Introducing the JP Australia HydroFoil 2026.

Performance foiling in a relaxed manner

JP's HydroFoil machines were among the first specialized foil boards ever and trendsetters from the start of the foil revolution. The wide range of applications and all-round qualities of the first two generations made them extremely popular and successful. The two shapes of the third generation can best be described as user-friendly, smaller versions of the HydroFoil Slalom models.
The 133 and 155 are JP's most balanced combination of user-friendliness and top foil performance. They are very efficient and fast, super comfortable to ride, and easy to handle.

The predecessors were already great, and only full-race designs could challenge their performance. But the success and improved feel of JP's Performance Foil Race Boards were unmistakable, and shaper Werner Gnigler wanted to transfer these advantages to the recreational foil class by removing excess volume and width. The result: the HydroFoils are super comfortable and easy to ride. In fact, their effortlessness is the key to their success and the basis for their incredible speed. Compare it to normal windsurfing: just as the advantages of slalom boards flow into freerace shapes as soon as they become faster or better, so too do these foil boards benefit.

Werner Gnigler says: "We have remained true to our concept and offer a pure foil board. My focus was on making fast foiling easy and accessible, but still extremely exciting. That's why I improved stability, comfort, and control, because once you're in the air, those are the prerequisites for fast runs on any course."

Shape Details

The boards are narrow and have proven proportions and dimensions. The main advantage: the short length keeps the swing weight low and ensures a balanced feel. In the air, the compact hulls provide total control and dominance over the foil.

The even volume distribution provides great stability and helps with early takeoff. In addition, the volume in the nose provides enough buoyancy to catch up easily on these short boards.

The front section, with its round rails and defined tuck line, has a little more volume for easier recovery and is forgiving because it slows down less during touch downs. The board doesn't slow down, but bounces back immediately and takes off again straight away.

The deck has a slight curve in the footstrap area. This prevents the ankle joint from being overstretched when leaning out, making it easier to get in and out of the straps. You feel completely connected to the board and have great leverage over the foil, allowing you to push your performance and get the most out of the sail. You can not only "ride" the foil, but really "work" it thanks to the perfect posture.

The cutouts are very large. Advantage: Less volume and surface area allow you to sink the tail when pumping and charge the foil. The result is extremely easy and immediate takeoff and less resistance during touchdowns.

The thin profile reduces air resistance and creates as little drag as possible, which is extremely important because strong gusts have little effect on the board trim. Your flight remains stable and balanced.

133:
The third generation of the shape that started the foil hype for JP. Still the most versatile size with an extremely wide wind range. Suitable for most weights and levels and works with almost all sail sizes except the very large and very small ones. The perfect one-board solution for most people.

155:
This size was originally developed for foil racing. Compared to pure performance boards, the volume and dimensions are reduced to the necessary minimum. The result is a smaller, freerace-style version that is easy to ride and fun. It also has a wide range of uses, but is particularly suitable for light wind conditions, larger riders, or large sails. Thanks to the larger 6-hole footstrap plug, you can adjust your strap position to suit a wider range of foil sizes.

Of course, they come with JP's reinforced foil Tuttle box.

Wood Pro - Wide / Foil / Tuttle Specifications