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XERO FUSION CARBOTUNE

XERO FUSION CARBOTUNE

$1,599.00 AUD
$1,599.00 AUD
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5'11 32.1L, 6'0 33.8L, 6'1 35.5L & 6'2 37.3L

Xero Fusion

SMALL WAVE PERFORMANCE.

The Xero Fusion is a performance oriented, user friendly model for flatter faced waves. Positioned between the Xero Gravity all-rounder and the Sub Xero super groveller, this is our latest small wave weapon to fill an essential role in any surfer’s quiver.

It’s been designed with the iconic and timeless Blak Box rocker with a new and updated blend of outline curves, modern rail shapes and a narrower swallow tail. This tail shape provides more outline curve from nose to tail enhancing the overall glide of the board in weaker conditions. The new Xero Fusion features a combination of extra foam distribution throughout the rail line leaving the volume where you need it. However, the rails are pulled down to create the sensitivity you need in a board with plenty of extra foam hidden throughout.

This has been a winning combination for JS throughout a lot of our favourite boards in recent years. Xero Fusion is incredibly fast due to the Blak Box rocker providing instant acceleration, suited even more to small waves compared to the Xero Gravity. The rocker is flat and designed to fly through any dead spot, yet enough curve enabling you to push and turn hard in the pocket.

The engine room includes a single concave under the front foot running into a double through the fins. This provides extra lift and control through critical sections. The Xero Fusion is an updated and modern alignment with the best-selling Blak Box model (ridden in the same dimensions). Look for the Easy Rider option also available for surfers who prefer more foam in a shorter board, with low rails to maintain manoeuvrability.

As the Xero Family evolves, JS continues to focus on adding to the strengths of our clear global favourites. We have tested dozens of combinations to create fresh ideas and found the ultimate 1-3ft step down model catering to so many locations around the world. Xero Fusion is now the board of choice for our Traktor Team riders in flatter or weaker waves when they still want to perform at their absolute best.

TEAM RIDER REFERENCE
Hiroto Ohhara // Height: 5’4 (163 cm) // Weight: 141 lbs (64 kg)
Rides 5’6” x 19” x 2 3/16” x 24.6L

Jeremy Flores // Height: 5’9” (175 cm) // Weight: 70 kg - 154 lbs
Rides 5'7” x 19 1/4” x 2 1/4” x 26.1L

Conner Coffin // Height: 5’8” (172 cm) // Weight: 75 kg - 165 lbs
Rides 5'8” x 19 1/2” x 2 5/16” x 27.6L

Mikey Wright // Height: 6’0 (182 cm) // Weight: 75 kg - 165 lbs
Rides 5'8” x 19 1/2” x 2 5/16” x 27.6L

Julian Wilson // Height: 6’0” (183 cm) // Weight: 80 kg - 176 lbs
Rides 5'9” x 19 5/8” x 2 3/8” x 29L

Ryan Callinan // Height: 6’0” (183 cm) // Weight: 80 kg - 176 lbs
Rides 5'9” x 19 5/8” x 2 3/8” x 29L

XERO FUSION

WAVE TYPE

1-3ft. Great in many conditions from crumbly, flatter wave faces to good quality surf. The rocker has been proven over time to be the most versatile in the x-series.


XERO FUSION

Features

Rocker

The same rocker as the superseded Blak Box 3. An overall low to flat rocker is the perfect all-round rocker creating speed and glide in small to average conditions.
Fin setup

The Xero Fusion PU comes stock as a thruster. Alternative setups are available with custom orders.
Glassing specs

Boards 5'6" - 5'11" glassed standard with 4 oz. deck x 4 oz. bottom. Boards 5'11" - 6'4" glassed 4 x 3 oz. deck and 4 oz. bottom. 6'6 and up glassed standard with 4 x 4 oz deck x 4 oz. bottom (All sizes come standard with Hybrid Fibre tail strips)
Rail type

The Xero Fusion has medium full rails. This performance based rail shape allows for precision when the right section stands up, yet has enough volume to get you through fat sections or avoid catch in chop.

