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WINDSURFING 2018 —
WINDSURFING
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OUR WAY OF LIFE IS FUELLED BY OUR ADDICTION TO RIDE. WE VALUE
EACH SESSION, ADVENTURE AND DISCOVERY. BUT MORE THAN ANYTHING
IT’S ALL ABOUT GIVING BACK TO YOU, OUR CUSTOMER THROUGH OUR
PRODUCTS THAT WE DEVELOP AND CREATE EACH YEAR. OUR TEAM
IS INVALUABLE AND EVERY YEAR WE ARE GREETED BY TECHNICAL
KNOW-HOW AND FRESH PERSPECTIVES. OUR COMBINED EXPERIENCE
FACILITATES THE BRAND AND ITS PRODUCTS TO EVOLVE WITHIN THE
RANGE, OR CREATE NEW CONCEPTS MAKING SURE FANATIC KEEPS
LEADING THE WAY IN OUR SPORT.
WE ARE FANATIC FOR 2018 …
Founded in 1981, our brand represents over three This year we’ve worked hard across each
decades of history. Trailblazing through our demographic of our brand, and we’re stoked
innovation, design and CAD platform we’re proud with the results!
of the reputation we’ve achieved as one of the
Taking the lead from our Ocean Minded spirit,
world’s leading watersports brands. From our
we’ve created the greener, more eco-friendly
champion team riders and ambassadors, to our
Gecko Eco. Although our whole brand is working
R&D and in-house design team, we’re able to
in the same direction, this model’s gaining the
ensure only the best from Fanatic.
right response to lead our industry down an
exciting path.
WHAT WE STAND FOR We explored the world of Foiling and created the
Gecko Foil Edition; an unhindered Freeride / Foil
We have an ecological responsibility and are
machine packed with versatility. This all-inclusive
dedicated to cleaner, greener ways of making
model is designed to effortlessly adapt from one to
new boards with our Ocean Minded spirit.
another, changing your sessions forever.
Our R&D is a continuous process. By testing in
We welcome the Grip! The all-in-one wave weapon
different locations around the world throughout
of champions. Fast, snappy and adaptable to
the year, we are able to deliver boards that will
the conditions, this fully customizable design will
feel right at home wherever you take them. Our
satiate the appetite of even the most die-hard
dedication gives us the confidence to say that
waveriders around.
Fanatic boards are the most advanced on the
market.
W E A R E F A N AT I C
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WAVE
Whether you’re shredding overhead point
breaks or slashing onshore beach breaks,
we’ve got it covered.
New for 2018 is the Grip! The wave-weapon
of champions, its wide swallow tail and fast
rocker line pumps out loads of spray through
the turns. Our wave team has been testing
this concept for over 24 months and have
specified the best possible fin setup per board,
the name Grip is a result of that R&D process,
defining exactly how much grip and drive
each shape needs.
The Stubby TE welcomes the new 82 and 89
sizes to the fine-tuned 76 and 99. The parallel
concept and wide diamond tail provides
supercharged planing, whilst the rail shape
and compact outline make tight turns easier
than ever. Available in TE this radical yet
straightforward model is a must-have for
every quiver.
GRIP TE, STUBBY TE
VICTOR FERNANDEZ
MORE INFORMATION ON PAGE 32, 42 AND 34, 44
2018 WAV E B OA R D S
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WAVE / FREES TYLE
Leaving a legacy in its wake, we wave
goodbye to the FreeWave as we know it
and welcome a new era! The FreeWave
STB is available in 4 sizes, 85, 95, 105
and the new 115, as well as three exciting
constructions. Straighter, more parallel
rails are combined with a Stubby-Style
nose for easy wave performance and epic
bump & jump!
FREEWAVE STB TEXTREME, FREEWAVE STB TE, FREEWAVE STB
ALICE ARUTKIN
MORE INFORMATION ON PAGE 34, 48 – 51
2018 WAV E- / F R E ES T Y L E B OA R D S
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FREES TYLE
Popping onto podiums worldwide to claim
their 7th PWA Freestyle title is dream-team
Gollito Estredo and the Skate TE. Coming in
4 sizes (86 to 108), the 93 is more compact
and with less nose area for even faster
rotations, and reduced swing weight. An
integrated arch support in the tail pad
adds comfort underfoot, whilst our light yet
highly durable BXIC construction ensures a
ride that can endure your advancements.
Feeding the hunger of progressive Freestyle
fanatics across the globe with its mind-
blowing acceleration, top speeds and power,
this design slips seamlessly between aerial
and sliding tricks. Full of spirit, engaging and
raring to go, the Skate is happiest under the
feet of ambitious riders. He who dares wins!
SKATE TE
GOLLITO ESTREDO
MORE INFORMATION ON PAGE 54
2018 FREEST YLEBOARDS
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FREER IDE
Take a journey across the ocean with one of
our fun-filled Freerideboards. You’re in for a
Blast with the master of Freeride. The slim
center combined with a wide diamond tail
and compact nose means this range does
exactly what is says on the tin.
For 2018 the Blast 100, 115 and 130 line-up
has been extended with a floaty 145. No wind,
no worries, this is your ticket to ride. The ever-
popular Gecko range consists of seven fun
and friendly boards ranging from 98 – 156, and
available in two constructions (BXF and HRS).
Drawing on our Ocean Minded spirit for
inspiration, we created the eco-friendly
Gecko Eco. Embracing all the outstanding
riding characteristics of the Gecko, we use
Flax, Cork and Bamboo to form an exciting
layup with a fine finish.
Morphing from Freeride to Foil has never
been easier with the new Gecko Foil. The
ideal entry setup into the world of Foiling,
the full nose outline creates the perfect
landing gear when coming down off the Foil.
The Deep Tuttle Box accommodates both a
Freeride fin and Foil, whilst the wide compact
outline of both the 120 and 133 deliver early
planing, control and ease of manoeuvres.
A magic carpet has never felt so good!
GECKO LTD. GECKO FOIL EDITION, GECKO ECO, GECKO, BLAST TXTR. BLAST LTD.
ARTHUR ARUTKIN
MORE INFORMATION ON PAGE 24, 36, 58 – 64 AND 34, 66
2018 FREERIDEBOARDS
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SLALOM / RACE
Look alive racing demons! This is the fastest
range of Raceboards on the planet and it’s
yours for the taking. Oozing acceleration, speed
and rapid change of direction, the slick sensation
underfoot will leave you wanting more.
The Falcon Slalom TE’s scream ›Speed!‹
with their super efficient cut out design
and proven rockers for early planing and
fast acceleration. Joining the six piece line
is the all new 98, all of which showcase an
ergonomic rail design for grip and power
from start to finish. Optimised volume flow,
premium Biax Carbon sandwich construction
and on-trend graphics create a superior
race experience.
Specialised and living for the lighter days
is the Falcon Lightwind 159. 90 cm of wide
surface area provides phenomenal early
planing, whilst the super efficient cut out
design delivers incredible speeds in marginal
conditions. Special light wind interests are
combined with finely tuned fin and mast
position to further enhance planing and
acceleration.
FALCON TE, FALCON LIGHTWIND,
JORDY VONK, MARION MORTEFON, VINCENT LANGER
MORE INFORMATION ON PAGE 68 – 71
2018 S L A LO M- / S PEED B OA R DS
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ENTRY
We value our ability to enable new sailors
and the next generation to get hooked on our
sport. With 30 years of riding experience and
our passion for windsurfing, we combine our
extensive and technical know-how to create
the perfect Entry level and Kids boards.
