This downwind SUP foil board provides exceptional stability, glide and paddle speed for easy, early take-offs. The sloped, concave deck shape helps convert paddling power into forward momentum. Its unique flat bottom section under the standing area ensures stability, while the rounded nose and sharply beveled tail deliver smooth touchdowns and efficient flight engagement. Built in JP's most advanced S-TEC construction, the board combines super low weight with the stiffness and quick response of this high-performance carbon construction. New tracks make foil assembly easier, and the mirrored foil positioning scale on the EVA pad ensures precise placement for enhanced control.
Apart from the importance of the shape features, the essential characteristic of a good downwind board is keeping it as light and stiff as possible. Low swing weight and stiffness for a direct response are essential. Here producer decided not to cut any corners. JP offers the board exclusively in JP’s most advanced high-end S-TEC construction. Precise CNC cut core is wrapped in a full PVC sandwich with lightweight Biax carbon and additional UNI-directional Carbon patch covering the length of the standing area as well as the mirrored bottom area supporting the foil. A special method of lamination is used to achieve a pre-preg resin-to-fiber ratio. This creates a feather weight Triax carbon PVC sandwich shell for the ultimate in composite board construction.
To further enhance the weight saving, designers opted for a brushed-off topcoat covering the carbon. The faded painted nose and tail rail area with bright and fluorescent colors are there for visibility and safety at sea.
Rider Quote:
~Vinni Martins: “The volume distribution throughout the board combined with the unique shape of the tail makes it pretty easy to get the Downwind up on the foil! Once you're riding the bumps, it’s incredibly easy to control, turn, and pump!”
All-new TRACKS!
JP redesigned the tracks that now have large openings for an easy foil-to-board assembly: Simply drop the plate nuts into the track while they are mounted on the foil, slide them into position and tighten the screws. To remove the foil, just loosen the screws and slide the foil backward and upwards.
Producer decided not to add any additional openings to the tracks as this would dramatically reduce their structural integrity. All boards featuring the new tracks are now equipped with a standard set of 4 plate nuts. These nuts ensure a perfect fit to the tracks, superior load distribution and ideal thread engagement.
The foil positioning scale between the tracks is mirrored in the design of the deck EVA pad, allowing you to know exactly where your foil is placed in relation to your back foot position. The EVA pad has a fine corduroy pattern for comfort.
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