SUP 2017 ADDICTED TO RIDE
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FA N AT I C I S M O R E T H A N A N A D D I C T I O N T O R I D E . I T I S A WAY O F L I F E , A N A DV E N T U R E , A N D T H E P R O D U C T S W E C R E AT E A R E M A D E F O R YO U R E N J OY M E N T. E AC H M E M B E R O F T H E FA N AT I C T E A M B R I N G S T H E I R PA S S I O N AND EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE SPORT TO THE TA B L E . T H I S E N A B L E S T H E B R A N D A N D I T S P R O D U C T S T O E V O LV E , C R E AT E N E W C O N C E P T S A N D D I S C O V E R N E W MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES WHICH ALL CONTRIBUTE T O FA N AT I C ’ S I C O N I C S TAT U S A N D S U C C E S S...

THE PEOPLE BEHIND FANATIC BRAND MANAGER CRAIG GERTENBACH As Brand and Sales Manager for Fanatic, Craig divides his time between testing, sales, team management and boardbag packer at photoshoots. South African born and bred, a former pro windsurfer who joined Fanatic in 1995, he has been involved in SUP since the humble beginnings of the sport. Karin is the Head of Marketing for Fanatic. Having joined the brand back in 1999, she has evolved and worked hard to grow the brand as much as she can. Married to Brand Manager Craig, and with kids who are hooked on all kind of watersports too, she...

Fanatic shaper Sebastian Wenzel has over a decade of CAD shaping experience, making him a phenomenally accomplished designer. The CAD platform allows for absolute precision when creating a new design, and a database where every board built since 2004 can be stored. Sebastian’s experience, creative flair and successful track record of bringing new concepts to life make him a key player within the Fanatic team. OCEAN MINDED Every Fanatic board proudly displays the Fanatic Ocean Minded logo. Representing our ethos of ›protect what you love‹, our mission is to play our part in a cleaner and...

WAVE Our 2017 Waveboard line is precise, personalised and powerful. The 4 shapes in the ProWave line are limitless and designed for extreme riding. From 7’6” to 9’2” each model epitomises powerful performance surfing and is ready to meet the needs of our World Class riders, and ambitious shredders. For unmatched fun and flow, the AllWave collection comes into its own no matter the size or shape of the wave. A wider compact outline makes this line responsive and effortless. Stable underfoot, available in four sizes and two constructions, waveriding has never been easier. Inspired by modern...

R ACE For 2017, our winning formula for our Race range has your place on the podium reserved. The Falcon’s lightning fast speeds, now come with increased stability. Its enhanced waterline will have you skimming across the water, whilst its feather light Custom Carbon Sandwich construction ensures extra acceleration and responsiveness. Also available as an inflatable, there’s a winner waiting for everyone. For flawless flat water racing, the Strike improved stability will give you all the confidence you need to cross the finishing line first. Available in two 14’0” racing hulls of 24” and...

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE JOURNEY TOURING For the adventurous paddlers looking to go on their next escapade, our Touring range has just the companion for you. The Ray is the ultimate cruiser with a maximized water line for outstanding stability and glide. The two sizes of 12’6” long, and either 27.5” or 30” wide are fast, exceptionally easy to paddle and designed for your comfort. Available in two state of the art inflatable technologies, as well as our composite Wood Edition LTD and Pure Light construction, it’s never been easier to find your perfect board. For the ladies, our specialised Diamond...

ALLROUND The 2017 all-round range has never looked better. The Fly is loved by all and designed to create great first experiences for those just starting out, as well as meeting the demands of the experienced paddler. Available in a broad range of sizes and as inflatable models too, they all come to life both on the flat, and in small to mid sized waves. Our Ripper Air is the perfect toy for the upcoming rippers! For 2017 the Diamond 9’6” is complemented by the all-new 10’6”. With cruising Longboard attributes, taking the to waves has never been easier or more stylish.The inflatable version...

BREATHE, PADDLE, FLOAT, STRETCH SUP FITNESS The Fly Air Fit, does what it say’s on the tin. With a large surface area of 11’0” × 35”, it’s specifically designed to keep you high and dry whilst you take your workout to the water.

RIVER SUP The Rapid Air and Rapid Air Touring are designed to flow downstream on rivers before hitting the white-water rapids. With 300  of volume and small HD fins, nothing will hold you l back. The top choice for the explorer looking to find surf far away from the ocean. RAPID AIR . RAPID AIR TOURING RUNNING RIVERS RIDER VALENTIN ILLICHMAN

WINDSUP The Viper Air and Ripper Air WS are designed for the next windsurfing generation. Fuelled by our passion for the sport, we created these boards as our legacy. In order to get kids hooked and stoked on a lifetime of boardriding, we know that each session has to be fun, friendly and unforgettable. WELCOME TO OUR WORLD RIDERS MAXI GERTENBACH, GOLLITO ESTREDO

BIG FUN Realising that it’s often more fun to do things together, we created the Tandem Air Premium. The Fly Air L and XL giant boards are the perfect toys to hit the water and share a ride with a group of friends! Designed for ultimate group and family fun! RIDERS MARÍA ANDRÉS, BEA SANCHEZ DIAZ, ARTHUR ARUTKIN, AIRTON COZZOL

—— Compact parallel rail concept delivering lots of speed and superb grip —— Powerful performance surf style —— Fast carves, snappy and grippy turns —— Classic Longboard outline, rails and fitting F LY S O F T T O P —— Perfect for entry level, schools & clubs —— Soft and gentle surface —— Wide nose for catching waves and pure nose riding —— Super stable to paddle, snappy in the turns PURE LIGHT TECH NOLOGY —— Perfect blend of weight, flex and durability —— The lightest Pure construction we’ve ever made OTHER NEW HIGHLIGHTS —— Fly Air L – big fun for family and friends —— Fanatic Power Pump...