JOBE SPORTS GRAVIX SIZE: 128CM

Buying Advice For Wake Foils

The Gravix is unique because it prioritizes successful guest rotation over niche professional performance. In a charter environment, "time-to-flight" is the key metric of success.

1. The "Success-on-Arrival" Factor
Traditional foils often result in a morning of "crash and burn" starts that can frustrate guests and exhaust the tender driver.

Buying Tip: The Gravix includes a 75L inflatable learning float. This is your primary ROI. It allows guests to find their balance while still on the surface, meaning more guests will experience the thrill of foiling on their first session, leading to higher charter satisfaction and less "wasted" time behind the tender.

2. Vessel Compatibility: No Specialized Tow Boat Required
High-performance wakeboarding or foiling often requires specialized ballast-heavy boats to create the right conditions.

Buying Tip: The Gravix generates lift at just 10 km/h (5.4 knots). This makes it compatible with almost any tender in your garage, from a small crew RIB to a luxury Williams Sportjet. You can offer a premium watersports experience without needing a dedicated tow-boat.

3. Modular Longevity (The "F-One" Edge)
A common concern with beginner gear is that guests will "outgrow" it quickly.

Buying Tip: The foil hardware is engineered by F-One, a world leader in hydrofoil design. Because the system is modular, the learning float can be removed once the guest is confident. This means the Gravix serves as both a "Day 1" trainer and a "Year 3" performance board, offering long-term value for the yacht’s toy budget.

4. Stowage & Crew Efficiency
Solid foils are notoriously awkward to store and can easily be dinged or scratched in a crowded lazarette.

Buying Tip: The Gravix comes with a dedicated travel and storage bag. The learning float deflates to a negligible size, and the foil itself can be broken down into its component parts (mast, wing, fuselage). It is a "zero-footprint" toy that offers a "high-impact" guest experience.

Summary: The Buying Recommendation
Who SHOULD Buy the Gravix:

Charter yachts that want to offer foiling but need a guaranteed success rate for guests.

Owner-operators who want to learn to foil safely without the risk of high-speed falls.

Vessels with limited garage space that need high-performance toys that pack down small.

Who Should Look Elsewhere:

Professional-level riders who are already carving at 20+ knots and require ultra-small, specialized carbon wings.

The Jobe Gravix Wakefoil is the safest and most efficient way to introduce the sensation of flight to your guests. It’s an investment in "instant fun" that pays off in positive guest feedback and reduced crew frustration.

By shipping primarily from our strategic hub in the Netherlands, we utilize optimized routes that reach major yachting centers in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and beyond with maximum efficiency. We handle the complex paperwork and customs formalities so that the price you pay covers not just a delivery, but a professional end-to-end logistics service.

Our goal is to deliver the right gear, to the right place, at the best possible value.

Our Price Match Scheme

Our Global Price Match Guarantee

At Yacht Toys, we don't just match the catalogue price, we match the true landed cost of getting your equipment onto your deck (and that makes a BIG difference)..

We know that in the world of international maritime logistics, a "cheap" price online often hides expensive shipping gaps, surprise customs fees, and administrative headaches.

That’s why our guarantee is built on transparency and total service.

The "Landed & Delivered" Promise

We will match any competitor’s total quote, provided it accounts for the same comprehensive level of service that we provide. Our price match is calculated based on the Total Order Value, which includes:

• The Hardware: The total price of your order.
• Managed Freight Services: Professional packaging, specialised maritime handling, and end-to-end tracking.
• International Shipping: Door-to-port or door-to-marina transit costs to your specific global zone.
• Customs Clearance & Documentation: All export/import filings, "Yacht in Transit" paperwork, and administrative fees required for a legal, hassle-free delivery.

How it Works

If you receive a lower formal quote for the same product delivered to your vessel, simply send it to our logistics team. We won't just look at the product price, we will analyze their shipping and tax breakdown to ensure you are comparing apples to apples.

If their total "Landed Cost" is lower than ours, we will match it.

Why This Matters for You

Shipping 5 paddleboards and 4 towable tubes isn't like shipping a parcel. Many retailers leave the difficult bits, like local tax negotiations in Gibraltar or dockmaster coordination in Antigua, to you.

With YachtToys, the price you see is the price to get it through the marina gates. Our experts handle the bureaucracy so you can focus on the guest experience.

Contact our concierge team with your vessel's location and any competing quote. We’ll verify the logistics and ensure you get the best total value in the industry.

Price Match Terms

• We are not able to price match against a 3rd party marketplace, such as eBay or Amazon.
• The competitor's price must be listed on their website and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer e.g. vouchers, member discounts, promotional discounts, clearance or discontinued items etc.
• The item must be sold by an authorised retailer, not a private seller.
• The price match cannot be combined with other offers or promotions.
• Limit of one price match per customer for each unique item.
• Discount codes cannot be applied retrospectively in relation any price match.

