KINGPIN! A NEW ERA OF SHORTBOARD

Hey JS, I wanted to know the volume of the Kingpin 6'0 - 19 1/2 - 2 1/2 Thankyou

Hi JS. Just checked out the Kingpin in store at Byron. Looks awesome. Currently riding a MR Megatwin 6'7" 20 1/2 x 2 7/8. Thinking either a 6'6" or even 6'8" as weight 100kgs and am 6'4. (however im not a fat kook -Been surfing 30 yrs and still pretty
fit) I surf Lennox a fair bit - will this board still hold up to 6ft as the MR only just does. Cheers. Jim

Hi JS, I'm 6'5 and 87kgs - what size Nitro do you think for me? I mostly surf in Sydney so it's for muschy beachbreak conditions. Thanks

Hi JS, I'm buying a prodigy 5'10" I'm a 6'1" height 77 kg guy, intermidate level, goofy, front footer surfer. Do you think this board suits me up right ??? I live in Venezuela an have small to medium surf. Do you recommend any other board. Also have a
6'1" Jordy model and run's pretty well !!! Any suggestions??? Thanks, love your boards. P.S: Is this more for a front footed o back footer surfer ??

Guys 45, 100 kilos, got the 6'4 king Pin...easiest short board i have ridden and still has tons of performance...however reckon I could have gone down to 6'2/6'0 and 5/8 thick such is the foil....awesome board rode in 4 ft yest so freaking fast and that
was as a tri.

Hi JS, Finding it hard to decide between the 6'0 and 6'1" Prodigy at my local shop. Normally ride a lost driver 6'2 x 19 x 23/8. I'm 37 and weigh 85kgs. The 6'1 felt big compared to the 6'0 but don't wanna blow it with a board that's too small for me.
Average ability. In NZ surfing beach breaks. Would appreciate some help. Cheers Sean

JS, Just about to purchase a prodigy. 66kg, 170cm, What spec board would you recommend for my size? Cheers

Hi, JS...another question...am 45YO 100 kilos ok surfer...standard board has beeb 6'5x 20 x 2 3/4 also ride a 5'10 fish in 1-2ft....looking for an all rounder...notice the volume is the same in the King Pin fior 6'4 and 6'6, tossing up b/w the two....any
major diference with the 2 inches...would ride this board in Autumn and Winter so maybe the larger may be better and wont make a ton of difference with the low rail.....thoughts on which would suit? Ta

Thanks JS, went into Kirra Surf yesterday (b4 I saw your reply) and the guys in there were talking up the Occy fins too, suggesting to use the GPX trailers with them for a Quad set up ... looked at the Parko fins and then got confused ... lucky the swell's
up so the Buried Treasure's in the board bag for the next few days. Thinking I might get both sets (i.e Occy and Parko sets) for some variety ...

wing nut take your board into kirra surf ...ask for vassa ,matt,or des n go though the fins with them ...i find occys fin works good on a buried treasure

Could really use some input on what fins to use ... I've now tried some FCS PC7's with the K2.1 trailers, which worked OK, but I bit less responsive, went to M7 sides and GPX trailers which made the board feel 'dead', and then back to the K2.1 Quad setup
and it cam alive, but feeling small still ... HELP !

Hey JS, I grabbed a 6'0" Buried Treasure from Kirra Surf yesterday ... surfed it this morning using K2.1's in PC, as a thruster (fins felt small and seemed to lack drive) and then as a quad (more drive, but still a bit small) ... what fin set up would
you recommend?

hi wingnut .....tweed coast is a tricky one because its consistant,go into kirra surf and pick up nitros ,buried treasures...touch n feel is the best way too puy your mind at rest when your not sure betweem 2 models...

Hey JS. Lovin the X series boards. Looking at 6'0 Prodigy or 6'2 Konfusion to cover average to good days here in the UK and abroad (Indo reefs, Morocco points etc). Both are suggested to work in a good range of wave heights (1 - 6ft). What are the main
differences? Cheers!! jonny

Hey JS, I'm a 40yo, 90kg intermediate level surfer, riding a 6'4"x19x25/8 'all rounder' down the tweed coast ... looking for a summer surf mushy wave groveller. Thinking a 6'0" 'buried treasure' (5'11" a bit small?), or a Nitro but feel the 6'0" may be
too small, and the 6'2" too big. What do you recommend?

thanks jason, i will

hi juan demarco ..the prodigy 5,9 or kingpin....5,7 or 5,8 is probably your size get out there and rip it up....

