Just wondering if anyone has seen the new 2014 range by Fanatic. Im dying to try the new 14footer. The other question that I have is has anyone tried the 14ft JP race board???

I am trying to make up my mind which new toy is due to arrive in the garage and was hoping that someone in the breezer community may have already tested either one or the other and might share an opinion.

GC - I've ridden the JP and its quick even by my standards.........I had the wood 39.75 wide version you would go smaller......worth considering

Fanatic havent even seen so cant comment............ring Sam!

Or gregc if you are in ACT go see the boys at wetspot.

they have the Fanatics

Joyrider, they don't have their Fanatics yet. I was chatting to the boys today.

There you have it from the horses mouth...............the JP is the board........so GC you better buy a Fanatic so i can catch u on the big lake in november

Scotty from Wetspot should have a Fanatic or two now so give him a call.

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ShireSUP said...
There you have it from the horses mouth...............the JP is the board........so GC you better buy a Fanatic so i can catch u on the big lake in november

Nice one Greg. Better is a big call and a nice little twist by your fine self . I prefer to call the JP a good option for a paddler looking for a great around race board. Better than the Fanatic is going to be up to the individual, whether it's faster will need some back to back testing.
Fun times though.

Nicely played WsnS.

Very A-political of you.

Custom or production. Big difference there.

Hey Greg, wasn't meaning construction as both Cobra and Dale build excellent boards. Was referring to shapes of which Dales current shapes are quite evolved from the NSP's.
Did you get the 14 x 27.25" ?

I'm a Fanatic Team rider in the UK and I've had a demo 2014 Fanatic for two weeks now. Its the 14' X 24.75".
I think its fantastic! Its as stable as the 27.75 2013 version, Probably due to the flat bottom and sharper rails. It picks up the tiniest or swells and just fly's! You have to stand towards the back of the handle, or even behind it to get the best out of the board, which is the opposite of the 2013 version. This keeps the nose out of the water which seems counter intuitive as you are reducing the waterline length. However it seems to work really well. If you are fit enough to keep the power on and maintained, then you will fly on this board. Its especially good for strong starts and finishes as the nose seems to lift and plane. I've not tried it on any sizeable swell yet, but I'm sure it will excel. I can't see anyone being able to nose dive it due to the volume in the nose.

I've raced this board over:-

6km = 4th in class This was the first time I paddled it and I was stood forward of the handle, this resulted in me pushing water.
4km = 2nd in class
1km sprints 2nd in class


I haven't even seen the JP so can't compare, but I still have my 2013 falcon and given the choice its the new one for me!