We'll. 10 months on and I thought I would post a follow up review. Much is said and questioned about boards. Stability, paddle ability. How do they turn. Perform in flat/ surf. How does the deck hold up, indent, handle punishment etc etc etc.
I have now had this board for 10 months. Use it nearly every weekend, 2 weeks in Merimbula, twice a day and I am not easy on equipment. 53 yo old, 83kg and 5 10.
The JP has been with me in 6" to today's head to head 1/2 high clean face juice balls. Mush, chop, on shore off shore. One thing sums it up no regrets! On my demo it felt right for me and continues to do so. The thing rocks and I have learnt heaps from this board. Still have a long way to go before I am ready for the next step.
Yes the artwork has paddle marks on it. I added a 5th fin mount that I use with a nubster and it just works. Oke has done a few touch ups for me after the odd meeting with mrs reef. Yet it is a superbly designed and sublime performing board. As an intermediate step, you have to consider this stick.
JP and the design crew. I said it last May and say it again now. I dip my lid to you. Great piece of work! It was an investment well spent that continues to give, week in week out!
