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Great shape, amazing construction
Description
Built in our new ecoIMPACTO 2 Lite construction the beloved PJ is reborn as an ultra-responsive lively high performance groveller and featu…
Built in our new ecoIMPACTO 2 Lite construction the beloved PJ is reborn as an ultra-responsive lively high performance groveller and features all new art from Jim Zappella and Matt. The legendary Puddle Jumper is a con-caved, planing surfacer speeder aka fast and incredibly fun in small to medium sized surf. A wide outline makes for easy wave catching and maximizes surface area for down the line glide and stability. The concave bottom transitions to vee in the tail adds lift and increased rail curve, which allows radical top to bottom surfing. The straight rail line & vee in the tail keep the board moving forward and hold during hard carving maneuvers.
“This is the most excited I have ever been about a small wave surfboard. Personally, it’s the best small wave board I have ever ridden.” - Matt Biolos
The wide tailed PJ feels amazing with a quad set up but a thruster or twin plus trailer might put a smile on your face.
“This is the most excited I have ever been about a small wave surfboard. Personally, it’s the best small wave board I have ever ridden.” - Matt Biolos
The wide tailed PJ feels amazing with a quad set up but a thruster or twin plus trailer might put a smile on your face.
Technology
OUR MAGICAL NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE RIDE… RIP HARDER AND RELAX... IT’S A LIB TECH!
ECO-LIGHT UPCYCLED FOAM
Strong, Light, Waterproof
Environmentally friendly non ozone depleting blowing agent
25-40% Recycled content
Closed cell, will not absorb water
High compression strength
Elliptical engineered columnar cells provide toughness top to bottom and elasticity in side impact
BIO-MATRIX PLANT BASED RESIN
Strong, Nice and Craftsperson Friendly
Plant based glycerin chemistry
Low VOC (shop smells nice)
Surfs smooth and responsive (High performance)
Impact resistant and resilient (Lasts a long time)
BIO-MATRIX PLANT BASED RESIN
Tough & Resiliant
High impact and break strength fiber
Great rebound and memory
G+ GLASS
Lightweight Strengthner
Made to Mike Olson specs, ideal to our process
Lightweight
Strong
Environmentally and craftsperson friendly
QUAD AXIAL G GLASS
Rail Reinforcement
Four axis fiber strength 0º/90º/45º/45º
Lightweight
PRESSURE TREATED HEXALITE
Strong, Light & Smooth
Smooth riding vibration absorption layer
Impact and ding resistant
Ultra lightweight
LIB TECH LEASH PLUG
Strong & Smooth
Smooth riding vibration absorption layer
Impact and ding resistant
FUTURES® COMPATIBLE HAMMERBOX
Fits Futures® High Performance Fins
Double set screw replaces fixed pin
Operates like a traditional Futures Box
Can “performance lock” fins in with both screws
Sizes / Specs
| Length | 5’5” | 5’7” | 5'9” | 5'11” | 6'1” |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 20.5" | 21.0" | 21.5" | 22.0" | 22.5" |
| Thickness | 2.38" | 2.5" | 2.63" | 2.75" | 2.8" |
| Volume | 30.5 cl | 33.9 cl | 37.65 cl | 41.75 cl | 44.0 cl |
Reviews
Customer Reviews
5.0
Based on 2 reviewsRob
Excited for more Futures board options!
I have an older version of this board in Libtech construction (not FC). Love the board! My only complaint was that I personally don’t really care for the fin boxes I like Futures fins). I’m really excited about this FC version! For anyone looking for info about the board, I can’t speak on this version specifically but as far as the FCS/Freedom Of Choice version goes: it’s definitely a great groveler! I’ve ridden it mainly at beach breaks and reef breaks that catch a lot of wind swell. I feel like it handles choppy conditions well. I’ve surfed it in waves from around knee high to maybe a foot or two overhead. It was hard for me to control and drop in on bigger waves. I like it best in the knee to chest high range. I only ride it as a quad. I tried it as a thruster but it felt really slow and bogged down (I was using same large fins for quad and thruster setups-don’t know if medium fins might have helped for the thruster?). I never tried it as a twin fin. The board is fast and you can definitely do cutbacks, snaps, floaters, etc on it no problem (it’s not a HPSB or anything but still very maneuverable ). And it is very durable! I’ve pulled into lots of shorebreak closeouts and done a lot of other stupid things expecting it to break but it’s still going strong! Also I’m around 5’8, 150-160LBS and I’m riding the 5’3 28L model. I was still able to ride it when I was around 190LBS but it was noticeably harder to paddle out and to paddle into waves.