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Fanatic all wave thoughts

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Created by PeoplesChamp > 9 months ago, 2 Feb 2015
PeoplesChamp
52 posts
2 Feb 2015 8:30AM
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Anyone tried a Fanatic all wave. I have got an opportunity to grab one and weighing up if I should. I am about 75 kgs with abit of experience in the surf not a real rip it up type but more cruising type of approach. Looking at the 9'1" or 9'5"

LordKuz
NSW, 260 posts
2 Feb 2015 12:45PM
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Excellent board. Have owned one and borrowed several others long term. Problem is... those sizes are pretty large for you. I am about the same weight and surfing approach... (mostly) - and there is a huge difference between the 9'1.. and the 8'11" which I owned. I would be suggesting a max size of 8'11" - and even though that will surf really well... you may be wanting a shorter one in the near future.

EToriginal
QLD, 95 posts
2 Feb 2015 11:51AM
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Mate, even the 9'1 is probably way too big for you.

I've been supping for about 18 months now - started with a 2013 AW 9'6
Last 6 months been on 9'1 - love the board, but would like to try a bit smaller.
When I get back on the 9'6 it feels like a battleship (but still great fun in our usual messy choppy surf here at Agnes)

I am 57 yo, 6'1 tall and usually weigh in at 90-91 kg

Comrad
SA, 70 posts
2 Feb 2015 12:34PM
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I have a 9'5 Allwave HRS purchased Feb 2014, board weighs 10.5 kgs. Its my most versatile board out of my quiver, handles choppy/windy/crappy surf with my best result being 18 waves in 1 hour and I paddled/surfed 4.8kms in that hour with a top speed of 26kmh.

Its also my go to board for the learners that I introduce to the sport, the width makes them feel very comfortable, all 5 learners have stood up first go and paddled around for their first 30 minutes without falling in, none have ever surfed or kayaked, total newbies to the sport.

HRS is a very tough method of construction, there is some reef where I surf and while I try very hard not to touch it with the board, occasionally the board takes a hit, no dings anywhere after 1 year of use, all marks come off with a bit of methylated spirit.

Catches waves very well however the pointy nose can be made to nosedive in a late takeoff if I am not quick to get to the back of the board, my Nalu (10.6, 28 wide) with its blunter nose seems to handle a late take off a little better. Its still fine to get up front, off the deck pad for a bit of nose riding once stabilized on the wave but the Nalu does that better too.

So for my 87kgs its just right for those days when I just have to surf even though the conditions are terrible and I am the only surfer for as far as I can see. If its glassy and not real choppy I take the Nalu, anything else, Allwave.

Good luck with your choice, at 75kgs the 9'1 may suit you better,
cheers,
Darryn
9.5 Allwave
10.6 Nalu
14 Bark

adamart
QLD, 58 posts
2 Feb 2015 2:52PM
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Try an 8'11 if you can. The 9'1 will feel like a barge.

I'm 89 kgs and can ride the 8'11 without any problems.... even when it is windy and choppy.

The boards are amazingly stable.... I tried a 9'1 once and there was such a huge difference between it and the 8'11

flowmaster
291 posts
2 Feb 2015 4:32PM
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I have a 9.6 Allwave , 87 kg myself.
Very very stable even in the most terrible sea's, when it's to choppy for my Hokua, my Allwave stil Rocks.

Chris_M
2128 posts
2 Feb 2015 4:59PM
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They are sick! Bought an Allwave 3 years ago, since have added a prowave to my quiver, but the Allwave still gets lots of use. Any time its lumpy, fat, onshore or small I'm riding that thing. Even had a few prone surfers give me compliments on how well it carves up a wave which is a pretty nice feeling

Liquid pulse
VIC, 23 posts
2 Feb 2015 8:24PM
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I have had the 8 10 (150 litre) for about 15 months
I'm just under 80kg
it's good in that it's stable and can turn
but after 12+ months it seems a bit big, heavy and boxy
the new 8 5 (135 litre) 32" wide board would do it better
Nick

Muzzy
16 posts
2 Feb 2015 8:40PM
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I am 65kg
I started off on a 2013 9.2 allwave and it was a great board for learning ,very stable . In big dumpy surf it can be a big lump to drag around.
iI now ride pro wave 8.6 for choppy conditions or a 7.11 f one for glassy conditions which really is a ripper for carving a wave when it's a bit bigger.
i would try and demo 8.5 Or 7.11 . The 7.11 allwave is still very stable with its wide deck and picks up small waves like the larger ones but also allows you to manoeuvre easily up and down waves. I haven't tried the 8.5 but I reckon it would be god to start on.
good luck

supthecreek
2582 posts
2 Feb 2015 10:54PM
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PC... you have good instincts, the Allwave line is a great choice.

I have owned 5 Allwaves + 1 Prowwave.
At 100k I found the 8'10 (last version) to be ample float and plenty stable.... however:

There is a tendency these days for everyone to urge you to buy the smallest board that will float you.
Keep in mind what YOU really want. If you are happy cruising on a very easy board, then there is no reason to go shorter, just because you can.

I ride my "longboard" SUP as much as my "shortboard" SUPs, and love every second of it.

Advantage goes to a longer Allwave, if you enjoy paddling flat-water as well, they are well suited for a day of cruising the estuaries.

Enjoy the search!

PeoplesChamp
52 posts
3 Feb 2015 5:46PM
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All good advice folks. I am thinking this will be a long term addition to my stable so good to have a more 'stable' option there for bringing new ones on later on (I run a paddleboard school www.paddleboarddunedin.co.nz ) might be a good idea. Will try the 9'1" I think and see how that pans out.

PeoplesChamp
52 posts
18 Feb 2015 6:06PM
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Well in the end tried the 9'1" and the 8'11" on the flat both very stable so went for the 8'11". It was the shortest they had available locally. Will be trying it out on some waves this weekend all going well which is an exciting prospect. Thanks again all.

SUPHIREAUS
NSW, 115 posts
19 Feb 2015 9:29AM
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Great choice, I think you'll find the 8'11 will suit you better than the 9'1 in any case. We run the both 9'5" and 8'11" AllWaves as hire boards in our fleet and at 100kg the 8'11 floats me fine, I even paddled about 4 km on flatwater the other week without to much trouble. They're great boards you'll love it.

PeoplesChamp
52 posts
21 Feb 2015 7:42AM
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Okay first day out in the surf and have to thank people again as the 9'1" would have been too big. The 8'11' is just right for where I am at. Great flotation and incredibly stable but found it quick enough getting onto a few waves. Had alot of fun and love this board

adamart
QLD, 58 posts
21 Feb 2015 10:39AM
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Awesome.... have just sold my 8'11 and and put a deposit on an 8'5.

Can't wait to get her next week and catch the tail end of the cyclone swell !!

Garmize
2 posts
1 Mar 2015 6:32AM
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I got a 8'11" Allwave in September and was able to go out before the winter got to unbearable. I also have issues burying the nose on late take offs if I don't lean back far enough. I also have a 10' Mana and it is much easier on late take offs because of the rounder nose and rocker combination. But, the Allwave is much better for turning on the wave and is more surfier than the Mana. You can't go wrong with the Allwave. I have progressed down from a 11'6" NSP to the Mana and now the Allwave. The Allwave is challenging and rewarding for me at the same time and you should demo if possible because the sharper nose makes the approach a little different.



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