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