2020 Fanatic Freewave perfect blend btw stb & classic?

ctuna · Joined: 27 Jun 1995 Posts: 1125 Location: Santa Cruz Ca

https://www.windsurf.co.uk/test/severne-dyno-105l-2019-test-review/

dvCali · Joined: 23 Aug 2007 Posts: 1314

Wavedave38 · Joined: 22 Aug 1997 Posts: 58

I am sure their are other nice boards out there but info on experience using the 2020 fanatic freewave , like the 105 would be great.

Thanks

isobars · Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20935

I bought my rock-solid Rogue Wave because I had tested and loved Lee's boards long ago. It is WAY up there on my Cold Dead Hands, Mind-Reader, Mistake-Proof list. When I phoned him to find out more about its history, he and I were surprised to learn that it was his own, long-lost, one-off, personal board. I wouldn't change a thing about it.

It cost me less just a few years ago than our 50th wedding anniversary lunch for two last week.

The disappointed custom board buyers' remorse problem is far from over, and has included some MAJOR bombs by MAJOR shapers and builders from the Gorge to the far reaches of the world right through 2019. Computer shaping MAY guarantee consistency, but one of my bigger breakthroughs was due to a software error that produced a game-changing winner.

manuel · Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 1158

Folks, I'm almost done, please open other thread if you want to talk customs.
Here, it's Fanatic Freewave zone Smile

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Wavedave38 · Joined: 22 Aug 1997 Posts: 58

Hey Manual
nice review:
question, I found the fanatic freewave stubbies a bit bouncy and uncomfortable in the chop at cabarete. Do you feel the 2020 board is much more well behaved to that one in this area, more like traditional?
The freewave stubbies tended to tail walk a little in the chop , bouncing me around. When I tried putting just one larger fin on the freewave stubbies it tended to stick out past the tail.
I notice less tail length on the 2020 past the back strap compared to traditional. do you foresee the same issue with the 2020 as with the freewave stubby with putting a larger fin on it and it hanging out past tail or not?

In the end , if it is like my 2015 fanatic freewave but even better , that would be great. let me know

Thanks Bud

isobars · Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20935

capetonian · Joined: 11 Aug 2006 Posts: 1197 Location: Florida

Based on all the reviews I’ve read I’ve come to the conclusion that I need to get a 2018/2019 shape 115 L for my local conditions - Florida space coast wave sailing. I weigh 80 kg and my most used sail is a 6.7 followed by a 7.5. So if anyone is disappointed with their Stubby FW 115 L please PM me.

manuel · Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 1158

Dave, no surprises, I'll confirm about the fin later.

Cape, yes stb for upwind abilities, cruising ease and fun factor. 2020 for technical ease, chop and overall control.

dmilovich · Joined: 19 Jul 2009 Posts: 99

@Cape,
I'm 80kg, adv. sailor, and happily use my 2018 FW STB Txtreme in small waves in SPI and Quebec. 6.1 sail is most common, plenty of slog and ride with some missed pivot jibes (short wave period takes timing!), also lots of marginal planing to get to the waves for good fun. My 6.5 and 7.5 are a bit heavy/clumsy for me in any surf, but work really well on that board when powered for B & J in SPI (Laguna Madre) or Utah.

Key point for me is to have really good fins as the stock FW STB fins don't cut it. Further, in SPI I'm in weeds inland, but not in surf. Quebec weeds in surf as well. Board runs great with 21-25 cm center fin and 9-10 cm thrusters. Small fins = skatey and carving feel even with the 115. Hence the large sails not desirable in surf for me. Your skill level they may be just fine. Always a balance between getting upwind in side-off versus riding qualities.
Dimitri