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THE GOLDEN CHILD CARBOTUNE
THE GOLDEN CHILD CARBOTUNE
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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.
A THROW BACK TO THE GOLDEN ERA
Standing out from Parko’s favourite boards of all time, the original Golden Child became Joel’s new number one after the original Forget Me Not got creased at pumping Kirra in the 2009 Quiksilver Pro semi-finals. His first heat on Golden Child was the final, and after winning that contest, Joel continued on to become champion at both Bells and JBay too. Whenever conditions suited that year the Golden Child came out, and the result was always the same. Joel never lost a heat. It eventually went straight up on the wall at our Kirra factory as a trophy representing the pinnacle of fast, intuitive and powerful surfing.
The Golden Child is based on the original file from 2009, but with cutting edge influence from 2024 on the deck roll and rails. It’s ridden approximately 1-2 inches longer than your regular everyday shortboard, and either the same width or 1/8” narrower. Overall, it has a flatter vee deck compared to the dome deck of our more modern good wave boards like the Schooner or FMN3. This brings you closer to the water for sensitivity, providing instant response. Golden Child also has less concave than the Monsta for extra hold, which is complemented by a narrower nose & tail outline for control in critical sections.
All of these features come together to complete a model designed for rail surfing, to cut through the water like a hot knife through butter.
JOEL PARKINSON Height: 6’0” (183 cm) // Weight: 85 kg (187 lbs)
*Rides 6'2” x 19 1/4” x 2 5/8” = 32.4L (EasyRider)
MIKEY WRIGHT // Height: 6’0 (183 cm) // Weight: 75kg (165 lbs)
*Rides 6'1” x 18 3/4” x 2 7/16” = 28.8L
RYAN CALLINAN Height: 6’0” (183 cm) // Weight: 80 kg (176 lbs)
*Rides 6'1” x 18 3/4” x 2 7/16” = 28.8L
JULIAN WILSON // Height: 6’0” (183 cm) // Weight: 80 kg (176 lbs)
*Rides 6'1” x 18 3/4” x 2 7/16” = 28.8L
