Any new Fanatic boards for 2012/13

This morning i had some time to spend on the internet so I gues here we have the 2013 Fanatic Falcom Race board... Still i'm not sure because it's really close to the current Fly Race (the paint job makes it even closer too):

"The all new Fanatic Falcon race boards. This year available in both 12'6" and 14' and in both lengths , they will be available in 25" wide. 27.5" wide and 30" wide. I rode the 12'6" x 25" and the 27.5". These boards are FAAST and surprisingly stable in flat water, and incredible in strong downwind conditions. I was surfing the 12'6" x 25" in surf stance, foot steering like a surfboard and paddling through the waves in front of me. It was incredible! So fast and hunted out every runner, never missed a beat, never nose dived, even when up on the mid point, never skewed away, but was devastatingly quick and lively. I've never ridden anything remotely like it, and that was the 12'6"! New shape, new graphics, new deck pads, and very hard to wash ride as they put out minimal wash at speed. The board that truly is fast in flat, choppy and downwind conditions.

The new racers are available in HRS and also full carbon so you can have a competitive board and carbon paddle for well under $2500. We will bring HRS boards in to order, or if you want one of the new Carbon ones in whichever size, let us know before we order for a great deal. Naturally, the 25 is fastest in both lengths, and stability increases as width increases. All are VERY FAST and will depend on rider weight more than anything when deciding on sizing. I think the 27.5 will suit most riders around 80-100kg's, lighter or flat water only, you could easily go the 25, heavier or mad for crazy downwinders, go the 30. I'll probably race a 25 for flat water and a 27.5 in the ocean. Lots of volume in the Falcons this year so the 12'6" is fast even for me!

12'6"

25 - 252lt

27.5 - 264lt

30 - 282lt

14ft

25 - 268lt

27.5 - 291lt

30 - 317lt"


On the right:





Bottom shape:

Yep, ordered my 14' x 25" Falcon today. The wait is going to kill me, but I WILL have it for the Classic paddle [}:)]

If it is even remotely like the 12'6" x 25" I paddled at the dealer meeting, I will be a very happy paddler.

DM

WOW! Thanks for the pics. Is the deck of the Falcon concave? Seeing the 2013 boards is good/not so good as I WAS ready to buy a 2012 12'6 at the end of the week and now I'm all messed up. Thanks again!

http://www.standuppaddleperth.com/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=11&vmcchk=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=2

just released info on 2013 Allwave, Fly Allround, Ripper, Fly Inflatables, Ray.
Still waiting on Falcons and Prowaves

My local shop informed me today that it may be about 2 1/2 months before I am able to purchase a 2013 Falcon. I was ready to buy the 12'6 this week....is the Falcon worth the wait?

There will be new pics released of the new 14ft falcon I rode yesterday at Aussie titles 20km marathon.
They are coming!
I can however tell you that I've never ridden a 14ft board as good as this one :) loved it and didn't feel like a race more like having fun the whole way! It links bumps like u wouldn't believe and if there is any side chop or wind it handles it perfectly.
Yesterday's race had all conditions from glassy with no wind at the start, then it turned into wind behind our backs with small bumps, then a side wind with hard choppy water, then once around the lighthouse point it was epic downwind!!!
Hard race but so much fun on that board.
For the record I didn't fall off once but I would imagine the 25" in super choppy conditions abit of a handful for some and I would suggest the 27.5".
The 25" was perfect for me and I couldn't be happier :)
X Angie

Two more pics of the new Falcon:


Here it looks like it has a wider nose and a narrower tail:








And here it seems again like it has a less exagerated displacement hull/bow shape, in fact for me it looks now closer to Hobie race boards... If the board is as fast as the current model, the 2013 could be much more versatil to use it in a wider range of conditions (race, DW...):

Hey guys, the first above pic is the 2013 14ft carbon falcon and the pic with me running is the 12'6 falcon 2013 shape.
U can see how pulled in thru the tail the 14ft is and it's no slouch in the flat or in the ocean, I'd say a perfect mix which allows u to only have one 14ft board instead of one flat water and one ocean.
Fanatic have been working super hard on r'n'd and the 2013 gear is awesome, especially the race boards.

If anyone wants to purchase these amazing new fanatic boards I be in contact with your local fanatic shop and put some money down as I can assure u they won't last long on the shop's shelves.
Get in now and pre order one as they will sell out!!
If anyone has any questions please pm me.
Xx Angie

Another one (this one was posted by Jacko):

Local shop sent me pics of the Falcon 12'6

A young lady from the local SUP shop called today. She said they received a call from Fanatic in Miami that the Falcons should be in the shop about mid October. Still a little ways off but nice to know there's some talk in the shop about new Fanatics coming soon.