Due to its width, the unchanged Magic Wave fits perfectly into this test group despite only 82 litres of volume. Ultra-comfortable and double-bolted straps provide a lot of riding comfort and with five fin boxes installed, all options from single fin to quad set-up are open. The Magic Wave fizzes effortlessly from the first tight turn, the board immediately feels free, sporty and lively, but still provides the necessary damping in the chop to head for the first ramp with a good feeling.
The Magic Wave also works its magic immediately on the wave, because it masters all disciplines really well: the board carves through the bottom turn with a full edge grip and effortlessly takes the speed up to the wave lip - which you can then turn into a fan of spray with a cracking cutback. In typical Euro conditions with a diagonal onshore wind, the radii are particularly variable and light-footed; only on fat days with fast ocean waves and side-offshore winds are the turns a little more moderate.
surf conclusion:The Magic Wave is one of the best all-rounders and combines planing power, control and impressive turning characteristics. A board that is just as much fun in the Baltic Sea chop as it is on fat days on the North Sea.
Technical data JP-Australia Magic Wave Pro 82
- Weight: 6.44 kg
- Length: 222.8 cm
- Width: 58.4 cm
- Fin: 19 + 2×10 (3×Slot-Box + 2×Mini-Tuttle)
- Price: 2699 Euro >> available here
- Available sizes: 68, 75, 82, 89, 95, 105 and 115
