The Fanatic Falcon slalom line have been completely reworked for 2012. The Fanatic Falcon 2012 is defenately one of the fastest windsurfing slalom boards within the segment. The Falcon 2012 has boxier rails in the tail and the straps are more outboard compared to the Fanatic Falcon 111 2011. The Falcon has a little more vee in the tail for control aswell as some tail rocker (2011 was flat). The track recess is deeper and extends to the nose reducing volume and increasing stiffness.
Hard facts – Fanatic Falcon Slalom 113 Team edition
Weight 7.3 kg
Length 235 cm
Width 69 cm
Volum 113 l
Sail range: 6.0 – 8.6 m2
Fin box: Tuttle
Speed potential
– Fanatic Falcon Slalom 113
Top speed 2 sec: 39.16 knots
Avg speed 5*10 sec: 37.68 knots
Max Alpha: 28.02
Rider: Peter Volwater (2012 08 02)
Source: gps-speedsurfing.com
Fanatic Falcon 113 – The test opponents:
JP Slalom 118 | RRD X-Fire 112 | Starboard Isonic 107 |
Tabou Manta 69 FR | Fanatic Falcon Slalom 113 | Exocet RS4 |
Patrik Slalom 110 | Tabou Manta PRO Team 71 | |
Windsurf (UK) March 2012 – Fanatic Falcon Slalom 113
The Fanatic Falcon has been tuned with harder rails and a straighter tail shape, as well as a new rocker line. On the deck, it has a deeper concave to lower the rig further into the board and the footstrap area has been slightly raised to improve the riding position.
The Fanatic Falcon accelerates very quickly, feeling lively and eager, while at the same time lifting smoothly onto the plane. The Falcon is an easy board to get dialled into with almost freeride style ride and handling, which really gives you the confidence to push yourself to the absolute limit.
Planchemag (FR) March/April 2012
– Fanatic Falcon Slalom 113
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Fanatic Falcon 2012 – Team Tips
Designer Sebastian Wenzel and developer PWA racer Peter Volwater about the Fanatic Falcon 2012.
Product video – Fanatic Falcon 2012
Some really great slalom footage.