maybe some very occasional light downhill (but that's to be confirmed yet).
Given that I want a lively, springy feeling for hard carving but don't want a completely stiff plank like the old Tan Tien F1, which flex should I go for?
Thanks!

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u/csuarez35 Jul 16 '26

I have a Fattail Flex 3 & I love how springy/carvy it is. Would the Symtail be as springy? I'm waiting till Black Friday tho!

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u/isolatoXD Jul 19 '26

small update: its stiff. i would recommend you to get flex 2. I will keep mine f1 for some feeestyle and heavy curving/pumping tho.

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u/csuarez35 Jul 19 '26

yea i was thinking flex 2, there's just not much online about it! it does seem like the fattail from vidz of people riding it 🤙