Board Name: JL 9’10″
Manufacturer: Jimmy Lewis
Length: 9’10″  Width: 27.25″  Volume: ?  Weight: ?
Weight Range: Beg. 50-140 lbs.; Adv. 60-190 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:
“Responds quickly”  (Advanced Male 170 lbs.)
“Stable for it’s size”
“Small; easy to carry; way to small for my weight”  (Intermediate Male 220 lbs.)
“Solid stability until you turn; then it seems tippy so it turns quickly; then it’s solid in the waves–neat trick”  (Intermediate Male 190 lbs.)
“Good all around cruise or surf; tracks down the line; very maneuverable for its size”  (Intermediate Male 190 lbs.)
“Catches waves easily; nose rides”  (Advanced Male 120 lbs.)
“Turns very fast a slow speeds; very loose; stable; turns off the tail”  (Advanced Male 175 lbs.)

Cross stepping to the nose on the JL 9’10″

Summary: The second step down in size from the JL 11er. Advanced evaluators commented on the unusual dynamics of the board–highly stable in a wave until a turn is initiated, then it becomes quick and loose until the turn is finished. One high intermediate called it too small at 220# but it was rated highly by riders at all skill levels under 200# in all categories . Most common comment–turns fast in small waves.

Such a pretty thing