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MONSTA 10 CARBOTUNE SQUASH
MONSTA 10 CARBOTUNE SQUASH
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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.
Monsta 10
Our R&D process has seen countless different versions of this board ridden from waist high to double overhead plus, by everyday surfers to World Title contenders, in average surfs at home to annual trips chasing waves. No matter what, it won’t let you down. The Monsta 10 is our best flagship shortboard yet, and now, it’s ready for the rest of the world to enjoy. The best always find a way to get better.
For 2023 and beyond, we've made some slight adjustments to the foil along with fractionally deeper concaves, to be in line with the Traktor Team's most recent favourite boards.
The rocker is still the same magic curve as our Monsta 20, featuring a generous sweet spot which easily generates speed, allows you to control big turns, and balances release out of the lip. The nose has just enough flip in the last few inches to prevent catching in critical parts of the wave, while the tail rocker remains to fit into the waves our Monsta is designed to thrive in - almost any conditions from chest high to double overhead plus.
Single concave under front foot runs into a double concave through the fins to give you extra lift yet maintain control in powerful surf, while a clean outline flows into a slight hip that allows for responsive direction changes. Overall, the Monsta prompts intuitive & fast surfing.