Hey JS, Im an average surfer (catch waves easy, know what im doing on a wave, cutties, snaps and barrels, stare off kooks) looking at buying a board from you x series or maybe a black box. Are you able to please describe why I would go for a kingpin over
a black box, or a konfusion or a prodigy over a kingpin etc. Thank you for your time Joseph

hey whats up! im fromm uruguay, 17 years old, 6'0 and 77 kilos, right now im ridin a 6'0 x 18 3/4 x 2 1/4 board,started surfing about 2 years ago on a 6'2, it didnt las much before i passed to the 6'0, i feel very comfortable on this but now i want to
go shorter, would you recommend me the kingpin or the prodigy? whawt sizes do you think will suit me best? waves round here are mostly about 1-3 feet. thanks

dave check out the new prdigy in your size go to the volume chart and compare it with what your on at the moment...prodigy will go on your beachies and your reef breaks

Hi JS, after some help.. I'm 6'3", 93kg's and riding byrne tuflite mullet for a while. Wanna go JS but not sure what model, in West Oz so surf beachies and some ledgy reefs, any ideas please JS?

Thanks JS, How will the new Prodigy compare with the Kingpin? I have heard that it will be like a refined version of the Kingpin? Do you think a 6'0" VX5 would be appropriate for 80KG, 5'9" late 30's surfer on Gold Coast, or do you think it's maybe a bit
big and 5'10 would be better? Thanks M8. Your feedback is pure Gold!

vx5 are a great alrounder ...a really good option if you want one board to tackle all conditons from 1 to 4 ft ...the prdigy will be out too ozzy surf stores ...anyday now if not already

Hi JS, Thanks for reply. I am a 80KG 39 Year-old. Still considering the 6ft King Pin, or what about the new prodigy? When will it be available? I also have an option of a good cond 2010 VX5 6ft. I would be interested in your thoughts. Thanks.

its a tough one go with your gut ...BLAK BOX....

Hello JS, I have a dillema in choosing between a black box or Kingpin, both 6'2. I currently ride a 6'2 fish and 6'6 rounded square, but want to drop down some length but maintain paddle power. I weigh 95kgs and average surfer. Will mostly be surfing the
Raglan (NZ) points, and have a trip to indo in 8 weeks. I know the kingpin will be better for Indo but unsure for raglan. Can you please help me make a decision??? ive held both and still couldnt make a decision, altho the blak box felt a lil better! cheers
mate.

hi j bone there are so many js boards you could size down too 427,..6,6 nitro..6,5 or 6,6 king pin ...can you get to a store to pick the boards up n talk to a sales man about how long you ve been surfing etc and compare the volumes of the boards so as
to when you size down you will still have enough floatation...sorry i did nt just say yes ,which is easy to do ..but the next step in your board choice is a big one

Hey there, I have been riding a 7'1 mini mal looking for a new board and was thinking about the King pin 6'5 as a step up i'm 6ft about 88kg. cheers

hi sm ...reguarding king pins...check out a 5,9 or 5,10 for youe size

hi nick give the 6,o king pin a go ..i think you ll like the extra floation

truth,sorry mate..been r and d some new shapes....

Wow, you guys are really onto awnsering your blog! It's no wonder that so much business is leaving Autralia.

Hi JS, I am 39 year old, surfing on the Gold Coast. Surf beachies and points. Surfing for about 20 years, but still pretty kooky. Currently riding 6'2" Webber afterburner. Considering 6 ft Kingpin, or maybe 6'2" Konfusion? Want to catch plenty of waves.
What do you recommend.

