WAVE
The all new Wave line replaces the very popular Real World Waves. When first introduced they were targeted as an alternative to the narrow radical down the line boards to cover less than ideal conditions. Over the years we’ve managed to create boards which cover almost all conditions, offering a direct rail to rail wave riding feel without compromising the need for low end and onshore performance.
SHAPE
The new wider, more rounded nose makes it much easier to position the board in the bottom turn and hold it through even the toughest chop, carrying all the speed and drive towards the lip where it delivers exceptional power in the top turn from even the softest of waves. This supports a faster cut back due to the extra surface area to push the board back off the lip.
A slightly reduced rocker has improved the acceleration and allows the rider to stay as close as possible to the critical section of the wave. You do not waste valuable meters heading downwind in an effort to maintain speed in onshore conditions, you can crank it around turning back into the section right away.
Reduced tail width delivers good wave riding ability despite the reduced rocker. The sailor can carve and smack the board around staying as close to the critical section as possible the whole time, ultimately generating more turns on every wave.
For a more comfortable ride in chop and extra control on bottom turns we introduced a double concave bottom shape pushing the wider Wave line to a new level of comfort and control.
A slightly wider stance helps the rider to vary his sailing style from either front or back foot wherever needed. Changing the turning radius and maintaining speed is easier than ever.
Phil Horrocks, World Cupper and Werner Gniglers test partner, calls them his favorite boards for onshore conditions.
SUMMARY
They are the complete package. They deliver a good performance in all possible conditions especially including less than ideal onshore conditions. This is also the reason why one of those boards is in every team rider’s quiver for difficult conditions.
Within JP they are the best onshore boards. |
