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The best Fanatic SUP Boards 2024?

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Since its foundation in 1981, Fanatic has gained around 40 years of experience in the water sports equipment business. The manufacturer concentrates on the production of SUP boards, windsurf boards, hydrofoils and the necessary accessories.

How good are Fanatic SUP boards?

Fanatic offers a huge range of SUP boards for all requirements, areas of use and skill levels. The range includes both inflatable and hard composite SUP boards. The brand attaches great importance to sustainability and tries to make its production and shipping as environmentally friendly as possible.

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Fanatic SUP Boards reviewed

Inflatable paddle boards

The inflatable paddle boards from Fanatic meet the highest demands and are easy to transport. Whether surf SUP, touring or river SUP, there is the right board for everyone.

All round paddle boards and surf SUP boards

The boards in this series are paddle boards for beginners. They are particularly stable, making it easier to get started with stand-up paddling. These SUP boards can also be used to surf small waves.

Fly Air
Fanatic Fly Air*
Features:

  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Inflatable
  • Area of application: Allround / Touring
  • Size: 294.6 x 81.3 x 11.5 cm or 315 x 83.8 x 14 cm or 86.4 x 325.1 x 14 cm
    cm
  • Recommended body weight: 85-105 kg, depending on model
  • Weight: 7.7-8.55 kg, depending on model
  • Scope of delivery: board, paddle, air pump, transport backpack, fins and leash

Who is the Fanatic Fly Air suitable for?

The Fanatic Fly Air is suitable for paddle boards for beginners. It is particularly wide and therefore very stable.

Fly Air Premium
Fanatic Fly Air Premium*
Features:

  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Inflatable
  • Application: Allround / Touring /Surf / Windsurf
  • Size: 294.6 x 83.1 x 11.5 cm or 315 x 83.8 x 14 cm or 325.1 x 85.4 x 15 cm
  • Recommended body weight: 85-105 kg, depending on model
  • Weight: 9.9-11.8 kg, depending on model kg
  • Scope of delivery: board, paddle, air pump, leash, fin, transport backpack

Who is the Fanatic Fly Air Premium suitable for?

The dimensions of the premium version correspond to those of the Fly Air. This board is suitable for paddle boards for beginners who are looking for a particularly stiff and robust board. The Fly Air Premium also has a mast foot insert for windsurfing.

Fly Air Pocket
Fanatic Fly Air Pocket*
Features:

  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Inflatable
  • Area of application: Allround
  • Size: 315 x 83.8 x 14 cm
  • Recommended body weight: up to 85 kg
  • Weight: 10.5 kg
  • Scope of delivery: board, paddle, air pump, transport backpack, fins and leash

Who is the Fanatic Fly Air Pocket suitable for?

The Fly Air Pocket is suitable for all paddle boards for beginners who are looking for a board with a particularly small pack size.

Diamond Air 9.8 and 10.4
Fanatic Diamond Air*
Features:

  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Inflatable
  • Area of application: Allround
  • Size: 294.6 x 81.3 x 11.5 cm or 315 x 83.8 x 14 cm
  • Recommended body weight: 40-95 kg, depending on model
  • Weight: 8.15-8.65 kg, depending on model
  • Scope of delivery: board, paddle, air pump, transport backpack, fins and leash

Who is the Fanatic Diamond Air suitable for?

The Fanatic Diamond Air is suitable for paddle boards for beginners. It was designed for women and lightweight people.

Ripper Air
Fanatic Ripper Air*
Features:

  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Inflatable
  • Area of application: Allround / Children
  • Size: 238.8 x 71.1 x 11.5 cm
  • Recommended body weight: up to 55 kg
  • Weight: 5.95 kg
  • Scope of delivery: board, paddle, air pump, transport backpack, fins and leash

Who is the Fanatic Ripper Air suitable for?

This SUP board is suitable for children and teenagers weighing up to 55 kg.

Touring/Race SUP Boards

The boards in this category are characterized by their elongated, narrow shape. These touring SUP boards can be used for SUP tours of all kinds.

Ray Air
Fanatic Ray Air Touring*
Features:

  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Inflatable
  • Area of application: Touring
  • Size: 350.5 x 78.7 x 15 cm or 381 x 81.3 x 15 cm
  • Recommended body weight: up to 130 kg
  • Weight: up to 14.65 kg
  • Scope of delivery: board, carbon paddle, air pump, transport backpack, fins, leash, repair kit

Who is the Fanatic Ray Air suitable for?

