Try it with the quad & a nubster fin. I reackon that would be sweet!!

Took them out to surf, they were in these shots purely as a comparison to the original set up.

Not at all. Still very very happy with the board. Was experimenting with the set up especially as I heard the factory was looking at doing a similar thing.

Also, when the swell gets up a bit the set up as a thruster will help on larger waves.

Working in smaller stuff, it's a buzz. Always trying to learn and make up for the 45 years I did not surf!!

Durability, great.
Rail saver pro on the rails. A little loss of the stripe paint, but no wear outside of normal anywhere else and I am not gentle n my boards. Have a fanatic allwave, no difference in wear.

No damage noticeable on the deck. No worries

Creek, I was wondering why you went with the 8'10" allwave instead of the JP... now I know - THRUSTER

Momasfolly I may be happy with the stock quad setup on the JP, as thinking would be riding the 8'8" in mostly smaller surf.
Does it seem to get into smaller/ mushy waves ok? Does it feel fast in quick dumping beach break?

Other boards that I am considered against the 8'8" WB JP pro would be Allwave 8'10, the Starboard 8'10 brushed carbon wide point, the simssup L41, or one of Warrens's supsports new line of custom Hammer's in carbon. Oh and then there are the Cannibals out of FL.
Decisions, decisions...

Firesurf... I say get one of each
They are all good.... awesome to have so many great choices.
I'd like to know more about those Cannibals... they sound pretty tasty.

Second session today. 4 ft plus solid rolling through.
No Wind, clean. Bugger sets and timing is just right to get in , out and yoyo. Arms tired from paddling.

2 words sum the thruster set up.

IT WORKS, just lovely, set a rail and run. Turn, cut back flow. Very different to quad as expected but just goes. Opens the board up on nice waves. Enjoying it very much.

Honest answer, no idea! Took it to a local board Guru. He fixes and manufactures surfboards for years. Oke, has done regular jobs even on gear we thought was dead. A legend.

So I trust his team and what they did.

Keep you posted if anything happens.

Should have my JP 8.8 pro WB delivered in the next couple days as well.

Hey Momasfolly, good advise on the 8'8" pro. Now that I have one have had some fun sessions on it and it's now my favorite board. I also put the Rail Saver Pro on, and should receive new quad rainbow heaters soon. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on your new board which prompted me to buy one.

Well it's been 6 months since I purchased is the board. I have now surfed it from 6 inches to 8 foot. Quad thruster, with a nubster as a 5th fin.
Preferences and set up I have found to work well. As a quad, 2 foot and under. Love it, agile nimble and plenty of volume to catch and hold the small wave.
3 foot and over I prefer the Thruster set up. Allows you to take the drop, bottom turn and work back to the wave. Last weekend was 3 foot glass, off shore and finished with a slight cross wind. Just a lovely board. I have a lot to earn from this stick and enjoy the lessons.

Rail Saver pro means 0 impact on the rails, perfect nick. Deck, some of the stripe paint has come away from paddle strike. Generally though, good condition as I use it every weekend.

Very happy with the purchase and as you can tell. Happy to recommend it as a greta intermediate and up board!

Howdy, The 8 8 in pro is what I have. Local guy here at OKE surfboards was happy to do they job for me. No problems so far and I have been out in in some decent surf.

Used it as a 5 fin with Nubster, jury is out on this set up. Will have to give it a few more tries.
Quad, great in under 2 foot conditions
Thruster, over 3 foot works a treat, especially as it gives more drive through the turn

Moma,

How much do you weigh?

Hi Slab,
I recently put up a 10 month review on the site. Still love the board and use it mainly as a quad with knubster in as I find it just give a little more drive out of the bottom turn.
I am an intermediate surfer and expect top be looking for a bit more performance by the end of the Year! Any suggestions gladly accepted for a next board.

I have a fanatic 9 6 allwave. Good fun but a slab! Tried the 8 2 and it's a good board, just went the 8 8 to be a bit more all round. Love it and works a treat.

Just starting the look around to see where next, but the 8 8 has a place no problems. Try the 5th fin box, add an extra dimension to the board, it's well worth the expense, don't know why the factory does not fit it