KINGPIN! A NEW ERA OF SHORTBOARD
Monday, June 21, 2010
This is the beginning to a new era in performance shortboards. The most adaptable and advanced x-series board that we've ever made.. If you've only got room for 1 board this is it. Be checking back on this page cause theirs more to show you on the KP.
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who is stocking them in OZ
so far the quad has worked best at speed, ie in barrels and open faces. if you want to surf vertical then the thurster set up is the go. JS
JS
JS
(thruster like) as a quad the kingpin or the vx5
the kingpin will surf more like a standard board compared with the VX5. the VX5 being a vee bottom with more a fish style outline will surf slightly more flat. Kingpin is the go.
and i surf pretty ordinary.. how big would i order one
JS
without knowing your ability id suggest the 5'6 Kingpin. if you are an advanced surfer then you could ride a 5'4 or 5'5.
id suggest you ride a 5'10 kingpin.
Thanks
cheers
What is the purpose of the mini flyer in the tail of the King Pin, is it to make the board looser? I've been riding Bourton round tail quads for the past 2 years which are extremely responsive, how would the King Pin differ than those? I saw one at Kirra Surf, great looking board.
Cheers,
Glen.
Thanks Julian (Perth)
id suggest a 5'6 blak box or a 5'8 Kingpin. the Kingpin is alittle more verstile suited to more all round waves.
JS
i d suggest the 5'11. i think it would be spot on for you. Im sure the K3 setup will work fine. keep an eye out for the new quad set in the KR fin range im doing now. that will suit it perfect. www.kinetikracingco.com
the mini flyers are there just to pull the tail in slightly so it doesnt have too much area. without them the tail would be too wide, it would go straight good but not much else. the biggest difference between mine and the Bourtons is the Kingpin will go way better.....
JS
Do you guys have demos of the King Pin the Gold Coast. I think a 6'2' would be equivalent in volume to what I am currently riding.
Thanks,
Glen.
cheers thanks for your time.. tony
fusion plugs will have to be custom order for sure. thanks mate
Looking for a 5'10" kingpin, 6'0 or 6'1" Bruce or Parko model and a 6'3"or 6'4 step up. I live in Kona on the Big Island, Hawaii. I called Surf and Sea on OAHU and they had no stock and didn't seem to eager to order. Any thoughts?
I'm riding a 5'10 blakbox and love it!! I'm about 5'10 and 168 lbs poor paddler. what dims would you suggest for a kingpin? 5'11 or 6'0"? where can I order custom in southern cal?
cheers,
jim
Cheers!!
Sent you guys an email on the contact you have on the site - not sure if it got through though as has been a while - was to do with ordering a custom board - is there an e-mail address for guys I can try? Cheers.
I've been riding the BlakBox all summer and it's sick!
But I am moving to Costa Rica for six months in January and my standard shortboard recently deceased so I need to pick one up before I go and I can't decide between a 6'1" kingpin, a 6'3" jordy, or a 6'3" konfusion? I'll be bringing a 6'1" Blakbox and a 6'6" step as well. What do you think would be best? Thanks
thanks again
Thanks for the reply!
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!!!!
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
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
cheers
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
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!
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
Thanks
David
Do you think the 1/8" and the 1/16" makes a huge difference to these 2 lengths?
thanks again.
David
"King pin" please,thank you
i have a kingpin 5'10
best board i'v had by far! whitch kr fins do you recomend for a thruster set up?