Our Procurement Credits Scheme

Our loyalty ecosystem is engineered specifically for the professional marine sector, offering a flexible financial advantage that standard retail programs cannot match. Whether you are an owner-operator looking to reduce overheads or a professional crew member managing a fleet, our Procurement Credits provide tangible bottom-line value.

How it Works

We value the scale and frequency of professional maritime orders. Our scheme is straightforward and transparent:

Earn as you Equip: Every order placed earns you 1 Procurement Credit for every £1 spent.

Rapid Accumulation: From outfitting a new toy locker to refreshing a guest wetsuit inventory, your credits accumulate automatically on every transaction.

Strategic Redemption Options

We understand that different maritime operations have different financial needs. That is why our Procurement Credits offer dual-utility:

1. Immediate Overhead Reduction (For Owner-Operators)

Procurement Credits can be applied instantly at the checkout to lower your operational costs.

Instant Deduction: Credits can be deducted from any purchase, up to a maximum of 10% of your total basket value.

Conversion Rate: Every 100 Procurement Credits redeemed will deduct £5 from your total bill. This is a "Pro Quality" way to keep your vessel’s maintenance and toy budget under control.

2. Performance Incentives (For Yacht Crews & Captains)

For professional crew, bosuns, and captains responsible for the heavy lifting of vessel procurement, we offer a unique "cash-in" feature.

The Commission Model: Procurement Credits can be cashed in, acting as a professional commission for those managing the vessel's purchasing.

Flexible Payouts: This makes our scheme the preferred choice for yacht management professionals who want their procurement efficiency to be rewarded directly.

The Professional Edge: Whether you choose to lower your invoice or cash in your earnings, the Yacht Toys Procurement Credits scheme ensures that every pound spent on your vessel’s inventory works harder for you.

Returns & Exchanges

Straightforward Support.
You can return any product within 30 days from the delivery date. To be eligible for a return, the product must be in its original condition, including all accessories and original packaging.

Submitting a Return.
Submitting a return at yachttoys.co.uk is easy and involves these simple steps:

• Login to My Account and go to the Orders section.
• Locate the required Order and click the Return button.
• Select the product, the reason for return, and your preference for a refund or replacement.
• You will receive a confirmation email shortly afterward.
• Simply send the original product back to us in its undamaged packaging.

Refunds & Shipping.
If you have requested a refund, this will be processed within 5 working days of the returned product arriving at our facility.

Unless the product was sent in error on our part, you will need to arrange shipping back to us at your own cost; however, our team is always available to assist you with the logistics. If we have sent an item in error, we will of course refund your return shipping costs in full.

Please contact us if you need any further assistance or information.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the biggest challenge the Gravix solves for yacht guests?
A: The "deep-water start." Traditional foiling is notoriously difficult to learn because the board is unstable until it's moving. The Gravix includes a 75L inflatable learning float. This float acts as a training wheel, providing massive stability so guests can start lying down, kneeling, or in a stable seated position before transitioning to their feet. It effectively removes the frustration from the first 30 minutes of the session.

Q: What are the boat requirements for the Gravix?
A: This is a major operational benefit. The Gravix requires very little speed—just 10 km/h (approx. 5.4 knots) is enough to generate lift. This means you don't need a high-performance tow boat; almost any yacht tender or RIB in your garage can safely and effectively pull a guest on the Gravix, saving fuel and reducing wake turbulence.

Q: What is the hardware specification?
A: The set is built on a high-quality 128 cm compression-molded board and features a modular foil system engineered by F-One, a leader in foil technology. It uses an Aerix 1700 front wing, a 75 cm mast, and a dedicated stabilizer, providing a smooth, stable, and forgiving lift profile.

Q: How manageable is the set for the deck crew?
A: Because it is a modular system, it can be disassembled for long-term storage, but it also comes with a dedicated storage and travel bag. The inflatable learning float can be deflated in seconds, meaning the entire set occupies a very small footprint in the lazarette or tender garage.

Q: Is the Gravix only for beginners?
A: No. While it is the ultimate "flight school" tool, the modular design means that as the guest (or owner) progresses, the inflatable float can be removed. The high-end F-One engineered components provide enough performance to remain engaging for intermediate riders who want to carve and glide behind the tender.

Q: What is the maintenance and warranty?
A: Like all Jobe foil products, it comes with a 2-year warranty. The essential crew maintenance is a thorough fresh-water rinse of the mast, fuselage, and wing connections after every use to prevent salt buildup and ensure the modular parts remain easy to disassemble.

Expert Tip: To ensure a "success-on-first-try" experience, have the crew instruct guests to stay on the inflatable float until the tender reaches a steady 10-12 km/h. The float provides the buoyancy they need to find their footing before the foil takes over and lifts the board clear of the water.