Board Name: JL 10’6″
Manufacturer: Jimmy Lewis
Length: 10’6″ Width: 28.75″ Volume: ? Weight: ?
Weight Range: Beg. 50-190lbs.; Exp. 150-250 lbs. Skill: Beginner to Expert
From the website: Based off the extremely successful JL 11′ standup, the “All Around” series features a rounded nose, single fin, squash tail design, that produces a board with extremely wide range both on flat water and in the surf. In flatwater, this board is VERY stable and easy to paddle. In surf up to head high, the cuts a smooth line and can be ridden very aggressively thanks to its rounded edges and flawless curves. Perfectly suited for the first timer and seasoned rider alike.
Evaluators said:
“Floats me well at 270, fun ride” (Advanced Male 270 lbs.)
“Turns well and it’s stable, but light enough to ride swells; a bigger board than I’m used to” (Beginner Female 180 lbs.)
“Good stability, good cruiser”
“Very stable for it’s size; feels bigger than it is when cruising” (Beginner Male 250 lbs.)
“Easy to turn, very maneuverable, very smooth turns” (Beginner Male 175 lbs.)
“A good step down in size for people who don’t need the 11er”
“Turns nice and smooth at slow speed; stable” (Advanced Male 175 lbs.)
Summary: A scaled down version of the highly popular JL 11er is an obvious next step to anyone graduating from that board. Highly rated in all categories, especially in the cruising category. Handles heavyweight intermediate/experts surprisingly well (240 int, 270 expert).
