2014 Fanatic Skate released

Fanatic has one huge advantage in the Freestyle market, multiple time freestyle World champion, Gollito Estredo. For 2014, a new tail design with integrated arch support in the tail pad offers the ultimate in comfort and control and eliminates the double-rail shape in the tail.

The Limited Team edition in Innegra Carbon construction remains as a lighter, stiffer and more UV resistant laminate in the TE model’s 85, 93, 101, and 111-liter sizes The Biax Glass version is available in 100 and 110 L models which are slightly longer and forgiving for aimed at freestyle fun for any level.

“If you’ve got an aggressive, competitive style, you need early-planing, low swing-weight shapes and smooth front-to-back flow to blend tricks from air through to sliding phases. The Skate’s rails do this perfectly – with amazing pads and deck shape to cushion the ride.” – Gollito

AFS 1 2013

It’s in French but here’s a look at the 2013 AHD AFS-1 board.  The AFS-1 is a hydrofoil windsurfer (probably the only production hydrofoil windsurfer) that aims to provide  speed 3 times faster than  the wind speed in greater than 7 knots of wind.  If you’re interested you can pick one up for a mear $7450 USD, alternatively you can get a whole new quiver.

Simmer Godzilla

The Godzilla is a high performance light wind freerace / GPS board designed for the real world rider. The concept is basic: control = speed.  Its available in 150L and made for sails from 7.0 – 11 m. This is the kind of board you need in your quiver to get out on those days when your friends are sitting on the beach.