PB, I'm not small hence the extra width and meat on the kingpin. For all the bigger chaps and weekend warriors, you'd be hard up finding a better chariot for a surf once a week that doesn't leave you flailing like a geezer fresh outta the surf school.
The quick turn and two stroke paddle in a specialty. Currently tipping the scales at 95ish and pretty much run a thruster set up with JS-1 fins from my Parko sig. Not sampled the quad but will soon when I get a few surfs in succession. Tellin ya...the best
board I've ridden. A chestnut TD

Gday JS, looking for best board for shitty 1ft scarborough (perth, WA) to head height Margret Rv or Bali..thinking JS kingpin, love the idea of 3 or 4 fin option, like pin tails!!! currently ride 6'3 afterburner. weigh 85kg,mostly!, 6'3 height, avge good
ability, 42 years young but get to surf in shitty waves mostly. value your opinion...thanks for your time

Hi I've just ordered a 6' KingPin. I want to put a decent set of decent fins in... What do you recommend. Weight 85kg

Ay TD, with the KP in Sydney riding the 1ft wash to 6ft Beachies what fin system are you using matey and whats your weight in Kg's

Hi JS I've heard great things about your boards and I'm torn about what to get. I'm 47 years old, 6' tall and 90kg. Surfing since I'm 14 years old. Intermediate level - down the line, snaps, cutbacks etc - no airs :). Surf both beach and reef breaks. I
currently ride a CI 6' 2" Flyer (19 1/2" x 2 1/2"). The board is totally underwater when I paddle, runs well in good waves but is pretty hopeless for me in small stuff. Also difficult for me to catch waves in the small stuff. I need more volume and an easier
board to paddle. I'm torn between the: LE Signature 6'4" x 19 1/4" x 2 5/8", Kingpin 6'2" or 6'3" x 20" x 2 5/8", Konfusion 6'3" x 19 1/8" x 2 1/2". I want something that will catch waves easily, suit my style of surfing and work in waist high slop to just
overhead waves. Thanks in advance - Sean

JS, Been on the KP for three weekends so far...from 1 foot rubbish to 6 foot plus beachies this morning in Sydney. What can i say...its a treat to ride, shows great drive down the line when you wind him up but jam the back foot and it fangs around like
its on rails. Gedditindia lads...its a no brainer TD

Hey JS, Im currently surfing the 6'4'' sonic. Im finding it a bit cumbersome now and am looking for something thats still got plenty of paddle/wave catch but more manuverable/responsive. Im 6'2'' and 75kg. Bottom half of intermediate and surfing chest
to head/ head and half(lucky day here in the UK) Looking at the kingpin or konfusion and not sure of size. What do you recon? Im out on a bloody boat for another 4 weeks and want to get something lined up for when I get back!

JS, Scuse the delay - been OS for 5 weeks - I am currently riding a 602*19*2 1/2 12"nose 14"tail Le Small Wave model - is a 600*19 5/8 *2 5/8 12 3/8 nose - similar tale - maybe a tad wider than 14" and a dedicated quad feasible as a custom LE small wave
board?

Hey, I was interested on the Kingpin, but was wondering if there were any significant differences with futures and fcs fins on the Kingpin. Heard that futures could make tail stiffer.

Hi JS, i'm looking at getting a kingpin but unsure what size to go, my height is 175cm and weight is 76kg would you be able to point me in the right direction?

Hi JS. I'm a uk surfer age 42 5'8 and about 75Kg (but wear lots of neoprene in winter)I ride a JS fat fish 2 6'1 19 3/8 2.5. I'm thinking of replacing it with a kingpin as an all rounder. How do they compare for paddling and should i go for 6'0 or 6'2?
also do you know how a fat fish and kingpin compare for volume? Thanks James

for x series drop about 2 inches ..for summer series you drop about 4 inches...with ya king pin 5,9 0r 5 10 sounds about right

shaggy,sorry we dont do fiber flex

Hey JS, so stoked on every board of yours i've ridden. I'm about 5'10" and 160 pounds. What size kingpin would you recommend? I'm riding a 6'1" Parko right now, but feel like I'd do fine with a little less foam.

