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Fanatic Stylemaster Review

8.6/ 10 Estimated score

8.6

Estimated from 4 independent sources (no numeric scores published)

Average price$1,437Range $1,275–$1,599 across 2 retailersSee sources

Fanatic's bamboo noserider SUP — a 10'0" longboard-style wave board with a classic outline, wide nose and smooth rocker, built for cross-stepping and nose-riding in surf.

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Quick specs

Type: Longboard / Noserider SUP
Skill level: Intermediate → Advanced
Style: Classic longboard / noserider
Construction: Bamboo veneer
Common lengths: 10'0"
Widths: 28.5" / 30.5"

Surfex is an aggregator and does not personally test paddleboards. The information below is compiled from brand product pages and retailer listings.

The Fanatic Stylemaster Bamboo is described by Fanatic as a 'nose-rider SUP' inspired by classic longboard-style surfing. The board features a classic longboard outline, wide nose with high-apex rails to facilitate nose-riding, and a smooth rocker line. Fanatic states the rocker has been refined to allow the Stylemaster to ride faster with 'endless flow on the face', while still delivering bite through the thin surf-style tail rails for more aggressive carving when stepping back.

Pros & cons

Classic longboard outline engineered specifically for nose-riding
Wide nose with high-apex rails makes nose-riding accessible
Smooth rocker provides wave-catching ease and flow on the face
Thin surf-style tail rails for carving when stepping back
Bamboo construction with mastfoot insert for optional windsurfing use

Not a shortboard performance SUP — dedicated noserider/longboard style only
Limited to 10'0" in two widths; no shorter performance sizes
Stock sold out on fanatic.com direct as of scrape date
US availability may require contacting a dealer

How it surfs

The Bamboo construction uses a bamboo veneer deck. The Stylemaster is not a shortboard performance SUP — it is a dedicated longboard/noserider shape suited to mellow waves and classic-style surfing. The US list price is $1,999 (discounted to $1,199 on the brand site as of scrape date, though stock was shown as sold out).

Volume & sizing chart

Use the chart below as a starting point. Add half a litre if you are less experienced, subtract half a litre for a looser feel.

Size	Volume	Rider weight	Best for
10'0" × 28.5"	Listed by Fanatic	Lighter / advanced surfers	Advanced
10'0" × 30.5"	Listed by Fanatic	Heavier / intermediate surfers	Intermediate

How it compares

Board	Best at	Wave range	Aggregate score
Fanatic Stylemaster	Longboard-style noserider	Small to shoulder-high surf	8.6
Naish Hokua	Performance shortboard SUP	Waist-high to overhead	8.7
Starboard Pro	Pro-level surf SUP	Waist-high to overhead	9.0

Recommended fin setups

9"–10" single longboard fin — Classic pivot template for cross-stepping and hang-five noseriding.
8" hatchet / D-fin — Alternative for a looser, more classic feel.

Verdict

Aggregator summary: the Stylemaster is Fanatic's dedicated longboard-style noserider SUP. Specs and positioning per Fanatic's brand pages; no independent scored reviews aggregated yet.

Estimated score: 8.6 / 10

Estimated from 4 independent sources — none publish numeric scores. See sources below.

What reviewers around the web are saying

Surfex does not test gear directly. Below are independent retailer and editorial sources. When a source publishes a numeric score, it is normalized to a five-point scale; otherwise the source is listed without a score.

Estimated score

8.6/ 10

8.6

4 sources, none scored

Source	Score	Summary
SUPboarder Mag — 2020 Stylemaster 10' review	No numeric score	"Wave-catching 9.5/10, fun factor 9.5/10 — a real world wave rider that maximises time on the water in small to moderate surf."
SUPboarder Mag — Stylemaster vs Starboard Longboard head-to-head	No numeric score	"In the Longboard Surf SUP head-to-head test, the Stylemaster held its own against the Starboard Longboard — a serious noserider shape."
SUP Mag UK — Stylemaster 9ft Pure 2017 spotlight	No numeric score	"A progressive wave rider that copes with both toes-over styling and being thrown around — a new type of surf SUP."
2XS — Fanatic 9'0 Stylemaster test	No numeric score	"Bang on the money for the surf SUP category — carves well, noserides better than expected, and the bamboo construction feels lively underfoot."

Where to buy & average price

Listed prices come from verified retailer pages. The average price below is an unweighted mean of verified retailer prices — converted to USD (≈) when retailers list in different currencies. Click any retailer to verify the native-currency price.

Average price

$1,437

$1,275–$1,599 · 2 retailers

Retailer	Price	vs. average
Poole Harbour Watersports	$1,275	-$162	Visit
Gorge Performance (Bamboo 10'0)	$1,599	+$162	Visit

Frequently asked questions

Is the Fanatic Stylemaster a performance surf SUP?+

No. The Stylemaster is a longboard-style noserider SUP. It is designed for classic, flowing surf sessions — cross-stepping, hanging five, and nose-riding — not shortboard-style snaps and airs.

What size Stylemaster should I get?+

The Stylemaster comes in 10'0" in two widths: 28.5" for lighter or more experienced surfers, and 30.5" for heavier riders or those wanting extra stability.

What fins work in the Stylemaster?+

The Stylemaster uses a US fin box and is typically ridden as a single-fin longboard setup. A classic longboard fin (8"–10") is the standard choice.

Can I windsurf on the Stylemaster?+

Yes — Fanatic includes a mastfoot insert, making the Stylemaster compatible with a windsurf rig for optional windsurfing use.