Posts Tagged ‘Jimmy Lewis standup paddleboards’
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Saturday, October 30th, 2010
Just got a shipment of the red hot Jimmy Lewis “Striker”…
9’5″ x 31″ and 8’11″ x 30″…
Jimmy Lewis Striker GALLERY…
Thomas just picked up a 9’5″ and is ready for this next swell coming up…
All bagged up…
The thing about Sprinter vans is you don’t have to be organized…;-)
posted by WARDOG AT 11:16 pm
posted by WARDOG AT 3:06 pm
With the proliferation of cheap SUP’s on the market…it’s time to highlight again what separates a quality board that will last a lifetime, from a nicely painted piece of junk that will start to deteriorate the minute you hand over your hard earned cash…
The Jimmy Lewis SUP line is one of the quality standup paddleboard lines that we carry…in fact, we’ve sold hundreds of them since they were one of the first brands that we carried in our store after introducing the world to epoxy sandwich SUP’s with the Sean Ordonez Big Red and Big Blue…
New Jimmy Lewis 9’9″ and 10’2″ Manos
For some, the technical details of board construction is a snooze-fest. But there is a huge difference between construction methods, weight, quality and price. So you need to arm yourself with some simple research and questions.
One of your first questions should be about the construction. The materials and method will dictate the weight, flexibility, and durability of your board. And it will help you separate fact from hype from garbage.
A key phrase you should hear is “Epoxy PVC Sandwich Construction”. Don’t fall for catchy names or three-letter descriptions.
Jimmy has been using this construction method on his boards for decades. Study the diagram above to learn why it is still the best.
Traditionally, a foam core was simply covered with fiberglass and resin. The advent of the Epoxy PVC sandwich revolutionized the weight and the strength. Instead of thick, heavy layers of glass alone, a shaper could wrap the foam core with thinner layers of glass and flexible sheets of high density PVC foam. The epoxy infused result was a lighter weight skin of PVC foam bridging a layer of glass on either side. Much stronger and lighter than fiberglass alone.
Although large scale production includes the use of moulds to bond the layers and set the rocker-line, all of Jimmy’s blanks and rails are still shaped and finished by hand. There are no computerized cutting machines popping out board after board. There is, however, a highly skilled group of shapers whose attention to detail meets Jimmy’s high standards.
Durability details: You need peace of mind that your hull or fin is not going to rip out the first time you make contact with the ocean floor or the garage floor. Ask if the fin boxes and key points are reinforced with high density PVC foam. This will assure you that the extra mile has been traveled to keep the weight down but the strength up. You’ll be surprised to learn how many brands are just using fiberglass.
Automotive Hand-Painted Finish
Jimmy isn’t about mass production on the fastest cheapest scale. He’d rather make a functional work of art that riders are proud to own and care for. Every Jimmy Lewis Kite, Paddle, and Surf board is finished with hot coat of epoxy, primer, paint, and clear coats.
The Urethane paints and graphics are laid down just like a car would be painted. Each layer is masked and sprayed by hand. The finishing clearcoat is hand polished to a deep shine that can only be matched by a high-end luxury car. Recent improvements in the chemical bond make this finish as durable as it is beautiful.
You have to see one in person to believe it.
posted by WARDOG AT 8:24 pm
I had the pleasure of riding the new 9’5″ x 31″ Jimmy Lewis “Striker” a few weeks ago at an out of the way reef break up the coast a bit…it lived up to the hype that several local Jimmy Lewis aficinados have been saying…stable…nice paddler…and, very responsive to foot steering…not to mention the build quality…
You’re gonna be seeing lots of these on the water in the coming months…
Copious amounts of vee really helps these boards go rail to rail…
These boards come with high quality pads, fins, and self-venting plugs…
More pics of the Jimmy Lewis Strikers…8’11″ x 30″ and 9’5″ x 31″…in this GALLERY…
We’re already getting inquiries asking us to compare the new Jimmy Lewis Strikers with the Naish Manas…
Jimmy Lewis is a nose rider himself…so, no wonder this versatile all-around SUP is a classic nose rider…but, with a higher performance tail…less overall rocker helps it’s paddlling characteristics…
Guy reacting that he has to buy yet another new board…
So many kewl new SUP’s are pouring into our doors that he’ll never be able to take a paycheck home now!…;-)
Adding to the list of legendary surf culture photographer/film makers…Greg Huglin and Craig Peterson…now, Stacy Peralta steps out to say “Stand Up Paddling has changed my life”…
If you’ve ever stepped on a skateboard and carved down a hill, you’ll prolly have to thank Stacy…matter of fact, the “WARDOG” nickname came about indirectly through Stacy to Z-Boy Jay Adams who I used to sk8 and surf with down at Puerto Escondido, Mexico…
I’ve fondly kept one of my old skul sk8′s…”burnt soul”…Santa Cruz Skateboards…from the 70′s…
- Interview by Ken Russell
As one of the original Z-Boys of Dogtown, Stacy brought surfing to the streets in the 70’s. As a founder of Powell Peralta and the Bones Brigade in the 80’s, he fostered top skaters like Tony Hawk and Steve Caballero. For the last 20 years he’s been directing award-winning TV shows, films, and documentaries like Dog Town and Z-Boys, Riding Giants, and the sk8board classic, The Search for Animal Chin. He’s even directed a unique series of commercials for Burger King entitled, Whopper Virgins. In short, he’s a board-sport and pop-culture pioneer.