Introducing the Viper and Ripper, both
designed to deliver the same smooth entry
into the sport to all age groups. Both models
have a highly durable Softdeck (HRS), multiple
footstrap options, and for the Viper range
a daggerboard system, whilst the Ripper
features a removable fin. The wide compact
outline and scoop rocker line accommodate
progression, controlled straightforward
planing and easy manoeuvres. There’s no
task too big for these teaching machines and
we guarantee a quick learning curve for all.
Without a doubt the Viper Air is the most
desirable inflatable WindSUP ever. It’s the
ideal water sports toy and pure fun for the
whole family, schools and clubs, available
in two technologies (DL HD and Pure).
The Ripper Air Windsurf is our inflatable
WindSUP for the next generation and pure
joy for kids and parents alike.
VIPER, VIPER AIR WS, VIPER AIR WS PURE, RIPPER, RIPPER AIR WS PURE
VICTOR FERNANDEZ, BEA SANCHEZ DIAZ
MORE INFORMATION ON PAGE 74 – 83
2018 ENTRYBOARDS
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NEW
GRIP TE
FOR (68 / 76 / 82 / 89 / 99)
2018 —
A flawless blend of our bestselling Quad and
—
TriWave, available in our exclusive Biax Innegra
Carbon Light Finish Technology with adaptable
multi-fin options to suit your personal style.
›› Early planing and fast
GECKO
ECO EDITION
›› Adaptable to conditions
›› Snappy and carving surf style
›› Progressive wavesailing (112)
—
Built with Flax, Cork, Bamboo and Bio Resin,
instead of a classic Glass and PVC sandwich,
the Gecko Eco embodies our Ocean Minded
spirit like no other board – and has its very
NEW FOOTSTRAPS
own look and feel.
›› Fanatic Ocean Minded eco friendly layup
›› Wide and thin Freeride concept (PREMIUM AND STANDARD)
›› Super stable
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›› Passive planing A new slick optic, even more comfort and including
a marked scale to find your personal size settings
›› Super easy gybing
in an instant, anti-twist plugs for a locked position
›› Comfortable and forgiving plus the option to reverse for a tighter fit.
GECKO FOIL EDITION FOIL OTHER NEW SHAPES
(120 / 133) FLOW H9 —
— — Stubby TE 82 & 89: New shapes in the Stubby line-up
Switching effortlessly between a Freerider and a Our user-friendly and extremely durable entry FreeWave STB 115: New bigger version for the stronger rider and
Foil board, the Gecko Foil Edition offers an easy level Flow H9 Foil brings new and exciting light wind days (TE and TXTR only)
and stable platform for your progression, whatever sensations to the amazing sport of windsurfing.
Blast 145: For an exciting ride when others just float
setup you choose to ride.
›› Incredibly user-friendly
Falcon TE 98: Highly tuned new Slalom weapon following the lead
›› Foiling and Windsurfing
›› Easy and stable ride of the successful Falcon 89
›› Perfect entry into both worlds
›› Super strong Carbon compound Falcon Speed 52.5: Our new medium size rocket, designed to
›› Passive planing wings and fuselage smash your GPS record (more info: www.fanatic.com)
›› Super easy gybing ›› High specification Aluminium mast Viper Air WS /Viper Air WS Pure: New range of inflatable WindSUPs
›› Comfortable and forgiving ›› Great value for money Ripper Air Pure WS: The new feather light WindSUP for kids
2018 NEW FOR 2018
F A N AT I C WINDSURFING
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MEET
THE
TEAM
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»WINDSURFING CELEBRATED ITS 50TH BIRTHDAY THIS HEAD OF MARKETING – KARIN GERTENBACH HEAD OF WAVE R&D & MARKETING MANAGER – KLAAS VOGET
YEAR, WE AT FANATIC ARE PROUD TO HAVE BEEN A PART
Karin is the Head of Marketing for Fanatic. Having Top 10 PWA competitor Klaas Voget, spends as
OF IT FOR THE LAST 36 YEARS. THESE ARE EXCITING TIMES
joined the brand back in 1999, she has evolved and much time as possible on the water developing the
IN WINDSURFING, WITH THE NEW FOIL DISCIPLINE SET
worked hard to grow its image as much as she can. range, as well as taking care of Marketing
TO REVOLUTIONISE LIGHT WIND SAILING. AT THE SAME
Married to Brand Manager Craig, and with two collateral. Having signed his first rider contract
TIME, THE CONSTANT R&D BY OUR TEAM HAS LED TO SOME
kids who love to Windsurf too, she lives the job 24 / 7 with Fanatic back in 1999, he entered the PWA
VERY EXCITING NEW SHAPES, FOR EXAMPLE COMBINING
and is truly ›Addicted to Ride‹! Tour in 2000, and got involved in the R&D in 2005
OUR QUAD AND TRIWAVE MODELS INTO ONE SHAPE, THE
and Marketing in 2015.
NEW ALL PURPOSE GRIP, ADAPTED TO EVERY STYLE /
CONDITIONS IMAGINABLE. IN TERMS OF CONSTRUCTIONS
AND SUSTAINABILITY WE HAVE BEEN WORKING HARD ON
SOLUTIONS TOWARDS THE GREENEST POSSIBLE PRODUCTS,
STEP BY STEP WE ARE GETTING CLOSER, THE NEW GECKO
ECO IS A GREAT PROJECT USING RENEWABLE MATERIALS
LIKE FLAX, CORK AND BAMBOO TO REDUCE OUR FOOTPRINT
ON THE ENVIRONMENT. YOUTH WINDSURFING COMPETITIONS
NOW BOAST SOME OF THE HIGHEST PARTICIPATION IN
SAILING, WINDSURFING CENTRES CONTINUE TO REPORT
RECORD ATTENDANCE – OUR SPORT IS ENJOYING A NEW
BOOST OF ENERGY AND WE ARE MORE THAN READY TO TAKE
YOU TO THE NEXT LEVEL ON OUR NEW RANGE OF PRODUCTS!«
BRAND MANAGER – CRAIG GERTENBACH
As Brand and Sales Manager for Fanatic,
Craig divides his time between testing, sales,
team management and boardbag packer at
photoshoots. South African born and bred he
took up windsurfing back in 1982, joining Fanatic
as a rider and PWA World Tour competitor in 1995. SHAPER – SEBASTIAN WENZEL PRODUCT MANAGER – DANIEL AEBERLI
Sebastian Wenzel started windsurfing back in 1981, Having first stepped on a windsurfing board at 7
a time when he also began to create boards of years old, Daniel discovered his passion for Slalom
his own. From 1985 – 2000, Sebastian competed and Racing at the young age of 15 years when he
in all disciplines, filling the role of designer and hit the competitive circuit. Securing Slalom Swiss
shaper for Fanatic back in 1994, he introduced the Champion and multiple Freestyle titles, he pursued
premium CAD design process into windsurfing in his love for the sport by getting involved in R&D
2004. His creative eye and passion for the sport and technical development over 12 years ago.
makes him a fundamental part of the progression
CRAIG GERTENBACH and evolution of our lines, and the sport in general.
