Board Name: JL 10’4″
Manufacturer: Jimmy Lewis
Length: 10’4″ Width: 28.5″ Volume: ? Weight: ?
Weight Range: Beg. 50-170 lbs.; Adv. 120-220 lbs. Skill: Beginner to Expert
From the website: The Surf series feature a narrower nose and tail shape, with a rounded pintail tri-fin design. This increased outline curve produces a looser board made specifically for riding in the waves. The clean edge release in the tail of the board combined with the 2+1 fin result in a board capable of generating incredible speed down the line. The Surf series provide confident takeoffs, bottom turns and cutbacks for riders looking to increase their level in the waves.
Evaluators said:
“Turns and maneuvers great”
“Holds speed to catch waves, stable carves–mellow longboard ride” (Intermediate Male 170 lbs.)
“Definitely fun, solid surfer, carves, turns, and holds an edge”
“Good speed, easy to turn” (Female)
“Stable; cruiser” (Intermediate Male 160 lbs.)
“Stable; like the pad” (Intermediate Male 160 lbs.)
“Maneuverable, stable, short pad (great pad though)–should have waxed the nose” (Advanced Male 200 lbs.)
“Great everyday board; easy to ride and surf” (Intermediate Male 200 lbs.)
Summary: No surprise that lighter intermediates rated this higher than midweight intermediates and beginners. Rated highly on surfing and cruising, good on paddling. Most common comments were about it’s superior carving ability.
