Introducing the JP Australia Slalom S-TEC 2026.

FREESTYLE ON A NEW LEVEL

Our freestyle boards were developed in collaboration with JP's freestyle experts Yentel Caers and Sam Esteve and are designed for maximum performance. The shapes are short, responsive, and radical, allowing you to execute spins, rotations, and pops with incredible speed and precision. Despite their liveliness, the boards still offer the early Plane speed potential of their predecessors. The tail provides powerful pop to land multiple rotations and spectacular freestyle moves with ease. Thanks to the S-TEC construction introduced last year, all moves are easier than ever before – saving weight and taking performance to a whole new level.

At JP, we have always been at the forefront of freestyle board development. Together with our team riders, we push the boundaries and set new trends. Our current shapes continue this tradition: full focus on the new school freestyle potential without losing sight of ride quality and performance.

S-TEC

Introduced last year, the groundbreaking S-TEC technology is once again taking center stage this year. The boards are between 300 and 400 grams lighter—a real game changer. This is made possible by several details:

• No paint

• Anti-slip only in standing areas

• Smaller and thinner pads – less EVA, less adhesive

• Optimized lamination process, fibers prepared and laminated separately

Durability remains at the usual high level thanks to high-quality S-glass replacement for Innegra,Carbon , and UD Carbon under the high-density PVC. The bottom laminate now runs over the rails, which, combined with the overlapping deck laminate, acts like an additional stringer along the rails and provides greater rigidity and stability.

The result: a completely new look and feel and a lighter board with a significantly improved riding experience.

Performance for new moves

Success in modern freestyle depends on double power moves. That's why the focus during development was on speed when popping, so that triple moves become the new normal. Shaper Werner Gnigler has made the boards slightly shorter than their predecessors. This reduces swing weight and improves reaction speed when popping. Slides and aerial spins become faster and more controlled, and triple moves are easily possible. Despite their short length, the new shapes are longer than many other models on the market, offering accessible all-round performance in all conditions.

The flat scoop rocker line provides the necessary buoyancy, early planing, and speed. Our ultra-light technology supports this even further.

The deck dome is crucial for stability, not only when riding normally, but also when riding switch. Since many moves are performed switch nowadays, the board must meet these requirements. The subtle dome perfectly balances performance and stability.

The tail combines width and thickness, offering sufficient buoyancy, but can be easily submerged during powerful take-offs. The low weight allows the boards to jump higher and feel lighter and more agile in the air.

The bottom shape features a defined V from Baseplate the front, combined with a gentle tuck line for smooth sliding and a little leniency when performing moves. Towards the tail, there is a flat V with a pronounced tuck line for grip, power, and a high water feel, while still maintaining a relaxed board feel.

All boards are equipped with double footstrap plugs for maximum control.

More than just classic freestyle boards: all sizes feature JP's reinforced foil powerbox, and the compact, wide shapes are perfect for foil riding. Simply mount the foil and take off while other freestylers are still waiting for wind. Wing riding is also possible, although not specifically optimized for it.

Technical Features

• S-Glass technology

• High-density PVC over the entire deck and bottom

• Carbon throughout the entire base area

• Double Carbon in the footstrap area

• UD Carbon layers for greater torsional stiffness

• Fully overlapping parabolic S-glass rails

• V-shape UD Carbon in the bottom

• Centered UD Carbon in deck and bottom

• Innegra nose reinforcement

• Double footstrap plugs

• Footstrap scale

• G10 Powerbox Fin

• Foil power box, foil-approved

S-TEC - Foil / Freestyle Specifications