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INTERNATIONAL TEAM
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V-10 FRA-14 E-42 G-4
GOLLITO ESTREDO PIERRE MORTEFON VICTOR FERNANDEZ KLAAS VOGET
FRA-1111 FRA-296 AUT-97 AUT-66
ARTHUR ARUTKIN ADRIEN BOSSON MAX MATISSEK MARCO LANG
K-516 G-95 FRA-111 G-1
ADAM LEWIS ALESSIO STILLRICH ALICE ARUTKIN VINCENT LANGER
ITA-988 NED-69 RUS-11 H-131
RICCARDO MARCA JORDY VONK YEGOR POPRETINSKIY ARRIANNE AUKES
ARM-1 ESP-2 F-210 V-26 / GER
SARAH HÉBERT MARÍA ANDRÉS NOAH VOECKER-ROCHE YOLI DE BRENDT / TOM BRENDT
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OCEAN
MINDED
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OCEAN MINDED KEEP IT GREEN
Our Ocean Minded spirit is the driving force Green is the prime color of the world and we intend
behind our passion to create and innovate. to do everything we can to keep it that way. As
Complemented by our ethos of ›protecting what we evolve our brand and create new products, our
you love‹, we celebrate the challenges we face primary goal is to reduce the ecological impact on
each day to come up with new ways to combine the environment by using ethically sourced materials.
both. Acknowledging the part we play in creating Each year significant gains are made, from using
a cleaner, greener environment we work hard to Ozone-Free foam cores and coloured resins vs spray
source ethical and raw materials to utilise in the paints, through to smart packaging and audited
production, packaging and distribution of our facilities. We embrace the challenges ahead and
products. This year, we are proud to announce the our Gecko Eco is a huge step in the right direction.
launch of the Gecko Eco. Achieving a premium
product with a unique layup of Flax, Cork and
Bamboo, we’re one step closer to accomplishing
an eco-friendly future.
CAD
SHAPING
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With over a decade’s worth of shaping
experience under his belt and lifetime of
passion for the sport, Sebastian Wenzel is
a phenomenally accomplished designer.
Utilising our CAD platform, he has created
an accessible database dating back to
2004 and absolute precision when creating
a new design. His ability to understand
both sides of the coin as well as processing
this information into development of our
products, make him a key player within the OZONE-FREE FOAM BLANKS LESS PAINT MORE PACKAGE SMART AUDITED FACILITIES FOR
Fanatic team. PICTURESQUE HEALTHIER WORKERS
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SUSTAINABLE GECKO
Interesting that you bring up looking at materials or some with a better CO2
the whole picture. Shipping is a major balance. We only implement materials
ECO EDITION
factor in terms of pollution. Wouldn’t and concepts into production after
PERFORMANCE
it make sense to produce closer to looking at the entire process and after
— your customer base – most Windsurf
boards are sold in Europe … ?
testing them 100 % to maintain being
at the forefront of both – delivering
INTERVIEW WITH FANATIC PRODUCT
It’s correct that shipping is one of the eco-friendly products and making sure
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MANAGER DANIEL AEBERLI
fields we’re looking at optimizing. As these products actually work and don’t
As a brand, our passion for innovation, we’re a group of leading watersports have to be replaced and ultimately cre-
design and quality means that we are brands within Boards & More, we’re ate more waste and pollution.
on a constant search to enhance upon able to achieve great steps reduc-
Why did you choose the Gecko for
what we’ve already created. We believe ing shipping pollution with combined
being the ECO-Flagship of the Fanat-
that we have a responsibility to Mother shipments from Asia to Europe and
ic-Range? How is it built?
Nature and the incredible environment from the suppliers to our production fa-
It had to be a model that was diverse,
she provides us with because without cilities using similar materials through-
versatile, user-friendly and suited to
it, windsurfing wouldn’t be as we know out our group. In most markets, Boards
a wide range of skills without being
it today. & More uses a central warehouse
focused too much on high-end perfor-
system, meaning direct shipments to
Daniel, the new Gecko Eco is a mance like our wave or slalom models.
customers and shops, again improv-
SICOMIN’S GREENPOXY® BIO RESIN great looking board! Is that actually The obvious choice was the top-selling
ing efficiency and lowering CO2 levels.
a commercial product or more of a Gecko. Its wide and thin Freeride con-
Sicomin’s Bio Resin contains a This central warehouse also reduces
marketing gag? cept makes it super stable, comfortable,
higher degree of plant based overstock /closeouts by making plan-
The Gecko Eco is just one small step at easy to gybe and above all a whole lot
elements than traditional resin. ning more efficient, further eliminating
the forefront of many, many steps hap- of fun. The internal component of the
Bio Resin is used in all models wastage and extra transport costs.
pening behind the scenes at Fanatic Gecko Eco is still made of closed cell
throughout the Fanatic range Right now there is no option for us
for many years. We haven’t just recent- Ozone free EPS Blanks. We then add a
coming close to our high-end pro-
ly started a sustainability program for layer of cork instead of PVC onto the
duction facilities in Asia for the final
marketing reasons in times of global deck. Whilst researching alternatives
production. All our prototyping is
warming. Every person at Fanatic to carbon fibre for use in our bamboo
happening in Europe with very limited
FLAX FIBRE spends his life in the ocean and nature and composite constructions, we came
shipping to our R&D teams. Sustain-
as much as possible and it’s part of across Flax, a product that was not only
Natural Flax fibre composite ability also means that quality wise
our mindset to protect our beautiful environmentally friendly but had all
offers a very good strength / and economically the setup has to
planet! Our Ocean-Minded Logo on performance and processing properties
weight / flex ratio and replaces work out to sustain jobs at one end and
every Fanatic board has already been we were looking for. The Flax fibres are
the classic oil based Glass / keep our costumers happy at the other
transferring this mindset for quite a few woven together to create a mesh mate-
Carbon composite layup end. As we’re a premium brand deliv-
years. At Boards & More we have task rial which is then laid over the cork – a
ering the best products, we produce
forces for more sustainable packaging, fine finish that can be seen on the deck
at the world’s best facilities with best
for eco friendly production processes of the board. The last piece of the puzzle
standards in terms of production tech-
and materials, for optimized shipping is to use Sicomin’s GreenPoxy® Bio Resin
niques, but also in terms of being at the
BAMBOO in both – sourcing and the final prod- to coat and laminate, a product we’re
forefront of recycling cut-offs, waste
uct, etc. etc. There is even an employee using throughout the entire Fanatic
Bamboo is used over the entire management, the use of non-toxic
bonus program for riding a bike to range. Bio Resin has great amounts of
bottom for superior optics and a materials etc. Last but not least deliv-
work instead of using a car. Commu- sustainable and renewable components
unique flex response ering a quality product is key to being
nication about all of these things is of vegetable oils as well as having a
sustainable.
kept low, as we think this shouldn’t be clean and efficient production process
worth a mention, for us it’s a matter of Can you explain that? How exactly without hazardous emissions. Finally
course in order to reduce the footprint does quality reduce the CO2 balance of to give the Gecko Eco a great looking
CORK we’re leaving while bringing the highest a product? base, we’ve used renewable Bamboo
quality product to our customer. The If you have to replace products for with a natural matt finish, instead of the
Cork Sandwich is not only a
product materials are just a small and quality reasons or your products PVC. By using optimised colour compo-
natural source, it also brings
single part of the whole chain we’re simply have a short life-span, then nents and resin systems based on their
superior shock absorption
looking at – but the Gecko Eco is that that’s not very sustainable even if you solvent concentration we’ve managed
properties and replaces the oil
product showing this aspect the most. include some 10% sustainable ma- to produce striking graphics that have
based PVC Sandwich
To get back to your question – yes it’s a terials to make a good impression at minimized environmental consequences.
