JP Magic Ride 2026 – Magic Manoeuvre Freeride

The JP Magic Ride is the freeride board that literally does everything exceptionally well: it gets planing quickly, is incredibly fast yet easy to control, and makes maneuvers surprisingly simple. It feels like a small, playful board underfoot, glides high on the water, and delivers that sporty, lively feel that makes windsurfing so much fun. This third generation takes the Magic Ride line to a new level: greater control at high speeds and in chop, smoother turns, and an even sportier character that's still incredibly easy to handle. It's the most playful and maneuver-oriented JP freeride board , a bit like having a "scaled-up" Freestyle Wave in freeride form.

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Key points

• The easiest board for maneuvers in the JP Freeride range.
• Super early planing start and smooth glide.
• Very easy Halsen : entering a turn and keeping it planing requires very little effort.
• Pronounced V in the hull → great control and comfort in chop.
• Sporty and energetic character , but always predictable and tolerant.
• Compact and maneuverable feeling thanks to the wide but thin body.
• Wood Pro compatible foil (Foil-Powerbox): one of the easiest ways to get started with foiling.
• Model 159: dedicated shape for the transition from school board to real planing.

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Behavior in water

The Magic Ride is the "turning master" in the freeride class: in jibes, it feels light and natural, even when the wind picks up and the chop increases. The board holds its direction on entry, leans easily on the edge, and follows the turn without tearing off your feet.

The grip on the rail is excellent: advanced riders can push hard on the fin and complete increasingly tight turns, duck jibes, carving 360s, and classic and modern maneuvers. At the same time, those just learning to glide through turns will be surprised by the high percentage of successful jibes: the Magic Ride is very forgiving, especially when entering turns at less than perfect speed.

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Shape & design

The Magic Ride line is built around a wide yet slim hull with optimized proportions:

• Longer waterline and slightly narrower center → easier planing, better directionality and better upwind angle.
• Even distribution of volumes that keeps the center of gravity close to the mast base, making the board stable both when planing and when stationary.
• Wide nose → stable platform when waiting and turning.
• Tail outline optimized for early planing, less drag and control in strong winds.
• Deck with uniform roundness → comfortable position in all strap options, easier entry/exit from the straps.
• Increased V under the hull absorbs chop, facilitates jibe rotation and gives an extraordinary feeling of softness.

Result: a state-of-the-art synergy between ease of use and performance, capable of improving the level of any freerider.

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Construction & versions

Magic Ride Wood Pro

• Parabolic Rail Reinforcement – ​​parabolic rail reinforcement.
• Innegra Nose Reinforcement – ​​Integrated Innegra reinforcement on the nose.
• Paulownia Wood Sandwich on the entire bottom with targeted reinforcements.
• Multiple position footstraps with scale printed on deck.
• G10 fin as standard.
• Foil-Powerbox – ready for JP/NP foils, ideal for starting to fly.

Magic Ride ES (if present in the catalogue)

• Rail reinforcement and paulownia wood reinforcements in critical areas.
• Reinforced bug with integrated Biax-Glass.
• Deck stringer for stiffness.
• Multiple position footstraps and ladder straps.
• Standard Powerbox (non foil-approved).

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Available sizes

The Magic Ride range covers a wide range of volumes – ideal for lightweight freeriders and heavier riders, or for those with medium to light winds. Available volumes include various intermediate sizes (see individual product variants for exact values ​​and length/width specifications).

Practical tip: Thanks to the extra width, many riders choose a Magic Ride with 10–15 liters less than their old traditional freeride while still maintaining the same ease of planing.

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Technical specifications – summary

• Type: Magic Manoeuvre Freeride – maneuverable and playful freeride.
• Construction: Wood Pro (foil-ready) and ES (robust and affordable).
• Hull: wide and thin, marked V for comfort and control.
• Rails: High grip and predictable carving in tight and wide turns.
• Fin box: Foil-Powerbox (Wood Pro) / Powerbox (ES).
• Fin: G10 high lift freeride.
• Target: freerider who wants simplicity, great speed and maximum fun in jibes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Who is the JP Magic Ride suitable for?

For the true freerider : from the intermediate rider who is learning to plane and close the first jibes, up to the advanced rider who wants a playful, fast board that is always under control in bumps & jumps and chop.

Is it really that easy in jibe?

Yes. The V-shaped hull, the volume distribution, and the extremely forgiving rails make turning almost automatic: it's much easier to stay planing, and mistakes are more forgiving than on many other freeride boards. Many riders improve their jibe success rate from day one. How does it differ from a traditional freerace?

A long, narrow freerace is more technical and requires more commitment. The Magic Ride, thanks to its extra width and maneuverable shape, is more compact, more stable, and more playful, while still offering comparable, if not superior, speed in real-world conditions.

Can I use it with foil?

In the Wood Pro version, the Magic Ride features a reinforced Foil-Powerbox , perfect for starting with JP/NP foils (e.g., NP Glide Wind Foil). It's one of the simplest and most accessible combinations for first flights.

What size should I choose?

Thanks to the width, you can generally choose a volume 10–15 liters smaller than your old freeride. For example, those who used a traditional 124 L often successfully transition to a Magic Ride around 109–119 L, maintaining stability but gaining maneuverability and fun.

Is it also suitable for those coming from the school board?

Yes, the Magic Ride 159 in particular was designed as the ideal step after a board with a daggerboard: very stable, it starts planing quickly and allows you to fall in love with the sensation of gliding on the water with very little effort.