I have a Fanatic Blast 100 but it gets rough when I go to a 5.0 sail. Would the Fox 95 be a good step down? I have a JP Freewave 93 but I prefer the freeride stuff.
Thanks, I ride on the lakes near Dallas, TX.
Gary.
sorry, i cant help you - but the blast 100 interest me
when you say gets rough - you mean bouncing around etc due to too much volume and area ?
try putting the mast track forward slightly, the straps inboard more and using a smaller fin....should calm it down a bit.
100 to 95 is a pretty small increment. Is it worth trying a smaller fin when it blows? A much cheaper option that might do the job. Or setting up your freewave with a more freeride-y fin?
That said I love my Fox 95 and in over 20 knots, especially in rough stuff, its brilliant, but you'd have a quiver that is very close together. I'd try different fins first before looking at a new board.
Having used blast 100 and fox 105, i can say fox feels more lively compared to blast with similar comfort over chop.
If you want more freeride feel i think you will get opposite with fox 95. But still maybe easier if you have waves at the lake.
Thanks for the feedback, smaller fin it is. I just ordered and MFC Liquid Pro 32, the stock fin was a 34.
One can never have enough boards. Whatever the size...
I think you should also get the Fox 
That's a small reduction in fin size, you may not see a big improvement. With a 5m, I'd be thinking more 28 - 30cm
Select to expand quoteStretchy said..
That's a small reduction in fin size, you may not see a big improvement. With a 5m, I'd be thinking more 28 - 30cm
Yep, and something with a little sweep in the tip of the fin for better gybing in rough conditions.