great product delivering great fun, we first glance. Our warranty rates are
already had some good orders before minimal, as we’re focusing on every
it was even released onto the market! detail – not just including natural
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TECHNOLOGY
2018 1
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1 2 3 3
6 7 5 6
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2 5 9
3 7 8 4 8
6 11
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5 8 12
10
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BXIC: BXF: CBC:
BIAX INNEGRA CARBON BIAX INNEGRA CARBON BIAX FIBRE / FULL PVC SANDWICH CORK FLAX / BAMBOO COMPOSITE
— LIGHT FINISH TECHNOLOGY LIGHT FINISH TECHNOLOGY LIGHT FINISH TECHNOLOGY
— — —
GRIP TE, STUBBY TE, FREEWAVE STB TE, SKATE TE FREEWAVE STB, BLAST LTD, GECKO LTD, GECKO FOIL, FALCON LIGHTWIND GECKO ECO
1 Light finish and weight saving graphics 1 Light finish and weight saving graphics 1 Light Finish and weight saving graphics
2 90° fibre layer 2 90° fibre layer 2 Ultra light fibre layer
3 45° Biax Innegra Carbon layer 3 45° Biax fibre layer 3 Uni-Directional natural Flax Fibre layer
4 Extra strong heel wood patch 4 Extra strong heel wood patch 4 Extra strong heel wood patch
45 / 45 degree Biax Innegra Carbon fibre, with an 5 Biax Innegra Carbon heel force patch 5 Biax Glass heel force patch 5 Natural Cork Sandwich core
additional 90 degree fibre weave layer on top. This 6 High density PVC sandwich core 6 90° fibre reinforcement layer 6 90° Glass reinforcement
combination of precisely placed fibres caters for a 7 Biax Innegra Carbon reinforcement 7 High density PVC sandwich core 7 Ultra light fibre layer
8 90° Glass reinforcement 8 Biax Glass reinforcement 8 Super light EPS core
perfect balance of flex and stiffness.
9 Ultra light fibre layer 9 90° Glass reinforcement layer
10 Super light EPS core 10 Ultra light fibre layer
11 Biax Glass T-Stringer
12 Super light EPS core
Our unique Biax Innegra Carbon Light Finish When combined with the sandwich construction, Built with Flax, Cork, Bamboo and Bio Resin
technology has proven to be the ultimate this high quality Full Biax Glass and full instead of the classic Glass and PVC sandwich,
construction for our Wave and Freestyleboards. PVC specification provides an optimised our Eco technology uses sustainable plant
Last season, Fanatic took the initiative to take the weight / stiffness / flex ratio. based raw materials wherever possible, without
next technical step by introducing this new and compromising performance.
exclusive high-end fibre finish into all TE models,
PERFORMANCE FEATURES
meeting the high demands of our World Cup Team.
PERFORMANCE FEATURES
›› Absorbs force from impact extremely well due
to 45 / 45 degree weave, and achieves maximum ›› Natural Flax fibre composite offers a very good
PERFORMANCE FEATURES
strength via an extra layer of fibres on top with strength / weight / flex ratio and replaces the
Extra wide Carbon and Innegra fibres with a linear
›› Absorbs force from impact extremely well due a 90 degree weave classic oil based Glass / Carbon composite
alignment for best strength and efficiency of each
to 45 / 45 degree weave, and achieves maximum layup
individual fibre. ›› Light and durable
strength via an extra layer of fibres on top with
›› Cork sandwich is not only a natural source,
a 90 degree weave ›› Full PVC construction
but it also brings superior shock absorption
›› Added durability and 3 % stronger due to the ›› Biax Glass T-Stringer for maximum stiffness properties and replaces the oil based PVC
woven fibre of the Carbon and Innegra sandwich
›› Light weight finish
›› Perfectly balanced (50 / 50). Strong, forgiving ›› Sicomin’s GreenPoxy® Bio Resin contains a
and impact resistant Innegra combined with a higher degree of plant based elements than
durable Carbon weave traditional resin. Bio Resin is used in all models
throughout the Fanatic range
›› Bamboo is used across the entire base of the
board for superior optics and a unique flex
response
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4 2 4 3
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6 7 3
10 5 2
8 5
3 5 3 2
9 8 6 4
7
1 1
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FULL BXC AND BXC: HRS: DL HD PURE
FULL BIAX CARBON SANDWICH HIGH RESISTANCE SKIN DOUBLE LAYER HEAVY DUTY TECHNOLOGY DROP STITCH LIGHT
LIGHT FINISH TECHNOLOGIE (DECK AND BOTTOM) — — —
— GECKO, VIPER, RIPPER VIPER AIR WS VIPER AIR PURE WS, RIPPER AIR PURE WS
FALCON TE, FALCON FORMULA, FALCON SPEED
1 HRS finish and weight saving graphics 1 First PVC rail layer 1 First PVC rail layer
1 Light finish and weight saving graphics 2 Glass HRS layer 2 Extra rail-band reinforcement 2 Second PVC rail layer
2 Biax Carbon layer 3 Heel Glass patch 3 Second PVC rail layer 3 Diamond grooving footpad
3 Biax Carbon heel force patch 4 Wood sandwich from tail to center 4 Diamond grooving footpad 4 Strong Tarpaulin layer
4 High density PVC sandwich core 5 Glass reinforcement layer 5 Strong and printed Tarpaulin layer 5 V-Drop Stitch core
(low density in nose) 6 Ultra light fibre layer 6 First Tarpaulin layer
5 Biax Carbon reinforcement 7 Glass rail reinforcement 7 V-Drop Stitch core
6 Biax Carbon reinforcement layer 8 Super light EPS core
7 Ultra light fibre layer
8 Wood rail reinforcement patch
9 Biax Carbon rail patch
10 Super light EPS core
This top quality and technologically advanced High Resistance composite technology is a durable Built to last, our Double Layer (HD) technology is Our single layer Drop-Stitch Light technology
high-spec Biax Carbon, has a perfect weight / construction for everyday use. A thick, durable an inflatable construction for heavy duty usage. provides a quality construction without reaching
stiffness ratio as a result of its very fine weave outer skin gives the hull maximum strength, as well The triple layer rail construction ensures incredible deep into your pockets. Still produced at one of
and dynamic flex. Full Biax Carbon is used on the as making it ding and impact resistant. Strategic stiffness and durability. Stiffness and performance the world’s most renowned manufacturers, this
deck and bottom of the bigger Falcons and Falcon use of fibre reinforcements ensure adequate is guaranteed, as the Double Layer HD Technology inflatable technology is created with top quality
Formula for maximum stiffness and lightest stiffness. In combination with the user-friendly EVA can take more than 20 PSI of air pressure if needed. materials and production standards you’d expect
weight possible. deck, HRS can be seen on the standard Gecko, as from Fanatic.
well as the Viper / Ripper ranges.
On the smaller 89 – 98 Falcons and on the
Falcon Speed boards, it is used solely on the deck
for better flex of the board in choppy conditions.
When combined with the PVC sandwich
technology and Glass reinforcements, the Biax /
Carbon provides a balanced stiffness / flex /
weight ratio.
