SUP Mag UK October 2016 issue 11 | Page 80

SUP Mag UK’s test station. If you want your product reviewed and think it will be of interest to SUPers Email:reviews@ standuppaddlemag.co.uk Gear shed b o a r d s SUPM's test team is... Stephane Lefevre, Richard Heathcote and Tez Plavenieks Fused with water – JP Fusion 9.2ft x 30.5” x 139L Pro 2017 We tested JP’s Fusion 8.5ft back in 2015 and were suitably impressed with it as a crossover detuned performance wave rider. (You can see that write up here – https://standuppaddlemag .co.uk/2015/06/08/light-the-fuse-jp-australia-fusion-8-5ft/). Price: s h e d : h a r d Fusion PRO 9.2ft - £1729 k i t you believe. The Fusion’s thin tail allows for critical turns that have only been possible in past years with ‘pro’ style SUPs. Fusion WOOD 9.2ft - £1229 Fusion AST 9.2ft - £999 Info: http://jp-australia.com/ 2017/sup/products/hardboards/fusion/ Getting over white water is easy enough – the Fusion’s impressive glide helping immensely. That glide comes into play again when picking up waves. Dropping in early it’s a smooth entry, generating good speed even on smaller walls. It’s also easy to keep this speed going with minimal effort, which is essential for all types of manoeuvre. Firstly we have to say the Fusion 9.2ft looks stunning.