JP Magic Ride 159
In surf 9/2023, we take a close look at eleven freeride boards with a volume of around 160 litres. Some of these are suitable as a first board for planing intermediates, but they can also be used as freeride boards for heavy surfers, for very large sails or even as children's boards.
Do glide climbers need a board with a centreboard after the course? Or with an additional centre fin? Or is a large freeride board perhaps enough? We investigated these typical questions on Lake Garda and also tested the eleven boards in the test group for gliding performance, speed and manoeuvrability. Some of the test candidates are very powerful early gliders that can (almost) hold their own against the foils.
You can read the detailed test in the surf 9/2023 issue(from 23 August 2023 at the kiosk or in the Delius Klasing app). You can take a look at the test models below. Click through!
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You'll never forget your first gliding rush. These boards are perfect for it.
The following freeride boards are in the test:
- Fanatic Blast 147
- Fanatic Eagle 150
- Goya Volar 160
- JP-Australia FunRide 155
- JP-Australia Magic Ride 159
- Naish Kailua 160
- RRD Evolution 155
- Starboard Go 162
- Starboard Carve 159
- Tabou Bullit 155
- We One WeRide 160
Also interesting:
- Test of 9 fast freeride boards in the 125-litre class
- 9 freerace boards for fin & foil tested
- All surf tests 2023 at a glance
- Freerace sail with 2 cambers in the test
- How surf tests, part 1: How is the test material selected, who are the testers?
- How surf tests, part 2: How does a surf test work, how are the judgements made?
