Starboard's slalom boards are top class from first hand accounts and magazine reviews so why do you have this fear? Perhaps one room or team isn't big enough for Dunkerbeck and Albeau.

Thats a big call against the most proven slalom boards on the planet. I'd be more worried about Starboards changing to suit Bjorn but hey boards are not made on just one sailors preference.

Bertie said...

I heard on the grape vine the new Slalom V JP boards are "Very, very fast".
They look really nice and are featherweight little units.

definitely AA suddenly had an effect on the boards

The slalom V is fast like IV but is easier to sail and live with over longer distances - this is after only 1 sail of the Slalom V 60. I think they have changed the hull to wood only instead of the full carbon so it seems less tinny in chop. Will write a full review when I have had more time on it. As far as Antoine goes, I dont think he will be going any slower! Go Micah and Swifty also!

I don't know about you guys, but if I find I don't like a board after AA has been playing with the design, I'm inclined to think the problem is with my technique and not his design changes...

AA is 185 cm and 95 kg. Boards that work for him and his level of strength and fitness are very unlikely to be optimised for me @ 177cm and 75kg, old and unfit.

However, by some happy curcumstance, my iS87 and iS 111 are by far the fastest slalom boards I have ever had. Maybe the guys at Starboard actually design boards with a whole range of rider weights in mind? Never ridden a JP so I can't compare.........

PWA rankings only dependant on one sailor are they

that's coz jp & tabou are in a league of their own

mkseven said...

You reckon results will speak volumes for a board . Antoine trains as hard, put him on any decent board and I don't think he'll lose- if he does that is different then maybe the board is not worth considering.

Hmm looking at the PWA manufacturers results for 08 where are these rocketships? [}:)]

Why do you think he left Starboard to go to JP. I will say it again he has been using Micahs' JP boards in Maui and he reckons they are fast, this is why he left Starboard. why dont you ask him.... I did !!! I dont mind that he is joining JP I just dont want him to change the boards.

JP Slalom Boards Look really fast and thats all that matters when your a young dude like me

Waiting4wind said...

Wood Duck said...

mkseven said...

You reckon results will speak volumes for a board . Antoine trains as hard, put him on any decent board and I don't think he'll lose- if he does that is different then maybe the board is not worth considering.

Hmm looking at the PWA manufacturers results for 08 where are these rocketships? [}:)]

Why do you think he left Starboard to go to JP. I will say it again he has been using Micahs' JP boards in Maui and he reckons they are fast, this is why he left Starboard. why dont you ask him.... I did !!! I dont mind that he is joining JP I just dont want him to change the boards.

What do you think he's going to say after moving to JP, he's going to say exactly what the PR team have instructed him to say.

By the time the rumours of a move are on the street he's well and truly in the camp and had mandatory doses of JP tonic!

Spot on WFTW.
And he left one company to go to another - Why? - Easy - because they offered him more money! ......and he's not the only one!

At the end of the day you have to be happy with what you are sailing and not just following some big name sailor from brand to brand like a Zombie clutching at straws.
I have had plenty of different board brands and have found a design that suits my size and style. I have friends who are also happy with their new (different) board brands and I am not out to win them over because my chosen brand may not be for them.
These days every second sailor is an ambassador or team rider and it is hard to know what to believe, so ask for a sail and see if the gear feels right and make your own evaluation then you dont have to worry about what pro is on what and how much they are paid

Kimba said...

At the end of the day you have to be happy with what you are sailing and not just following some big name sailor from brand to brand like a Zombie clutching at straws.
I have had plenty of different board brands and have found a design that suits my size and style. I have friends who are also happy with their new (different) board brands and I am not out to win them over because my chosen brand may not be for them.
These days every second sailor is an ambassador or team rider and it is hard to know what to believe, so ask for a sail and see if the gear feels right and make your own evaluation then you dont have to worry about what pro is on what and how much they are paid

Kimba, keen to hear you're report. I was contemplating the new Slalom V but couldn't wait (I'm an impatient bugger once I make the decision to buy).

I wasn't very impressed with the early version of the JP Slalom (I thought my JP Super X was faster) but the recent models have picked up the game.

I've had a number of JP boards and still do have a couple. I'm always happy to give an unbiased opinion on my gear and really appreciate and value feedback from others that can do the same. So I'm very keen to hear how the V goes as my 90L Slalom is showing signs of wear.