freewave boards

motogon · Joined: 19 Aug 2000 Posts: 376 Location: Philly

Wavedave38, 2017 FW Stubby was little bouncy, in 2018 Fanatic changed something in shape of of FW STB, it's much better now. I would say my 2019 FW STB 115 less bouncy than my old 2017 FW 116. It also turns much better specially in thruster setup.
Tested Dyno on Bonaire and it feels more bouncy than 2019 Fanatic FW STB.

Wavedave38 · Joined: 22 Aug 1997 Posts: 58

I tried the fanatic stubby in cabarete last summer in various sizes. I also was able to ride the traditional fanatic freewave. I found in chop the traditional was much better controlled and didnt overpower as easily as fanatic freewave stubby. I tried various fins with the stubby but couldnt get dialed in. Tried putting more front foot pressure on it but didnt cooperate.
I also have the skate which I love .

I also rode the fanatic blast 115 and loved the ride.

You say they made changes in the freewave stubby. what exactly has made the difference in improvement.
I would like to get a 105 and a 95 freewave but very unsure about freewave stubby from fanatic, especially without trying the new improved version, unfortunately no where to demo around here.

kevinkan · Joined: 07 Jun 2001 Posts: 1661 Location: San Francisco

Wavedave38 · Joined: 22 Aug 1997 Posts: 58

I kind of feel the narrower tail will help reduce spin out allowing smaller fins to be used. I made that suggestion many months back on the fanatic forum. Kind of funny that they are doing that now although I doubt they listened to me, although they should hahaha
Laughing

isobars · Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20935

Narrow (along with thin) tails' most obvious benefits are control, precision, and a smooth ride in chop. I have no interest in today's fat-assed potato chips unless I'm underpowered and the chop is minimal.

drysuit2 · Joined: 01 Apr 1997 Posts: 119

I have been riding RRD fsw Tri Fins now since 2014. I find them more versatile than quads or single fins. I am very satisfied. Depending on your needs, wants , conditions, and skills...a slight change of fins or footstrap position and you can cover petty much all you want to do.

Wavedave38 · Joined: 22 Aug 1997 Posts: 58

Fanatic has made some nice mods to freewave to blend the old with the new

An evolution of the Stubby outline blended with our legendary FreeWave DNA, the all new 2020 FreeWave is the true chameleon - ready to adapt and excel in all conditions.

We took our low-drag FreeWave STB a step further and refined the nose and pulled in the tail shape, resulting in increased control and manoeuvrability that rivals any classic waveboard on the wave face. That left us room to increase planing power through its rocker line, making the 2020 range clearly the most powerful FreeWave of all times!

From flat-water blasting to bump & jump to waves, the new Freewave is the one board that takes it all in its stride, and will boost your level across a bigger range of conditions than ever.

dllee · Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 5329 Location: East Bay

Now this thread sounds like bs industry started advertising.

isobars · Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20935

Agreed. Wavedave should have revealed his industry connection long ago.

manuel · Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 1158

All my findings here... regarding stubbies, non stubbies, freewaves and waves.
We can all adapt to any board, some are better jumpers/planers other better tuners. Each board comes with its own style and preference. Ultimately, at our level we can enjoy them all really.