The Ray Air is a touring SUP board for ambitious SUP beginners. It is suitable for short to medium SUP tours, runs straight and offers enough stability for beginners.

Ray Air Premium
Fanatic Ray Air Premium*
Features:

  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Inflatable
  • Area of application: Touring
  • Size: 350.5 x 78.7 x 15 cm or 381 x 81.3 x 15 cm
  • Recommended body weight: up to 120 kg
  • Weight: up to 8.9 kg
  • Scope of delivery: board, carbon paddle, air pump, transport backpack, fins, leash, repair kit

Who is the Fanatic Ray Air Premium suitable for?

The Ray Air Premium is suitable for ambitious paddle boards for beginners who are looking for a particularly robust and high-quality touring board. The board consists of two layers of PVC and is therefore particularly stiff and resistant.

Ray Air Pocket

No product found.

Who is the Fanatic Ray Air Pocket suitable for?

The Ray Air Pocket is suitable for paddle boards for beginners who are looking for a stable touring board with a small pack size.

Diamond Air Touring
Fanatic Diamond Air Touring*
Features:

  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Inflatable
  • Area of application: Touring
  • Size: 350.5 x 78.7 x 15 cm
  • Recommended body weight: up to 90 kg
  • Weight: 8,85 kgg
  • Scope of delivery: board, paddle, air pump, transport backpack, fins and leash

Who is the Fanatic Diamond Air Touring suitable for?

The Diamond Air Touring is suitable for ambitious paddle boards for beginners and advanced riders. You can paddle short to long SUP tours with this SUP board. It was designed for women and lightweight people.

Ripper Air Touring
Fanatic Ripper Air Touring*
Features:

  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Inflatable
  • Area of application: Touring / Children
  • Size: 304.8 x 66 x 11.5 cm
  • Recommended body weight: up to 65 kg
  • Weight: 6.65 kg
  • Scope of delivery: board, paddle, air pump, transport backpack, fins and leash

Who is the Fanatic Ripper Air Touring suitable for?

Smaller touring paddle board for children.

Falcon Air
Fanatic Falcon Air*
Features:

  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Inflatable
  • Area of application: Touring / Race / Training
  • Size: 381 x 67.3 x 15 cm or 381 x 73.7 x 15 cm or 426.7 x 67.3 x 15 cm or 426.7 x 73.7 x 15 cm
  • Recommended body weight: 85-100 kg, depending on model
  • Weight: 10.3-11.3 kg, depending on model
  • Scope of delivery: Board

Who is the Fanatic Falcon Air suitable for?

The Falcon Air is a real speed machine. It is suitable for all types of SUP tours and for race training. The Falcon Air is therefore unsuitable for beginners. Advanced paddlers will enjoy it. Ideal for race training, long distances and fast paddling.

Wind SUP Boards

These SUP boards are all-round paddle boards with a windsurfing option. A mast foot can be attached to the board and the board can be converted for windsurfing.

Viper Air
Viper Air*
Features:

  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Inflatable
  • Application: Allround / Windsurf
  • Size: 335.3 x 85.1 x 15 cm
  • Recommended body weight: up to 100 kg
  • Weight: 7.5 kg
  • Recommended sail size: up to 8m²
  • Scope of delivery: Board

Who is the Fanatic Viper Air suitable for?

This SUP board is suitable for paddle boards for beginners and families looking for an all-round paddle board for stand-up paddling and windsurfing. It can be surfed with a sail size of up to 8 m².

Viper Air Premium
Viper Air Premium*
Features:

  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Inflatable
  • Application: Allround / Windsurf
  • Size: 2335.3 x 85.1 x 15 cm
  • Recommended body weight: up to 100 kg
  • Weight: 15 kg
  • Recommended sail size: up to 8m²
  • Scope of delivery: Board

Who is the Fanatic Viper Air Premium suitable for?

The Fanatic Viper Air Premium is the same size as the Vipe Air. Thanks to the double-layer construction, however, the board is significantly more robust and stiffer. It is therefore suitable for paddle boards for beginners and families looking for a particularly high-quality SUP board with a windsurfing option.

