Arab,

I was 96kg and using the 8'10" JP and loved it best all round board for the 90+Kg riders. I am now currently on the 8'2" & 8'6" JP's which are 101L & 110L make sure you gpo the Pro construction as it is lighter and not sure why seems to float better than the wood. The JP's have the volumn very well balanced in their boards.

I am sure Piors well be able to add his thoughts on this as well but I do not see you having any issues with the 8'10".

Pete

I've been riding one comfortably at 105kg

At your weight you'd be able to do 108L with some discomfort, and 120L should be fine and comfortable. Volume wise.

Your personal balance abilities have a lot to do with it as well.

Just demo'd a 2013 starboard 8'5 pro carbon at 92kg , there 106 ltrs , and floated me surprisingly well . Tried the jp 8'6 pro as well . Comparatively the starboard won hands down , just so light .

The JP 8-10 has plenty of volume for your size , like the others that have already posted I'm in the 90+kg club and ride the JP 8-6 pro and the 8-2 pro but the 8-6 is my everyday board. The Starby 8-5 pro is a good comparison to the JP 8-6 pro and yes the Straby's are super light but they don't have a deck grip which helps keep the weight down and I find that pretty tough on your feet after an hour or so. Most Starby owners fit a kick pad or deck grip for more grip , that will add some weight back on , but in saying that the Starby 8-5 pro is a sweet board.

The main difference between the two is the Starby has it's widest point forward of centre.The JP is more at the mid point which lets you surf more from the centre of the board and not have to get back as much to turn. The JP fins are dead straight with no cant or toe which gives them really good drive and speed. The JP pro's have a more defined rail compared to the fuller rail of the Straby , a fuller rail is easier to paddle but a more pulled over rail lets you get over onto the the rail alot easier and generate more speed , but this can make the board feel more tippy when paddling as the board will sink a little more.

The Starby pros are full carbon and very strong , but the JP pro's are a mix of composites (no carbon) to still allow for torsional flex and it is a killer construction, super tough. They are very hard to ding or depress but you will get some paint chip on the orange so fit some rail tape and all good , no issues with the Starby chipping at all but they are really hard to to colour match if you ding it with the brush finish.

With the Starby being wider at the front it will feel more stable paddling . What ever feels best for you is what you should buy but I like a more pulled in nose on those steeper faces. Getting back to your question the JP 8-10 won't feel much different to what you had , so keep looking at the JP 8-6 pro & Starby 8-5 pro. They are both top end boards with a price tag to match so keep demoing them and ride them on Sh!tty days , if it all becomes too hard go back to the JP 8-10 pro , good luck with your choice and keep us posted.

Thanks all .I'll try them all first cheers

I have a 8 2 wide JP pro and love it for most beach days we have, I am 76 kg and average surfer.

I also have a Naish 9 X 28.75 Hokua and find it a good match but have got to like the lighter boards.

Having said all this my question is would the 2014 8 10 X 30 JP Pro be a better Quiver match over the Hokua, how would stability compare waiting for a wave and wave performance Go?

No chance to demo so advice appreciated, if the change is reasonable I have no hesitation in changing.

Thx

Chris1410 said..

Good to see big guys on such low volume boards.
Do you find height plays a big role in your choices?
I'm 6'6 and 100kg and have struggled on boards that are 29 inches wide, but am pretty happy at 120 or 130 liters

Sorry mate , I'm vertically challenged

Chris1410 said...
Good to see big guys on such low volume boards.
Do you find height plays a big role in your choices?
I'm 6'6 and 100kg and have struggled on boards that are 29 inches wide, but am pretty happy at 120 or 130 liters

Height has real influence. Esp if you've got chicken legs like me with most of your weight upstairs! Seems like if you're under 6' or even 6'2" things are often easier. Then again at 6'6" and 100kegs you might play the leverage card instead and not worry about width so much.

I had the 9'2" Pro and gotta say, it's the one board I regret selling and that's saying a lot!!! For guys 6ft plus and 100kg plus it is the perfect combo of glide, stability and surf ability. Only gripe is the three fin only option. Would be nice to try it as quad.