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 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.
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.
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
Mmmmm... concaves...
There was the Starboard Hypersonic 96
www.directwind.com/forum/forum-t40769-p5,starboard-hypersonic-96.htmlhttp://2006.star-board.com/products/testresults/view_test.asp?Number=58
Seriously though, for chop handling I would look for a board that was narrow, with Vee and double concaves. Some tail rocker also helps.
You tend to lose early planing and possibly top speed on that type of board, but its speed over chop may be higher than an otherwise faster board in high wind.
I have two Rockets, older ones I think 2005 and 2006 models, 140 and 105 litres. Neither have double concave bottoms. Both are pretty flat all the way through. Both have pretty hard rides in the chop. Even compared to a Starboard iSonic 111 I rode recently they have fairly hard rides.
Recently I got a newer Rocket 135 which needs repairs, I think its a 2008 model. It has a double concave hull so I'll be interested to see how it goes.
how is the Fanatic Shark 105 ???
heard it is smooth in the larger sizes - 135 & 150
Gotta go with the Fanatic Freewave too. I have the 104 and its a great board. Mate had the 95 and he loved it too. Quick, planes easy and good for chucking about as a freeride or in the waves. You can set it up for both with in and outboard strap possies.
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.
Select to expand quoteI 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????
Well, I had the JP AllRide Pro 106 as well for 6 months, but did not like it at all, too rough on chop even though I weight 95k. The problem might be is that is a all carbon board, too stiff for my taste. Lucky me I sold it and bought me a sweet board, the 2012 Exocet Cross 104 Pro, wood deck oh my God, great board, planes a lot earlier than the JP with less wind, super comfy, better on waves as well, and all around board!!! The only aspect maybe better on the JP was that its a little faster in top end speed, that's all. my 2 cents.
The old Mistral Flow of late 90's were the safest board i've been on in chop. The freeride Naish of same era were also excellent. Wider the tail, generally less good in chop.... if wind is strong.
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.
Quote: “The old Mistral Flow of late 90's were the safest board I've been on in chop”.
God to Bondy, God to Bondy. An opening here for a bright young man. Please reply. Over to you! ('
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Exocet Cross and Mistral Flow... both dream boards.
He he, I have both (but need an emoticon for smugness).
Mistral Flow, the white and red 96l - used it for 9 years, and it is still in use by someone else. It's an excellent board for chop - very fast too - I think it had some trickery with the rocker-line? Only negative was the pokey nose.
But right now it might be easier to source a RRD FSW. Perhaps slower than the Flow, but a real SUV of a board - makes chop feel like flatwater. Very happy user of one.
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.
I am a bit heavier - 80 kg - but for the chop comfort and control nothing beats my 84 L Naish Supercross.
Obviously only concern is wind strong enough for planing all the time...that for me but my son 70 kg riding same board don't have to worry about that.
