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JP Australia Magic Ride 119 FWS
Buy from: http://jp-australia.com/2018/products/boards/magic-ride/ Price: £1599
WORDS: WINDSURFING UK PICS: WSUK
ALTHOUGH WE’RE NOW STARTING TO SEE BRAND NEW SEASON
2019 GEAR HITTING THE SHELVES OF WINDSURFING RETAILERS JP
AUSTRALIA’S MAGIC RIDE 119 WOOD (2018) IS STILL APPLICABLE
FOR THOSE LOOKING TOWARDS ALL ROUND WINDSURFING SLEDS
WITH POSSIBLY A SLIGHT BUMP AND JUMP BIAS. EVEN MORE SO
WITH 2019’S SHAPE REMAINING UNCHANGED!
From the off the MR 119 revs up to
planing speed quick smart. Although
it’s more freeride than FSW there’s still
a playful nature that you can feel just
begging to be set free. Its 40cm Ride
fin certainly gives plenty of lift but if
you’re looking for more manoeuvre
orientated riding then of course you
can swap it out for something smaller.
Straight line speed is admirable with
power orientated freerace rigs pushing
it on through lulls with ease. Stick a
less zoomy engine on top and you can
be banging turns with the best of them.
In fact, it’s the cornering that really
makes the Magic Ride light up. Cutting
through the brine effortlessly it forgives
slightly dodgy technique whilst
rewarding experienced sailors alike. If
you’re looking for a machine to help
uk
WIND
SURFING
with gybes in choppier waters then you
could do a lot worse than the MR 119.
For those fancying a spot of air time
then you’ll find a good partner with the
JP. It’s no freestyle stick yet still boosts
efficiently and rewards pilots with
longer floatier jumps. If you should hit a
steeper ramp then you can of course
go higher. Coastal windsurfers will find
it fun with choppy lumps in effect or
small waves to ramp off – even with
outboard footstraps!
We also decided to chuck a few rotations
in the mix as it’s always a good indicator
of a windy board’s aerial prowess.
Obviously the Magic Ride isn’t designed
as a looping sled yet no less it copes
admirably and allows those with skills a
few over the handle bars moments.
Conclusion
JP Australia’s Magic ride 119 is a
fun board that’ll fit the bill for many
riders wanting a manoeuvre
orientated vroom sled for booting
about on medium blowy days.
Partner with a freerace sail for flat
chat adrenaline or team up with
something flickier for a spot of
carving or jumping fun. Particular
good for those perceived old school
carving tricks like downwind/upwind
3s. If this isn’t to your taste then
stick as is with outboard straps and
simply burn ‘n’ turn.