We present the JP Australia X-Winger board.
Our all-new X-Winger boards are longer and narrower than their predecessors. They feature many new shape details that make them more maneuverable and agile, giving them better overall handling. Most importantly, they are much more efficient and superior in every aspect of performance.
The longer, narrower hull and the flat bow rocker ensure better glide, faster acceleration, and allow for an easier and earlier takeoff with a smooth transition into flight mode. Thanks to the clearly defined edges, the buoyancy generated by the underwater hull is efficiently converted into “lift,” which further aids takeoff. These shape features work together to enhance other characteristics: Occasional touch-downs are smoother, and the board bounces off the water’s surface smoothly without losing speed—this happens significantly more efficiently and comfortably than with its predecessor.
The outline in the bow area has been made significantly narrower to reduce the board’s swing weight and improve aerodynamics. To compensate for the now reduced volume, we’ve made this area thicker. Nevertheless, the slim bow results in a lighter riding feel with more agile handling.
The slightly concave standing area ensures very direct handling with control over the Foil.
The tail section has been given additional rocker. In flight, this additional bottom curve lifts the nose, resulting in a better flight position for the board. This prevents unwanted contact with the water and provides the rider with a more comfortable stance. Furthermore, the rocker generates more pop during jumps and ensures greater air time.
This year’s X-Wingers feature innovative cutouts: they reduce volume and width in the tail, enabling a more efficient pumping motion to generate the necessary lift via the Foil. In turns, you can also edge the board more sharply without the tail touching the water. During occasional touch-downs, the cut-outs help minimize braking and maintain speed.
Technical Details:
The boards feature very long boxes, which offer a wide range of tuning options for the Foil. The boxes are embedded in PU blocks that extend from the deck to the hull, and this deck-to-bottom connection results in an extremely stable Construction.
In addition, the boards are equipped with PVC rigid foam panels in the deck and hull and—together with the Innegra edge reinforcements—offer an unmatched combination of stiffness and light weight.
