Compared to the Blast, the Eagle benefits above all from its greater length when it comes to climbing: the board is more stable in the water, with more space and stability when tacking, and is less demanding in terms of riding technique when planing. The additional loop dowels for planing climbers, which are positioned further inwards, fit in very well with this climber-friendly characteristic. At 150 litres, the largest Eagle planes very well - even if you don't load the board optimally, which the Blast tends to resent - and immediately appears very free, light-footed and agile when planing.
The Eagle is not a typical, pure beginner board, but rather a sporty freeride all-rounder - which is also very suitable for freeride beginners who are not too difficult. Experienced freeriders will like the lively ride, which doesn't cause any control problems, but just requires a little more attention. The Eagle glides light-footedly and smoothly into the power jibe and maintains its speed very well, can be varied well in the jibe radius - probably also due to the comparatively narrower tail - and always appears sporty, direct and light.
Surf summary of the Fanatic Eagle
Within this group, the Eagle subjectively appears somewhat smaller than it says, but is a very successful freeride shape for light winds; for heavy freeriders with large sails and also for gliders up to around 85 kilos.
planing, jibing, speed
More demanding for heavy climbers
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Technical data Fanatic Eagle
- Price: 2499*/1799** Euro
- Weight: 8.44 kg
- Price: 2499*/1799** Euro ite, Black 46 cm, Powerbox, Foil-ready
Stephan Gölnitz
Deputy Editor in Chief surf