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TEXTREME®
TECHNOLOGY
—
2
1
TXTR / BXIC AND TXTR / BXC: CONVENTIONAL CARBON FABRICS
TEXTREME® / BIAX (INNEGRA) CARBON (REGULAR TOW)
LIGHT FINISH TECHNOLOGY
—
FREEWAVE STB TEXTREME®, BLAST TEXTREME®
1 TeXtreme® Carbon reinforcement patch
2 Full Oxeon TeXtreme® bottom finish
Lightweight. Stiff. Incredible. The TeXtreme® TEXTREME® CARBON FABRICS
line is the most exclusive, high-performance (SPREAD TOW)
construction in windsurfing. The Oxeon-built
fabric allows for incredibly light PVC sandwich
layups, with the added bonus of fully visible
Carbon bottom graphics.
High quality, full Biax Carbon on the remaining
parts of the deck of the Blast TXTR round off
the TeXtreme® construction to create the lightest
SPREAD TOW FABRICS FOR ULTRA LIGHT COMPOSITES
and stiffest board on the market, with crisp
characteristics. The Spread Tow structure
1 makes it possible to achieve
On the FreeWave STB TXTR, the TeXtreme®
thinner laminates.
takes advantage of Innegra’s Resin absorption
ability, weight reduction, stiffness, impact Straighter fibers with reduced
protection and UV-resistance, to create the 2 crimp optimize and strengthen
strongest board possible in the lightest and the composite.
stiffest board construction available today.
Lower crimp reduces the amount
Less resin, more strength, less weight; 3 of excess plastic,
it doesn’t get better than TeXtreme®. thereby minimizing weight.
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GRIP TE
You’ve kicked the very successful Quad and TriWave models out of
the range for 2018 and replaced them with one line called the Grip.
OUR NEW
What’s the idea behind this reduction? Don’t you think something is
missing?
ALL-IN-ONE WAVE
After our TriWave was relaunched two years ago with an incredibly
early planing shape, Victor (Fernandez) and I started experimenting
WEAPON
with different boards based on the ease of use and planing
performance of the TriWave, with the extra turning abilities, which
—
we liked in our Quads. With some adjustments to the TriWaves rocker
line and bottom shape we’ve found a combination which loosened
INTERVIEW WITH FANATIC WAVE R&D the board up – especially when used with a Quad setup – to allow
MANAGER AND PWA PRO KLAAS VOGET even quicker reactions than with the Quad, but still keeping the
ON THE GRIP TE incredibly fast and early planing level of our TriWave. It turned out
to be that one shape we pulled out of our bags wherever we went –
from the Canaries, to the North Sea, Cape Town and even Hookipa –
even though we had all the options of more specific custom boards
for a certain type of conditions. Anyone who tried one of these
boards wanted to buy them straight away and called them the best
and most complete Waveboard they’ve ever tried. After using these
boards all around the world for about two years we’re confident that
it will be loved by both, our previous TriWave, as well as our previous
Quad customer – plus everyone else who likes to keep it simple and
wants the ultimate one Waveboard.
If it’s so good in everything – why do you still offer the Stubby? Who
should get a Stubby and who needs the Grip?
The Stubby is a favourite amongst sailors who want to get the most
out of average conditions, but still score that sick day every now and
then. Its planing character and turning is unique and the upwind
ability is outstanding! The Stubby will blow your mind when you least
expect, but still keeps up when the conditions get really good.
The Grip is on the other end of the spectrum. It’s a modern version
of a classic wave outline with a more nervous feel to it, while the
Stubby has this super stable planing through its parallel rails. The
Grip wants to turn, it excels in good sideshore conditions, but still
delivers all that’s needed when the power of the wave fades away
and the wind swings onshore.
Both boards are very user-friendly and both shapes have collected
trophies in PWA competitions. You can use both boards everywhere,
it’s a question of style and and the conditions that you sail in most
regularly.
Why the name Grip? What does it stand for?
The name defines the actual amount of grip and drive you want per
board size. You can setup the 3 medium sizes (76, 82, 89) of the Grip
with pretty much all fin combinations out there, but we recommend
the Quad and Thruster setup depending on the conditions you’re
sailing in and the amount of grip these conditions require. Our
smallest Grip – the 68 – comes with 4 Slot Boxes only, as the Quad
setup adds the amount of grip needed for windier and choppier
conditions, as well as the turning potential for the lighter rider.
The large Grip 99 comes with 3 fin boxes and a Thruster fin set for
improved planing for lighter winds and lift under the back foot for the
heavier and more powerful rider. The Grip 76, 82 and 89 are equipped
with 5 Slot Boxes to ride them as either Quad or Thruster, depending
on the riders size, level and conditions. They are supplied with our
favourite Quad set and we offer a Thruster set as accessory.
To put it simply: Quad = more grip, more control, tight carving turns.
Thruster = less grip, good planing, slashy and more slidy turns.
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THE STUBBY
CONCEPT STUBBY INFO ON PAGE 44 FREEWAVE STB INFO ON PAGE 48 – 51 BLAST INFO ON PAGE 66
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REDUCED LENGTH
Very wide nose and tail sections
allow for shorter overall length,
which reduces the boards swing
weight, resulting in fast reactions
and quick rotations.
PARALLEL RAILS
Narrow in the center, wide
in tail and nose. The straighter
rail outline results in a reduction
of drag and increases the
effective rail length that gets
used in the turns for great
stability and control.
TRIM AND STANCE
A fast rocker line guarantees
early planing and speed, while
the trim with the back foot right
on the tail offers quick and tight
turning.
CLASSIC CONCEPT STUBBY CONCEPT
Classic outline offers more length, which is Narrow center width and parallel rails offer great
forgiving in certain manoeuvres, jumps and speed and stability in turns, compact length and
choppy conditions. Curvier rails support turning, stance gives a new sensation in turns and moves.
narrow tail offers control and grip also with
smaller fins.
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NEW FUEL
WITH NEW STYLES AND TRENDS TRICKLING
INTO THE WINDSURFING INDUSTRY EACH
SEASON, WE EMBRACE THE CHALLENGE OF
CREATING PRODUCTS THAT CAN FUEL OUR
GECKO LING
ADDICTION TO RIDE.
ONE OF THE BIGGEST CRAZES WE’VE SEEN
COME ABOUT THIS YEAR IS FOILING. SO IT WAS
ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE WE PUT A LOT
OF EMPHASIS ON DEVELOPING THE ULTIMATE
FOIL THE
FREERIDE / FOIL BOARD FOR 2018.
To enter the Foil market, we decided First up was the Tuttle Box. We created
to focus on a model that could be much deeper space to accommodate
dynamic enough to be used every day the Foil, reinforcing it with Biax fibre
EDITION FUN
for Freeriding, as well as forgiving to cope under the pressures that are
enough for those new to riding a Foil. created when rising up. The new Deep
Tuttle Box is also able to accommodate
Our starting point was to select a model
a Freeride fin, and is light for superb
that was popular and with many user-
planing performance. Another area that
— —
friendly Freeride characteristics. The
needed some attention was the nose of
›wider, thinner and with less volume‹
the board. The fuller nose outline of the
concept of the Gecko, teamed with plenty
Gecko, has been implemented into the
of performance features gave our design
Gecko Foil in order to combat potential
team a lot to play with.
stalling or submerging of the board when
The main goal was to make a product coming down off the Foil. By adding extra
that would shine both with, and without reinforcements to the area, we’re able to
a Foil. Choosing the larger, more establish a board that is durable enough
voluminous sizes of 120 and 133 got us to withstand crashes and surprises when
off on the right foot. The success of learning to Foil, without affecting Freeride
wide compact outline also added to the performance.
overall Freeride performance with its
We designed the Gecko Foil’s
early planing and manoeuvrability. The
performance around the new Fanatic
increased length and parallel outline
Foil Flow H9, and there’s no doubt it’s
delivers stability and planing support,
a winning combination. However, for
whilst the high performance scoop
windsurfers who already own a Foil, the
rocker line and flat deck transitioning out
Gecko Foil will also work with other brands
into thinned rails ensures the ultimate
as long as the Foil fits with the Deep Tuttle
carving experience. So with the Freeride
Box.
attributes of the board mastered, it was
time to focus on the specific Foil features. The new Gecko Foil opens up a whole
new way of riding with minimum hassle.
