The fact that the two new models from JP-Australia, F-Winger and S-Winger, are primarily intended to appeal to wingfoilers with the relevant previous experience should already be clear from the sizes on offer: The F-Winger - the "F" stands for Freeride & Freestyle - will be available in three sizes with 4'6 x 55 litres/ 4'7 x 66 litres and 4'9 x 77 litres. According to the manufacturer, the F-Winger should offer maximum potential for freestyle tricks, but is also ideal for cruising. To get the board up to speed, JP has given the F-Winger a longer outline with a reduced width compared to the first X-Winger models.
Thanks to a slightly concave shape, the standing area should offer direct contact with the foil, and with its slightly higher nose, the F-Winger should also generate more pop when jumping and make it easier to dive in when landing. JP has also paid particular attention to the equipment: A very long double rail has been installed for foil mounting, which means that the box sits in a continuous block that extends from the deck to the underwater hull and should therefore be extremely stable. The design is complemented by a "full PVC sandwich construction".
JP-Australia S-Winger - Toy for Pronesurfers and Wave-Winger
In addition, JP-Australia now also offers the S-Winger - the "S" stands for surf. The model is designed as a board for prone surfers and wingfoilers who are looking for a small board for the waves. A low weight, angular rails and compact tail and nose sections are designed to make these boards shine in tight turns, while the soft rocker line has been optimised for easy take-offs and forgiving touchdowns. The S-Winger model is available in the sizes 4'4 x 33 litres and 4'5 x 44 litres.
Further information is also available HERE on the website of the manufacturer JP-Australia.
Manuel Vogel
Editor surf
Manuel Vogel, born in 1981, lives in Kiel and learned to windsurf at the age of six at his father's surf school. In 1997, he completed his training as a windsurfing instructor and worked for over 15 years as a windsurfing instructor in various centers, at Kiel University sports and in the coaching team of the “Young Guns” freestyle camps. He has been part of the surf test team since 2003. After completing his teaching degree in 2013, he followed his heart and started as editor of surf magazine for the test and riding technique sections. Since 2021, he has also been active in wingfoiling - mainly at his home spots on the Baltic Sea or in the waves of Denmark.
