AN ALL-TIME FAVOURITE RETURNS
Our original Black Baron was the first twin fin ever released in the JS range, coinciding with Parko’s focus on the pure enjoyment of surfing after retiring from the world tour. Since then we’ve continued to ride it everywhere, and with more requests than any other board to return to the range - now it’s finally back. With all of the same strengths and a few key updates. A subtle flyer allows us to maintain more width through the middle, but with a relatively pulled in swallow tail for flow and control. There’s also a slightly fuller nose outline with extra volume hidden under the chest / front foot, providing increased glide and paddle power in weak conditions.
What hasn’t changed – the Black Baron is still equal parts old school speed and new school flair. Foam in all the right places to float over soft sections and fly down the line, yet still allow you to lay it on rail or bust the fins even when you’re going Mach 10. Parko’s overwhelming standout from all of our R&D combined a flat rocker with vee throughout the board from nose to tail, with a balanced, maneuverable plan shape. JS also tested the twin in a huge range of waves, from tiny beach breaks at home on the Gold Coast, to perfect overhead Cloudbreak. His favourite board? The exact same as Joel’s, with the perfect blend of strengths to make the most versatile twin of ‘em
all – our Black Baron.
Whether you’re surfing weak beachies or quality, down the line points and reefs, the Black Baron is a hybrid that allows you to take whatever approach you’re interested in, from exploring fresh lines and seeing how fast you can go on a wave, to combining sharp rail turns with throwing the tail. Whatever way you go, it’s all about maximum fun.
Dimensions:
- 5'2 x 19 1/2 x 2 1/8 (23L)
- 5'3 x 19 5/8 x 2 3/16 (24.5L)
- 5'4 x 19 3/4 x 2 1/4 (26L)
- 5'5 x 19 7/8 x 2 5/16 (27.5L)
- 5'6 x 20 x 2 3/8 (29L)
- 5'7 x 20 1/4 x 2 7/16 (30.5L)
- 5'8 x 20 1/2 x 2 1/2 (32L)
- 5'9 x 20 3/4 x 2 9/16 (33.5L)
- 5'10 x 20 7/8 x 2 5/8 (35L)
- 5'11 x 21 x 2 11/16 (36.5L)
- 6'0 x 21 1/4 x 2 3/4 (38L)
- 6'1 x 21 1/2 x 2 13/16 (39.5L)
- 6'2 x 21 3/4 x 2 7/8 (41L)
- 6'3 x 21 7/8 x 2 7/8 (42.5L)
- 6'4 x 22 x 3 (44L)