Arakawa Jackpot 2

This board excels in beach breaks and small reef breaks. It is specifically designed to handle smaller, weaker waves while still providing the speed and responsiveness needed for more critical sections.

The Jackpot 2 features a unique rocker that balances speed and agility. It provides enough glide to maintain momentum in flat sections, but the high-performance tail rocker allows for sharp, aggressive turns when you get into the pocket.

This is a high-performance shortboard designed for intermediate to advanced surfers. If you are transitioning from a longboard or a high-volume funboard, the lower volume and responsive rocker profile will likely feel quite twitchy and unstable.

The deep single concave under the front foot generates lift and speed, while the double concave toward the tail helps transition the water flow, providing better control and easier rail-to-rail transitions during turns.

Volume is subjective based on your fitness level and wave frequency, but 29.6 liters is generally suited for an intermediate surfer weighing between 150 and 170 pounds. If you are heavier or surf less frequently, you may find this volume lacks the necessary paddle power.

The Jackpot 2 is specifically designed and shaped for a thruster fin setup. Using a thruster configuration ensures the board maintains the intended pivot and drive characteristics engineered into its bottom contour and tail shape.