Boards for intermediates and freeriders: JP-Australia Funride 155 on test

As a real easy glider, the Fun Ride impresses with its suitability for beginners who want to experience their first gliding experiences in the footstraps and harness as quickly as possible. The comparatively narrow and long board glides early and very harmoniously on the long, flat gliding surface (15 centimetres longer than the Magic Ride) without any technical finesse. Not with the same acceleration as its stable mate, but very harmonious and smooth: for enough time to settle into the footstraps and prepare for full glide.

In medium winds, the intermediate board can even keep up with some freeride boards and glides very easily, stably and without a tendency to turn, especially on a half-wind course - making it very controllable for intermediates. Stable half planing is also possible with the board, even the displacement ride is significantly faster than the dumping speed of short, wide freeride boards. The large deck pad is perfect for children and if you walk around the mast on the pad when turning, you immediately have an orientation for the correct placement of your feet. Even in strong winds, the Fun Ride accelerates well, albeit not with the super free feeling of short freeride specialists.

Conclusion on the JP-Australia Funride

A very suitable intermediate and family board that accompanies you from the beginnings of trapeze and footstrap surfing through to the first power jibes and is also fun in planing winds.

Easy surfing, very versatile

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All boards in the freeride and intermediate test group at a glance

Technical data JP-Australia Funride

• Price: 1749 Euro >> available here
• Volume: 155 litres
• Width: 75 cm
• Length: 265 cm
• Weight: 10.66 kg
• Fin: JP-Australia Ride, 48 cm, Powerbox

All boards in the freeride and intermediate test group at a glance