Significantly lighter than the Starboard Hyper Nut, the JP board is already noticeably more relaxed on the lake during our first wing-foil test. With the same foil (Starboard Waterman package), it takes off a little earlier, flies in a controlled manner, but subjectively seems smaller and more agile with all steering commands. The board can be kept in the air a little longer in wind holes through pumping movements and can be wagged along quite easily on smaller wind waves. However, all this is possible without loop contact, as these are not intended for wing foiling. With the foil mast far forward in the double box, the standing position when wing foiling is with the front foot approximately at the height of the mast foot insert. If you want to learn wing foiling, it is very easy and relaxed on this board with plenty of volume and high tipping stability. Wing jibes are more challenging without straps.
Second test: Foil back, straps fitted - the JP board mutates into an enjoyable windsurfing foil board. Also with the Starboard supercruiser foil, the strap positions matched the 5.3 sail used perfectly, and it also harmonised with the somewhat sportier Indiana windsurfing foil. The board is then easy to edge, agile and light-footed, despite its length, which is actually quite generous for a foil board. Turns are no problem at all and with the clear upturn at the front, "crashes" when foiling are also quite harmless. If you are looking for a light wind base for foil cruising, the JP SUP is a real extra. SUP surfing remains the Slate's favourite discipline. Equipped with three small fins, the flat shape accelerates very well even on smaller waves. When paddling out, the board is stable in the water, just as it is when turning against the wave before paddling in. It can be guided into the turn with little pressure, real bottom turns and cut backs are easy to do with the Foil Slate - in the right waves and with the right riding skills.
surf conclusion:Top as a wave SUP for ambitious beginners, plus a suitable windsurf cruiser on the foil and well suited for trying out and learning wing foiling.
Low weight; SUP surfing
Wingfoiling only without loops
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Technical data JP-Australia Foil Slate 8'2"
- Weight: 9.3 kg*
- Length: 248.0 cm
- Width: 76.0 cm
- Volume: 128 litres
- Finns: Centre/Thruster
- Price: 1449 Euro
*surf measurement
