went out on saturday. snapped my JP in half. so sad. now broke again! if i really like JP'S wat other boards would be suitable for me? my old board was a freestyle wave 84ltrs. any advice??

Agree....... and disagree. JP are reputed to be fragile, but apparently improved a lot about 2005 models onwards.
Jordo, unless you have a full custom Quatro it is made in the Cobra factory same as the JP, same quality control etc, just they specify a more expensive construction.

I do agree stay away from JP, and that Quatro / Goya are good choice. If you like a FSW the RRD is reputed to be very good (shape wise I mean) ....... and they are top line construction. I've seen a few buggered JP's but don't recall a snapped RRD.
Others to stay away from are F2, Fanatic.

can i ask wot you did to snap it??

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Originally posted by Mark _australia

Agree....... and disagree. JP are reputed to be fragile, but apparently improved a lot about 2005 models onwards.
Jordo, unless you have a full custom Quatro it is made in the Cobra factory same as the JP, same quality control etc, just they specify a more expensive construction.

I do agree stay away from JP, and that Quatro / Goya are good choice. If you like a FSW the RRD is reputed to be very good (shape wise I mean) ....... and they are top line construction. I've seen a few buggered JP's but don't recall a snapped RRD.
Others to stay away from are F2, Fanatic.

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what is wrong with fanatic? i thought these boards were getting pretty good feed back? does any one know about the price difference between brands?

I've got an RRD, best built, lighest wave board i've owned...bomb proof :D The fanatics are also up there.

Whilst they are all (almost all) made in the cobra factory the material and layup specification varies massively between brands. JP imo cut corners (or have a crap layup design), not too impressed with my *board either.

1: Have recently got a Starboard Kombat 79L - 07 model, and to be honest have only sailed it once but it was the duck's nuts.
2: My previous board, which I still have and will definately keep, is a Fanatic Cross 90 '02 model, and it's taken a fair bit of abuse but still good for quite a few years. (especially as I'll be mainly sailing the new board).

Glad u agree.

I can't believe they don't see it, anyone who has laid up glass will know how bloody obvious it is!!! Then the board snaps 3 yrs later, no warranty BUT it should be covered I reckon

Don't think any major manufacturer is using infusion yet????

At least I'm pretty sure Cobra uses hand layup, sraying resin from a gun hooked up to an overhead rail and squeegee'ing it out. I guess the problem is slack squeegee action ..... probably where there is a compound curve and you have to take that extra bit of care.

It pisses me off that the only boards I've seen busted in the last few years have ALL had an area of cloth not wet out properly. That means a modern waveboard is basically unbreakable for most sailors: but there are a few that are made wrong. If it is outa warranty you're stuffed, even though it is THEIR fault. Very annoying to buy a board that has been sailed by a 40kg chick on the river only and never jumped (so you know it is good) ... then when 12 months old you buy it and bust in in the waves. No it hasn't happened to me BTW

Quatro, all the way, got a 95 litre freestyle wave this summer, for lighter wind days, kicks ass, a bit wide in the tail for full aggressive turns in real small waves, but the bigger the wave the better it feels, flat water kicks ass especially jumping, never felt so much control in the air. hopefully save enough for a smaller version for this summer.

Yo Demon
How much do you weigh, how long you been sailing and what sort of sailing do you do ?
The jp 84 FSW is a great board, I had the same model (2003) for a while back and loved it as an all rounder.
JP boards cop a lot of flack (especially from the WA based crew who are all starboard mad)
In my opinion and in my personal experience I have had 9 JP boards and have snapped 2 of them.
One was a complete warranty job and was swapped no probs and with a big smile from the shop I bought it through.
The second board was snapped after 3 seasons of serious punishment which included multiple airline flights and multiple super flat landings while learning table tops and push loops. With 20 odd years windsurfing experience I doubt any board would have survived the punishment.

I think if you can provide a few more details in regards to what you want to do with the board and what you weigh it will be easier for all of us to provide a possible board solution/suggestion that fits your requirements

woof woof

Sorry to hear Chris...if your are looking for a board to borrow I have a Bic Vivace in the shed, good in a straight line, but buggered if I know how to make it turn, also have a 295 John Hall, all you have to do is ask.....

:)

...and you know what my advice was

See you soon.