JS Industries Black Baron Twin Fin + FCS Power Twin Review - The Surfboard Guide

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  • Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
  • Welcome to the review of the Black Baron by JS Industries!
    I have been riding the JS Black Baron in the 5’7 x 20 1/8 x 2 7/16 - 30.4L in the EPS technology.
    I’ve been riding this board all across the Australian Summer in a whole variety of conditions form 1 foot junk, through to waves around 5-6 foot with quite a bit of push, and it has really been a stand out in most conditions.
    The Black Baron is a performance twin with all the characteristics that make riding a twin fin fun, but with so much performance capability that you sometimes forget you’re on a “fun board”.
    With the ability to get loose in turns when you want it to, but also to have a lot of drive and hold beyond what a normal 5’7 twin fin would, the Black Baron was difficult to get off!
    The 30.4L of volume felt perfect with around 1 liter more than my normal shortboards this board paddled into waves nice and early, and held pace across flat sections and down the line. The EPS technology added a little extra zing to this board as well and kept the board feeling really light and lively, especially in very sub-par conditions.
    In the Black baron I rode the Power Twin fins by FCS and these felt absolutely perfect! A glass construction fin with a large amount of surface area kept the fins feeling firm and drivey, and never felt like it was necessary for the intervention of a third center/stabilizer fin.
    From www.jsindustries.com
    After years of testing, this is the first twin fin ever released in the JS range, and we’ve timed it precisely to coincide with Parko’s step away from the world tour, and straight towards everything that’s just about the pure enjoyment of surfing. Immediately after announcing his retirement at JBay, Joel jumped onto this board to see one of his favourite breaks in the world with fresh eyes, and rode one wave the entire length of the point, grinning the whole way. He was hooked, and so were we.
    By design, JS wanted our twin fin to be equal parts old school speed and new school flair. Foam in all the right places to float over soft sections and fly down the line, yet still allow you to lay it on rail or bust the fins even when you’re going Mach 10. Parko’s overwhelming standout from all of our R&D combined a flat rocker with vee throughout the board from nose to tail, with a balanced, maneuverable plan shape.
    JS also tested the twin in a huge range of waves, from tiny beach breaks at home on the Gold Coast, to perfect overhead Cloudbreak. His favourite board? The exact same as Joel’s, with the perfect blend of strengths to make the most versatile twin of ‘em all, which is what we now call the Black Baron.
    Whether you’re surfing weak beachies or quality, down the line points and reefs, the Black Baron is a hybrid that allows you to take whatever approach you’re interested in, from exploring new lines and just how fast you can go on a wave, to combining sharp rail turns with throwing the tail. Whatever way you go, it’s all about maximum fun.
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Комментарии • 59

  • @cwr8618
    @cwr8618 5 лет назад +4

    Dude's chunky. I love it!! Stoked when I see bigger dudes ripping.

  • @Mike-xr3zj
    @Mike-xr3zj 5 лет назад +3

    Enjoyed all the fishy twin reviews! That board looks so much fun. Thanks for the review.

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide  5 лет назад

      Mike H thanks, stoked you’re enjoying the reviews! The twins have been fun, and it’s epic to see just how capable they are! 🤙

  • @mattr506
    @mattr506 3 года назад +1

    Great review mate. Looks super fun. I have the chilli sugar and neckbeard 2. Love both. Was wondering if the black barron would be different enough from those boards to deserve a spot in the quiver - any comment on how those 3 compare? (1-4ft beach breaks mostly)

  • @JackFrancisPhinney
    @JackFrancisPhinney 5 лет назад +7

    How much do you weigh? Just trying to gauge what I’d want to order

  • @Sunny-ht7cv
    @Sunny-ht7cv 5 лет назад +3

    LOVE THE VIDS CURRENTLY SAVING UP FOR MY FIRST PERFORMANCE SHORTBOARD !!
    HOW DO YOU GET SO MUCH BOARDS??

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide  5 лет назад +1

      SAM ELLIS epic, hopefully you get one you love!
      I’ve done lots of saving! 😂

  • @mattr506
    @mattr506 3 года назад +1

    Hey mate, great review as always. Just curious which you prefer between the Chilli Sugar and Black Barron? I've been trying both and reckon I prefer the Sugar... it's bigger obviously but somehow I don't feel like it lacks much performance over the Black Barron?!

