Smik the Jack 5'4 x 80L Review

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hilly
hilly
WA
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WA, 8308 posts
15 May 2026 7:08am
CH3MTR4IL5 said..

robbo1111 said..


CH3MTR4IL5 said..



hilly said..












Interesting, mine's even closer to the tail, it's 240mm for same measurement. Can you measure the top to the edge of the deck grip?




Mine is 300mm (tracks) and 270mm (rear of deck pad to back of the board)



300 to the deck pad for me. Seems a bit of a mixed bag


Mine is 400mm so actually pretty consistent. Longer boards have the mast tracks further forward and the deck pad further forward. Slight variation is with the location of the deck grip on the hump. Mine is not fully up the hump so the 50mm difference between mast track and deck pad (350/400) should be closer to 30mm like yours.
CH3MTR4IL5
CH3MTR4IL5
WA
1010 posts
WA, 1010 posts
15 May 2026 3:40pm
hilly said..

Mine is 400mm so actually pretty consistent. Longer boards have the mast tracks further forward and the deck pad further forward. Slight variation is with the location of the deck grip on the hump. Mine is not fully up the hump so the 50mm difference between mast track and deck pad (350/400) should be closer to 30mm like yours.


If the hump was 3cm further forward that would resolve all the issues for me as my back foot could be on the inside of the recess and still not be behind the mast.
Its not the biggest issue but would be perfection if i could slide the foot back to hit the bump for pumping up, then bring it forward of the mast once i start the run.
Fatben
Fatben
148 posts
148 posts
20 May 2026 11:56pm
Several questions for owners of "The Jack" or for those who were lucky enough to test it:

- How does she behave in Wingfoil?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages compared to Breeze or Breeze + or Mid Length boards?

Thank you !!
robbo1111
robbo1111
NSW
658 posts
NSW, 658 posts
21 May 2026 9:34am
Fatben said..
Several questions for owners of "The Jack" or for those who were lucky enough to test it:

- How does she behave in Wingfoil?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages compared to Breeze or Breeze + or Mid Length boards?

Thank you !!



I prefer it for wingfoiling over my DC mid length - the midlength is narrower and longer and more unstable in choppy, windy conditions getting to my feet. The Smik is 4" shorter and 2" wider than the DC but the extra volume and width at the nose makes it much easier to pump up onto foil in lighter conditions. The DC I just use as a dedicated foildrive board now.
FTF
FTF
WA
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FTF FTF
WA, 76 posts
23 Jun 2026 9:15am
CH3MTR4IL5 said..

hilly said..

Mine is 400mm so actually pretty consistent. Longer boards have the mast tracks further forward and the deck pad further forward. Slight variation is with the location of the deck grip on the hump. Mine is not fully up the hump so the 50mm difference between mast track and deck pad (350/400) should be closer to 30mm like yours.



If the hump was 3cm further forward that would resolve all the issues for me as my back foot could be on the inside of the recess and still not be behind the mast.
Its not the biggest issue but would be perfection if i could slide the foot back to hit the bump for pumping up, then bring it forward of the mast once i start the run.


Did you ever try a mast shim ?

Really keen to hear your thoughts on this, I had a .5 deg made and it works really well with the Armstrong.
maxpwr
maxpwr
QLD
107 posts
QLD, 107 posts
24 Jun 2026 8:58am
Just picked up the 5'8 89L Jack thanks to all the positive feedback here. Expecting wind any day now, can't wait to give it a whirl.
Fatben
Fatben
148 posts
148 posts
13 Aug 2026 11:20pm
For an intermediate level, what volume would you recommend relative to body weight ?
For those who own or have owned a Breeze: could you share your impressions of the Jack, and the pros and cons of one compared to the other ?
nicpic
nicpic
QLD
6 posts
QLD, 6 posts
12 Nov 2026 3:23pm
robbo1111 said..
I've got a 65L custom which has just returned from 5 weeks in Maui. I paid full price and even so it is half the price of a KT, a relative bargain. I winged and PW'ed it and it is super easy to pump up onto foil.
The dimensions are 5'4 * 21", I've tried skinnier and longer mid-lengths but I prefer this shorter, slightly wider option for stability prior to getting up on foil. I also have the tint resin and after using it daily for 5 weeks, plus air travel, it doesn't have a scratch on it so pretty happy with the durability.

My boxes are also in the wrong position for GoFoil but for other brands I think they would mount dead centre. My foil mounts within an inch of the back of the box.

The only other slight negative is the centre mount rear footstrap plugs. I did specify offset and parallel to the centre line but they're right on the centre line so basically unusable. Front plugs are spot on.




@robbo1111 - can I ask how much do you weigh? Your board looks fantastic and if its great for both winging and PWing - I'm seriously considering it. I weigh 62-65kg and although I like everything I read about 'The Jack' - 80L is just abit too big for me I think.
Whats it like in light wind situations? And can you give me an idea of what you paid? Thanks

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