I have a Fanatic Freewave 95L from about 2008, It's the sweetest board I've ever used. Super fast, jumps high and feels like your on a cushion of air. You should be able to get one at a reasonable price, There was a few in the buy and sell last time I looked.

....Like this one.

www.seabreeze.com.au/Classifieds/Windsurfing/Boards/~bnvjh/2008-Fanatic-Freewave-240-cm-95-litres.aspx?search=MsVd7Fn%2f%2fIp4zqHG%2bIis%2fCf5TVJmbmCd




No fancy concaves but a nice ride, I've got all the modern boards with all the trimmings and none are as sweet as my old 95.

Check the 2011 JP FSW. Ive got the 102 and love it when its windy enough for me. Its got deep concaves compared to the earlier model

jimmyt said...

Try a Tabou Rocket out for size. Double concaves leading to a slight V in the tail. V nice on the bay. Also feels like you are riding on air.

+1. The Tabous are known for their comfortable ride over chop. I got the Manta and a couple of blokes I know have Rockets and we all got the same report.

Seems there's a 95litre rocket in Vic right now for $950.

www.seabreeze.com.au/Classifieds/Windsurfing/Boards/~b3go6/2009-Tabou-Rocket-237-cm-95-litres.aspx?search=mkMWcPieNdnEKcE%2fYsppMx35alk34wMA

how is the Fanatic Shark 105 ???
heard it is smooth in the larger sizes - 135 & 150

baywavebill said...

Tried an JP Allride board recently and I was surprised at how smooth it was it choppy water on port Phillip bay (S 20 knots) I was told this was due to the double concave bottom. It made my 2010 JP FSW 101 litre seem like it lacked suspension. I don't want to spend $2000 on a current model board but would like some recommendations for a board that has similar properties. Looking for one in the 90 to 100 litre range. I weigh 70kgs.

I have a 106 litre All Ride Pro and it is a very good board and pretty fast for a board that's good at bump and jump as well. In fact it does everything pretty damn well but my 93 litre Single Thruster pro smashes it for comfort in choppy conditions.

Exocet Cross. I have a 2010 model 104 litre. Very soft riding in rough water (Moreton Bay), gybes beautifully and fast in the straights. Best board I've ever had.

I have a 2010 Fanatic Freewave 95 litre. It's the same shape as the current model but is different to the 2008. Comfortable feel, good speed and excellent to gybe (for intermediate + sailors). Well suited to a variety conditions.

Awesome all round board.

I have a 106 litre All Ride Pro and it is a very good board and pretty fast for a board that's good at bump and jump as well. In fact it does everything pretty damn well but my 93 litre Single Thruster pro smashes it for comfort in choppy conditions.
Is the 93 litre thruster a All Ride as well?

Is the 93 litre an All Ride as well????

full suspension..
cant get smoother..

..and pretty much indestructable.

I agree with the comments on the Freewave - brilliant board, still have my 95l and cant sell it as its a great light wind wave board. Planes early, takes easily up to a 6.5, probably would take a 7m. My only criticism is that it does become a bit clattery as the wind increases past 5.5m weather.

Another great board is the Kode, really smooth and the wood finish is the comfiest board I have ridden over long distances. Also agree with the comments on the Mantas.

My current favorites are the latest exocets, I have SLsports and RS for speed and slalom in most conditions. First 1nmi run on the RS4 I beat my pb by over a knot, our spot has a lot of different water states over 1nmi.

Exocet Cross and Mistral Flow... both dream boards.

He he, I have both (but need an emoticon for smugness).

I have the red and white 96 Flow. They have a dead straight rocker line out to the tail, but with a very pronounced vee.

ikw777 said...

I have the red and white 96 Flow. They have a dead straight rocker line out to the tail, but with a very pronounced vee.

Yes, one develops a habit of leaning far forward during gybes on a Flow. I had to "undevelop" this for the FSW, because it kills too much speed.

This is the rockerline trickery I was referring to : http://boards.mpora.com/forums/rocker-line-surprise-t48986.html

d1 said...

ikw777 said...

I have the red and white 96 Flow. They have a dead straight rocker line out to the tail, but with a very pronounced vee.

Yes, one develops a habit of leaning far forward during gybes on a Flow. I had to "undevelop" this for the FSW, because it kills too much speed.

This is the rockerline trickery I was referring to : http://boards.mpora.com/forums/rocker-line-surprise-t48986.html

This make me go put a straightedge on my flow again. At first I couldn't see it, but on a second look there is a small section just in front of the finbox of negative rocker about 1mm deep. I would have thought that was just a normal variation but comments in that thread suggest otherwise.

Sadly my Flow is starting to show signs of delamination so I'm going to have to restrict her to flatter waters. It's a shame because some of my best days sailing have been on that board.