JP x-cite ride 105
Steve Nicholas
the x-cite ride is at the top of the list so far. I have ridden larger
versions of this board (135 and 150L), and liked the feel and speed.
Unfortunately there are no 105's available to hire, and no demo models.
(Auckland, NZ)
It got a good write up in the latest 100L board test in a windsurf mag.
Anybody got any comments on this board ??
Wood or Epoxy ?? I also rode a Wood JP Freestyle 111 and it felt very
'lively' compared to Epoxy boards.
Level: In footstraps, Harness.....still crash and burn in jibes, but
hoping that this board may help. (Although I am sure it is not a jibe
magic wand)
Weight: 74kgs
Cheers for all comments
Steve.
jeff feehan
sailed any of the larger x-cite boards. my impression was that it sails
much larger than a 105 liter board, more like a traditional 125 liter board.
so, depending on how old your 125 liter board is, the 105 may not actually
feel much smaller.
having said that, i liked the board - it is one of the easiest boards to
jibe i have ever sailed, and generally has a pretty fun feel. i think
i sailed it with a 7.2, and i would say it could handle an 8.0, maybe
bigger. i would probably not choose to sail it with anything smaller
than a 6.5, but 6.0 would probably be fine. i don't recall it being
particularly fast - about average speed i would say, but it was early to
plane, compared to traditional (narrower) 105 liter boards. for me, the
board was a bit bouncy in chop, compared to narrower boards.
for reference, i weigh 165lbs (73kg). my 105 liter board is a nasih 8'11",
(year 2000?) which is quite a bit different - it is a lot narrower, and
somewhat longer. it is faster than the jp, but much slower to plane, and
won't carry as big a sail. it is harder to jibe, but softer in chop.
my overall impression is that it is a great board for sailors at your stage,
and even for more advanced sailors who want a fun, easy to sail board. you
will probably have gotten a good sense of this from sailing the bigger models.
the main caveat is to think carefully about what sail sizes you want to
cover.
jeff feehan
Steve Nicholas
Sounds like this could be the board for me.
After asking around the more advanced sailors they tend to like the
narrower boards such as your board. All comes down to speed I guess.
My brother included, unless it is blowing 25-30 knots he is not
interested. I am just keen to get out whenever I can get up and plane'n.
Sail size will be 5.4 to 7.4, which is in the recom. range according to
the board spec's.
Steve
--CS
I weigh the same as you.
I had a JP Xcite Ride 105 for a few months and can't help but
recommend against it. It was bouncy through turns if you weren't
fully committed, it was bouncy in the chop, it was bouncy pretty much
all the time and hurt my ankles. The stock fin had a tendency to spin
out so I had to invest in a different fin (same size). The heel pads
were not in the right spot for my heels (I have smallish feet) and if
set in a center strap configuration were just plain uncomfortable. I
used it mostly with a 6.2.
I switched to a Starboard Carve 99 and it is a magic carpet ride
compared to the JP. It is smooth, forgiving and jibes like its on
autopilot. The stock fin doesn't spin out, either.
In the JP range the FSW98 is probably a better option, I've heard
folks rave about them (but I haven't ridden it and it still has those
darn raised heel things).
Regards,
Carlos
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Steve Nicholas
Given me a bit to think about. Most of my sailing will be done on a
lake, or in a sheltered sea area...so not much chop. I haven't noticed
any heel pad issues but will check that out next time on a larger hire
JP board. Not sure how different from a 135 to a 105.
A friend of a friend has a Carve 99, so I will try have a talk to him
and possibly have a ride.
Questions
You ride mostly in chop??
Could this be causing the spinout ??
What second fin did you buy ??
Cheers
Steve
--CS
I'm pretty sure spinout was caused by the fin itself or a combination
of fin & board. Switched to Curtis "Orca Ride & Jibe 32" and problem
disappeared, so I can't imagine it was a technique or condition issue.
I even tried both fins (as well as a third that was even worse) back
to back (same day, same sail, same me) and noticed a substantial
difference.
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