Riden the 9'2" Allwave but way to big at 160lts,great board paddles well but would be a hand full in big or sucky waves(182cm & 82kg) keen on the smaller 8'10"allwave but the 8"11"Striker has got me interested also.
feed back would be appreciated

I can't comment much on the Fanatic 8'10, but the the Jimmy Lewis Striker, is more of a small wave/nose rider board.. in the big/sucky waves it becomes real loose & a handful when surfed from the tail. The Jimmy Lewis Mano can handle more size

It sounds like you need either the 9'2 or 8'10 Prowave not allwave??

I have the 8'11 striker and ridden the 8'10 fanatic.
Lookto sea is right the striker is a small wave only, fun board where as the 8'10 fanatic is a more allround wave board.

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glennc said...

I have the 8'11 striker and ridden the 8'10 fanatic.
Lookto sea is right the striker is a small wave only, fun board where as the 8'10 fanatic is a more allround wave board.

Would you recommend the 8'10 Fanatic? I have a 9'8 Mistral Wave and want to go one size smaller.

I rode the Fantatic 8-10 last week , really stable board with the widest point in front of centre which pulls down nicely to the tail . The narrow tail really lets the board sit nicely in the pocket on steeper waves . The fuller rails makes it really easy to surf and it's very forgiving. Construction is tuff with no rail chips. It's a good all round board.