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The BLAST is the perfect partner for freeride bliss – doing everything you ask of it and more! Whether you are just getting comfortable in the footstraps, taking your first planing jibes or want to be the fastest freerace guy at your spot – the adaptability and tunability of the BLAST makes it truly your ultimate freeride/freerace board.
EAGLE or BLAST - which one is the right freeride board for you?
Where you come from >< Where it will take you
1) EAGLE: IT’S ALL ABOUT PLANING
- Where you come from: you had your first Windsurfing experience and are capable of staying upwind. There is no other board which will help you to experience the gliding/planing sensation in such a short time than the EAGLE.
- Where it will take you: besides getting planing, jibing is the second strength of the EAGLE. But it’s not just made for learning to (power)jibe but will even accompany you up to freerace blasting and laydown jibing
2) BLAST: MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE WITH MINIMUM EFFORT
- Where you come from: you are comfortable of sailing in the foot straps then the BLAST is your performance machine.
- Where it will take you: the BLAST will instantly make you a faster sailor. Since it’s also very easy to jibe it will be your partner from your first power jibes up to pro level laydown race jibes. Partnered with a high performance fin and a freerace sail you might even become the fastest guy at your spot with the BLAST, whilst still maintaining the comfort of a freeride board.
When designing the BLAST, the key concept was to make a board with maximum performance, yet minimal effort that maintains control over the widest possible wind range. But how could we achieve a board that works in such a wide range of conditions, with such a broad range of user levels?
Firstly, the BLAST follows the same VOLUME YET CONTROL CONCEPT like the EAGLE. This means you can easily choose a 10 liter bigger board compared to other brands without losing any control in overpowered conditions. By gaining some more liters, the board feels more stable underfoot in non-planing conditions, and also gets planing sooner than boards with less liters without compromising the high-end performance and control.
Additionally, due to the thin rails, the BLAST can be gybed aggressively in experienced hands but also feels easy and smooth for intermediate riders due to the wide tail. This allows you a steady progression through all levels of the jibing process, without ever “out-growing” the board.
And finally, the racier/boxier rails and a further outboard strap position allow the rider to push harder to let the board fly over the fin for increased top speed. The tail cutouts further reduce the drag when going full speed to give you the edge over your friends.
Yet same as with our full-on racing FALCON_FIN boards maximum control and predictable behaviour over a maximum wind-range are also the key assets of the BLAST.
With this wide range of features, the BLAST has been expertly crafted to provide endless hours of performance freeride><freerace fun and accompany you on your windsurfing journey to become a faster sailor.
The BLAST is available in two constructions: our PREMIUM SLS TECHNOLOGY or the standard EPOXY SANDWICH TECHNOLOGY.
Main color specs when repairing the board
Blast SLS: Top: Pantone 112 C | Bottom: Pantone 432 C
Blast: Top: Pantone 3125 C
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YOUR PERFECT SAIL MATCH
»THE BLAST SURPRISES ME EACH AND EVERY TIME: WHEN YOU ARE CAPABLE OF SAILING IN THE STRAPS AND BEING FAST IS YOUR TOP PRIORITY THE BLAST MIGHT BE THE LAST BOARD YOU'LL NEED. BECAUSE THE RANGE OF USE IS JUST INSANE: THE BLAST IS EXTREMELY CONTROLLABLE WHICH IMMEDIATELY MAKES YOU A FASTER SAILOR. ALSO, JIBING IS SUPER EFFORTLESS, WHICH HELPS BOTH JIBE BEGINNERS AND ADVANCED RACE JIBERS TO INCREASE THEIR SUCCESS RATE. AND FINALLY PARTNERED WITH A HIGH PERFORMANCE FIN THERE IS NEARLY NO LIMIT TO THE SPEED POTENTIAL OF THE BLAST.«
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Hi Raoul, thanks for your honest and detailed reply. Yes, it's true that we need to consider the physical strength and fitness levels when we're over 50 (although it's also a possibility to stay in denial for a while longer :) ) So it's a good idea to consider the Blast for the future replacement, if you can agree with maybe a little bit less high end performance when compared to the Jag.
ReplyHello, could you help me with the following question ? I have a fanatic Ray 130L (2012) , which is 235 long and 73 cm wide. I am 82 kgs and 1.95 m (51 yrs old). In the future i would like to sell the old fanatic, and buy a Blast 132 (or maybe a Jag 128 ?). What are the main differences between the fanatic Ray and the Blast and Jag ? The main 'problem' about the Ray is, that it is extremely difficult to push the speed over 50 km/h. I think this is because the Ray has a 'flat plane' bottom of 1 meter length. The board has a 'speed limiter' so to speak , in my opinion. I like the overall shape of the Ray. I also have a JP super sport (109 L), which has a 'flat plane' bottom of about 85 cm and which can easliy be pushed towards 55 km/h. I do like the 'moderate narrow shape' of the Ray , and like to do a 'mix' of freeride and free race during a surf session (also speed runs , and sporty jibes ). I use NP sails (no cam freerace) between 7 and 8 sqm. Thanks for your reply and best regards, Joris
ReplyI'll probably opt for a carbon fin (38 cm , select rhino) to see if that will increase the top speed.
