JP Ultimate Wave S-Tec 2025
Radical down-the-line Wave Board
WAVE EXCELLENCE IN ULTIMATE TECHNOLOGY
Introduced last year, these shapes burst into the wave scene with force: In no time, the word of mouth spread that they are THE ultimate wave boards! This year’s innovation is a brand new technology called S-TEC which boosts the boards’ performance to a whole new level.
This year, the standout detail is our groundbreaking S-TEC technology, introduced for the first time in the JP lineup. The weight saving is impressive: This generation of Ultimate Wave boards is about 500 grams or more lighter! This is achieved through several key changes:
* No paint
* Reduction of anti-slip, used only in standing areas
* Reduction of UV-paint
* Smaller pads – less EVA and less glue
* Elimination of the rear centre fin box
* Refined custom lamination process, with fibres prepared and laminated separately
The durability maintained at the proven level by replacing the Innegra material with more high-quality S-glass, combined with Biax-Carbon reinforcements and UD Carbon layers underneath the high density PVC. Additionally, the bottom laminate no longer stops at the tuck line but wraps around the rail. Together with the overlapping deck laminate, it acts as an additional stringer along the rails, providing more rigidity and strengthening the rail simultaneously.
This not only creates a totally new look, but being half kilogram or more lighter delivers a new riding sensation!
The weight-saving design involves minimal use of UV-resistant paint, which may lead to slightly different shades of colours in certain areas over time.
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The ultimate windsurfing experience is riding clean waves down-the-line, which is the core purpose these boards are designed for. Each generation of our pure-wave boards has been refined to enhance this experience, and the previous lines were already masterpieces in this respect, earning titles on the IWT Wave tour and dominating the Aloha Classic over recent years. However, the current boards are even better, and we expect them to be even more successful in competitions. But whether you win or not, these boards are guaranteed to deliver an incredible ride and enhance your wave-sailing abilities. So, serious wave riders, get ready to up your performance and get even more out of everything from mediocre to epic conditions.
The positive feedback from riders using their Magic Wave on the world tour was instrumental in the development of these Ultimate Waves.
We aimed to bring some of that liveliness and agility to our down-the-line boards, creating an even more engaged and reliable ride so advanced wave sailors can push their limits further.
Shaper Werner Gnigler achieved this by blending the Magic Wave swallow tail with the Ultimate Wave nose. The result is a board that allows you to go more vertical and hit lips with greater confidence and control. These hybrid boards are fun to ride and incredibly controllable, regardless of wave height.
One of the most essential features of this shape is the straight centre scoop rocker line, paired with a lot more bottom curve along the rails. Werner combines this with an interesting Vee transformation that starts with a moderate Vee in the nose area, changes to a single concave between the straps, and finishes off with a slight Vee at the tail. This results in easy early planing and instant pace, allowing you to ride waves with more speed, confidence, control, and a noticeably more radical style.
The smooth outline and thin, soft rails finish off into a refined swallow tail – a must have feature on this kind of board for maximum grip in high speed turns and ultimate acceleration carving tight turns in smaller surf.
The fin box and standing positions are slightly further back compared to previous models, giving riders the ability to adjust their turns at any time with either front or back foot pressure. This allows for greater control and manoeuvrability on the wave, letting riders truly unleash their skills and creativity from small to giant surf.
QUAD FIN BOXES / NO FINS:
Efficient and economical: In 2025 the boards come with four short slot boxes for the quad setup. The boxes for the side fins are even shorter for better performance. The rarely used alternative centre box was omitted for cost and weight reasons.
Most riders who are interested in a dedicated wave board already have their own favourite wave fins and do not need additional ones. Therefore, the boards are delivered without fins, which also helps to keep the costs low.
TECH FEATURES
* S-glass technology
* High-density PVC in complete deck and bottom
* Biax-Carbon reinforcements in the whole standing area
* Double Carbon reinforcements in the foot strap area
* UD Carbon X-wrapping layers increase torsional stiffness and reinforce the standing area
* Fully overlapping parabolic S-Glass rail construction
* Omega Stringers in the bottom made of high-density PVC reinforced with UD carbon
* Innegra nose reinforcement
* Fin positioning scale
* Double footstrap plugs
* Footstrap with scale
* 4 short Slot boxes; no fins
The Ultimate Waves already impressed with their planing performance, and now, thanks to the new technology, this performance is even better.
With faster carving, improved speed, and better grip and rail bite, these full-on down-the-line boards are the ultimate choice for any wave spot in any condition. Whether you’re a pro or an intermediate sailor, get ready to push harder and carve turns on anything from medium to XXL waves with our incredibly light Ultimate Waves – the ultimate wave board!
-> Recommended setup:
2x Multi Wave + 2x Side Wave 10
UW 75 = Multi Wave 13.5
UW 81 = Multi Wave 14.5
UW 87 = Multi Wave 14.5
UW 90 = Multi Wave 15.5
UW101= Multi Wave 16.5
JP Ultimate Wave Pro 2024
Radical down-the-line Wave Board
ADDING MAGIC TO THE ULTIMATE WAVE EXCELLENCE
The ultimate windsurfing experience is riding clean waves down-the-line, which is the core purpose these boards are designed for. Each generation of our pure-wave boards has been refined to enhance this experience, and the previous line was already a masterpiece in this respect. It earned titles on the IWT Wave tour and dominated the Aloha Classic over recent years. However, the new boards are even better, and we expect them to be even more successful in competitions. But whether you win or not, these boards are guaranteed to deliver an incredible ride and enhance your wave-sailing abilities. So, serious wave riders, get ready to up your performance and to get even more out of everything from mediocre to epic conditions.
