Waveboard or freestyle wave? Tips on board selection and fin tuning

Manuel Vogel

 · 18.08.2022

Waveboard or freestyle wave? Tips on board selection and fin tuning
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"Waveboard" or "freestyle wave" - which board type makes sense? Here you can find out all about the differences and the right fin setup for multifinboards.

Anyone looking for a board for strong winds is often faced with the question: should I go for a pure wave board or opt for a more moderate freestyle wave board? At first glance, it looks as if there is hardly any difference between waveboards and freestyle wave concepts. But as is so often the case, the difference lies in the details:

In the following video, surf editor Manuel Vogel explains the main differences between the two board types and also tells you which fin set-up makes sense in different conditions.

You can also find many more clips on the topics of testing and riding technique HERE on the YouTube channel of Surf.

Manuel Vogel

Manuel Vogel

Editor surf

Manuel Vogel, born in 1981, lives in Kiel and learned to windsurf at the age of six at his father's surf school. In 1997, he completed his training as a windsurfing instructor and worked for over 15 years as a windsurfing instructor in various centers, at Kiel University sports and in the coaching team of the “Young Guns” freestyle camps. He has been part of the surf test team since 2003. After completing his teaching degree in 2013, he followed his heart and started as editor of surf magazine for the test and riding technique sections. Since 2021, he has also been active in wingfoiling - mainly at his home spots on the Baltic Sea or in the waves of Denmark.

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