Recently bought two 2020 JP boards and I just love their foot straps. Have used many different straps over the years but these are way out in front. No twist, hold their shape, easy to fit and adjust for any sized foot, just perfect!

How are the boards , they look like a good shape .

Yep gotta agree with that Orange. I used my new JP 71 for the second time yesterday and was thinking how good the footstraps are.

windsurftom said..
Where did you get the boards? Did you get a bargain

At my local retailers, 1000 kms down the road. The one I buy most of my gear from gives me a good loyalty discount.

LeeD said..
Wow, you run them BIG!
And on a outside freeride location.

I have broad feet and I like to be able to move my feet around, would never set them tight. I haven't used the SR yet so purposely set them a bit bigger until I discover what the board is like to sail. Will then reduce them after a few sails according to how it likes to be sailed.

On my bigger boards I like to be right out there with my feet hugging the rail, straps just prevent my feet flying upwards, is that bad technique?

What size sail and fin do you use on the SLW, and what width is it ?. Any pics ?As only having wave gear, I've just recently got a 120 F-race board, 7.5 m lion and 40 cm fin, gets me at 90 kg blasting I think at 12/14 knots?
Im only curious on the planning limit of the SLW ?, cheers in advance ??

Nerdburger said..
What size sail and fin do you use on the SLW, and what width is it ?. Any pics ?As only having wave gear, I've just recently got a 120 F-race board, 7.5 m lion and 40 cm fin, gets me at 90 kg blasting I think at 12/14 knots?
Im only curious on the planning limit of the SLW ?, cheers in advance ??

FYI, I'm 75 kgs.The SLW is 92 wide and comes with a 56 carbon fin, I have a 58 fin but haven't used it with this board yet.

I have a NP 8.7 V8 on order through my awesome local retailer. Lead time is dragging on a bit due to COVID (reductions in air freight) and also Neil Pryde have new owners and they're still getting their **** together. Consequently I have only used it with my 2017 NP 7.7 V8 which is a nice sail, particularly for early planing.

My plan is to maximise early planing with the 8.7, not interested in going bigger than that. With the 7.7 and factory fin I reckon I get going in 10-11 knots, whether the 8.7 will make any difference, not sure, time will tell. At least it should keep the board on the plane consistently in the same wind better, than the 7.7.

Orange Whip said..

Nerdburger said..
What size sail and fin do you use on the SLW, and what width is it ?. Any pics ?As only having wave gear, I've just recently got a 120 F-race board, 7.5 m lion and 40 cm fin, gets me at 90 kg blasting I think at 12/14 knots?
Im only curious on the planning limit of the SLW ?, cheers in advance ??

FYI, I'm 75 kgs.The SLW is 92 wide and comes with a 56 carbon fin, I have a 58 fin but haven't used it with this board yet.

I have a NP 8.7 V8 on order through my awesome local retailer. Lead time is dragging on a bit due to COVID (reductions in air freight) and also Neil Pryde have new owners and they're still getting their **** together. Consequently I have only used it with my 2017 NP 7.7 V8 which is a nice sail, particularly for early planing.

My plan is to maximise early planing with the 8.7, not interested in going bigger than that. With the 7.7 and factory fin I reckon I get going in 10-11 knots, whether the 8.7 will make any difference, not sure, time will tell. At least it should keep the board on the plane consistently in the same wind better, than the 7.7.

Finally a Slw Dream come true???

im feeling drool and lust looking at this board

cheers Jeff

Ditto on the 2018 starboard, altho I believe they were the premium version. Now let's see how they age? Always liked the JP straps anyway :) !

Great boards, its just a pity someones mum came up with the colour scheme.. :P

sailquik said..
Where can we buy Dakine straps in Australia now?

www.surfsailaustralia.com.au/product/da-kine-primo-footstraps-black#surf-sail-clothing-hardware

I managed to get a new set of those JP straps , came off a transport damaged board . Very solid looking and the size adjusting marks are a nice touch . I've always liked and used JP straps and these seem even better .

Maddlad said..
Great boards, its just a pity someones mum came up with the colour scheme.. :P

Personally I love the colours and the fact that they don't have very ordinary graphics that make them look like a running shoe. Taste in colours are of course individual preference, but Im not afraid of purple or pink.

Imax1 said..

peterowensbabs said..

Maddlad said..
Great boards, its just a pity someones mum came up with the colour scheme.. :P

Personally I love the colours and the fact that they don't have very ordinary graphics that make them look like a running shoe. Taste in colours are of course individual preference, but Im not afraid of purple or pink.

It's not purple and pink , it's mauve and magenta.