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2010 Fanatic Fly - All-round Board?

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Created by PaulVee > 9 months ago, 17 Sep 2010
PaulVee
VIC, 126 posts
17 Sep 2010 8:59PM
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I would appreciate any opinions/feedback on the Fanatic Fly
I am looking at a 10.6 x 31 (180l). I’m looking for an all-round board, specifically with windsurf option (for teaching kids). I guess 70% flat water 30% waves.
Thanks

DavidJohn
VIC, 17570 posts
18 Sep 2010 8:10AM
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Sounds good to me.. I've not seen or paddled one but the dimensions seem good.

Try and demo first if you can.. Another good option is the 12' Naish Glide.

Here's a short vid that I did windsurfing mine.

DJ

standupper
387 posts
18 Sep 2010 7:22AM
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They are a good board. Well made, cheap, stable and surf well too. Also pretty good flat water glide for covering a few miles. I would like one as an all round board for the family and those cruisy days in the surf The 10' x 30" is also a great board but with a little less volume if you are a light weight or want more performance.

charlieuk
355 posts
18 Sep 2010 12:27PM
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i dont think you would go rong with one they sail very well and would say the construction is better than some of the starboards ive had and its still surprisingly nimble in the waves.

PaulVee
VIC, 126 posts
18 Sep 2010 3:10PM
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thanks all for the feedback. I'll try and have a go on one asap.

Dr Gas
QLD, 144 posts
19 Sep 2010 10:51PM
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Just spent the day at Currumbin Alley on my brand new 10' Fly wood. Great conditions, 2-3' swell and minimal wind. Easy to ride, lighter and more nimble than my starboard, lots of fun. I weigh 80kg and use my SUP for small waves and flat water excersise. The Fly is a good quality product - you can't go wrong.

Chookman78
NSW, 72 posts
20 Sep 2010 10:18PM
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I surfed it last week with Adam from fanatic in 2-3 foot beachies and was very impressed with how it surfed for the size. Plenty of stability and was easy to paddle. More than happy to recommend it to anyone wanting an all round board. thanks to adam for giving me the opportunity to try their different boards. very impressed.

divaldo
SA, 2878 posts
22 Sep 2010 7:34AM
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I have this board, it is fantastic, have had it about a year, good for flat water as well as waves, wouldnt go in anything over 3 foot as it is a bit big. Surfs really well. I am 95kgs, use it mainly in the surf. It is also a really good windsurfing alternative, used it at Goolwa lake last weekend to cruise around with a 6.7 in light winds, had it planing for a few bursts, real easy to tack. Maybe a bit fragile to have rigs dropping on the top rails if you are teaching or learing WS, I have had a few repairs from compressions and paddle nicks,

A great allrounder though!

I want the wavey 9.6 one now!



Goochi
WA, 846 posts
22 Sep 2010 4:02PM
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Hi DJ
is that you 12'Glide or your 14'?
Cheers

Greg

DavidJohn
VIC, 17570 posts
23 Sep 2010 10:31AM
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Goochi said...

Hi DJ
is that you 12'Glide or your 14'?
Cheers

Greg


That was my 12' Glide.. This vid is my 14' Glide (the 14 has a square tail).

DJ



charlieuk
355 posts
23 Sep 2010 8:51AM
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divaldo said...

I have this board, it is fantastic, have had it about a year, good for flat water as well as waves, wouldnt go in anything over 3 foot as it is a bit big. Surfs really well. I am 95kgs, use it mainly in the surf. It is also a really good windsurfing alternative, used it at Goolwa lake last weekend to cruise around with a 6.7 in light winds, had it planing for a few bursts, real easy to tack. Maybe a bit fragile to have rigs dropping on the top rails if you are teaching or learing WS, I have had a few repairs from compressions and paddle nicks,

A great allrounder though!

I want the wavey 9.6 one now!







the 9'6 would be a great step down from the 10'6 and its still super stable

KenHo
NSW, 1353 posts
24 Sep 2010 11:29AM
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I'm really keen to try some of the Nasih Glides.
Need to find someone on the GC with one.

DavidJohn said...

Goochi said...

Hi DJ
is that you 12'Glide or your 14'?
Cheers

Greg


That was my 12' Glide.. This vid is my 14' Glide (the 14 has a square tail).

DJ






paul.j
QLD, 3369 posts
24 Sep 2010 2:43PM
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KenHo said...

I'm really keen to try some of the Nasih Glides.
Need to find someone on the GC with one.

DavidJohn said...

Goochi said...

Hi DJ
is that you 12'Glide or your 14'?
Cheers

Greg


That was my 12' Glide.. This vid is my 14' Glide (the 14 has a square tail).

DJ









You could try us at Roar industries we have them all for demo!!!

surfanimal
NSW, 1662 posts
24 Sep 2010 7:08PM
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Awesome vid DJ - love it.

Rippin'.

KenHo
NSW, 1353 posts
24 Sep 2010 7:47PM
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PM sent , thanks.

paul.j said...

KenHo said...

I'm really keen to try some of the Nasih Glides.
Need to find someone on the GC with one.

DavidJohn said...

Goochi said...

Hi DJ
is that you 12'Glide or your 14'?
Cheers

Greg


That was my 12' Glide.. This vid is my 14' Glide (the 14 has a square tail).

DJ









You could try us at Roar industries we have them all for demo!!!






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