Ripper Air Windsurf
Fanatic Ripper Air Windsurf*
Features:

  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Inflatable
  • Application: Allround / Windsurf
  • Size: 274.3 x 73.7 x 11.5 cm
  • Recommended body weight: up to 70 kg
  • Weight: 17.45 kg
  • Recommended sail size: up to 7.2m²
  • Scope of delivery: Board

Who is the Fanatic Ripper Air suitable for?

This wind SUP was specially developed for children.

Fit SUP Boards

Fit SUP boards are boards that also function as a floating training mat.

Fly Air Fit
Fanatic Fly Air Fit*
Features:

  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Inflatable
  • Area of application: Allround / Yoga
  • Size: 320 x 86.4 x 14 cm
  • Recommended body weight: up to 115 kg
  • Weight: 8.65 kg
  • Scope of delivery: Board

Who is the Fly Air Fit suitable for?

The Fly Air Fit is suitable for paddle boards for beginners and advanced paddlers. It is a particularly wide all-round board, ideal for leisurely paddling and yoga exercises on the water. Perfect for a yoga workout on the water, but the board also cuts a fine figure when paddling.

Air Mat
Fanatic Air Mat*
Features:

  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Inflatable
  • Area of application: Yoga
  • Size: 248.9 x 91.4 x 15 cm
  • Recommended body weight: up to 120 kg
  • Weight: 8.95 kg
  • Scope of delivery: Board

Who is the Fly Air Mat suitable for?

Workout platform that can also be used in pools.

Fly Air Fit Platform

No product found.

Who is the Fly Air Fit Platform suitable for?

Base station to which several SUP boards can be docked. Ideal for SUP schools and for joint workouts.

Fly Air Fit Platform S
FanaticFly Air Fit Platform S*
Features:

  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Inflatable
  • Area of application: Yoga
  • Size: 279.4 x 111.8 x 20 cm
  • Recommended body weight: up to 80 kg
  • Weight: 11.2 kg
  • Scope of delivery: Board

Who is the Fly Air Fit Platform S suitable for?

Small platform for joint workouts.

River SUP Boards

The River SUP boards were designed for SUP river tours. They offer sufficient stability in currents and light white water.

Rapid Air

No product found.

Who is the Rapid Air suitable for?

Extremely robust and with extra rocker for white water rides.

Rapid Air Touring
Fanatic Air Touring*
Features:

  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Inflatable
  • Area of application: River/Touring
  • Size: 335.3 x 86.4 x 15 cm
  • Recommended body weight: up to 120 kg
  • Weight: 14.7 kg
  • Scope of delivery: Board

Who is the Rapid Air Touring suitable for?

The Rapid Air Touring is suitable for advanced stand-up paddlers who are looking for a touring board especially for rivers. However, the Fanati Rapid Air is better suited for real white water.

Special SUP Boards

These are unusual SUP boards for surfing or for several people.

Fly Air XL

No product found.

Who is the Fly Air XL suitable for?

Huge SUP board with space for 5-7 people.

Tandem Air
Fanatic Tandem Air*
Features:

  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Inflatable
  • Application: Allround / Tandem / Touring
  • Size: 487.6 x 86.4 x 15 cm
  • Recommended body weight: N/A
  • Weight: 18.45 kg
  • Scope of delivery: Board

Who is the Fanatic Tandem Air suitable for?

The Tandem Air is suitable for joint SUP tours. The board can only be paddled properly with two people.

Composite SUP Boards

When it comes to performance, the hard SUP boards have the edge. They are extremely stiff, thinner than the inflatable models and therefore glide better through the water. However, more space is required for transportation and storage.

All-round SUP boards

Fly
Fanatic Fly*
Features:

  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Hardboards
  • Area of application: Allround / Surf
  • Size: 4 sizes: 289.6-340.4 x 78.7-86.4 cm
  • Recommended body weight: 45-100 kg, depending on height
  • Weight: 10.35-13.3 kg, depending on size
  • Scope of delivery: Board

Who is the Fanatic Fly suitable for?

The Fanatic Fly is suitable for paddle boards for beginners who are looking for an all round paddle board. The board can be paddled on lakes and bays. It can also be used to surf small waves.

Touring SUP Boards

You can paddle all kinds of SUP tours with these SUP boards. Whether on rivers, lakes or in sea bays.

