We present the JP Australia Ultimate Wave S-TEC 2025.
WAVE EXCELLENCE IN ULTIMATE TECHNOLOGY
These shapes were introduced last year and took the wave scene by storm: In no time at all, word spread that they were the ultimate wave boards! This year's innovation is a brand new technology called S-Tech, which takes the performance of the boards to a whole new level.
The most outstanding detail this year is our groundbreaking S-TEC technology, which is now being introduced to the JP range for the first time. The weight saving is impressive: this generation of Ultimate Waves is around 700 grams lighter!
This reduction is achieved through several important changes:
* No color
* Less rough varnish, which is only used more in the standing area
* Smaller pads - less EVA and less adhesive
* Elimination of the center fin box in the rear
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* A refined, customized lamination process in which the fibres are prepared and laminated separately
How can durability be maintained at the proven level without the Innegra material?
We achieve this by using more high-quality S-glass, combined with Biax-Carbon reinforcements and UD-Carbon layers under the PVC rigid foam panels. In addition, the lower laminate no longer ends at the tucked line, but wraps around the edge. Together with the overlapping top laminate, it acts as an additional stringer along the edges, providing more rigidity and reinforcing the edge at the same time.
This not only creates a completely new look, but also provides a new riding experience with a weight saving of well over half a kilogram!
The ultimate windsurfing experience is riding clean waves down the line, and that's exactly what these boards are designed for. Each generation of our thoroughbred wave boards has been refined to enhance this experience. The previous series were already masterpieces in this regard, winning titles on the IWT Wave Tour and dominating the Aloha Classic in recent years. However, the current boards are even better and we expect them to be even more successful in competitions. But whether you win or not, these boards are guaranteed to give you an incredible ride and improve your surfing skills.
Ambitious wave surfers can improve their performance and get even more out of everything from mediocre to epic conditions.
The positive feedback from drivers from all over the world is simply overwhelming. They like the 'drive', the liveliness and the agility. They love the racy down-the-line performance combined with the reliability on the wave that allows them to push the limits of their abilities when riding.
Shaper Werner Gnigler achieved this by combining the swallow tail of the Magic Wave with the Ultimate Wave nose. The result is a board that allows you to ride steeper sections and hit the lip of the wave with more confidence and control. These hybrid boards are fun and incredibly controllable, no matter the wave height.
One of the most significant features of these shapes is the flat scoop rocker line along the midship line, paired with a much stronger curve along the edges. Werner combines this with an interesting V-transformation that starts with a moderate V at the bow, turns into a single concave in the area of the footstraps and ends with a slight V at the tail. This leads to easy, early planing and an immediate increase in speed, allowing you to ride waves with more speed, confidence, control and a noticeably more radical style.
The sleek outline and thin, soft rails end in an exquisite swallow tail - a must for this type of board for maximum grip in high-speed turns and ultimate acceleration for tight turns in smaller waves.
The fin boxes and stance positions are slightly further back compared to the previous models, so that turn radii can be changed at any time by applying pressure with the front or rear foot. This enables better control and maneuverability on the wave and allows riders to make full use of their skills and creativity in both small and large waves.
All four fin boxes are slotted boxes, with the ones for the side fins being even shorter for better performance.
QUAD FINN-BOXES / NO FINS:
Efficient and economical: 2025 boards come with four slot boxes for the quad setup. For better performance, the boxes for the side fins are even shorter. The rarely used alternative center box has been omitted for cost and weight reasons.
Most riders who are interested in a dedicated wave board already have their own favorite wave fins and do not need additional ones. Therefore, the boards are delivered without fins, which also helps to keep costs down.
Summary
The Ultimate Waves have already impressed with their gliding performance and thanks to S-TEC, the new technology, this performance is now even better.
With faster carving, improved speed and better edge grip, these fully-fledged down-the-line boards are the ultimate choice for any wave spot in any conditions.
Whether you're an intermediate surfer or a pro, get ready to push harder and make turns in everything from medium to XXL waves with our new Ultimate Waves - the ultimate waveboard!