2022 Fanatic Sky Wing 5.0 TE 75ltr First Ride Review

Wondering how the carbon 2022 sky wing compares to the 2021 model? I got the first TE board in NZ and took it for a spin in 12 knots. Here's what I found...

[@martinomovies]

Nice review!

[@sikguystg]

Whats the point of the double concave again if the flat bottom makes release faster? I thought the double concave was created to reduce drag and for a faster release? It seems like board shapers are going back and forth on double concave vs flat

[@jonathanroberts1757]

Great review mark. I currently ride the 2021 5”0 and have struggled with it getting going in choppy water due to it being unstable and rolling as you are on your knees trying to grab the wing. I’m a 75kg intermediate, would you advise on the 5”0 in the 2022? Is it quite a bit more stable or would you go 5”2? Cheers

[@foilsleeve8906]

The 22 is much more stable than the 21 - I’d stick with the 5.0… no need to go bigger with the new shape :-)

[@launchsite3571]

So is this a sinker for you given you're 95kg and the board is 75litres?

[@foilsleeve8906]

Technically, yes. But in reality I can kneel on it to start and it’s floating. Easy. When I’m riding it and drop off the foil, the board will gradually sink to my ankles. But I ride this in any wind. No problem. I also have a 50ltr - now that sinks when I kneel on it. I’m kneeling in water up to my stomach with the 50 :-)

[@onederment]

don't like the color... can i wrap it?

[@foilsleeve8906]

Can of spray paint and you’re good! The mint colour is better in real life

[@sergemann5951]

Last year they told us every feature was the best, this year they're obsolete...go figure. For the amount of time you're on the board as supposed to foil it doesn't really matter.

[@foilsleeve8906]

It absolutely does matter! The way the board releases from the water is critical - unless you live in Maui with constant 20kt winds every day

[@sergemann5951]

@@foilsleeve8906 ok good point.

[@soellbike5778]

its not like uuh.... :-D