We present the JP Australia Slalom S-TEC 2025.

Fast ... IN S-TEC !

Control and top speed - that's what it's all about if you want to end up on the podium. JP's four slalom boards are designed to fly across the water at PWA competition speed, jibe at full speed and maintain control in the widest possible range of use. The extra control also benefits lighter riders as they can reach and maintain top speeds even when completely overpowered. This year, the 76 is a completely new size designed for enthusiastic slalom riders looking for a 125-liter board.

In addition, all boards now have a turbo boost thanks to the new technology: S-TEC gives the boards a new, completely different look and makes the already very light boards even lighter! The boards glide earlier, are easier to control and therefore even faster.

S-TEC

Weight optimization is particularly important for performance boards. This is why the new and groundbreaking S-TEC construction is also used for JP's race boards. The estimated average weight saving through S-TEC will be up to 0.3 kilos for the slalom boards. Considering that the previous models were already extremely light, any further weight reduction is impressive!

This is achieved by the following changes:

* No color

* Less rough varnish, this is only used in the standing areas

* Smaller and thinner pads - less EVA and less adhesive

   and the important

* Refined, customized lamination process in which fibers are prepared and laminated separately

Durability remains at the proven level, as all important reinforcements are unchanged and in particular through the increased use of Biax-Carbon. Only elements that are not relevant for strength and durability have been reduced or omitted.

The other essential contribution to weight reduction is due to the optimized lamination process. This not only creates a completely new look, but also contributes to increased performance, as the boards are even lighter this year!

What a great feature for all slalom boards!

The new 76: 

Slalom windsurfing in medium to light winds is simply a great, exhilarating experience, and that's exactly what this 125 L board is built for. It feels lighter and more playful than the big, wider board you would need for the very lightest wind. Whether you're racing or just enjoying a thrilling ride, the exhilarating speed creates goosebump moments.

According to our shaper Werner Gnigler, the most important shape feature of this high-performance board is the changing V-flow along the gentle scoop rocker line. The V is pronounced in front of the mast base, weakens near the foot straps and becomes stronger again towards the tail. This reduces drag, improves efficiency and supports a high and loose water position, while facilitating control when jibing to maintain speed in every turn.

Like the Slalom 62.5 that we introduced last season, the 76 also has the following three shape features:

* Double Step Cut-Outs

These two-stage cut-outs on the underside of the tail significantly improve control. The cut-out starts flat and gets deeper towards the tail for optimized water flow and reduced drag, maximizing speed and maneuverability. The cut-outs also make the edges significantly thinner, making it much easier to edge the board and initiate the jibe even at top speed.

* Lifted Apex Point of the Rail

From the bow to the center section, the apex of the edge is now higher to prevent the bow from getting stuck. At the same time, it provides more control. Its main advantage is that it generates more lift for faster planing and acceleration. It also increases lift during carving, prevents the nose from cutting and allows the board to maintain full speed in the turn.

* Wide Tail Outline

The outline remains relatively parallel to the tail, creating a wide planing surface and a stance position to apply maximum power to the fin and maintain control in all conditions. The cleverly positioned foot straps allow the rider to transfer power efficiently while making it easier to get in and out of the straps for jibes.

The wide tail also helps to maintain speed in gybes and significantly improves early planing and acceleration.

The general concept of the slalom line:

When designing this line, our focus is on increasing the average speed on the racetrack. The jibes are where the biggest advantages can be gained or lost in the race. The aim here was to maintain speed in the corner and accelerate out of it more quickly.

These models offer a stable riding position - and a 'locked stance'. Much less effort is required to reach and maintain top speed, and all models offer excellent early planing potential and a wide range of use.

The wide tails offer great leverage on the fin, allowing you to exert more pressure and better control the lift.

The ergonomic deck rounding guarantees a super comfortable posture and saves energy during long strokes.

All sizes have an additional pad elevation in the toe area between the rear foot straps for better support.

Each board size has its own individual cut-out configuration at the tail to ensure the optimum mix of early water break and a long rail line for control: for example, the first cut-outs of the larger boards start much further forward and the curvature of the cut-outs increases towards the tail.

The aim is always to achieve an efficient water cut-out and an even water flow around the fin to ensure constant fin pressure for permanent power and top speed. The Slalom 62.5 and the new 76 have double step cut-outs, which means that their two cut-outs have two different heights.

We have raised the apex of the edge from the center of the board towards the nose. As a result, we have gained a little more volume in the rail, which makes it easier to ride out of the jibe at speed.

In addition to the concave deck, we have added a further depression for the mast track, which lowers the pivot point of the mast base and provides better control at the limit and in the jibe. The lower mast base also creates the most efficient airflow between the foot and deck: 'Close the gap'.

Six core design elements guarantee the perfect setup for PWA racing:

two HECK outlines - individually adapted to each board size.

The cut-outs reduce the width and the wetted surface in the underwater hull for earlier water break for less drag and higher speed. The deck outline above the cut-outs remains wide, and the outboard position of the rear footstraps allows the rider to transfer more power to the fin, increasing control and speed.

V-SHAPE along the underwater hull - the V is pronounced in front of the mast foot, decreases between the foot straps and opens up again towards the stern. As a result, the board lies high and free on the water and balances out all waves. The changing V leads to a rounder scoop-rocker line at the edges, which makes jibing easier and helps to get out of the turn at full speed.

COMPACT CONCEPT - The parallel outline in the middle section of the short board maximizes the planing surface in the mast track area and immediately lifts the board into planing.

THIN PROFILE - in the bow area reduces drag as this is the part most affected by the wind. This, in combination with a recessed deck, allows us to keep the swing weight in the center and ensure excellent control at top speed.

DECKFORM - Stand

A small but significant advantage: the comfortable and ergonomic rounded deck guarantees a relaxed stance and allows the rider to concentrate on ever higher speeds.

DECKFORM - Efficiency

The board features the proven concave deck, which reduces swing weight, and now comes with an additional depression for the deck box, lowering the pivot point of the mast foot. The result is that the mast foot seals the gap between the board and the sail, providing ultimate efficiency and extra control when pushing the limits and during jibes.

This year, all boards have a standard deep-tuttle box and are no longer approved for foiling.

MAIN FEATURES

Slalom regatta boards - exclusively for Finns

Higher overall performance thanks to technology boost

Very light

Excellent control at high top speed due to the thin profile and concave deck that centers the swing weight in the middle.

The alternating V-shape ensures a high water position and a free riding experience

Two tail outlines: Bottom and deck outline are individually adapted to each board size.

Recess on the mast track for efficient airflow and control.

The deck contour allows the rider to transfer more power to the fin for more control and speed.

TECHNICAL FEATURES

* Full-surface Biax-Carbon deck

* PVC rigid foam panels throughout the deck and bottom

* Biax-Carbon reinforcements in the foot strap area

* Reinforcements in the central stand and foot strap area

* Complete parabolic rails due to overlapping Carbon and glass layers, additionally reinforced in the area of the foot straps

* Recess in the mast box to close the gap between the board and sail foot

* Two rear outlines due to the cut-outs

* Two-stage cut-outs (62.5 and 76)

* Deep Tuttlebox

* Double footstrap plugs

* Footstrap scale

* No fin