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Wing Test: Fanatic Sky Style TE 4.7 2023 Board
Publié le 23 mars 2023 · par L'équipe GlissEvolution
Kevin tests the Fanatic Sky Style TE 4.7 2023 Wingfoil Board
Experience: Advanced level
Weight 65-67kg
Riding in Freestyle, freeride, surf, jumping.
Previous quiver:
Fanatic Sky 4.8 60L + Sabfoil W799-W1000-W800 + ENSIS Spin 3.1m², 4.1m², 5.1m²
SKY STYLE TE 4'7-inch 55L TEST
Hello fellow riders,
Here's a presentation and test of the new 2023 Fanatic-Duotone Sky Style TE 4'7-inch in 55 liters.
This board is designed for lighter riders and/or experienced riders.
This Sky Style TE version is available in 4'9 65L, 4'11 75L, and 5'1 85L.
The range is completed with the Sky Surf TE 4'2-inch 25L, 4'4-inch 35L, 4'6-inch 45L, and the Sky Free TE 5'3-inch 95L, 5'5-inch 105L.
Unboxing,
Discovery of a new shape, with a high-end construction (carbon PVC sandwich).
It is compact and has balanced proportions.
Board 5kg - 5.6kg with Duotone EVA straps + leash
Sky Wing boards come standard with the brand's windsurf straps.
I opted for Duotone EVA straps to save weight and prevent additional water absorption, as EVA straps are hydrophobic.
They are super comfortable; I recommend them without hesitation.
3 Fanatic straps = 445g - wet = 660g, or 13% of the board's weight.
3 Duotone EVA straps = 190g - wet = 230g, or 4.6% of the board's weight.
Fanatic - Duotone R&D has introduced many new features for 2023.
There's great work on the rails; they are straight from the tail to the middle and then slightly tucked in towards the nose.
Nothing to say about the finish; it's clean and seems more solid.
The deck features a very pronounced and lowered concave, with more volume at the front, creating a bulb effect.
The pad is a bit softer than the 2022 boards, offering more comfort.
There's a handle on the hull shape which is appreciated, even for this volume, to facilitate launching and the removal of the deck handle.
The US rails seem longer to me, 27cm.
Multitude of strap adjustments: Y-straps, in-line, goofy, regular.
On the water,
In displacement mode, with my build, take-off is effortless to get on my knees, with excellent volume distribution.
For roll (lateral axis), the concave deck offers good control for bracing the knees.
In kneeling or standing posture, it is more stable longitudinally, thanks to its extra volume at the front. Less pitching for take-off compared to 2022 models.
As soon as I have pressure in the wing, the board is immediately out of the water; I don't submarine.
At take-off,
I find it very easy to get going; it's stiff, reactive underfoot with excellent glide at take-off, and very good support at the back.
Its length/width ratio, plus its optimized rails, give it good glide at launch.
The low end feels very similar to my old 60L Sky 4.8.
When pumping, I feel a lightness underfoot, which allows me to be very efficient in launching it and getting on the foil.
My feelings,
Once airborne, it's much more responsive and stiffer than my 2022 Sky 4.8. The deeply concave deck provides better foil control, making it more direct and allowing for improved heel/toe pressure control.
Some might find the board a bit thick under the back foot, at 10cm.
During touchdowns, the front volume allows the board to bounce and avoid "nose-diving."
Jumping is pure joy; its stiffness gives it incredible pop on impulse, and its compact nature makes it very maneuverable in the air.
The other key feature, its bulbous nose, allows for immediate re-entry into the water after landing.
Areas for improvement: straps adapted to this type of board need to be developed.
The original straps are too big and too heavy.
The last point, the price of €2099, is too expensive for many riders.
In conclusion,
A very, very good 2023 model.
Fanatic and Duotone have done an excellent job with R&D.
The board is ultra-versatile, with more stiffness and an improved shape for greater responsiveness and glide, along with better volume distribution for more balance and control.
