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BIG BARON HYFI 3.0
BIG BARON HYFI 3.0
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Demo Surfboards Available:
6'8 38.5L, 6'8 42.8L, 7'0 43.0L, 7'0 48.7L, 7'6 50.0L & 7'6 57.9L
Want to custom order a HyFi 3.0? Learn more here
WHAT IS HYFI 3.0?
HYFI 3.0 is our next major upgrade to stay on the cutting edge of surfboard construction, utilising everything we’ve learnt from both HYFI2.0 and CarboTune, revolving around a full carbon bottom and rails. For HYFI 3, this provides even better strength and longevity of performance. The main components are: EPS core Unique multi layered epoxy & hybrid fibres Engineered carbon stringers Full carbon bottom and rails Innegra deck reinforcement This new combination of layers gives you a snap back and lively torsion, so as you lean into a turn it’s always loading up and projecting you forward. For any weaker conditions requiring surfers to create their own excitement, it’s the best we’ve made yet.
SCALED ENGINEERING
We first built these scaled pins for use across the HYFI2.0 range, and after overwhelmingly positive feedback, we’ve continued with the same scaled pins in the deck of each HYFI 3. We found the next level of this technology by developing precision engineered stringers, or pins, which are scaled specifically for each board. The size of the pin changes depending on the dimensions of the HYFI, and therefore the weight of its intended rider. The shape of each board’s pin perfectly reflects our goal of making the stiffest part of the board at the centre, tapering out to each end. This results in an even better flex pattern that helps you load and explode into turns.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
We discovered a lot throughout construction of the 100% carbon boards which became CarboTune. It’s been tested by surfers of all sizes, in every type of wave, resulting in a technology that’s been carefully tuned and adjusted for each set of dimensions we build. That means your next best board ever is made in HYFI 3. “The next step was to combine the two. Strength, stiffness and response of the carbon, combined with the spring of HYFI.” JS “What I really, really like about this construction is just how easy it is to surf. The spring and reaction time. With CarboTune, the harder you surf it, the more you get out of it because of the extra stiffness. As for these, you can just surf it at 60-70% and you still get so much benefit.” JS
“It’s addictive. The carbon is so addictive, you ride it and you feel this spring back you’ve never had before. And you want more.” Luke Egan “It has that X factor for me. This is your WRX, if you wanna get somewhere fast this board will get you there.” Joel Parkinson
The Big Baron
An instant classic, the Big Baron is inspired by the mid lengths that generations before us rode on the infamous Gold Coast points. This is paired with a more modern bottom contour and twin fin placement, then complemented by a neatly pulled in round tail for extra hold. Because on this board, you’ll be burning speed and burying rail. A lot of it.
An overall flat rocker generates and holds momentum in even the weakest conditions, while vee throughout the board from nose to tail with added double concave through the fins helps it rock from rail to rail and retain its manoeuvrability. The plan shape holds a generous distribution of volume throughout, with relatively low rails allowing you to still turn at high speed. The Big Baron excels in playful conditions from knee high to slightly overhead. And while short, sharp waves are not where its range of strengths are best used, it has the paddle power and ability to control speed that you’ll love in quality, longer waves. On points, reefs, or beach breaks with stretched out banks, the Big Baron takes the pressure off and lets you enjoy the downtime between turns, tubes or the typical sections other boards can get stuck chasing. And as a bonus, riding the Big Baron will naturally smooth out your surfing and translate almost immediately to the shorter, more high-performance boards that most of us want to ride when conditions (and mood) align. The Big Baron is designed to give a lot and only require a little in return. More time to set up and make adjustments, earlier and easier entry as you paddle in, and the ability to go further and stay out longer in whatever waves are on offer.
*Recommended fin choice – JS Twin Fin for Futures or FCSII Power Twin template (both pictured).
TEAM RIDER REFERENCE
The vast majority of surfers could ride almost any of the Big Baron’s stock dimensions. Start with a couple more liters than your regular board, then go as big as you like depending on the style of waves and surfing you’re intending. For example, someone with a longboard background might just step down to a 7’0” or 7’6”, while a surfer who only rides shortboards might go no longer than a 6’4” to retain plenty of maneuverability. And as you can see from Jason’s tech talk, Harry has done both to great effect depending on conditions and the approach he’s aiming for.
HARRISON ROACH Height: 5’10” (177 cm) // Weight: 72 kg - 158 lbs
*Rides 6'4 ” x 20” x 2 9/16” = 34.3L
*Rides 7’6” x 21 ¾” x 2 7/8” x 50L
JOEL PARKiNSON Height: 6’0” (183 cm) // Weight: 87 kg - 192 lbs
*Rides 6'8 ” x 20 3/4” x 2 5/8” = 38.4L
LUKE EGAN Height: 5’11” (180 cm) // Weight: 90 kg - 198 lbs
*Rides 7'0 ” x 21 3/4” x 3” = 48.7L
WAVE TYPE
The Big Baron excels in all conditions from 0-6ft, particularly longer waves with time to set up and build momentum.
BIG BARON
FEATURES
Rocker |
A flat rocker generates and holds momentum in the weakest conditions. |
Fin setup |
The Big Baron comes stock as a twin fin. We recommend the JS Twin Fin for Futures plugs and the FCSII Power Twin for FCSII plugs. |
Glassing specs |
Boards 5'10 to 6’0 are glassed standard with 4 x 4 oz. deck and 4 oz. bottom. 6'2 to 6'6 are glassed with 4 x 6 oz. deck and 4 oz. bottom. 6'8 to 7'0 are glassed with 6 x 4 oz. deck and 6 oz. bottom. The 7’6 is glassed 6 x 6 oz. deck with 6 oz. bottom. |
Rail type |
Big Baron has low rails to allow you to turn at high speed with such a generous distribution of volume throughout. |
CONCAVE
Big Baron features a Vee throughout the board from nose to tail with added double concave through the fins helps it rock from rail to rail and retain its manoeuvrability.