Hi JS,
wondering if you do fibreflex orders.
cheers

PB, I can't really make comment on the dwart in comparison. The Kingpin though has been one of our team and staff favorites.. + were homegrown..JS

Hello JS,just wanting to know what is the difference between your "King Pin" and the the Rusty "Dwart" performance wise, between the two they have the same type of tail set up,I'm looking @ the King pin as a board for myself can you let us know, both look like good boards for all round surf,I would like to stay with a home grown product,can you let us know with the difference between the two,cheers JS

Grant, All good options, your looking in the right place. I am leaning towards NITRO for you. Kingpin might be good bit later down the track and buried treasure is probably a bit condition specific. Nitro in 5'10 - it will take a little adjusting but worth it in the end! JS

G'day JS I'm 175 tall 80 kg intermediate surfer on Goldie surfing a 6 9 fish wanting 2 progress 2 a shorter board in js range wanting 2 catch heaps of waves with some nice volume under me still is buried treasure the go or kingpin/ nitro not sure Thanks

Jack, Kingpin isn't a real back footer unfortunately. Nothing is real back foot specific in the x or summer stuff. A good option is a small wave Luke, something we only do custom order but it's what LE rides.What size is your current?

SC, Buried treasure might be a good choice, you'll get a little more paddle power and adaptability with the 5 fin setup but might be compensating some small amount of performance. JS

Thanks, JS. What about the Buried Treasure as opposed to the Nitro based on that info?

height = 5'11"
weight = 175-180 lbs
2 years experience
San Diego

SC

Hi JS - I have a Luke Egan signature - love it cos it suits my back footedness - had a nitro and it didnt suit as well - is the Kingpin a backfoot driver?

SC, From that info i would probably recommend a NITRO! its probably going to give you the best transition from your current equipment to performance boards. I would say 5'10 if your expecting to improve on it or 6'0 if you just wanna take it easy. JS

JS,

Been surfing about 2 years in San Diego. 5'11" and about 175 - 180 lbs. Currently riding a 7'0" Stewart Hydro Hull thruster and ready to move on to something new. Any recommendations on the KP or anything else?

SC

Mick, There's a few variables but I would recommend JP-5 for your all rounders at your height/weight. If your surfing biggish stuff (6ft) or super down the line waves try the OC-10. JS

Thanks for getting back to me JS,6/4 & 19 1/2 wide and by the way the webb site is looking good buddy nice upgrade with the colours and what entery and exit rockers do,leeps ahead of the others i have seen,nice work,cheers

im 82kg 175cm,surf goldy beach breaks and points, i use both 3&4 fin setup,i like the quad but prefer thruster on my backhand using the stock fins.unsure witch kr fins to get

PB, your pretty much the same as oc in your stats, he rides 5'11 x 19 1/4" x 2 3/8 so I would recommend the same. Whats your normal shorty dimensions? JS

Mick, Whats your weight? and maybe good to know most common wave conditions..JS

hi js
i have a kingpin 5'10
best board i'v had by far! whitch kr fins do you recomend for a thruster set up?

JS back again cashed up will be heading to the "AKWA Surf Shop"to purchase a board and just wanting some info on the "king pin", 85 kg's in weight and goes up and down depending on what season it is,5ft 9 inch in height and 48 years old down the south coast of NSW,could you recommend to me what size in a
"King pin" please,thank you

Hey JS, thanks for your tip. I ended up going with a the 6'2" Kingpin and absolutely love it! A little bit of extra foam under the man belly helps a heap. And had it out in some nice 4fts and it rocked! Good work Dan

thanks JS! I am thinking of the Buried treasure for my quiver as well. I am 5"10 @ 77kg, Surfing mostly beachies. i am thinking of a 5"11" or 6'0.
Do you think the 1/8" and the 1/16" makes a huge difference to these 2 lengths?
thanks again.

David

cheers Dave, thanks for pointing that out, there defiantly the wrong way round. Buried treasure is our absolute groveler up to 3 foot. Nitro can handle bit better waves. JS

Hi JS, luv your boards. i have a Nitro and it rips. Could i ask Why the Nitro is listed as holding 3ft, but the Buried Treasure is up to 4ft? I would have thought the Nitro had a better outline etc.

