SUP Mag UK lo-res free to readers April 2014 lo-res free to read | Page 84

the board room JP Australia JP Australia is a premium, high performance windsurfing and SUP brand with a range of 170+ boards. Frequent winners of consumer tests, JP regularly tops industry polls as 'the most desirable brand'. Contact: [email protected] Tel: [phone] Cruisair 12ft Fusion 9.8ft Fast and stable all round cruising/touring board recommended for every rider level. All boards are made with advanced drop stitch technology, providing the greatest durability, stiffness and weight possible. Relatively short and wide. The step deck provides lots of volume under your feet for easy flat water paddling, but still keeps nice thin rails for great turning and surfing. Spec: Length – 9.8ft Width – 31” Volume – 152L Spec: Length – 12ft Width – 32” Volume – 330L Barker Paddlesurf Barker Paddlesurf was born to push boundaries and performance of boards manufactured in the U.K. The range is based around five shapes developed to accommodate a variety of users from performance minded to emerging paddle surfers. Contact: www.barker-sup.co.uk [email protected] Barker 8.2ft Rapture Barker 9'Nine A traditional looking board made for nose riding but equally at home on the flat. Gives the sensation of hovering – an experience you’ll never forget. Sharp rails in the tail with a concave bottom shape give unparalleled wave riding, speed and performance. A high performance shape with great wave catching ability and versatility. A flat rocker will speed this board through flat sections and give incredible speed in small or bigger waves. Spec: Length – 8.2ft Width – 30.5” Volume – 125L Spec: Length – 9.9ft Width – 31” Volume – 145L Nah Skwell Nah Skwell was born and continues to grow in Brittany, Finistere, France. Exploring design options through innovation and refining shapes – thinner, less voluminous and less cumbersome, yet stable boards will excite all levels of ability. Contact: Kai Sports Ltd 023 8084 0777 [email protected] Scow (Superlight Carbon) Surf Series 8.7ft A steady rocker with a straightened out middle section provides gliding speed. Thin rails guarantee manoeuvrability and stability. No comprise board, a true surf SUP machine designed for riders looking for the latest innovative/refined shapes for outstanding performance. Looks can be deceiving. More performance and comfort for every level of rider. Inspired by Scow yachts drawbacks associated with traditional bow shapes are eliminated. Spec: Length – 12.6ft Width – 27.52” Volume – 240L Spec: Length – 8.7ft Width – 29.5” Volume – 112L s t a n d u p p a d d l e m a g u k 84