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FreeThe Gecko ECO with its WOOD construction is certainly the most beautiful board on the freeride market !

Everything is easy .... Navigation, starting and even rigging are child's play!

The Gecko is the leading freeride board with a compact design and plenty of width around the foot of the mast. The 122, 135 and 148 are a few liters bigger with their modified shape. The outline widens and the rails become more parallel. The 135 however shows moderate ribs in this group.
The Gecko's volume layout simplifies handling with a good overall balance at standstill. The 135 liters displayed don't seem so imposing due to a low thickness. The planing start is good and progressive. The gliding sensations are present while remaining controlled: the feeling is appreciable without being overwhelming. In a well established breeze, the Gecko is free, and the expert freerider will be able to have a great time with a full range of sensations. The semi-curved deck brings control to an already healthy board. The quality of Fanatic's equipment is impeccable, with footstraps offering excellent support in a comfortable case. The firm pads have a slight extra thickness on the outside in the form of a bar under the arch of the foot. This adds an extra notch of grip to its already effective grip. The jibe provides a muted edge grip that allows you to gain confidence in the maneuver. The curve is mastered. This detail is noticeable whether you're at a good speed or at low speed, learning. The versatility of this board offers a dilettante navigation or a sporty practice if you wish.
It's hard to fault the Fanatic, which presents itself as an ideal son-in-law, good in every respect. The Gecko offers a compromise between accessibility and performance. The parsimony of the sensations allows you to gain confidence while accessing good speed without being afraid. The Fanatic is in the middle of the freeride group and is aimed at a wide range of riders, from the novice to the experienced freerider.

ATTENTION
since we are on a "WIDE" board we must consider that the effective volume is 10% higher than the measured volume !!!!

A board, the GECKO + a light and powerful rig with 0 cambers for control and ease of use, and all this with NORTHSAILS quality!

GECKO 100..........239/69 cm of 5.0/8.0 m²
GECKO 110..........239/73 cm of 5.5/8.5 m²
GECKO 122.........242/76 cm of 6.0/9.0 m²
GECKO 148 ........250/83 cm of 7.0/10.0m²

We have kept the Gecko concept "wider, thinner, less volume" and adapted it to these larger volumes. With a length that also increases progressively (242cm / 246cm and 250cm) and straighter outlines, these new boards offer great stability and balance. We guarantee that the Gecko will please the novice footstrap and planing sailors while maintaining the maneuverability of the smaller sizes. Wide and thin is the overall concept of the Gecko. Combined with an extremely evenly distributed volume, the Gecko's planing start is therefore very fast even if, in the end, the volume is less. With the Gecko, you'll have "just the right amount" of volume to start planing with one less size than you would normally use. The flatter deck that evolves into thin rails gives you a stable platform but also the ability to bite hard and engage in edge shots, which is where the Gecko excels.

Everything is easy .... Navigation, starting and even rigging are child's play!

The Gecko is the leader in compact designs with width around the foot of the mast. The 122, 135 and 148 are a few liters bigger with their modified shape. The outline widens and the rails become more parallel. The 135 however shows moderate ribs in this group.
The Gecko's volume layout simplifies handling with a good overall balance at standstill. The 135 liters displayed don't seem so imposing due to a low thickness. The planing start is good and progressive. The gliding sensations are present while remaining controlled: the feeling is appreciable without being overwhelming. In a well established breeze, the Gecko is free, and the expert freerider will be able to have a great time with a full range of sensations. The semi-curved deck brings control to an already healthy board. The quality of Fanatic's equipment is impeccable, with footstraps offering excellent support in a comfortable case.ride pack, easy and powerful !

Review

Pack composé de :

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• Flotteur FANATIC BLAST HRS 2020


• Voile SIMMER V MAX 2020


• Mat DUOTONE EPX 25% RDM ou SDM suivant les tailles de voile


• Wishbone DUOTONE EPX Alu 160/210 ou 180/230 suivant les voiles


• Rallonge alu Dynafiber


• Pied de mat Dynafiber


• Tireveille Duotone


• Bout harnais Fixe Duotone ou Ion


• Protection PDM

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