I have a Fanatic Blast 100 but it gets rough when I go to a 5.0 sail. Would the Fox 95 be a good step down? I have a JP Freewave 93 but I prefer the freeride stuff.

Thanks, I ride on the lakes near Dallas, TX.

Gary.

try putting the mast track forward slightly, the straps inboard more and using a smaller fin....should calm it down a bit.

100 to 95 is a pretty small increment. Is it worth trying a smaller fin when it blows? A much cheaper option that might do the job. Or setting up your freewave with a more freeride-y fin?

That said I love my Fox 95 and in over 20 knots, especially in rough stuff, its brilliant, but you'd have a quiver that is very close together. I'd try different fins first before looking at a new board.

Thanks for the feedback, smaller fin it is. I just ordered and MFC Liquid Pro 32, the stock fin was a 34.

One can never have enough boards. Whatever the size...
I think you should also get the Fox

Stretchy said..
That's a small reduction in fin size, you may not see a big improvement. With a 5m, I'd be thinking more 28 - 30cm

Yep, and something with a little sweep in the tip of the fin for better gybing in rough conditions.