Since the last surf product launch in 2022, Patrik has expanded the F-Cross range with three larger models. The 124 also marks the start of larger jumps in board width in the gradation of the models, and the three largest shapes are "foil-ready" with a deep tuttle box. Important shape features such as the thickness curve towards the tail also vary across the sizes, so that the smaller ones with a thin tail are more wave-orientated, while the larger ones with more "power" underfoot are geared towards freeride.
Due to its nature, the 113 is one of the sizes where wave use is very rarely in the foreground. Accordingly, the shape has typical freeride characteristics: The board is kept almost the same thickness throughout and offers plenty of flat space to move forwards on the flat deck. Only further back, in the stance area, is the deck rounded towards the rails, which ensures an ergonomically comfortable position in the inner and outer foot straps. The strap positions are slightly further out than in the group centre, especially in the four-person set-up, and are therefore more geared towards freeride performance. We were able to accelerate well with the 7.0 sail during the test, and the 32 mm G10 fin performed well and safely. The footpads have a good grip and are particularly thick and softly padded. The underwater shape is also performance-orientated: with a long planing surface of 80 centimetres and no significant upturn at the tail. The V in the planing surface, which is still clear at the front with additional, moderate concaves, tapers off into a slight, flat V under the loops. All round, the rails end with a defined edge to the planing surface.
Effortless gliding and perfect power jibes
Snuggle up in the comfortable straps, set yourself up comfortably in the harness and then glide endlessly over turquoise-coloured water: the Patrik has everything you need for the Caribbean freeride dream except piña colada. The comparatively long board planes effortlessly and without falling off or pumping, even on a half-wind course, and is always very stable and flat on the foot throughout the usable wind range. The nose flies flat and almost motionless over the water, the board stabilises itself almost automatically around the longitudinal axis even with a relaxed body position.
Properly powered up, the board - better than the otherwise quite similar JP Magic Move - with foot pressure and a sporty riding technique, but always feels a little crisper but comfortable underfoot. This board suits both the four-strap set-up for freeriding and the three-strap constellation for intermediates and manoeuvring surfers. The flat planing position does not particularly encourage jumping - the domain of the F-Cross clearly lies in most planing manoeuvres. No other board glides so stable and just as fast through wide and medium radii - perfect for power jibes, carving jibes, duck jibes and even 360s with determined foot pressure.
Surf summary of the Patrik F-Cross 113
As a Swiss army knife, the Patrik F-Cross would not be the really big block with all the tools in the world, but the slimmer, more elegant version with fewer tools, but of outstanding quality: namely as the best glider, in this class also very nice for heating and in any case first class for fast jibes.
Particularly comfortable; power jibe, carving jibes
Also tolerates sails up to 7.0 square metres well
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Technical data Patrik F-Cross 113
- Weight: 6.85 kg*
- Price: 2499 Euro
- Info under patrikinternational.com
*surf measurement
Patrik F-Cross: Available sizes and data
| Volume | Width | Length | Weight** | Fin |
| 87 | 58,5 | 233 | 5,98 | 26 |
| 94 | 60,5 | 234 | 6,18 | 28 |
| 103 | 62,5 | 235 | 6,37 | 30 |
| 113 | 64,5 | 236 | 6,79 | 32 |
| 124 | 68 | 238 | 7,23 | 38 *** |
| 136 | 72,5 | 239 | 7,57 | 42 *** |
| 147 | 78,5 | 241 | 7,99 | 46 *** |
**Manufacturer's information *** Sizes 124 to 147 are equipped with Foil Deep Tuttle Box.
This board is part of the big Freemove Test 2026, which also includes Duotone Freewave, Goya OneJP-Australia Freestyle Wave and Magic MovePatrik F-Cross, Severne Dyno, Starboard code, Tabou 3S+ and We One We Freewave. Further test articles from this group appear regularly on surf-magazin.de and in surf 3/2026.