ReplyHi Joris, Welcome to the thread and sorry for the delayed reply but we had some technical issues with our discuss threads. Following to your question Ray vs. Blast vs. Jag: Actually the Ray was somewhere in-between the Blast and the Jag. If you're aiming for pure V-max I would recon going for the Jag and combining it with a high-end world cup fin (like our Race D/LAB which is identical to the Finish fins). The Select fins are very good fins too but not on this high-end level. But this requires a certain physical fitness (especially in your legs) to be able to let the board fly over the fin. Usually though over 50 people (like myself:-) loose a bit of their fitness. In this case the Blast might be the better option cause under "moderate" pressure it's faster than the Jag. Or in other words it's easier to make the Blast go fast. Also to get really fast you might be looking at a different sail. Cause nocam sails will only get you to a certain level. Or in other words with a nocam sail you won't be able to access the full speed potential of the Jag. Please let me know in case you need any further assistance.
ReplyHi Joris you are 100% the JAG customer.....try the 128...is exacle what would replace your RAY 130...more easy to sail...and also more easy to get FAST..... Regards Dani
ReplyHi, which foil mast head goes with the blast, tuttle or deep tuttle? I've never seen a foil with a tuttle head, I've only seen deep tuttle or top plate. The specs say tuttle.ThanksVic
ReplyHi Victor, Let me quote what I just replied in the Jag thread which obviously also counts for the Blast: "Well yes the Jag comes with a Foil FORCE Tuttle box. But like with ANY board which is designed to work with fins it is only let's say ok when being used with a foil. This is simply due to the fact that the trim of the board when being use with a fin is quite different when being used to fly. Long story short if you really wanna have fun and performance you should at least consider looking at a dedicated foil board. Of course some brands will try to tell you that they have found the "holy grail" and their board is magic on both fin and foil. But we always try to be as honest as possible with our customers to avoid any unfulfilled expectations."
ReplyGood afternoon,My name is Carlos. I have a Blast LTD 147 and an E_Pace 7.8 as a big sail.I would like to buy a sail that keeps planing in gusty winds with the best low end for the early planning as possible.I have thought about an S_Pace 8.8, would it be a good combination? Any better alternative?Thank you so much!
ReplyHi Carlos,Welcome to the thread.The S_Pace is exactly the type of sail you wanna go for if you are looking for better low end power and planing through lulls in gusty conditions compared to your E_Pace. Plus the combo Blast - S_Pace is the perfect matching couple. But please be aware that comes at a price as the S_Pace feels a bit heavier plus requires a more advanced/active jibing technique due to the cambers. In other words the S_Pace requires a higher sailing level - but is still much easier to sail than a full-on slalom racing sail (like the Warp_Fin).Concerning the size the 8.2 might be a consideration since already the 7.8 has more low-end power than your E_Pace.Please don't hesitate to me know in case you need any further assistance.
ReplyHello Raoul!Many thanks!
ReplyHi, envisaging to upgrade my current freerace 77cm wide from another brand, weight around 87kg with enough level to deal with any of your suggestions except slalom boards which I already owned in the past but don’t really enjoyed, spot?, just to say that currently I’m sharing my spot with the AC flying monsters, so guess where I’m talking about, so finally the question, which of your boards is better sutied for early planning in lets say 4 Beaufort but be able to keep it sailing without be exhausted if the wind raise to 5 Beaufort, thanks in advance for your advise
ReplyHi Domenec,Welcome to the thread.Actually Edu and Tobbe below had exactly the same question. Herer is what I had relied:"With planing you have to differentiale between passive planing (means just waiting for the wind to get you into planing mode) or active planing (supported by pumping the rig).Further below this question has come up already. Here is what I had replied:„…opt for the Eagle. Yes it features a bit more "classic" shape by being slightly longer thus leading to a less curved outline. But exactly this makes it our best passive/easy planing freeride board with the best planing through lulls ability.“„…plus active/pumping sailing (to achieve the same low end acceleration) than the Blast would be the better (more sporty) choice.“Please let me know in case you need any further assistance.