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide  3 года назад +1

      Hey mate!
      I think i'd go the Sugar over the Black Baron.
      Both are very capable of performance surfing, but the Sugar is a nicer board to surf when you just want to cruise and surf it as more of a cruisey an fun board, where the Black Baron wants you to work it and surf it like a performance board all of the time!

    • @mattr506
      @mattr506 3 года назад +1

      @@TheSurfboardGuide mate spot on: since asking that I ended up reaching same conclusion and sold my black Barron. I have shorties for if the waves are more critical. The sugar is still surprisingly capable and more fun as a fish/twin.

  • @Sky-fr5jq
    @Sky-fr5jq 5 лет назад +2

    How would you compare this to the Chilli Sugar? Great Review.

  • @felixsteglich1
    @felixsteglich1 Год назад +1

    Might be a long shot, but could you please do a review of the black baron 2.1?

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide  Год назад

      Hey! Don’t really do JS now. Would be good though, they look good ✌️

  • @matthegarty7822
    @matthegarty7822 5 лет назад +2

    Hey mate, loven the videos!!
    Quick question, how would you size the black Barron for 86kgs, 182cm, get in the water twice a week. Have you had a crack at the Go Fish?
    Cheers
    Matt

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide  5 лет назад

      Hey! I'd try an base it off your performance shortboard, maybe add around 1-2 litres more than what you would ride in that. You don't want it to big or too long, keeping it fairly short will keep it nice and responsive.

    • @matthegarty7822
      @matthegarty7822 5 лет назад

      Legend, thanks mate 👌keep the vids coming!

    • @matthegarty7822
      @matthegarty7822 5 лет назад +1

      The Surfboard Guide
      Hey Craig - thanks for the guidance mate, picked up my baron late last week and got a good little session in. Love it👌

  • @mjstatic77
    @mjstatic77 3 года назад +1

    Hi Craig, do you know how the B Baron compares to the Red Baron....I’ve read the write up on it but wondered if you’ve ridden the RB? Or heard anything from JS?

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide  3 года назад

      Dunno about the RB - but I was at URBNSURF a month or two ago and Dingo was surfing one!

  • @jacksonmcelhenney9994
    @jacksonmcelhenney9994 2 года назад +1

    Hey mate, deciding between BB, chilli sugar, and panda rocket fish. What are your thoughts? I want something that can be the daily driver in the mushy 1-3 foot range, but something I can still bring in waist to head high on some trips down to Central America and the Caribbean. Which would you roll with?

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide  2 года назад

      Hey! The Rocket Fish or the Sugar.
      Probably the Sugar if you want versatility as the upright twin slows it to surf very differently than other boards like this…

  • @sdsurfs
    @sdsurfs 5 лет назад +1

    Craig, awesome review! I like how you got more specific about what waves you took it in and what waves you think it's good for, also comparing it to the other fishes was great. I'm definitely keen to check one of these out! Would you say you prefer it more in EPS or PU?

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks - stoked you enjoyed the board review!
      The PU I initially had felt really good, just much too big, so it's hard to say what I preferred. And the EPS definitely felt lively and added to the boards ability to grovel in small and average waves.
      If you are looking at the two boards I'd say grab the EPS if you're thinking you want it mainly for average waves, or grab the PU if you're thinking you might ride it as more of an all rounder and in decent surf!

  • @capricorn_drifter
    @capricorn_drifter 4 года назад +2

    Hi Craig, another great review, how does the JS BB compare to the DHD mini twin? cheers.

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide  4 года назад

      Hey! I haven't ridden the Mini-Twin, but I think that is more of a classic fish style board where the Black Baron is more of a high performance twin fin! Have you ridden the mini-twin?

    • @capricorn_drifter
      @capricorn_drifter 4 года назад

      @@TheSurfboardGuide Craig thanks for the reply, no but trying to decide between the 2, looking for more performance and seen Asher Pacey on the mini twin, both would be in the 5'3 range.