When riding a Foil there’s a significant
Accessible to all, it brings an additional
amount more load that the board
element of fun to every session.
has to endure, so our next task was
to reinforce those vulnerable areas.
RIDER PETER SLATE
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FLOW H9
EXTR AORDINARY SPEEDR ANGE
WINGLETS
—
FREE FOILING IMPROVED TURNING CYCLE IMPROVED TRACK STABILITY
The winglet has directional Combination between wing /
ART. NO.: 13800-3510
stability to balance the wing winglet design and mast length
FORMULA 1
give the perfect balanced trim.
FUSION TECHNOLOGY
OUR ENTRY LEVEL FLOW H9 FOIL BRINGS NEW AND
EXCITING SENSATIONS TO THE AMAZING SPORT OF
WINDSURFING.
With a high specification Aluminium mast,
it’s strong and extra stable with a solid
Deep Tuttle connection to prevent bending.
Taking durability to the next level, the wings
MAST: MADE IN GERMANY
and fuselage of our Flow H9 are made from
Carbon Compound as opposed to the GFK /
Carbon layup often seen in other brands.
The design and functionality of the Fanatic
Foil make it incredibly user-friendly
creating effortless lift with smaller sails
and in lighter winds. Our focus is 100 % on
TILT STABILITY
control, accessibility and progression as
opposed to high performance. That said, STABILIZING WINGLETS WITHOUT WINGLETS WITH WINGLETS WITHOUT WINGLETS WITH WINGLETS
the top speeds of our Foil make it highly
competitive yet manageable.
Believing that everyone should have the
opportunity to enjoy this exhilarating ride,
our entry level Flow H9 is great value for
money, easy to use and premium quality.
OPTIONAL FEATURE:
WEDGE
Removing the wedge changes
the angle of the back wing, for LOWER ANGLE OF ATTACK
CARBON COMPOUND
earlier lift in light winds. Adding
WINGS & FUSELAGE
the wedge adds control, quite
WEDGE
helpful when learning foiling.
OPTIONAL WEDGE
WATER CHARACTERISTICS
WATERSURFACE
POLYGON SCREW LOCK INSERTS
WITHOUT WEDGE: EARLIER LIFT
WITH WEDGE: MORE CONTROL
STABILIZING WINGLETS SLOW SPEED FAST
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C H A R G E U P
Y O U R S E S S I O N
ALESSIO STILLRICH
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GRIP TE
› › EARLY PL ANING AND FAST
› › ADAPTS EASILY TO THE CONDITIONS
— › › SNAPPY AND CARVING SURF STYLE
RADICAL WAVE › › PROGRESSIVE WAVE ACTION
ART. NO.: 13800-1001
THE GRIP IS OUR NEW ALL-IN-ONE WAVE WEAPON. THE
MFC TF BLACK 2 × 12 CM, 19 CM
FAVOURITE BOARD OF WORLD CHAMPION VICTOR FERNANDEZ,
BXIC – BIAX INNEGRA CARBON
2 × SLOT BOX, CENTER US BOX
YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE THIS RED HOT PERFORMANCE STICK
TOO. SET YOUR GRIP AND RIP!
UP TO 6.5 M2
PWA Wave World Champion Victor Fernandez sealed
229 CM
62 CM
the deal in 2016 with the exact same shape of the
99
new Grip under his feet. His impressive sailing in the
Canaries, North Sea and Maui saw him deliver the
CHOCO FINS 2 × 10 CM, 2 × 14.5 CM
BXIC – BIAX INNEGRA CARBON
goods in everything from onshore, to down-the-
line conditions. Finely tuned over a period of over
two years, the Grip has the planing power of our
5 × SLOT BOX
UP TO 6.2 M2
previous TriWave and turning capabilities beyond
59.5 CM
226 CM
the Quad. Customise the amount of grip you want
89
through your fins. The small 68 comes with a grippy
and controlled Quad setup. The floaty 99 has a loose
CHOCO FINS 2 × 9.5 CM, 2 × 14.5 CM
BXIC – BIAX INNEGRA CARBON
and early planing Thruster set. The 3 medium sizes
are equipped with the adaptable 5 box feature and
Quad fins, giving you the freedom to setup your Grip
5 × SLOT BOX
UP TO 5.8 M2
however you like. From back to front foot riding,
224 CM
58 CM
intermediate to World Champ level, the carefree and
82
intuitive Grip is designed to follow your lead.
CHOCO FINS 2 × 9.5 CM, 2 × 14.5 CM
BXIC – BIAX INNEGRA CARBON
KEY FEATURES
›› Five fin boxes for adaptable multi fin use
5 × SLOT BOX
UP TO 5.3 M2
according to personal preference
222 CM
56 CM
(68 4 boxes, 99 3 boxes)
76
›› Innovative rocker line with flat spot concept and
curved sections
CHOCO FINS 2 × 9 CM, 2 × 14 CM
BXIC – BIAX INNEGRA CARBON
›› Double concave / V bottom shape for a controlled
fast ride
4 × SLOT BOX
UP TO 5.0 M2
›› Fast rocker line with higher entry and opening
220 CM
54 CM
VICTOR FERNANDEZ
68
V off the tail
GRIP TE
WIDTH
LENGTH
TECHNOLOGY
FINBOXES
FINS
SAIL SIZE
›› Backwards oriented trim for direct turning
reactions
›› Compact outline / wide swallow tail for snappy
turns, lots of spray / lift / stability
›› Sidefins with slight toe for smooth water flow,
reduced drag and speed
›› Flat deck for a stable stance and secure feeling
even when the wind drops
›› Fast and super smooth turning RTM Quad fin
setup (99 with MFC Thruster)
›› Lightweight and easy to adjust Slot Box system
(99 with US Center Box)
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STUBBY TE
› › SUPER COMPACT PAR ALLEL R AIL CONCEPT
› › REDUCED SWING WEIGHT
— › › EASY AND CONTROLLED
RADICAL WAVE › › SL ASHY AND SNAPPY SURF STYLE
› › EASY WAVE MANOEUVRES
ART. NO.: 13800-1000
› › INCREDIBLE UPWIND ABILITY
THE FANATIC STUBBY REPRESENTS THE BENCHMARK OF A NEW
STYLE OF WINDSURF SHAPES! RADICAL LOOKING YET SUPER
EASY TO USE, IT SURPRISES WITH SPEED, PLANING STABILITY
AND A DIFFERENT SENSATION IN THE WAVES. THIS YEAR
THE LINE GOT EXTENDED TO FOUR SHAPES FROM 76 TO 99.
EXCITED? YOU SHOULD BE.