ReplyThanks for your reply, but the answer lacks one of the questions, great to start planing earlier, but what about be able to deal with overpowered conditions?, last week I faced one of this situations, my freerace 77cm board, 7,5m sail, 42cm fin and around 15 knots, suddenly 20+ knots arise from nowhere and I was quite uncomfortable and had lot of difficulties to control the whole, so which of your boards is better suited for that kind of scenario?, thanks again
ReplyHi Domenec,Concerning control all 3 boards (Eagle, Blast, Jag) are pretty much on the same level since they are all modern nose-down designs. The easiest to control is the Eagle as it features the highest aspect ratio (length vs. width) which helps a lot in choppy conditions. The Blast and Jag are a bit more compact and thus require a bit more attention in choppy conditions.Hope this helps.
ReplyHi there,A friend of mine asked for advice regarding his next freeride/flat-water board. He wants to replace a freeride board from another brand because early planning is an issue. So regarding early planing which board of these three start the first: Eagle, Blast or Jag? He's 90kg, sails in a lake with a E_Pace 7.8.The answer for that question seems to be the Eagle but he have some skills and that board seems to be a better choice for someone who is learning the basics of freeride, get into harness/footstraps, etc. I lean towards the Blast SLS (mine is 117, his would be 145) because it's pretty fast, jibes easily, smooth through choppy waters, etc.Can be a Jag be paired with a E_Pace? I assume planes earlier and it's faster than the Blast.Best Regards.
ReplyHi Edu,Welcome to the thread.With planing you have to differentiale between passive planing (means just waiting for the wind to get you into planing mode) or active planing (supported by pumping the rig).Further below this question has come up already. Here is what I had replied:„…opt for the Eagle. Yes it features a bit more "classic" shape by being slightly longer thus leading to a less curved outline. But exactly this makes it our best passive/easy planing freeride board with the best planing through lulls ability.“„…plus active/pumping sailing (to achieve the same low end acceleration) than the Blast would be the better (more sporty) choice.“Re Jag: this board should be paired either with the S_Pace, E_Pace SLS or Warp_Fin. Also the Jag requires the most active/pumping sailing style to get planing.Please let me know in case you need any further assistance.
ReplyGoodmorning, i was a huge blast fan ..ive surft a lot of them..but after the rat edition the rocker line in my opinion was less??With that the board lost his secure feeling.Is the rocker line changed for the 24 edition..Best regards, FredUsing avanti powerride sails and sonntag slpro fins
ReplyHi Fred,Actually the difference is that the board became slightly longer which made the board less technical to ride and started to plane a little better! Also the nose got a little more round as some people were scared breaking the nose quicker due to its square outline.Could it be that due to the length, maybe the mastbase position has to be slightly adjusted for you?Let’s see where you feel insecure and see if we can get that away by a bit of fine tuning! Board should be feeling very safe to ride :)
ReplyHi! Been windsurfing and foiling for a while on two more classic freeride boards (122l and 150l) and severne alien for foil. Have space 6-8.3 with gold masts, and now I am thinking about the blast. Due to stockholm archepelago being very gusty and calm (rarely use anything less than 7.3m) my main priority is easy and sustained planing. Two questions:- for prio planing and sustaining planing, is blast, gecko or eagle the best?- I weigh 88kg and given info above, what size would be best if I would choose blast or any other board?Thanks
ReplyHi Tobbe,Welcome to the thread and thanks for the first post in this thread.Actually what you describe you are looking for I would heavily opt for the Eagle. Yes it features a bit more "classic" shape by being slightly longer thus leading to a less curved outline. But exactly this makes it our best passive/easy planing freeride board with the best planing through lulls ability. Why is that the case? Well while a curved outline is great for manoeuvre-oriented (wave) boards a round outline gets "bounced" around in flat water choppy conditions. And every little "bounce" reduces the control and planing momentum. So it's worse in both directions under- and overpowered. As for the size since boards in general have improved a lot in control I have become a big fan of volume over the years. But one thing hasn't changed: the most important factor to find the right volume is your body weight. So if you can provide me with that info I can give you a concrete suggestion.
Replythank you for the answer! I actually wrote my weight in the second bullet, it's 88kg currently :) also would the eagle work well the the s pace lineup?
ReplyHi Tobbe,Ah well too many emails yesterday :-) Ok since you are in a similar weight "league" like myself I can only recommend you going for the 148. Within the Eagle range this board is the best/magical size as you can use it with anything from 9.5 down to even 6.0. Since it has such a tremendous range of use this is the board we use to test the majority of our freeride sails on. And yes it also works quite nice with the S_Pace. But again S_Pace plus active/pumping sailing (to achieve the same low end acceleration) than the Blast would be the better (more sporty) choice.
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