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Fun for the masses –
Jobe 10ft all round SUP
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Looking sleek and sexy in bamboo construction
and white livery, the Jobe is a top shelf bit of kit
that all paddlers would be happy to have in their
toy box. Out of the wrapping and the standard
fin configuration is fine for getting on the
water but if waves are the choice then
considerations about changing sizes and
type should be duly given.
Price:
£839 (inc rail saver tape)
info:
www.jobesup.com
Once afloat the Jobe 10ft’s character
steps into the limelight. Feeling
balanced and stable it’s a joy to sweep
around on the flat and the nose
bungee gives stowage options for
paddlers looking to head off on tour.
Getting out through the froth is a doddle on
the Jobe – even for those with limited experience.
CONCLUSION
The Jobe Bamboo 10ft is a
pure all rounder with a
slight bias towards surf –
although small waves
rather than macking
swells. That said, advanced
riders will find a lot of fun
with testing their skills
with a log in solid walls.
Beginner to intermediates
will love the forgiving
nature of the Jobe in
mellower conditions. On
the flat it glides well and
handles a variety of watery
scenarios. All in all the
Jobe 10ft is a great
example of all round stand
up paddle board fun.
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Dropping into waves the Jobe has
decent enough glide, although
paddlers will need to put the
hammer down to get in super early.
Along mellow walls the 10ft planes
effortlessly and it excels in gutless
surf particularly well. If a wave
stands up vertical then
concentration will be needed to
hold a rail and avoid slamming.
Advanced riders will enjoy the
longboard style surf performance
and effective down the line glide.
Coming off the top of a steep
section can be a handful at times
and care will be needed to not pearl.
If the swell increases in quality then
it’d be time to swap to a more
performance orientated board. Stick with
the 10ft if you just want to cruise though.
b o a r d s
Cutting through the water it’s a
fairly efficient stick, relative to its
size and shape. If you’re erring
more to the flat water side of things
then perhaps consider a Jobe
Bamboo 11.6ft or Aero 11.6ft
inflatable. If, however, you fancy a
crack at first time surfing then look
no further…
Care should be given though as
there’s a lot of board underfoot
and losing control in crowded
lineups could cause (literally)
headaches.
s h e d : h a r d
Jobe’s 10ft all rounder is a multi-discipline beast that copes
with a variety of conditions and should appeal to a wide user
audience. 10ft remains the most popular stand up paddle
board size in the UK – for a variety of reasons but mainly the
versatility.