JS Surfboards "Nitro" Review with Noel Salas Ep.24
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The JS "Nitro" is the perfect small wave Groveler for waves in the 1-3 foot range. In this review Noel goes into the details of the attributes on this fun little 5'6". A good Groveler has low entry rocker and exit rocker says Salas along with it's wide point front from center to help with paddling and down the line speed. The outline, tail, and rails suit Noel's style for surfing small waves with a high performance flare. This little Nitro board has incredible speed because of the generous single to double concaves. Salas also tried multiple fin options and said the Nitro is very versatile and felt good as a thruster, quad, and surprisingly a Twin Fin with a small trailer fin. One thing that stands out most about the Nitro is the surfer has the option to surf it fast down the line or tight in the pocket and I cannot say that about all the different Grovelers out there. Here is what the JS website has to say about the Nitro: OLD SPARK, NEW FLAME The new Nitro is by far the flattest entry rocker in an X Series model to date! Combined with a much fuller nose than other boards in the same category, we have designed a board that allows you to generate and hold speed through flat spots with ease. Along with its deeper concaves for even more lift and liveliness, plus a slightly pulled-in tail outline for extra drive, this pocket rocket is geared towards attacking small sections exactly how you’d mind surf them! While the rails remain full to help overcome any catches in choppy or lackluster waves, excess foam has been foiled out from other areas to retain overall performance and sensitivity in the tail. In many regions around the world, the Nitro will become a go-to board in terrible to average conditions for any surfer wanting a fast board to keep you in the fastest part of the wave!
You might want to try the AM Thruster set... it won’t help bury the rail but the rake on that fin will make the board a bit more stable. The Performers are pretty neutral... so you should feel the difference.
10. comment for JS Surfboards "Nitro" Review with Noel Salas Ep.24
I am currently deciding between the nitro and pod mod for small summer days ranging from 1-3ft in Sydney.
Just wondering which board is more responsive and which board you prefer?
I am 6'3 and 198 pounds so need all the speed I can get in the small stuff
Currently riding a 6'0 32L JS BB2 in hyfi in 2-5ft and it goes unreal!
Cheers.
cheers Noel appreciate the feedback
As always great review.
Did you tried the PSYCHO NITRO?
What you think about the Psycho Nitro relative to the Nitro?
Cheers,
Goncalo
If you get one let me know how it goes for you. Cheers
I recommend the Blackstix 3.0 for small wave boards. How much do you weigh and what is your skill level?
20. comment for JS Surfboards "Nitro" Review with Noel Salas Ep.24
Regards
I like boards with less nose rocker for the point breaks I surf. If I surfed heavy beach all the time then these type of boards will struggle because they lack curve. The Nitro is a really fun small wave board and a great board for everyone's quiver. Having a quiver of boards and fins is key to maximize growth in ones surfing. Keep up the board testing and good questions!!! Cheers!!!
I noticed the extremely flat nose rocker on the nitro which i think was the main reason I didn't like the blackbox 1 as bit flat for a 5.9. in the steeper waves we often get but maybes in a 5.6 be ok.
Did you find this at all?
Ta
With the Nitro being 5'6 it had more rail in the water and I could draw my turns a bit more and it felt more short boardy.
It would be a fun comparison to order a custom PM around 5'6 and thin it out and then compare them both. They are both great boards!!!!
I think a better comparison is the Pod Mod. They are both super fun boards and paddle well in small waves. The Nitro is a great little Groveler fast and responsive.
Magnum Martinez is a great friend of mine and it was a pleasure to help him with his Omni surfboard review. Mags and I used to travel the QS together back in the day. All we did was shoot him ripping on that board. I thought he did a great review too. Cheers!!!
On smaller days you might want to consider a Medium fin like the AM1 Blackstix 3.0..
30. comment for JS Surfboards "Nitro" Review with Noel Salas Ep.24
I have the Rusty Heckler coming up next. It will be up 2 weeks from today.