The feedback from our riders using their Magic Waves on the world tour was instrumental in the development of our new generation of Ultimate Waves. We aimed to bring some of that liveliness and agility to our down-the-line boards, creating an even more engaged and reliable ride so advanced wave sailors can push their limits further.
When shaper Werner Gnigler built the first prototypes of our new generation of Ultimate Waves, he blended the Magic Wave tail with the Ultimate Wave nose. The result was a board that allowed riders to go more vertical, hit lips with greater confidence and control, and plane much more quickly than the previous Ultimates. These hybrid boards are fun to ride and incredibly controllable, regardless of wave height.
With regards to the shape, we made some significant changes to our new generation of Ultimate Waves. The centre scoop rocker line became straighter, while maintaining more bottom curve along the rails. Werner also developed an interesting Vee transformation that starts with a moderate Vee in the nose area, changes to a single concave between the straps, and finishes off with a slight Vee at the tail. These changes have improved early planing and pace, allowing you to ride waves with more speed, confidence, control, and a noticeably more radical style.
The smooth outline and thin, soft rails finish off into a refined swallow tail – a must have feature on this kind of board for maximum grip in high speed turns and ultimate acceleration carving tight turns in smaller surf.
The fin box and standing positions have been moved back slightly, giving riders the ability to adjust their turns at any time with either front or back foot pressure. This allows for greater control and manoeuvrability on the wave, letting riders truly unleash their skills and creativity from small to giant surf.
This year, all five fin boxes are slot boxes, with the ones for the side fins being even shorter. Also, the layup was adjusted slightly and the light boards provide a surfboard-like feel, making them easy to control and fun to ride.
FIVE BOX SETUP:
The five fin box tuning range has always been a key, must-have asset for the Ultimate Wave customer. On the other hand, most of these very good riders already have their own, favourite wave fins and do not need the ones coming with the board. In order to save these riders unnecessary costs, the new models now come without fins.
NO FINS: The this year the boards come without fins.
Recommended JP fins for QUAD | THRUSTER fin setup:
UW 75 – 2x Multi Wave 13.5 RTM Carbon | 1x Wave 17 RTM Carbon
UW 81 – 2x Multi Wave 14.5 RTM Carbon | 1x Wave 18 RTM Carbon
UW 87 – 2x Multi Wave 14.5 RTM Carbon | 1x Wave 18 RTM Carbon
UW 93 – 2x Multi Wave 15.5 RTM Carbon | 1x Wave 19 RTM Carbon
UW 101 -2x Multi Wave 16.5 RTM Carbon | 1x Wave 20 RTM Carbon
Recommended side fins for quad & thruster use: 2x Side Wave 10 RTM
TECH FEATURES
* S-glass technology
* Full Innegra Parabolic Rails
* Omega Stringer with high-density PVC and S-glass
* 5 Slot boxes
* Fin positioning scale
* Double Footstrap Plugs
* Footstrap with scale
Our new Ultimate Waves now have improved planing performance that puts them on par with the renowned Magic Wave. With faster carving, improved speed, and better grip and rail bite, these full-on down-the-line boards are the ultimate choice for any wave spot in any condition. Whether you’re a pro or a beginner, get ready to push harder and carve turns on anything from medium to XXL waves with our new Ultimate Waves – the ultimate wave board!
ULTIMATE WAVE 2023
DEDICATED PURE WAVE EXCELLENCE
Since its introduction, the Ultimate Wave has stunned dedicated wave sailors around the globe and excelled in wave board tests in all the worldwide windsurfing media. This board feels at home at every wave spot in any given conditions. It carves fast, turns smoothly and maintains speed anywhere from huge down-the-line waves to mushy onshore rollers. It responds instantly to rider input and changes from rail to rail comfortably and extremely quickly. The grip and rail bite will give you the confidence to push your personal limits when carving turns on anything from medium to XXL waves. It will reward progressive sailing with turns that you used to only dream about. This is the ultimate wave board!
After 4 years of development, the Ultimate Wave was introduced to the JP range as a successor to the popular Radical Thruster Quad. Its speed, early planing and manoeuvrability made sure it improved on the Radical Thruster Quad in all aspects of wave sailing everywhere from side-on mush to down-the-line perfection.
For 2023, the shape and the features of the board remain unchanged except for new Carbon side fins which are light, more durable and improve responsiveness and speed.
Double foot-strap holes eliminate any chance of the straps twisting, thus ensuring firm and comfortable grip of the feet in the straps.
The foot straps feature measurement markings to allow you to quickly set up your board to your perfect foot strap size.
The thick deck-pad increases comfort and cushions the landing of big jumps and aerials.
The result is a fine-tuned and brilliant wave board which feels at home in side-onshore conditions and absolutely excels in side-shore and down-the-line conditions.
The quad fin setup enhances top-end wave performance and the 5-fin box setup enables tuning to personal preferences (thruster, twinser and single fin use), giving the boards greater range of use from onshore to down-the-line conditions. Plugs are provided to cover the boxes not used.
This board is Jason Polakow’s Ultimate Wave!
- JP’s most radical down-the-line wave board
- Delivers instant response to rider’s input
- Ultimate rail grip on the wave
- Comes with Quad Fin setup
- Great range of use thanks to five fin boxes
- High density sandwich and stringers made of PVC
SPECIFICATIONS