Anyone had tested FALCON TT2006

hyper · 5th March 2007, 06:48 PM

I have the choice to chage my Formula Board. Some one offers me the SB2006 second hand and the Falcon TT2006 brand new..
Does anyone has tested the Falcon? What about the Falcon with ligth iwnds?
Thank you in advance

mark h · 6th March 2007, 05:56 AM

Hi Hyper
Its got to be the SB 160. The TT2006 did'nt go down well with Fanatics team ridders. Compaired to the decent TT2004, the TT2006 looked pretty rad at first with its spoiler nose, but as most owners got to try it in various conditions, most quickly switched brands. A number of Fanatic Formula racers had no choice but to use other brands formula boards for that session as the TT2006 just was'nt working properly. 2007 saw Fanatic drop formula and consentrate on Slalom 42 much to the delight of Arnon D and crewe. Be safe and go with the SB160, top board as well.

Cheers

steveC · 6th March 2007, 06:34 AM

With the latest results on the F161, it might make sense to go all the way, despite the added cost for a 2007 model. The top three spots in the first formula contest for 2007 says a lot. Of course last years' F160 wouldn't be a loser either, given its top results in 2006. Still, it's unquestionably big to have the latest and greatest product on the market.

Mezza30 · 12th March 2007, 09:06 PM

Be careful to follow that last bit of advice! The New StarBoard F161 was designed following the specifications and requests of Antoine Albeau - Its a board that works perfectly for him. Now Albeau for want of a more flattering description is what they call a big bugger. Tall, big built, and heavier than your average.

What people have found is that the F161 is much harder to pin down in slightly heavier winds than the F160. Albeau is able to do this because of sheer size and weight but if you do not match that physicality you will struggle to keep the board on the water when the wind comes up. If you are 90+ kilos and over 6 foot, I am sure its faster than anything out there.

Remi · 12th March 2007, 10:29 PM

Hi Mezza30,

Sorry, before to put this board in production we test it with many different rider from 60 kgs to 100 kgs. And for all of them the new F 161 is beter than the F 160. So it's definitely not a board built only for Antoine.

You just have to trim your board with the right fin.

All the best

5th March 2007, 06:48 PM	#1
hyper Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 31	Anyone had tested FALCON TT2006 I have the choice to chage my Formula Board. Some one offers me the SB2006 second hand and the Falcon TT2006 brand new.. Does anyone has tested the Falcon? What about the Falcon with ligth iwnds? Thank you in advance

6th March 2007, 05:56 AM	#2
mark h Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NW England, Posts: 663	RE: Anyone had tested FALCON TT2006 Hi Hyper Its got to be the SB 160. The TT2006 did'nt go down well with Fanatics team ridders. Compaired to the decent TT2004, the TT2006 looked pretty rad at first with its spoiler nose, but as most owners got to try it in various conditions, most quickly switched brands. A number of Fanatic Formula racers had no choice but to use other brands formula boards for that session as the TT2006 just was'nt working properly. 2007 saw Fanatic drop formula and consentrate on Slalom 42 much to the delight of Arnon D and crewe. Be safe and go with the SB160, top board as well. Cheers __________________ Cheers - Mark H The toys: iSW44 - - iSW49 - iSW53 - iSW58 - iS107 - iS137 - F161. North Warps: F2011 5.2m, 5.7m, 6.3m, 7m, 8m, 8.6m, 9.5m F2006 11m. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

6th March 2007, 06:34 AM	#3
steveC Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 639	RE: Anyone had tested FALCON TT2006 With the latest results on the F161, it might make sense to go all the way, despite the added cost for a 2007 model. The top three spots in the first formula contest for 2007 says a lot. Of course last years' F160 wouldn't be a loser either, given its top results in 2006. Still, it's unquestionably big to have the latest and greatest product on the market.

12th March 2007, 09:06 PM	#4
Mezza30 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 34	RE: Anyone had tested FALCON TT2006 Be careful to follow that last bit of advice! The New StarBoard F161 was designed following the specifications and requests of Antoine Albeau - Its a board that works perfectly for him. Now Albeau for want of a more flattering description is what they call a big bugger. Tall, big built, and heavier than your average. What people have found is that the F161 is much harder to pin down in slightly heavier winds than the F160. Albeau is able to do this because of sheer size and weight but if you do not match that physicality you will struggle to keep the board on the water when the wind comes up. If you are 90+ kilos and over 6 foot, I am sure its faster than anything out there.

12th March 2007, 10:29 PM	#5
Remi STARBOARD DEVELOPMENT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,338	RE: Anyone had tested FALCON TT2006 Hi Mezza30, Sorry, before to put this board in production we test it with many different rider from 60 kgs to 100 kgs. And for all of them the new F 161 is beter than the F 160. So it's definitely not a board built only for Antoine. You just have to trim your board with the right fin. All the best __________________ Rémi Can answer if you have any questions on this following boards : Carve 111, 121, 131, 141, 151 & 161 Futura 93, 101, 111, 121, 131 & 141. iSonic 80, 87, 90, 97, 107, 110, 117, 127 & 137 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. UltraSonic 147 Formula Experience One Design Phantom Race 377/320 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Phantom 295 : To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Formula 167 & 167 Wide : To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Racing Serinity Cat Concept To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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