Thanks
David

FR, Sounds like a blak box 5'10 would suit you. Its pretty much the go to board for Bruce, Jack and Parko on the little days. Glad to hear the bruce works well too. JS

hi js i have a 6'1 bruce irons which works great and i love it i had it for 3 years and is my go to board when the surf is good and the waves are curvy i live in mexico southern baja i also have a scorcher 6'0 x 18.75 x 2.25 and i used for medium waves like waist to hed high not very powrfull but i am looking for a fun small wave board if you can help me with your recomendations i am 6'0 and i weight 78kg i am average surfer i can do turns and starting to do airs on my frontside and on my backhand i have a litle trouble doing the turns but i am working i surf about 4 times a week thank you very much.
whe need a js dealer in mexico i have to go to u.s.a to get js boards but i love them
thank you very much

Is this helping PB? Leme know if there's anything specific.. JS

Chris, I would recommend the 5'10 in both kingpin and blak box. Kingpin will definatly give you the most speed without much effort and variety from its fin setup but blak box probably has more performance characteristics. JS

Chris H, That is the winning combination of all the fins we tried (and we tried alot) they are LE-3 fronts and KR proto trailers - From that we made the current KR X4. Should be available most store that sell our boards. JS

Dan, Go the 6'1 mate. Theres so much life in these boards! you wont need to rely on foam to get you round. JS

answer your e-mails on the king pin please Jason as I am interested in purchasing one king pin,please,I know your a busy lad

waves size also from 1-4foot thanks

hey JS, im 5'11 and currently riding a 6'1 18/1/4 2/3/16 normal shorty. Real keen on a kingpin but wanting to know what standard dimentions to go for. could also be keen on a blak box but can you tell me which would more suit more vertical turns more speed! cheers!!

Hi JS. Just wondering if you could tell me what fins JP is using in the clip for the KP. Looks like the front fins are his signature fins just wondering what the rear fins are. Thanks

Hi JS. I'm bang up for a Kingpin but am stuck between a 6'1" and a 6'2". I'm approx 90kgs, 6ft and coming off a 6" CI Pod. Loved the Pod, was just the right size but am smitten with the Kingpin set up. My ordinary short board size would be 6'4" but I tend not to us it - I go from my small wave board straight to a step up. So, what do you reckon size wise for me? Both sizes feel ace under the arm but am conscious the 6'2" has a good amount more foam than the 6'1". Any wise words of wisdome would be appreciated. Many thanks

What a board! Got my Kingpin a few weeks ago, and thought I'd share my newfound wisdom with those considering getting one.
FWIW, I'm 6'1 x 77-80kg. I got the 6'1 thinking it'd have more range, and not knowing how much volume it actually had (took a punt and bought one off the web). This is no skinny little wafer, it's got heaps of float, and I could have gone smaller, but am happy with the length. Have surfed it mostly in a 3/2 steamer and I stroke into waves with ease. Perfect day at my local yesterday, and the board shone in 4-5ft waves. I wish JS would make a step up version :o)
Highly bloody recommended!

Hi , is there any kingpin aviable in france ? or europe ?thanks

Jason,Hi ,I gave you my age and weight but i didn't give you my height, I'm 6',many thanks ,JB.

Jason,Hi i am 56years old and surfing since i was 14, i'm 81kg's.I ride a 6'2" fish design and a 6'6"swallowtail,i was thinking i would maybe get my next new board 2 3/4" thick to get into waves more easily and get more of them .I normally like swallowtails but the Kingpin looks very interesting .Could one be a good starting point as my normal board(if so which one?) and maybe a fish or something and some thing for bit bigger waves(what would you recommend for these 2 and what lengths).I live on the Goldcoast and am doing a boat trip in the Mentawais this year ,can't wait to hear from you,many thanks ,JB.

Hey JS I live in Auckland NZ, so I get a wide range of waves, from epic points, to beaches and reefs ranging in size from 1-8 foot usually. I am looking for a good all around short board that will suit most conditions. I usually ride between a 6'-6'2" 18 1/4 X 2 1/4 (roughly). I have a nice mini gun, so when its over 6 foot I have it covered. Was looking at the Kingpin. Would this be a good board for me?, and what size. Im 5'8" and 73kg. Would greatly appreciate your help mate. Cheers. I like the Idea of a quad, never surfed one before!

