Waveboard or freestyle wave? Tips on board selection and fin tuning

Manuel Vogel

 · 18.08.2022

Waveboard or freestyle wave? Tips on board selection and fin tuning
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"Waveboard" or "freestyle wave" - which board type makes sense? Here you can find out all about the differences and the right fin setup for multifinboards.

Anyone looking for a board for strong winds is often faced with the question: should I go for a pure wave board or opt for a more moderate freestyle wave board? At first glance, it looks as if there is hardly any difference between waveboards and freestyle wave concepts. But as is so often the case, the difference lies in the details:

In the following video, surf editor Manuel Vogel explains the main differences between the two board types and also tells you which fin set-up makes sense in different conditions.

You can also find many more clips on the topics of testing and riding technique HERE on the YouTube channel of Surf.

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