JP Slalom S-TEC

Competition Slalom Board

FAST ... IN S-TEC !

Control and top speed - that's what it's all about if you want to stand on the podium. JP's four Slalom Boards are designed to race at PWA competitive speed, round full-speed jibes, and maintain control in the widest variety of conditions. Their control also benefits lighter riders, as they maintain control even when fully overpowered, quickly reach top speed, and can hold that speed. This year, two completely new sizes, 66 and 76, cater to enthusiastic slalom riders looking for different volumes. In addition, all boards get a turbo boost thanks to new technology: S-TEC gives the boards a new, completely different look and makes the already very light boards even lighter! The boards plane earlier, are easier to control, and thus faster.

S-TEC

Weight optimization is a key concern, especially for performance boards. That's why the new and groundbreaking S-TEC construction is also used for JP's Race Boards. The estimated average weight saving of S-TEC for slalom is expected to be up to 0.3 kilos. Considering that the previous boards were already extremely light, any additional weight reduction is impressive! This is achieved through the following changes:

* No paint
* Reduction of anti-slip coating, used only in the standing area
* Reduction of UV varnish
* Smaller and thinner pads - less EVA and less glue
* Refined custom lamination process where fibers are separately prepared and laminated

Durability remains at the proven level, as all important reinforcements remain unchanged, especially through the use of Biax-Carbon. Only elements that are not relevant for strength and durability are reduced or omitted.
The other essential contribution to weight saving comes from the optimized lamination process, which not only creates a completely new look but also makes the boards up to 300 grams lighter this year and contributes to improved performance.

What a great feature for all our Slalom Boards!