14'0 x 26.5 OPEN OCEAN RACE by JP-Australia

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CARBON board technology Glossy rails, matt deck and bottom

We developed two new “late additions” to the 2014 race board range Ð the 12’6″x28″ and 14’0″x27″ which remain unchanged for 2015. Due to the unique bottom and rocker shape these racing machines can easily handle any rough conditions, so we decided not to limit them with the name “flat water” and simply call them RACE, now.

We followed the same principles in development of the narrow versions -the 12’6″x25″ and the 14’0″x24, 5″- and continue with the distinguished narrow outline and the proven sharp piercing nose.

This creates a smooth water flow along the entire board length as the sharp piercing nose cuts the water’s surface and displaces it at the same time.

To avoid drag were the piercing nose transforms into a flat bottom shape we developed a new concept which continues to displace the water almost all the way towards the tail.
Displacing water only works with a round cross section. Stability would suffer tremendously. Therefore we had to come up with a unique cross section shape.

It has a round center part with flat sections towards the rail almost pronounced like bevels.

We also worked on the volume distribution to guarantee perfect water position. While paddling the piercing nose just cuts a few centimeters below the water surface and the tail releases right on top of the water without any drag or turbulences. This way we can take the advantage of the longest possible water line without losing any speed.

We took out some volume in the nose section to make the board less sensitive to side winds but continued with the proven feature of the domed deck. This feature is effective in all conditions, if the nose gets pushed under water it will pop out immediately displacing the water as it runs off instantly and the board is able to continue without being submerged.

The standing area features a sunk-in cockpit with reduced side walls. This deck shape allows the water to flow off the board immediately without the use of drain pipes.

The narrow version of the 12’6″ race board features a unique bottom shape. To increase stability the round displacement bottom flows into a flat V-bottom right before the standing area.
Besides this, the overall bottom curve is slightly increased to make the board more forgiving in open waters and offer better tail release for heavier guys. This racing machine will be hard to beat in the 12’6″ class.

The RACE OPEN OCEAN models will be your first choice for open ocean races or downwind runs due to the curved rocker line which is designed to take advantage of the open ocean swells. It must be easy to catch a wave and connect easily to the next one.
The construction of all the RACE boards remains the full deck and bottom carbon wrap for the ultimate in light construction and performance.

New features on 2015 models will be the grab handles instead of the built in handles for even lower weight as the built in handles carry unnecessary 200 grams of water around with you.

All the 12’6″ models have two additional handle side positions for beach starts and the board comes with two handles. The 14’0″ comes with one handle position.

Utilizing all the most cutting edge features of modern day SUP Racing, these are dedicated race boards Ð the perfect tool for winners!

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14’0 x 26.5 OPEN OCEAN RACE

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