Introducing the JP Australia Slalom S-TEC 2026.

Full control, full speed

Control and top speed—that's exactly what you need to reach the podium. JP's five slalom boards are built to race at PWA competition speeds, jibe at full speed, and maintain precise control across a wide range of conditions. Their stability also benefits lighter riders, who can maintain control even when overpowered and still accelerate extremely quickly. The new SL 72 takes performance even further with optimized hull aerodynamics, refined rails and deck shapes, and a higher waterline, so it cuts through chop effortlessly, accelerates faster, and remains stable even in the hardest jibes. The S TEC construction combines a premium look with less weight and greater stiffness, enabling earlier planing, easier handling, and higher top speeds. Whether you want to get on the podium or push your personal limits, the SL delivers the perfect balance of power, responsiveness, and confidence.

S TEC
The S TEC construction used in all JP Raceboards results in very low weight and high rigidity. This is achieved through a sophisticated design concept.

• No color
• Anti-slip only in standing areas
• Compact pads with minimal EVA and adhesive
• Refined, manually adjusted lamination with individually prepared fibers

This design enables earlier planing, easy handling, and maximum performance on the water.

The New 72

In the extremely competitive slalom scene, we are constantly working to improve our range. The SL 72 has been redesigned to significantly increase overall speed. To achieve this, the board has been trimmed higher in the water, reducing the wetted surface area and drag. This allows you to ride faster while maintaining more stability and control in rough conditions.

During development, the aerodynamics of the hull were optimized, especially in the nose area. A newly designed rail and deck shape in front of the Baseplate clean airflow over the deck, keeping the board stable and efficient even in difficult conditions. Towards the tail, the outline and deck shape have been smoothed out, especially in the rear footstrap area, giving a more connected feel and a comfortable stance.

These updates also improve jibing performance. You have more control when entering quickly and more stability when accelerating out, making you more competitive not only at top speed but also at the buoy.

Important features carried over from the rest of the range

• Gentle scoop rocker line and transforming V flow. Strongly pronounced in front of the Baseplate, flatter between the straps, and opening up again towards the tail. This reduces drag, ensures a high and loose water position, and makes it easier to control when jibing, so you can come out with more speed.
• High Apex Rail Shape, generates lift for early planing, acceleration, and stability when jibing.
• Tail Tuck Line with double-stepped cutout for maximum control, release, and speed.
• Well-designed footstrap positions for efficient power transfer and easy entry and exit when jibing.

The basic concept of our SLALOM line

When designing and fine-tuning this line, the focus is on increasing the average speed over the entire course. The jibe is particularly important, as this is where the greatest time gains can be made in the race. The goal is to maintain speed throughout the jibe and come out faster.

The shapes offer a stable, locked-in riding position. Much less power is needed to reach and maintain top speed, and all models plane extremely early and cover a wide range of conditions. The wide tails provide plenty of leverage on the fin, increasing power and control.

The smoothly shaped decks ensure a super comfortable stance. You save energy and can push harder on long strokes.

All sizes have an additional pad wedge between the rear loops for a more direct board feel.

Each board size has its own tail cutout configuration to achieve the perfect mix of release and long rail line for control. On the larger boards, the first cutouts start further forward and the curve of the cutouts becomes more pronounced towards the tail. The goal is always efficient water release and even water flow around the fin, so that the fin gets constant pressure for power and top speed. The Slalom 62.5, 66, 72, and 76 have double step cutouts, where the two steps are different heights.

The apex point of the rails has been raised from the middle of the board to the nose. This creates more volume in the rail, which helps you jibe faster and with more control.

In addition to the aerodynamic deck shape, we use an additional recess for the deck box. This Baseplate the Baseplate , which provides more control at top speed and when jibing. Close the gap: the lower sail foot closes the gap between the sail and the deck for maximum efficiency.

Six key design elements guarantee the perfect setup for PWA racing

Dual Tail Outlines. Each board size has its own contour. The cutouts reduce the outline width and the wetted area on the hull for less drag and more speed. The deck outline above the cutouts is wider so that the rear loop is further out. This allows you to put more pressure on the fin for more control and speed. The double step cutouts on the 62.5 and 76 are part of these individual adjustments.

Transforming Vee Flow on the hull.
Strongly pronounced in front of the Baseplate, flatter between the straps, opening up again towards the tail. This makes the board ride high and loose and irons out chop. The curved rail line makes jibes smoother and helps you come out at full speed.

Compact Concept.
The parallel outline in the middle section of the short boards maximizes the gliding surface on Baseplate lifts them immediately into gliding.

Thin profile.
It reduces wind resistance, especially in the nose area. In combination with the aerodynamic deck, the swing weight remains centered, which increases control at top speed.

Deck Shapes Stance.
A small but important advantage. The ergonomic deck guarantees a relaxed posture, allowing you to concentrate fully on speed.

Deck Shapes Efficiency.
The aerodynamic deck reduces swing weight and, with the additional deck box recess, the Baseplate sits Baseplate . This allows the sail foot to close perfectly, providing maximum efficiency and additional control during full jibes and at high speeds.

The boards have a deep Tuttle box and are not approved for foiling.

S-Tec - Tuttlebox Boards