As the name suggests, freestyle waveboards are a fusion of the "freestyle" and "wave" disciplines. A freestyle wave board should still turn well in moderate waves and also be able to perform classic freestyle tricks such as a carving 360, spin loop or spock on flat water. Boards in the "freestyle wave" category are often marketed as strong wind boards, but the distinction between them and "freemove boards" in particular is not always clear.
Here are the key facts about this board group:
Freestyle wave boards are boards with slightly less wave suitability than pure wave boards, but more flat water potential. This class of board is particularly popular in the volume range of 80 to 110 litres. The designers have realised the requirement profile by toning down the shape characteristics of pure wave boards.
Freestyle waveboards are ideal for all surfers who are looking for a small strong wind board with 80-110 litres for different conditions. If you don't just surf flat water, but regularly surf small surf waves and practise loops and classic freestyle tricks such as carving 360 or airjibe, you'll find exactly the right board here. Freestyle waveboards with thruster fins (three fins) are somewhat more optimised for wave use. With a single fin (a longer centre fin, no outer fins), the bottom line is that you have advantages on flat water when planing and going upwind.
The distinction between boards in the "freemove" category is sometimes blurred. Often the differences can only be determined by the board size: Everything under 100-110 litres is usually classified as "freestyle wave", over 100-110 litres it becomes "freemove".
Ideal sail types for this board group:Freemove sails, wave sails
