Because I can't windsurfing this period (due to my rheumatism recovery) I've already sold my 2013 boards and had time enough to look into my ideal Fanatic 2014 boardquiver!

This resulted in a Fanatic boardquiver for 2014 as follows:

2014 Falcon Slalom 132, Ray 100, Falcon Speed xx

Fanatic Falcon 130
The 2013 Falcon 132 already was one of my favorite boards. Planing from 7 knots onwards with a very loose yet comfortable/fast ride on all courses, top efficiency! The 2014 Falcon 130 will have an adjusted so called "wing tail" with double cutouts and railcutouts for topspeed, acceleration and gybing ability. This board comes in full carbon construction for maximum stiffness and lightest weight, very important in this boardsize.

Combo Sails:
- North Warp 7.8, 8.6, 9.2
Combo Fins:
- F-HOT 42/S3, 44/S3, 46/S3 
- Gasoil 6/3 52

Board Specs:
- 81x230 cm, ofo 55 cm, 130 ltr
- Full Biax Carbon Sandwich Light Finish (Deck and Bottom)
- No Fin, Deep Tuttle Box
- Sailsize: 6.8 – 9.5 m²

Lightwind slalom 7-11 knots, 2013 Falcon 132/North Warp 9.2

Fanatic Ray 100
The 2013 Falcon 102 was one of the most versatile boards in the range. I used this board in 15 knots with a 7.8 up to 30 knots with 6.3, on flat and choppy water. It can be used for slalom ánd speed. 

For 2014 I choose the Ray aka "Falcon Wood". The Ray 100 has exact the same shape as the 2014 Falcon 100 but comes in a different construction, Biax Glass Sandwich with PVC/Wood layer on deck and bottom. I expect a bit more comfort/control than the Falcon Carbon construction in this size. Also the pricedifference is big (20%) and on top of that this board includes the new Choco Fireblade 4 36 G10 fin.

Combo Sails:
- North Warp 6.3, 7.0, 7.8
Combo Fins:
- F-HOT 32/S2, 34/S3, 36/S3 
- mXr UFO 34 G11, UFO Wide 30 10% 30 G10
- Choco Fireblade 4 36 G10

Board Specs:
- 63x235 cm, ofo 43.2 cm, 100 ltr
- Biax Glass Sandwich Light Finish
- Choco Fins Fireblade 4 36 cm G10, Medium Tuttle Box
- Sailsize: 5.5 – 8.2 m²

Spotrecord at my homespot with 2013 Falcon 102/North Warp 7.0

Fanatic Speed xx?
It's not yet known if there will be a new 2014 speed range from Fanatic. The boardquiver picture is just my artist impression. ;-)

Ideal for me would be a board in between the current Falcon Speed 51 and Falcon Slalom 79, approx 53 cm wide. I would use this board mostly on Strand Horst but also other speedspots.

Combo Sails:
- North Warp 5.7, 6.3, 7.0
Combo Fins:
- mXr TBD
- Select Hot Rod TBD

Board Specs: TBD :-)

The Falcon/Ray boards are expected to be delivered end of october, mid november. I want to thank Fanatic/Herman for the support! Photocredits Erwin Bovendeur.


I'll be back (on the water)! :-)

Last month I started getting into the rhythm of one windsurfsession per week despite my rheumatism is active again. This is working out fine for me, the pain in my fingers is getting less every session without the use of drugs (methotrexate). Also my fitness (physically/mentally) is improving. Windsurfing is the best medicine!

In these sessions I've been working on my style/trim and tried a lot of different settings and fins. I'm super happy with the results of these sessions. So far this resulted in a more balanced stance with good speed, a free/hoovering ride and lots of control.


With my biggest slalomboard/sail I've done a topspeed of 30 knots in only 10-15 knots wind and in another lightwind session 25 knots in 7-11 knots wind, very efficient!

Windsurfsession on my homespot Kraaijenbergse Plassen. 

Lightwind breeze 7-11 knots, Max GPS 45 kmh, 28 km distance. Using my Fanatic Falcon 132, North Warp F2013 9.2, Gasoil 6/3 52 and F-HOT 46 fins. 

Photos "New Style" by Erwin Bovendeur.

Surf-session: Kraaijenbergse Plassen 2013-05-19

Lightwind Slalom session 12 april 2013 Mark van Osch NED-413

Fanatic Falcon 132 North Warp F2013 9.2 F-HOT Slalom 46cm

10 degrees Celcius 10-15 knots GPS MAX 30 knots

YO! y21 personal HD camera

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