Thinking about getting a JP SUP - what's the word on the street about their SUP's?

Thanks.

Jules,

I have been riding the 8'10" now for over 6 months, I am 6'2" and 97kg. I have used the board from knee high triggs to well over head Yalls and it works great. Good classic shape reminds me of my short board a Al Merrick Flyer. Construction seems to be holding up as well. The board comes with a mast insert if you want to put a sail on it, a FCS gopro mount at the front for photos/videos and also you can put a front strap on, which seems to be all the go with some of the windsurfing crew in Maui riding SUP's, must admit I have not tried it with the strap but it might be fun for a change.
I have heard JP are extending their range next year as well with some shorter fatter models.

Pete

Thanks Pete. Are they the same construction type as their windsurfers? I read somewhere that someone had a problem with their windsurfers surface raising up when they put it in a board bag wet. Does that sound feasible?

Jules

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JulesX said...

Thanks Pete. Are they the same construction type as their windsurfers? I read somewhere that someone had a problem with their windsurfers surface raising up when they put it in a board bag wet. Does that sound feasible?

Jules

I often put my JP windsurf wet in the bag, ive had no problems with it. The construction is pretty good as far as I can tell.

Hello, I think' surface rising up', could be heat delamination maybe?
Yes sups and sailboards are very similar construction and this rule would apply to both:
One of the major causes of delamination is when the boards are left in the extreme heat, i.e board bag in car in summer +40c is bad news. Do that over a summer and you will wreck your board. Basically the top or bottom of board just' pops up'
All boards with a styrene core will have expansion and contraction with heat and eventually can delaminate if left in extreme heat.
This is why the 'bung' is in some boards to allow it to be removed when flying and left in hot cars etc. If your board does or does not have a pressure bung ' then i suggest you take note!
Believe me i know, have wrecked two sailboards in the past from being slack.
As for brands, have used jp boards for years sailboarding and never had it happen. ( learnt from my previous experiences!).
All the sailboarders are strict/aware about removing their bungs now, just dont forget to put it back in when on the water, thats another nightmare!!
cheers