At 2.49 metres, the Severne Fox is by far the longest board, which should give it a good dose of freeride character. The extremely wide strap positions – at least in the outer row of pegs – the incredibly thickly inflated tail and the thoroughly tapered bow are more typical of slalom racing. The hull of the comparatively long Fox features a flat scoop, whilst the gliding surface itself is slightly shorter at 78 cm. At the stern, there is a minimal rocker of just one millimetre. Like its competitors, the Fox also features medium-sized cut-outs and a powerbox housing a 44 fin with a straight outline. The powerbox means there’s no foil option, though this is unlikely to be missed given the board’s considerable length.
In the area in front of the mast track, the board’s gliding surface features an above-average amount of V-shape and concavity, with a depth of around three millimetres. The V-shape extends right through to the rear section in front of the fin, whilst the concavity gradually fades away from the area between the footstraps. The deck is very flat across its entire width in the front section. To prevent the ankles from being overextended, the pads in the toe area are thickly padded. However, these are larger than necessary towards the toes, which reduces the range of movement on the deck. At the stern, on the other hand, the board is extremely arched in the centre, resulting in a distinctly domed deck shape. The grippy pads here are slightly thinner in the heel area than at the front. The outer strap position takes a bit of getting used to; it sits very far out on the edge, particularly at the rear, which makes stepping onto the board noticeably trickier.
Full potential in the medium and high wind ranges
In light winds, the Fox glides readily and effortlessly on a half-wind course, keeping up with the front-runners without the need for any fiddly tricks. The subsequent acceleration, however, isn’t quite as powerful as on shorter boards. The Fox flies only halfway over the waves, whilst gliding halfway over the top, without ever appearing out of control. In the mid to upper wind ranges, the Fox then unleashes its full potential – it rides more freely, gains significantly in speed and delivers a convincing performance. On the Severne Fox, compared to the Starboard Futura, you feel like a rider sitting far back on one of those super-long speedboards – often referred to as ‘racing cigars’ – only you feel much safer.
The ergonomics of the footstraps benefit from the pronounced rounding in the thick tail, which allows for a secure and fatigue-free stance even during longer sessions. In the outermost setting, the rear footstrap position sits very far out on the edge and is more in line with the standard of a slalom board – stepping into the straps requires experience and precision and is likely to push many freeriders to their limits. Ambitious freeracers, however, will find it a perfect racing option that’s also comfortable. The inner row of plugs is likely to be the preferred choice here for many freerace newcomers. In light winds and choppy conditions, the board lacks a bit of lift, which slightly limits its ability to deliver its full performance. As the wind picks up, the Fox remains extremely stable underfoot, withstands high fin pressure and shows no tendency to spin out. When jibing, the board glides through well, particularly in smooth water; in choppy conditions, small course corrections help to steer the long shape cleanly and swiftly through the turn.
surf’s verdict on the Severne Fox
The Severne Fox combines highly controlled, fast windsurfing with plenty of pressure in the sail, whilst also offering a very easy, early launch. This results in a wide usable wind range. Its excellent ride comfort makes the board particularly well-suited to powerful yet relaxed long runs, in the style of Defi Wind.
Comfort; speed in difficult conditions
Powerbox; extravagant standing area
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Technical Specifications: Severne Fox 135
- Weight: 7.85 kg*
- Price: 2,646 euros
- For more information, see severnesails.com
*surf measurement, excluding fin and footstraps
Severne Fox: Available sizes and specifications
| Volume | Width | Length | Weight** | Finn |
| 95 | 61 | 236 | 6.19 | 32 |
| 105 | 56 | 239 | 6.59 | 36 |
| 115 | 69 | 241 | 6.9 | 40 |
| 125 | 71 | 244 | 7.33 | 42 |
| 135 | 76 | 249 | 7.84 | 44 |
**Manufacturer's specifications
This board is part of the major 2026 freerace test. Also featured are Duotone Flash, Future Fly White Tiger, Goya Bolt, JP-Australia Super Ride, JP-Australia Super Sport, Patrik F-Race, Severne Fox, Starboard Futura, Tabou Fifty and Tabou Rocket+. All test reports in *surf* 5/2026 and, in no particular order, here on surf-magazin.de!