Falcon 89 2019 vs Falcon 90 2021

krisalv

Hello Creig, I would like to receive information regarding the differences between the TE89 2019 boards vs the TE90 2021 boards. The board from 2019 had an average level of control compared to the IS87 boards. has it been corrected? have you gone in that direction in these newer years?

craig

Hi there, yes especially on the smaller boards below 100L we tried from year to year to get them to ride smoother and easier, at 90°, as often the older boards tended to be great on a deep reach, but not so good when going closer to the wind. So for sure the newer models will be better in control.

Andresnl

Oké So you mean that older board are faster downwind but a little less comfortable at half and upwind.
the new boards are more comfortable at half and upwind. But what about downwind then?

what is old and new( what year?)

thanks

craig

faster or more nervous, depends how you look at it - the newer boards work better on a race course, generally I would say we always manage to improve almost all qualities on our new shapes. On the Falcons, if you want to check the archive, you probably get a better overview of what is new/changes - we do not change volume sizes unless it is a new shape:

https://www.fanatic.com/windsurf/boards/need-help-choosing/archive

Andresnl

craig
thanks Craig.

I think get it :-).

2012/2013 falcon 89. We know this board is fast. Fastes 90 liter board on gps speedsurfing.
Changed in 2014/15/16. Falcon 90. Less topspeed maybe more control and low end acceleration.
2017/18/19 changed falcon 89. Changes ?? More topspeed ??
Changed 2020/21/22 falcon 90. Changes ?? More topspeed ??

question. What the idee behind the changes, can you tell this?

thanks.

craig

Hi there, to be honest, I do not have all the shape details in mind for the older boards, especially as I am mainly riding 99/115/40 sizes myself. I think in general our riders are always looking for overall improvements in both speed and control, without being solely focussed on GPS top end speeds. Probably best to dive into some GPS forums to see what the end users feel about the shapes there I guess, our team riders are more focussed on allround top speed, control and gybing and this is how we/they test the boards?