  • @luke_page
    @luke_page 4 года назад +1

    Hey mate,
    I’m looking at getting the black baron for 1-3ft waves which makes me think epoxy would be better but I live in Victoria and the conditions are more often a bit mushy so I’ve been told I should go the p/u for that reason.
    The waves you were surfing in this vid look a bit mushy and you seemed to be ok with the epoxy so just wondering what you would suggest I go for 1-3 ft waves and conditions half the time could be a bit mushy

  • @A5A1A5
    @A5A1A5 3 года назад +1

    hey craig, i know this is late but love the reviews. Quick question i recetnly bought a 5'5 at 27.5 litres while i usually surf around 28 for my performance shortboards i couldnt decide wether to go the 5'6 29 litre or the 5'5 any recomendations.

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide  3 года назад +1

      Hey mate - probably a bit late, but i would have gone up slightly rather than down...
      I'm sure you probably want the twin to have fun on, so taking volume away wouldn't help.

  • @marcos2305
    @marcos2305 5 лет назад +1

    Hi mate, great review as usual! I am between Black Baron x Serial Keeler x Sugar. What is your opinion about them? cheers

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide  4 года назад +1

      Gees! Thats a tough one!
      The Black Baron is a little more high performance than the other two,and surfs closer to a thruster/shortboard. The Sugar and serial Keeler are very similar in the way they surf, so it'd be hard to separate them.

    • @marcos2305
      @marcos2305 4 года назад

      @@TheSurfboardGuide thanks mate. I'm still thinking here, I tried CI fish and was insane! Too many sick boards around. Cheers

  • @marcuslouievega4865
    @marcuslouievega4865 4 года назад +1

    Well done video bro! I have a question: i am 5'9 80kg and the smallest board i ride is a 5'10. Do you think a 5'6 33 liter retro fish would be ideal for me? Thanks bud!

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide  4 года назад

      Hey! Are you talking about a 5'6 Black Baron?

    • @marcuslouievega4865
      @marcuslouievega4865 4 года назад

      @@TheSurfboardGuide no bro, but i bought the 5'6 board i was talking about and it floats me good. I honestly think its the perfect size and shape for me! Thanks for the informative videos man!

  • @mrmr314
    @mrmr314 2 года назад +1

    You need to put a ruler or dowel stick over the bottom to show us the vee or concaves. The one in your video is too short for you. You may want to try keel fins in it too. These boards need Futures boxes for those of us who have lost too many FCS fins over the years (FCS must be screwed in too or you will lose them - but you won't lose Futures fins).

    • @ivanjuz9747
      @ivanjuz9747 9 месяцев назад

      Everything you said its just wrong.

  • @tropicthunder6969
    @tropicthunder6969 4 года назад +3

    Whats your height/weight if you don't mind me asking?

  • @seppyrox
    @seppyrox 5 лет назад +1

    Hey Craig, great reviews. Cheers. How’s the Baron compared to CI Twinny 🧐

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide  5 лет назад +1

      the C.I Twin? actually quite similar except I couldn't surf the C.I Twin without the centre stabiliser fin in it. But both quite high performance twins that would perform in very similar waves!

  • @ccozzarelli
    @ccozzarelli 3 года назад +1

    Hi! Have you try the MR’s twin fin ?? If you have, how much different are they from this ones ?

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide  3 года назад

      Yeah - they felt too loose, not enough hold without the centre fin.

  • @brucepitcher8912
    @brucepitcher8912 3 года назад +1

    You say you’re heavy I would like to know ya night and weight to be riding 30 ish boards

  • @underzepump2905
    @underzepump2905 3 года назад +1

    What do you reckon to the black baron vs the psycho nitro?

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide  3 года назад

      Psycho Nitro, so versatile!
      Unless you want a pure twin fin!

  • @Blazerelf
    @Blazerelf 2 года назад +1

    What brand is that traction pad?

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide  2 года назад

      Astrodeck - it's the old John John pad they did before he moved to Dakine.

  • @josephwiard6695
    @josephwiard6695 3 года назад +1

    Where can i find those fins ?

  • @frenzy8405
    @frenzy8405 2 года назад +1

    I love u

  • @travymoto1
    @travymoto1 5 лет назад +1

    What tail pad is that?

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide  5 лет назад

      It's an old Astrodeck John John Florence, but I chopped it shorter as it was too long for this short board... They don't make them any more, but Astrodeck Australia still have a little bit of stock of them - www.astrodeckaus.com.au/

  • @Apeunion
    @Apeunion 5 лет назад +1

    Wear sunscreen and moisturizer 🤙