Fanatic introduced this exciting parallel rail concept
with its super compact length into the windsurfing
world in early 2015, after a secret and intense year
BXIC – BIAX INNEGRA CARBON
2 × SLOT BOX, CENTER US BOX
CHOCO FINS 2 × 12 CM, 18 CM
of R&D. Soon the market followed and jumped on
the train, but the success and feedback on the fully
UP TO 6.5 M2
developed, finely tuned Stubby showed that this
218 CM
was something people wanted! Everything is easy:
60 CM
99
speed and early planing, control and slashy turns.
Its characteristics open up the potential to learn
all of the latest moves, and with a new sensation
BXIC – BIAX INNEGRA CARBON
2 × SLOT BOX, CENTER US BOX
CHOCO FINS 2 × 12 CM, 18 CM
for almost every style of wave conditions it has an
incredibly wide range of use. Try it to believe it, then
you’ll realise what all the fuss is about!
UP TO 6.2 M2
57.5 CM
215 CM
89
KEY FEATURES
BXIC – BIAX INNEGRA CARBON
›› New Stubby 82, 89 and fine tuned 76 and 99
2 × SLOT BOX, CENTER US BOX
CHOCO FINS 2 × 12 CM, 17 CM
›› Straighter, more parallel fuller rails for reduced drag and
a cleaner waterline
UP TO 5.8 M2
214 CM
56 CM
›› Short and wide ›Stubby-Nose‹ – reduced length – for less
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swing weight, fast change of direction / rotations and
easy recovery from steep re-entries / jumps
BXIC – BIAX INNEGRA CARBON
2 × SLOT BOX, CENTER US BOX
CHOCO FINS 2 × 12 CM, 17 CM
›› Wide double diamond tail for planing power tail-channel
for extra drive / control
›› Reduced center width for speed and a straighter rail flow
UP TO 5.3 M2
212 CM
55 CM
›› Trim and stance moved backwards to adapt to length / KLAAS VOGET
76
tail width / rocker line
STUBBY TE
WIDTH
LENGTH
TECHNOLOGY
FINBOXES
FINS
SAIL SIZE
›› Larger Trifin set matching the board’s wide tail for lift /
drive / upwind ability
›› Constant V with slight double concave for controlled
planning / comfort in chop
›› Slight tow-in side fins and channel edges for ideal water
flow / less drag
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A M O D E R N T W I S T
O N A C L A S S I C R I D E
VICTOR FERNANDEZ, KLAAS VOGET
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FREEWAVE STB
› › COMPACT PAR ALLEL R AILS CONCEPT
› › EARLY PL ANING, FAST, EASY AND CONTROLLED
— › › SNAPPY TURNING
WAVE / FREESTYLE › › HUGE R ANGE OF USE
› › SPORTY AND CRISP – FREEWAVE 2.0
ART. NO.: 13800-1006 (TXTR ), 13800-1005 (TE)
A NEW ERA HAS BEGUN! THE FREEWAVE STB IS THE
INNOVATIVE DESIGN THAT HAS REPLACED THE 10 YEAR
SUCCESS STORY OF THE CLASSIC FANATIC FREEWAVE,
BEATING ITS PREDECESSOR IN EVERY ASPECT.
Following the success of the Stubby over the past
two years and its positive aspects of planing,
control and manoeuvrability, it wasn’t long until the
TXTR BXIC – TEXTREME® BIAX INNEGRA CARBON TXTR BXIC – TEXTREME® BIAX INNEGRA CARBON TXTR BXIC – TEXTREME® BIAX INNEGRA CARBON TXTR BXIC – TEXTREME® BIAX INNEGRA CARBON
FreeWave STB was born. A slightly longer, faster,
BXIC – BIAX INNEGRA CARBON
more bump & jump oriented design with guaranteed
2 × SLOT BOX, POWER BOX
easy wave performance, flying over any kind of
surface like a missile. The sizes 85, 95, 105, plus
UP TO 7.5 M2
the brand new 115 are available in our super high-end
MFC 30 CM
231 CM
65 CM
TeXtreme® construction, as well as in our high-
115
performance TE version in BXIC technology.
MFC TF BLACK 2 × 12 CM, 20 CM
BXIC – BIAX INNEGRA CARBON
KEY FEATURES
2 × SLOT BOX, POWER BOX
›› New 115 version for the stronger rider and light
UP TO 6.8 M2
wind days
62.5 CM
229 CM
105
›› Fine tuned fin positions for increased turning
and planing stability
MFC TF BLACK 2 × 12 CM, 19 CM
›› Straighter, more parallel rails for reduced drag
BXIC – BIAX INNEGRA CARBON
2 × SLOT BOX, POWER BOX
and a cleaner waterline
›› Shorter and wider ›Stubby-Style‹ nose – for
UP TO 6.2 M2
reduced swing weight / fast change of direction /
227 CM
60 CM
95
plenty of surface area for early planing and
ease of use
›› Wide double diamond tail for planing power
MFC TF BLACK 2 × 12 CM, 18 CM
BXIC – BIAX INNEGRA CARBON
2 × SLOT BOX, POWER BOX
›› Reduced center width for speed and a straighter
rail flow
UP TO 6.0 M2
57.5 CM
›› Trim and stance moved backwards to adapt to
225 CM
85
the board’s length / tail width / rocker line and
rocker line for snappy turning
FREEWAVE STBTXTR / FREEWAVE STB TE
WIDTH
LENGTH
FW STB TXTR TECHNOLOGY
FW STB TE TECHNOLOGY
FINBOXES
FINS
SAIL SIZE
›› Larger Thruster Fin setup for lift, drive and upwind
performance (FW 115 Single Fin / Slot Box cover)
›› Constant V with slight double concave for easy
controlled planning / comfort in chop
›› Full rails for stability, thin tail provides grip
through turns
›› Slight toe in side fin boxes for ideal water flow with
minimum drag
›› Power Box center fin with Slot Box side fins / covers
to switch single and multi fin
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FREEWAVE STB
› › COMPACT PAR ALLEL R AILS CONCEPT
› › EARLY PL ANING, FAST, EASY AND CONTROLLED
— › › SNAPPY TURNING
WAVE / FREESTYLE › › HUGE R ANGE OF USE
› › SPORTY AND CRISP – FREEWAVE 2.0
ART. NO.: 13800-1007
A NEW ERA HAS BEGUN! THE FREEWAVE STB IS THE
INNOVATIVE DESIGN THAT HAS REPLACED THE 10 YEAR
SUCCESS STORY OF THE CLASSIC FANATIC FREEWAVE,
BEATING ITS PREDECESSOR IN EVERY ASPECT.
Following the success of the Stubby over the past
two years and its positive aspects of planing,
control and manoeuvrability, it wasn’t long until the
FreeWave STB was born. A slightly longer, faster,
more bump & jump oriented version of our Stubby
TE, the FreeWave STB is pure dynamite and the start
of a new era for the FreeWave line. Guaranteed easy
wave performance, the board flies over any kind of
surface like a missile. The sizes 85, 95 and 105 are
available in our affordable Biax fibre version.