Ray Bamboo Edition
Fanatic Ray Bamboo Edition
Fanatic Ray Bamboo Edition*
Features:

  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Hardboards
  • Area of application: Touring
  • Size: 381 x 72.4 cm
  • Recommended body weight: 45-100 kgg
  • Weight: 12.3 kg
  • Scope of delivery: Board

Who is the Fanatic Ray suitable for?

SUP board in elegant bamboo design. Ideal for long tours along the coast, on lakes or along rivers. The Fanatic Ray is a touring SUP board for ambitious beginners and advanced riders. The Ray can be used for SUP tours of all kinds on lakes, rivers and bays.

Ray Pure Light
Fanatic Ray Pure Light
Fanatic Ray Pure Light*
Features:

  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Hardboards
  • Area of application: Touring
  • Size: 381 x 72.4 cm
  • Recommended body weight: 45-100 kgg
  • Weight: 7.5 kg
  • Scope of delivery: Board

Who is the Fanatic Ray Pure Light suitable for?

The cheaper Ray version, without bamboo design.

Diamond Touring

No product found.

Who is the Fanatic Diamond Touring suitable for?

The Fanatic Diamond Touring is suitable for advanced and ambitious beginners. This touring board can be used for SUP tours of all kinds. Thanks to its low volume, the board is suitable for women and lightweight people.

Race SUP Boards

Race SUP boards are reserved for advanced paddlers. They can be used to cover long distances in a short time. Strength and the right technique are essential for this.

Lightning Carbon
Fanatic Blitz Carbon SUP 2019-24.0"*
Features:

  • Description: All-round race board, cuts a fine figure in all conditions
  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Hardboards
  • Area of application: Race
  • Size: 426.7 x 59.7 cm or 426.7 x 64.8 cm
  • Recommended body weight: 55-80 kg or 70-90 kgg
  • Weight: 11.1 kg or 11.55 kg
  • Scope of delivery: Board

Who is the Fanatic Blitz suitable for?

The Fantic Blitz is a race SUP board for advanced and professional riders. This board allows you to cover distances in a short time, based on strength and the right technique. This board is not suitable for paddle boards for beginners.

Strike Carbon
Fanatic Strike Carbon*
Features:

  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Hardboards
  • Area of application: Race
  • Size: 426.7 x 50.8 / 57.2 / 63.5 cm
  • Recommended body weight: 50-115 kg, depending on height
  • Weight: 11.55-12.45 kg, depending on size
  • Scope of delivery: Board

Who is the Strike Carbon suitable for?

Race SUP board designed for top speeds with many features.

Strike
Fanatic Strike*
Features:

  • Description: Like the Strike Carbon, only without carbon and therefore slightly heavier.
  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Hardboards
  • Area of application: Race
  • Size: 426.7 x 63.5 cm
  • Recommended body weight: 65-100 kg
  • Weight: 12.6 kg
  • Scope of delivery: Board
Falcon Carbon
Fanatic Falcon Carbon
Fanatic Falcon Carbon*
Features:

  • Description: Downwind racing SUP board, combines speed with control.
  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Hardboards
  • Area of application: Race / Downwind
  • Size: 426.7 x 61 cm or 426.7 x 66 cm
  • Recommended body weight: 55-80 kg or 70-90 kgg
  • Weight: 13.1 kg or 13.6 kg kg
  • Scope of delivery: Board

Surf SUP Boards

These SUP boards were designed exclusively for surfing. Each board has its own area of application in terms of ability and wave size.

Stubby
Fanatic Stubby*
Features:

  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Hardboards
  • Area of application: Allround / Children
  • Size: 245 x 74 x 13 cm
  • Recommended body weight: up to 120 kg
  • Weight: 10.5 kg
  • Scope of delivery: board, fin, air pump, leash, fiberglass paddle, kayak kit, transport backpack, fixed GoPro mount

Who is the Fanatic Stubby suitable for?

The short Fanatic Stubby is suitable for advanced SUP surfers. The board performs best in medium to large waves.

Allwave

No product found.

Who is the Fanatic Allwave suitable for?

The Fanatic Allwave is suitable for advanced SUP surfers. The board covers a broad spectrum and is suitable for most small to medium-sized waves.

Stylemaster Bamboo
Fanatic Stylemaster Bamboo*
Features:

  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Hardboards
  • Area of application: Surf
  • Size: 304.8 x 72.4 / 77.5 cm
  • Recommended body weight: 50-100 kg
  • Weight: 8.7 kg
  • Scope of delivery: Board

Who is the Fanatic Stylemaster suitable for?