I hope the 5 liters less will allow me to keep my low end, to take off in a 10-knot gust.
It will be my only board for 2023.
Looking forward to seeing you and chatting on the beach. Best regards, Kevin
Safety Reminder,
Identify your gear before going on the water, in case of loss on the water, or for those who are forgetful, in case of leaving it at the spot.
In case of abandoning your gear on the water, inform the CROSS by calling 196 from a mobile, to avoid unnecessary searches.
For enthusiasts of print magazines, you can find tests in the latest WingSurf #9 magazine (Nov-Dec 2022):
Test of the Sky Style, Fanatic Aero Free & Carve Foils, Duotone Slick SLS and ENSIS Top Spin.
Here are some useful links:
- Test of the Sky Surf 4'4 and the Sky Style 4'7, by Erwan Jauffroy on Watersports Zone.
Ce qu'il faut retenir
| Section | À retenir |
|---|---|
| Kevin test la planche de Wingfoil Fanatic Sky Style TE 4.7 2023 | Expérience : Niveau confirmé Poids 65-67kg Navigation en Freestyle, freeride, surf, saut. |
| TEST SKY STYLE TE 4'7" 55L | Salut les amis et amies de la glisse, voici une présentation et un test de la nouvelle Fanatic-Duotone 2023 Sky Style TE 4'7" en 55 litres. |
| Board 5kg - 5.6kg avec straps Duotone EVA + leash | Les Sky Wing sont équipées, d'origine avec des straps de windsurf de la marque. |
| Sur l'eau, | In displacement mode, with my build, take-off is effortless to get on my knees, with excellent volume distribution. |
| Au décollage, | I find it very easy to get going; it's stiff, reactive underfoot with excellent glide at take-off, and very good support at the back. |
| Mes sensations, | Une fois en vole, beaucoup de nervosité et plus de rigidité que ma Sky 4.8 2022. |
| En conclusion, | A very, very good 2023 model. |
| Rappel Sécurité, | Identify your gear before going on the water, in case of loss on the water, or for those who are forgetful, in case of leaving it at the spot. |
Questions fréquentes
Kevin test la planche de Wingfoil Fanatic Sky Style TE 4.7 2023 : ce qu'il faut retenir
Expérience : Niveau confirmé Poids 65-67kg Navigation en Freestyle, freeride, surf, saut. Ancien quiver : Fanatic Sky 4.8 60L + Sabfoil W799-W1000-W800 + Ensis Spin 3.1m², 4.1m², 5.1m² Plus d'infos sur Kevin
TEST SKY STYLE TE 4'7" 55L : ce qu'il faut retenir
Salut les amis et amies de la glisse, voici une présentation et un test de la nouvelle Fanatic-Duotone 2023 Sky Style TE 4'7" en 55 litres. Cette board est destinée aux petits gabarits et/ou pour les riders confirmés.
Board 5kg - 5.6kg avec straps Duotone EVA + leash : ce qu'il faut retenir
Les Sky Wing sont équipées, d'origine avec des straps de windsurf de la marque. J'ai opté pour des straps Duotone EVA, afin de gagner en poids et éviter la prise d'eau supplémentaire, car les straps EVA sont hydrophobes.
Sur l'eau : ce qu'il faut retenir
En archimédien, avec mon gabarit, le départ s'effectue sans difficulté pour partir à genoux, avec une très bonne répartition des volumes. Pour le roulis (axe latéral), le pont concave offre un bon contrôle pour caler les genoux.
Au décollage : ce qu'il faut retenir
J'ai une grande facilité pour partir, rigide, réactive sous les pieds avec une excellente glisse au départ, avec un très bon appui sur l'arrière. Son ratio longueur/largeur, plus ses rails optimisés, lui apportent une bonne glisse au démarrage.
Mes sensations : ce qu'il faut retenir
Once airborne, it's much more responsive and stiffer than my 2022 Sky 4.8. The deeply concave deck provides better foil control, making it more direct and allowing for improved heel/toe pressure control.
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