JS,
I am an average surfer (have been surfing for 10 years now on frequent basis) and recently had to move from Sydney to Italy. My standard shortboard is a D Handley 6'2''x18 1/2x2 1/4 with a squash tail and I have been generally happy with this. I am now looking into trying something a little different - more universal with 1 - a bit more paddle power when the waves are not pushy enough (mediterranian crap) and 2 - something that will give me a different feel than my standard shorty in both crappy and good waves between zero and 6 feet. The Kingpin looks like exactly what I have been looking for. I was thinking of getting it in 5'11'' but am a bit hesitant about going out on a 4-6 foot day on a 5'11'' board. Just wanted to ask you for advice…is this the right board (or should I be thinking more blak box or burried treasure)? Is 5'11'' the right size or would you go a little longer? I am 6'1'' and 80kgs so pretty standard…Thanks a lot for your help!
Ondrej

JS-I am loving the mini-quiver I have built in the last six monthes consisting of a 6'1 Konfusion, 5'10 Kingpin, and 5'9 Blakbox. Theres almost a board for every condition lately. Was looking at 5'6 Sonic the other day, but also have seen that the Buried Treasure is on its way. Any idea of when those will be hitting the racks in So Cal, US? BTW, I took my Konfusion to the points in S. Mexico and it went so insane in those waves.

hi jason ..a have a 6,3" 300kw.it feels as though there is plenty of nose rocker but is stillpretty fast and flowing ,,how much nose and tail do you have in these????cheers jamie

Hey JS i currently have a mini mau and im looking at getting a second board as i want a new board thats faster and snappier and more responsive. I live in the bay of islands in new zealand and im 6ft and 80 kgs and cant decide between the black box or the kingpin for my next board and just wondering if you could help? that would be greatly appreciated

cheers

Hey JORDAN - I would definintely be recommending the 6'1 or 6'2 in the Kingpin. You'll find the 6'1 is rather close to your current dimensons but you have to keep in mind there is a bit more volume in the rail and added volume in the tail area too. I'd say the 6'1 mate. Good luck JS

Hi JS im 6'3 and weigh about 94kgs just curious as to what size kingpin you'd reco for me? usually ride a 6'3 x 19 1/4 x 2.5 shorty. cheers man luv ya work!

Hi Tom,

I think a 5'11 Kingpin would be ideal - the Blak Box has more volume, so you can go slightly bigger (1 to 2")
with the KP.

Love your work,
JS

Hello Des,

a 6'4 Kingpin would be the way to go - it sounds like a good option for what you are currently riding, plus it has the option to play around with fin structure.

Cheers
JS

Hi Pete,

I would be steering you into a Konfusion 6'3 - it is giving you a little more thickness (2.5) to contend with the Sydney mush. The Konfusion is the current team favourite - myself and all the boys are loving it!!!!

Hey JS, I'm riding a 5'10 blakbox(jordy model) and I really like it! I'm about 6'0 and 78kg. I really like the looks of the kingpin. So should I get maybe 5'10 or 5'11?what do you think?
Thanks for the reply!

am 6'3 205lbs 60 yrs ride 6'2 fish to 6'6 short in smaller wvs.what size kingpin do you think for santa cruz?

Hi, I'm about the same height and weight as Pete (i'm 94-95 kgs dry) and i have a 6'2 Kingpin. I find it has heaps of buoyancy for me and is really fast. I have surfed it in waves from 1 - 5 ft. Ive found that it really performs well in all conditions but really excels when the waves are firing.

Hey JS thanks for the quick reply mate - Yeah im basically looking for an all rounder with a lot of volume in the front end of the board (shorter but wider). what measurements in the Konfusion model would you recommend for me being a bigger boy (6'3 around 97 kgs) And getting back to the Kingpin - how does the pin tail go in mushy sydney trash? Cheers mate!

Hi Pete - The Luke range is still not as chunky as the board you are riding, if you were set on Luke you can definintely tweak the dimensions a bit but to be totally honest given that you are a bigger guy and for Sydney beachies I would definintely recommend the Konfusion model. All our local heavy powerful surfers are loving the Konfusion and it really is the perfect allrounder. The foam distribution is different to the Luke and all other models as it maintains its thickness across the deck, giving more volume. Any other questions let me know. Cheers JS

Hey JS i'm 6'3 95kg looking at getting either a Kingpin or a Luke Egan, im riding a 6'3 x 19 1/4 x 2 1/5 shortboard at the moment but doesn't feel like enough volume, what would you recommend? Im looking for something to take out in all conditions, perfect to dribbly sydney shit. thanks mate.