What brought about the conversion from surfing?
Stacy has been riding a 9’1 long board for years. He originally decided to try stand up paddling two-and-a half years ago as a flat-water only exercise. In his words, “I had no interest in surfing waves on an airplane wing.” Then, about eight months ago, his surfing neighbor, Tom Craig, loaned him a Jimmy Lewis Hanalei 10’4 wave shape SUP. The potential became clear and he was hooked. While surfers remained clustered, fighting for prime waves, Stacy had a new view of the ocean. Every wave was rideable. For decades, he had traveled the globe on surf vacations looking for perfect waves. Now, his backyard close-out beach break looks like a perfect skate park. Where he used to spend 45 minutes surfing, Stacy is now out for two and three hours at a time, three to four times a week catching the longest lefts and rights of his life.
Stacy Peralta: Surfer, Skater, Paddler, and lover of Freaky Succulent Plants
Stacy feels that SUP is an evolution of surfing. On a stand up, he can spot the wave sooner, cover more ground, and ride just about anything. He loves the concept that you can enter the wave standing, take a couple turns, finish standing, and head back for more. In fact, the only time he’s not standing is around traditional surfers. He feels that part of the reason that many surfers dislike paddlers is the simple, primitive aversion to being physically lower than someone in your own territory. So, when he’s in a lineup of surfers, he usually stays kneeling out of courtesy.
Humility and respect from a guy who’s paid his dues and needs to kneel to no one.
Stacy directing Crips and Bloods: Made in America. Photo Courtesy of Tanya Sakolsky
When not in the waves, Stacy has been working on a screenplay for Sean Penn. Although this keeps him busy, he feels like a kid again, obsessed with the water. He’s often on the phone with Tom, planning the next session. He’s thinking about moving to a shorter board. Tom has a JL 9’4 Mano which Stacy just might need to borrow during the next session. And I’m sure that next session is coming soon.
We’re stoked to be representing the 2010 lineup of Jimmy Lewis SUP’s…
As many of you may remember, we imported containers of Jimmy Lewis SUP’s straight from the factory…hundreds of the Jimmy Lewis 11′ x 30″ All Arounder SUP’s ended up in the hands eager standup paddlers…back in the day…this was right after Sean Ordonez and myself introduced the world to the first molded epoxy production SUP’s, then the Jimmy Lewis “All Arounder” SUP entered the market…for you SUP history buffs, this was before the Surftech “Laird” became available in shops…way back in the day…;-)
Jimmy Lewis has poured his 40 years of shaping experience into the new 2010 SUP lineup…in addition to the boards shown below…there will be a new short and wide model line called the “Striker”…which we will also have soon…
Check out the stunningly gorgeous new Jimmy Lewis 12’6″ x 30″ “Slice”…$1749…
Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee. It’s Jimmy’s latest displacement shape. Designed to slice water instead of slogging through it. Less resistance and drag equals speed with less effort. Comes with JL race center fin, built in handle, self regulating air vent, recessed deck pad and optional rail handle inserts.(rail handles not included)
We’ll have this new race SUP at the Valentine’s Day demo tomorrow…
A killer fitted bag is available for $199.99
Check out the fit…NICE!
The new Jimmy Lewis “Mano” surf series…here’s the 9’9″ X 29″ and 10’2″ X 29.5″…
MSRP $1549…
9′ x 27 3/4″ x 4 1/8″ – 110 liters
9′4 x 28″ x 4 1/4″ – 120 liters
9′9′ x 29″ x 4 1/4″ – 135 liters
10′2 x 29 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ – 150 liters
“MANO” is Hawaiian for “Shark”. This wave bullet is aggressive and snappy. The most performance oriented surf stand up on the market. For advanced riders looking to leave their signature on the face of a wave. Feels and rides like a short board, but surprisingly stable on the paddle out. Thruster Fins, Integrated Deckpad and Built In Handle.
JL “Kanaha” Fiberglass Paddle.
This is same blade shape as the QuickBlade “Kanaha”…
Wrist-Strong technology: Unique fiberglass shaft and blade add just the right amount of flex to increase comfort, reduce fatigue, and offer a lively, propelling snap at the end of each stroke…ON SALE $199…
Jimmy Lewis 2010 SUP GALLERY…
