Best for: strong intermediates through advanced surfers seeking a fast daily-driver shortboard for average-to-pumping waves.
The JS Industries Xero Gravity is a performance all-rounder with enough hidden foam to work every day. It takes the celebrated Monsta Box rocker, refines the rails and runs a deeper single-to-double concave for lift, speed and a generous sweet spot in less-than-perfect surf.
Performance
This is a board for surfers who already generate speed and use the rail. The pulled-down rails respond quickly, the concave accelerates through turns and the outline provides more forgiveness than a competition blade. It likes beach breaks and points from average chest-high walls to cleaner overhead surf, although riders who routinely charge powerful waves may want more hold from a dedicated step-up.
JS offers a large stock size run plus PU and lightweight epoxy-based constructions. Size it close to your normal daily-driver volume rather than treating it like a groveller. Too much foam will blunt the responsive rail; too little defeats the everyday brief.
What owners say
JS reports a 4.9/5 average from 39 public reviews, including 36 five-star ratings. Logan M. called it a must-have daily driver and credited it with rapid improvement. Verified reviewer Ivan described it as his favourite daily driver after 80 sessions, praising paddling, rail hold and a tail that releases, while warning that he wanted more predictable hold overhead.
“It was love from the first wave. After 80 sessions on it I love this board even more.”
Ivan, verified public reviewer on JS Industries
Verdict
Rating: 4.9/5. A standout Australian performance shortboard for surfers who want one board to cover most quality everyday sessions. It is quick, precise and more forgiving than a pure contest model. Less experienced surfers will get more from a wider, higher-volume board; committed chargers should add a step-up for serious overhead surf.
Source, specifications, public reviews and company link: JS Industries Australia. Image credit: JS Industries. Stock, construction options and pricing can change.
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