BXF – BIAX FIBRE FULL PVC SANDWICH
2 × SLOT BOX, POWER BOX
KEY FEATURES
CHOCO FINS 30 CM
›› Fine tuned fin positions for increased turning and
UP TO 6.8 M2
planing stability
62.5 CM
229 CM
105
›› Straighter, more parallel rails for reduced drag
BXF – BIAX FIBRE FULL PVC SANDWICH
and a cleaner waterline
›› Shorter and wider ›Stubby-Style‹ nose – for
2 × SLOT BOX, POWER BOX
reduced swing weight, fast change of direction,
CHOCO FINS 28 CM
plenty of surface area for early planing and ease
UP TO 6.2 M2
of use when jumping and tacking
227 CM
60 CM
95
›› Wide double diamond tail for planing power
BXF – BIAX FIBRE FULL PVC SANDWICH
›› Reduced center width for speed and a straighter
rail flow
2 × SLOT BOX, POWER BOX
›› Trim and stance moved backwards to adapt to
CHOCO FINS 26 CM
the board’s length, tail width and rocker line for
UP TO 6.0 M2
snappy turning
57.5 CM
225 CM
MARÍA ANDRÉS
85
›› Thruster fin box setup, delivered with FreeWave
single fin and Slot Box covers to switch between
FREEWAVE STB
WIDTH
LENGTH
TECHNOLOGY
FINBOXES
FIN
SAIL SIZE
single and multi fin use
›› Constant V with slight double concave for easy
and controlled planing, as well as comfort in
choppy conditions
›› Full rails for stability, thin tail provides grip
through turns
›› Slight toe in side fin boxes for ideal water flow with
minimum drag
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T H E S H O W S T O P P E R
GOLLITO ESTREDO
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SKATE TE
› › PROGRESSIVE FREESTYLE SHAPE
› › INCREDIBLE ACCELER ATION & SPEED
— › › INSANE ›POP‹ FOR AIR MOVES
FREESTYLE › › SUPER FAST ROTATIONS, SLIDES AND SPINS
ART. NO.: 13800-1008
THE SKATE TE IS THE BOARD OF 7 × FREESTYLE WORLD
CHAMPION GOLLITO ESTREDO. HIS SPEED, POWER, AND STYLE
IS BUILT INTO THE FOUNDATIONS OF THIS BOARD MAKING IT A
PREMIUM PRODUCT WITH LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES.
Crazy acceleration, top speeds and explosive ›pop‹
happen in seconds, so every gust counts for you to
pick the right spot and unleash your rotations. The
CHOCO FINS COMPOSITE INNEGRA 22 CM
Skate TE comes in four sizes from 86 to 108. Each
BXIC – BIAX INNEGRA CARBON
size cleverly matches the conditions most sailed
in, whilst the super quick rocker is responsible for
its remarkable speed and early planing. Combined
UP TO 6.7 M2
with extra tail power, you are able to leave the water
POWER BOX
66.5 CM
226 CM
at any time, with smooth transitions from aerial
108
moves into sliding tricks. An integrated arch support
CHOCO FINS COMPOSITE INNEGRA 17.5 CM CHOCO FINS COMPOSITE INNEGRA 18.5 CM CHOCO FINS COMPOSITE INNEGRA 20 CM
in the tail pad, combined with our light yet strong
Biax Innegra Carbon (BXIC) construction rounds up
BXIC – BIAX INNEGRA CARBON
the sensation and excellence you’d expect. There
are no limits to your creativity with this board of a
champion.
UP TO 6.2 M2
POWER BOX
228 CM
64 CM
100
KEY FEATURES
›› Super quick rocker line for instant top speed
BXIC – BIAX INNEGRA CARBON
›› Power V bottom shape for constant control and
easy sliding
UP TO 5.9 M2
POWER BOX
225 CM
›› Finely tuned tail shape for fastest acceleration
62 CM
93
and a livelier, quicker reaction
›› Reverse length concept supported by the
BXIC – BIAX INNEGRA CARBON
compact outline
›› Soft nose rails for smooth transition into sliding
moves
UP TO 5.3 M2
POWER BOX
228 CM
60 CM
›› More compact and with less nose area for ADRIEN BOSSON
86
reduced swing weight and even faster rotations
SKATE TE
WIDTH
LENGTH
TECHNOLOGY
FINBOX
FIN
SAIL SIZE
(Skate TE 93)
›› Feedback and comfort provided by the integrated
arch support in the tail pad
›› Double footstrap inserts for maximum load
and adjustable stance settings for tighter fit or
personal preference
›› Power Box for maximum durability in shallow
waters
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T H E T R E N D S E T T E R
MARÍA ANDRÉS, ALICE ARUTKIN, KLAAS VOGET, ADAM LEWIS
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GECKO LTD
› › WIDE AND THIN FREERIDE CONCEPT
› › SUPER STABLE
— › › PASSIVE PL ANING
FREERIDE › › INCREDIBLY EASY TO GYBE
› › COMFORTABLE AND FORGIVING
ART. NO.: 13800-1013
BXF – BIAX FIBRE FULL PVC SANDWICH
CHOCO FINS COMPOSITE BLACK 46 CM
THE GECKO IS THE MOST USER-FRIENDLY AND FUN
FREERIDEBOARD WE’VE EVER HAD IN THE LINEUP. THE GECKO
UP TO 10.0 M2
LTD IS THE FLAGSHIP OF THIS SUCCESSFUL AND POPULAR
POWER BOX
RANGE, AVAILABLE IN SIX EXCITING SHAPES. JUST STEP ON,
250 CM
83 CM
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HOOK IN AND GET READY FOR A WHOLE LOT OF FUN!
BXF – BIAX FIBRE FULL PVC SANDWICH
CHOCO FINS COMPOSITE BLACK 42 CM
The general concept behind the Gecko is wider,
thinner and with less volume. These attributes offer
a great deal of balance and stability for easy gybing,
UP TO 9.5 M2
as well as a fun responsive feeling beneath your feet.
POWER BOX
246 CM
The increased length and more parallel outlines in
78 CM
133
the larger sizes (120+) cater to the rider’s needs with
BXF – BIAX FIBRE FULL PVC SANDWICH
CHOCO FINS COMPOSITE BLACK 40 CM
extra stability and planing support. Regardless of
your level, the Gecko will carry you through your
gybes or have you planing in the footstraps for the
first time. With plenty of performance features built
UP TO 9.0 M2
POWER BOX
in, the Gecko will execute any move effortlessly. The
242 CM
76 CM
120
perfect companion for your progression, it will leave
nothing but a smile on your face.
BXF – BIAX FIBRE FULL PVC SANDWICH
CHOCO FINS COMPOSITE BLACK 38 CM
KEY FEATURES
UP TO 8.5 M2
POWER BOX
›› Reduction in drag and enhanced control due to
239 CM
73 CM
112
75 degree pintail
BXF – BIAX FIBRE FULL PVC SANDWICH
CHOCO FINS COMPOSITE BLACK 36 CM
›› Wide compact outline for early planing and easy
manoeuvres
›› Increased length and more parallel outlines for
UP TO 8.0 M2
POWER BOX
the larger sizes (120+) supplying stability and
239 CM
69 CM
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planing support
BXF – BIAX FIBRE FULL PVC SANDWICH
CHOCO FINS COMPOSITE BLACK 34 CM
›› High performance scoop rocker line with a higher
entry and flat tail release
›› Flat deck transitioning into thinned out rails for
the ultimate carving experience with a secure
UP TO 7.5 M2
POWER BOX
239 CM
stance
63 CM
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›› Flat panel power V bottom shape with a slight
GECKO LTD
WIDTH
LENGTH
TECHNOLOGY
FINBOX
FIN
SAIL SIZE
double concave on the bigger sizes for easy
planing and control
›› Premium full PVC Biax Fibre Technology (BXF) for
a light and crisp ride with plenty of performance
attributes
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