Fanatic Paddleboards Explained: A Buyer’s Guide

Fanatic Paddleboards Explained: A Buyer’s Guide

Tony Jones |

Fanatic bring decades of windsurf and surfboard design into paddleboarding. Their SUP range balances performance, durability and value — making them a popular choice for progressing paddlers.


Fanatic design philosophy

Fanatic focus on:

  • Refined outlines from windsurf heritage
  • Durable composite and inflatable constructions
  • Clear separation between recreational and performance boards

Fanatic range breakdown

Fly – Entry & all-round

Stable, forgiving boards for first-time paddlers.

Ray – Touring & fitness

Longer, narrower shapes for glide and efficiency.

Falcon – Racing

Fast, narrow race boards for experienced paddlers.

Inflatables

Well-built iSUPs across price points, from family use to touring.


Recommended Fanatic setups

  • First SUP: Fly
  • Touring: Ray
  • Racing: Falcon

Try Fanatic boards before you buy

Fanatic boards are available to demo at our SUP Test Centre at Woodmill. Shape and width choice matters — testing removes the guesswork.

Book a demo →

Shop Fanatic SUPs →

We also feature Fanatic boards regularly on our YouTube channel with honest, on-water testing.