XERO FUSION

CONCAVE

Single concave under front foot moves to double concave between the fins. Based on team favourites, JS chose to go back to his “reverse concave” which is deeper under front foot and shallower at each end of the board. We found this to be the fastest of them all, as it creates maximum water flow.


Carbotune

6 YEARS IN THE MAKING.

After six years of research and development, JS's brand new carbon construction is released to the world. They’ve tested dozens of different layups from wave pools to the ocean, and have settled on the unanimous favourite from JS and the Traktor Team in all conditions. The aim was always for endurance and performance unlike anything seen before in surfboard construction, and now we’re here. 

THE BALANCE OF WEIGHT AND DURABILITY TO EQUAL THE PERFORMANCE WE WANT.

The benchmark after making Formula 1 style surfboards for 25 years is all about getting the balance of weight and durability into a board that will perform better than ever. JS are using all of that documented data on what is the optimal weight for each number of litres, for each surfer, and the type of surfing that they do. All of that has gone into making sure these CarboTune boards come out at those ideal specs. It’s a finely tuned balance for weight and durability to equal the performance we want. What the construction comes back to is a relatively simple formula: Weight & Durability = Performance. That’s why it’s taken 6 years – these elements have finally come together with the ideal balance for any surfboard made in CarboTune to both perform and last.

USING CARBON FIBRE IN SURFBOARDS.

Carbon maximizes the weight to stiffness ratio of a surfboard, and provide you with a craft that efficiently turns power into speed. Translated for surfers and shapers - carbon provides an instant transfer of energy. So everything you put into it, CarboTune will give you back. Response will be immediate to any power directed to the board from the surfer or wave. This means that both angles and weight of carbon layups play a huge role in the R&D process and decision making on the boards’ construction. The weight of our actual carbon fibre cloth used is lighter than all other carbon we tested throughout R&D. It’s also lighter than the carbon fibre cloth used in most other surfboard constructions available around the world.

JS decided on this exact weight for better flex, while the finished overall weight of the board is still optimised for maximum momentum and projection. They found that this ideal overall weight is close to our pro level team weight in a PU board. For example, a 5’10” / 28.6L CarboTune Xero Gravity is 2.4kg / 5.3lbs, and a PU pro team board at the same dimensions & volume is usually 2.5kg / 5.5lbs.

HOW ARE CARBOTUNE BOARDS CONSTRUCTED?

1. It begins with an EPS core. No stringer.

2. Carbon fibre cloth is assembled to wrap the entire exterior, precision engineered using the exact same angle and weight in each layer that we settled on throughout R&D as the ideal combination for durability and flex.

3. Carbon fibre cloth is applied with a vacuum-bagging production technique to ensure consistency in lamination. This technique is something we have developed & refined throughout the manufacturing of our HYFI construction boards since 2015.

4. A new generation clear epoxy resin is used throughout lamination, chosen for its excellent bonding characteristics with carbon fibre. Epoxy adheres to the carbon fibres to improve the composite materials’ strength, durability, and chemical resistance. It also provides high resistance to UV light, preventing discolouration.

5. An automotive clear coat is used to finish each CarboTune board, sealing everything to ensure the cleanest possible watertight surface.

What’s the difference between CarboTune and HYFI or PU?

More than any other board and construction we’ve ever used, this will give you everything

in return. If you surf hard, you’ll get everything straight back with no energy
lost. 

The other main point of difference with CarboTune is the longevity of performance.
CarboTune will maintain its ideal flex and durability much longer than epoxies,
and even longer still than regular fibreglass boards. 

 How do I look after my CarboTune board?

Poor board care can lead to delamination or discolouration. The below points are recommended for longevity of your Carbotune surfboard.

1. Don't leave in direct sunlight.
2. Don't expose to heat for extended periods of time.
3. Dry board before putting into a bag.

Do I ride the same volume as my HYFI & PU board?

Yes, JS have specifically engineered each dimension to equate seamlessly across all constructions.

 

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