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2023 JP Hydrofoil ES
The JP Hydrofoil is one of the most popular foil boards on the market. It's a very used friendly option and its shape gives it plenty of stability and comfort when both in the water and on the water.
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JP’s HydroFoils were one of the very first specialised boards for foiling and they were trendsetters right from the start of the foil revolution. The overall range of use and the all-round appeal of the first two generations made them extremely popular and successful on the market. These two shapes of the third generation can best be summarized as user-friendly scaled-down versions of the 'HF Slalom 91' model. The updates made them more accessible and easy to control and to fly. Being super comfortable to ride, they are also efficient and fast. The 133 and 155 represent JP’s most balanced mix of user-friendliness combined with top foil performance. They are so easy to ride and control that in 2022 the pros sailed them in competitions when conditions got hairy.
The predecessors were already great and only full-on race designs challenged their performance. But the success and the improved feel of the latest edition of JP’s performance foil race boards was undeniable and shaper Werner Gnigler wanted to transfer these benefits to the recreational foil class, getting rid of all superfluous volume and width. As a result, the HydroFoils are super comfortable and easy to sail. In fact, their ease is the key to their success and the base for the incredible speed. Compare it to regular windsurfing, the same connection exists between the pure performance and the freerace class: once the Slalom boards get substantially better or faster, these advantages are transferred into the Super Sport shapes.
Shape Details
Despite being marginally narrower, the proportions and dimensions of the boards remain similar to their predecessors. So – even though this did not change – it is important to mention these retained advantages: The shortness keeps the swing weight low for control, adding to that overall balanced feel. In the air, the compact hulls feel very balanced and provide the feeling of total control and dominance over the foil.
The even distribution of volume offers great stability and helps to lift off early. As a bonus, the volume in the nose provides sufficient float for uphauling on these short boards.
In the forward section, we changed to a round rail with a defined tuck line.
The bevels which were a trademark of the previous shapes are gone. Their forgivingness was traded-in for a quicker response! The rounded rails feature slightly more volume for easier uphauling and provide less drag on occasional touch-downs. They don’t slow down but instantly bounce-off the water, getting you up and flying again in an instant. Overall, they became more efficient and faster, providing a crisper direct feel.
The second big rail shape change happened in the strap area and went hand in hand with an adaption of the deck contour. The predecessors had fuller rails and consequently a flat deck shape which was good for an upright stance. Now, the volume has been reduced in the rail providing more dome in the strap area. As a result, the ankle is not overstretched when leaning outboard in order to push and tilt the hull. This also makes it easier to get in and out of the straps. The result of these changes is that it is now much easier to find the perfect stance and you feel totally connected to the board with great leverage over the foil. This added stability and re-designed stance allows you to push your performance and fully exploit the power of the sail. Not only you can ‘ride’ but really ‘work’ the foil.
You will immediately notice that the cut-outs are surprisingly large, about double the size of the ones found on their predecessors. This design feature was taken from our performance board, the HydroFoil Slalom. The benefit: Less volume and area allow you to sink the tail when pumping and loading up the foil. This results in an easy and instant take off as well as reduced drag on occasional touch-downs.
133: The third generation of the shape that started the foil hype for JP: It is still the most all-round size, covering a very wide wind range. It suits most rider weights and levels and works great with all sail sizes except the very biggest and smallest ones. The perfect one-for-all size for most sailors.
155: Originally, this size was designed for foil races. Compared to pure performance boards, the volume and dimensions are reduced to the necessary maximum. It is the downsized, “freerace”, easy-handling and fun version. It also has a wide range but is especially targeted for light wind spots when used by big sailors or with big sails. Thanks to the bigger 6-hole foot strap plug, you can adapt your stap position to a wider variety of foil sizes.
Key Features
- 1. Performance-oriented freeride and competition design
- Lower volume “freerace”: easy-handling and fun versions of the high-performance HydroFoil Slalom
- Very big tail cut-outs reduce the drag in case of touch downs
- Round rails with a defined tuck line for less drag and instant bounce-off the water
- The ultimate balance between performance and user-friendliness in foiling
- Thin profile limits the drag to ensure stability and balance
Specifications
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Your Delivery
The range of products we offer means there is nothing standard about our deliveries. We use a range of couriers, including DHL, UPS and Royal Mail. While the site may state 3-5 days, most in stock items going to mainland UK locations will arrive at your door in 1-2 days.
On receipt of an order, the relevant specialist staff member will contact you to confirm the stock situation and expectation around shipping time. This gives you a direct contact for any requests and advice that might be helpful.
When courier services are used, you can expect tracking information and estimated arrival times to be communicated via email. However, always feel free to contact our staff at any point should you require assistance.
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Click & Collect
We’d love to see you in store! There is no additional charge for collecting in person, and the delivery cost will be shown as free during the checkout process. By selecting collection in person you are agreeing to pick up your order from our address, shown below:
Robin Hood Watersports
152 Leeds Road
Heckmondwike
West Yorkshire
WF16 9BJ
United Kingdom
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Receiving your order
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Postal Returns Procedure
If posting your return please email [email protected] for approval, as well as any advice required prior to sending. You would then simply ship the unwanted goods to our 152 Leeds Road address, including a copy of your original receipt and information on the required course of action.
Purchases from store
If you bought goods from our Heckmondwike based store you may, at our discretion, be able to return items within 30 days for a full refund, as long as they have not been used and still have the original labels attached. Please bring the items back to the shop, together with your receipt. Any refund can only be made using the same method as the original transaction.
Goods must be returned in an unused, re-saleable condition, with their original packaging, and all labels still attached. They should also be securely packaged to ensure the contents are protected during transit. Our Returns Team will review all items to ensure they meet the criteria outlined in this policy. If an item is returned outside of our Returns Policy, we may be unable to process a full refund. We will contact you in such circumstances.
Product Exclusions
There are some exclusions to our Returns Policy, as detailed below:
- Personalised or customised items, such as custom canoes, made to measure drysuits etc.
- Gift vouchers cannot be returned
- Products that have been opened or unsealed cannot be returned
- Products returned in an unsatisfactory condition cannot be returned
- Products which have been damaged in return transit due to insufficient packaging cannot be returned
This Return Policy does not affect your statutory rights.
We hope that your next purchase from our store will be a long term one, so why not make use of our 0% finance offer. The scheme is run through V12 and our experience, as well as that of our customers, has been excellent.
The 0% finance option allows you to spread the cost of your purchase over 6 or 10 months. Given the bespoke nature of each application we prefer to discuss this with you, rather than automating the process online. As such, once your basket is finalised and you are ready to apply please get in touch using [email protected], or by phone on 01924 444888.
We will confirm the availability and price of your order, then emailing a link to your custom application forms. Once completed, V12 notify our staff and you will then be contacted to settle the deposit and arrange a convenient delivery date.
Please refer to the representative example below.
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Cash Price |
£400 |
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Deposit Amount |
£40 |
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Loan Term |
10 months |
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Monthly repayments |
£36 |
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Representative APR% |
0% APR |
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Total amount payable |
£400 |
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Rate of Interest (per annum) |
0% |
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You must:
• Spend over £300
• Make a deposit of at least 10%
• Be at least 18 years of age
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