I dont think you get those anywhere, even over here in JS mecca ( well, maybe the Gold Coast is a touch more)
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Wooly review of JS Sub Xero
- Thread starter tedshred5
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JS boards have really dropped off the radar here in Sydney Northern Beaches. Flavour of the month for thrusters is now Sharp Eye (inferno 72).
Also, I love Wooly's reviews probably more than anyone else's, but despite what he was saying that board looked rubbish.
Also, I love Wooly's reviews probably more than anyone else's, but despite what he was saying that board looked rubbish.
wow, it’s kinda wild when a big brand powerhouse seemingly destroys their own market share.
did their team riders all flee at the same time, too?
there has to be more gossip to the story.
did their team riders all flee at the same time, too?
there has to be more gossip to the story.
CI had the same exodus off the pro tour all at once.
They have since gained a few back.
They have since gained a few back.
Owen dropped off Tour, Connor dropped off Tour.
thats 2 out of the top tier.
thats 2 out of the top tier.
Owen went to DHD before dropping off I think.
JS had a good run. Parko, Julian, Flores and others.
Hard to stay on top forever. Probably a fckload of work and stress.
Yeah, was wondering the same.
I think the idea you constantly have to come out with a boatload of new models to keep customers around isn't actually accurate.
When boards work, they work. You don't need a bunch of new models.
To some degree, I agree, although I think that when every other big name shaper and company is coming out with new models all the time, you kind of have to do the same if you want to remain competitive. All the big shapers do it, and they all have redundant models in their line-ups.
I know a few people consistently riding JS in SD, but they're all people who have some type of connection to the company or to an employee of the company. Aside from that, not so much.
I know a few people consistently riding JS in SD, but they're all people who have some type of connection to the company or to an employee of the company. Aside from that, not so much.
Unfortunately, the perception of latest and greatest is strong with average consumers. Some brands pull good models to give the new ones more of a this is better perception. Those brands also want the focus to be on what's in their marketing and placed fresh in the shops. Plus there's the concept of less offering may help minimize confusion for the average consumer while possibly discouraging a bunch of custom orders from those "loyal to the brand". Asia production may play a part in that.
Years ago, another brand told me a model was no longer available after I had ordered it 6 times. I tried his "replacement". That was a bad call on his part. On the Roberts site we could remove models, but Rob knows they are all good and they have people that love them. I think Biolas feels that way too considering the info they maintain. In regards to replicants, having a separate model for variations makes them easier to order and provide info on what changes with the changes. I don't like it when they delete the parent as if it's not good anymore.
Seems JS is losing it. Monsta 2020 was nothing like the Monsta 8 or 6, despite what the US rep told me. Seems like they just want to push the new models they have in stock stateside.
The OG Monsta was so good. Like a more HP flyer. Then they kept refining it till it turned back into a good waves only board most people rarely can use.
I have a Monsta 2020.
The marketing as an allrounder for "all waves" waist+ is total bullshit.
If the wave doesn't have plenty of curve the board flat out does not work.
Meaning if you can't totally put the board on rail you either slide out or bog.
Which is really frustrating because to do a functional complete cutback you gotta have a ton of speed, or your section has to be really really really banked. So if you need to cutback in anticipation of an inside reform you better be lucky.
So it's not an "all waves" board in any way.
If the wave pumps the whole way through you're fine..
I prefer rockers from boards made here. boards made in places with better waves (Australiia/hawaii) don't seem to work for me in waves here.
Agree, at least in terms of good waves HPSBs.
There are very few days out of the year the M 2020 works here.
Yea. I got the Monstabox with a round tail and slightly slimmer dimensions to make it more of an all rounder compared to the monster
