Some Austrians call the snowboard a slate. That's exactly what slate means in German. To become a slate rider in the waves, you need wave expertise. When choosing a slate, it is essential to choose the right size in relation to your body weight. The wide chubby board is not stable and is not a choice even for experts in choppy water. Despite being just over two metres short, the JP accelerates tremendously. The wave doesn't have to be big, but it does have to be steep. Once you're on the wave with the Radikal board, there are no limits: lots of speed allows high aerials, the edges cut through the water like butter, tight radii work effortlessly. Especially for conditions where the wave breaks steeply and quickly - the second board for super surfers!!!
Technical data
For European conditions, we would have preferred the largest of the three slates. We tested the 7'2'' (219 cm) with a width of 71 cm and a volume of 103 litres. Price1,949 euros. Info: www.jp-australia.com
