Hi Folks,

anyone has tried the F One Race 14 as a downwinder?

www.f-one.world/

I have seen few reviews about it, so far all quite good (www.standup-guide.fr/test/f-one-race-14.0?515)


I'm assuming that will be a good downwinder since it seems it has good deal of rocker and not very piercing nose, more V nose (I only saw few and poor detail pictures of it). What do you think?
www.sup-rider.com/en/albums/zoom.php?photo_num=4869&album_num=454
f-onespain.blogspot.com/search?q=race+14

I'm looking for a 14ft allrounder with good downwind aptitudes, but a little forgiving. I'm 80 Kg and I am intermediate paddler (2-3 years with Hobie 12.6 few races), but I don't have the chance of downwinding more than 10 times a year (in north spain mediterranean, close to france with strong tramonatane)
My #1 priority for the board is that makes downwinds very easy (The Hobie is the old 2010 model, and its lower rocker and flat bow bottom makes it very tricky)

I have read many threads (thanks to all for the priceless information) about similar questions but:

-The glide 14 2012 maybe a little unstable for downwind begginers?. Not really an allrounder?
-Fanatic Falcon and SB All Star would be ok but there??s no middle option in price/construction, either AST very heavy and cheap, or full carbon, very fragile and expensive
-The Coreban Dart is not easily available in my area, also no mid price-construction.
-New DC NSP ocean race seems a good fit but still not available in europe
-Bullet 14 is pricey and not as good as all arounder?

The F OneRace 14 is sold in single bamboo construction w/ carbon rails, and around 13-14Kg and intermediate price 2000 Eur (between other brands Full carbon and AST price points).
Also, at 29" beam, and 303 l seems quite stable.

Anyone riden or seen one in action?

Anyone other advise about the conterders in my board choice?

Thanks in advance and good downwinds to all

Marc