The longboard among the surf SUP boards. The Fanatic Stylemaster is suitable for advanced stand-up paddlers as their first surf SUP board.

Bee
Fanatic Bee SUP
Fanatic Bee SUP*
Features:

  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Hardboards
  • Area of application: Surf / Hydrofoil
  • Size: 233.7 x 78.1 cm
  • Recommended body weight: 60-85 kg
  • Weight: N/A
  • Scope of delivery: Board

Who is the Fanatic Bee suitable for?

The Fanatic Bee is an advanced surf SUP board with hydrofoil option.

Prowave LTD
Fanatic Prowave LTD*
Features:

  • Description: Very responsive high performance surf SUP board, for experienced SUP surfers only.
  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Hardboards
  • Area of application: Surf
  • Size: 5 sizes: 213.4-264.2 x 61-66.7 cm
  • Recommended body weight: 40-90 kg, depending on size
  • Weight: 5-7.55 kg, depending on size
  • Scope of delivery: Board

SUP Hydrofoil Boards

Hydrofoil SUP boards are reserved for SUP professionals. A hydrofoil fin can be attached to them, which lifts the board out of the water and allows you to glide above the surface.

Sky SUP Foil LTD
Fanatic Sky SUP Foil LTD*
Features:

  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Hardboards
  • Area of application: Hydrofoil
  • Size: 190.5 x 68.6 cm
  • Recommended body weight: N/A
  • Weight: 7.32 kg
  • Scope of delivery: Board

Who is the Sky SUP Foil LTD suitable for?

This short SUP board is reserved for absolute professionals who are looking for a SUP board for hydrofoiling.

Sky SUP Foil WS
Fanatic Sky SUP Foil WS
Fanatic Sky SUP Foil WS*
Features:

  • Description: Hydrofoiling Windsurf SUP, available in three sizes. For experienced paddlers only!
  • Brand: Fanatic
  • Board type: Hardboards
  • Area of application: Windsurf / Hydrofoil
  • Size: 210.8 x 76.2 cm
  • Recommended body weight: N/A
  • Weight: 9.6 kg
  • Scope of delivery: Board

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Fanatic experiences and customer opinions?

Fanatic Fly Air Inflatable SUP

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Fanatic SUP accessories?

The following accessories are available for Fanatic SUP boards:

Frequently asked questions and answers about Fanatic SUPs

Discover the most frequently asked questions about the manufacturer Fanatic below:

How good are Fanatic SUP boards?

Fanatic boards are among the most popular for a reason. They are characterized by their outstanding quality and sophisticated design.

Are Fanatic SUP boards suitable for beginners?

Yes, many of the Fanatic SUP boards are suitable for beginners. We particularly recommend the Allround models.

What models does Fanatic SUP offer?

Fanatic offers several boards for each SUP discipline. You can find out what these are here.

How resilient are Fanatic SUP boards?

This depends on the model.

What SUP accessories does Fanatic SUP offer?

Everything you need for the SUP board: Air pump, spare parts, paddle board fins, paddles, hydrofoil blades, windsurf sails and sup paddle board bags.

How stable are Fanatic SUP boards?

The Drop Stitch core of Fanatic boards has a thickness of 6 inches and therefore has an excellent stiffness.

What kind of guarantee and warranty does Fanatic SUP offer?

The manufacturer gives a guarantee of 1 to 2 years on its boards, depending on the series.

Where does Fanatic SUP produce the SUP boards?

Fanatic boards are produced in China.

How expensive are Fanatic SUP boards?

Fanatic boards cost between approx. 500 $ and 3500 $.

Are there Fanatic SUP boards with a motor?

No, but retrofitting a motor should not be a problem with these boards.

What is included in the scope of delivery?

Most Fanatic boards are sold individually, but many stores also offer set packages.

Can I buy a used Fanatic board?

With a bit of luck you will find a good used Fanatic SUP board. Before buying, the board should be pumped up once to test it and check whether air is escaping or the board shows any other signs of damage.

Vinzent

Expert for paddle and SUP adventures
Charlie doesn't surf, but Vinzent does. The books are thrown away and pens are swapped for board shorts. whenever his studies allow it. Otherwise, he likes to spend his time in nature, preferably by the water or in the mountains.

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