JS Black Baron Twin Fin Review - WOOLY TV #10

WOOLY TV / JS Black Baron Twin Fin Review
The Black Baron from JS has changed Wooly forever.
The Black Baron is JS favourite and most popular summer series board and there only twin fin. A performance twin fin with a modern feel.
I am riding a 5'10" at 35.4 litres (I'm 87kg and 6'1)
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[@philipbatty]

I've been out of the water for almost 20 years due to back injury and I miss and think about surfing every single day. I love your reviews and watching em is getting me so keen find the right board and get back out there. Keep up the great work. You'll gain a big following in time I'm certain. Cheers mate 👍

[@WoolyTV]

Thanks Philip, much appreciated feedback.

[@HenriNaila]

Got mine in 5’10” eps two days ago and surfed it at Trestles today in 2-4 ft midtide waves. I’m pretty amazed. All the other reviewers suggested going small, really small. Like as little as 5’4” for someone like me at 175lbs. Wooly here and the guy I talked to at JS both said around 5’10” (35L). I’m so glad I listened, it’s ultra light and loose, not chattery, and paddles well. Ive been trying out so many boards to find the balance of vintage and modern, floaty but agile. This one is going to stay with me.

[@WoolyTV]

Thats good to hear! I have been going up even more in volume with some of the shorter twins. Seems to be working for me. Enjoy!

[@MaxTheSurfGod]

Refreshing to see board reviews from a bigger guy who surfs well. I also have a 5’10 BB and love it!

[@WoolyTV]

Thanks mate. Yes the Baron is super fun!

[@dudleyserious1]

Glad I found you Wooly. I'm in San Diego. Man you guys have good waves Down Under.

[@WoolyTV]

You guys have some great waves in Cali too!

[@rodbarrett1581]

@@WoolyTV maybe 5 times a year. That board looks fun.

[@A5A1A5]

How does this legend have 420 subs might be the most underrated KZbinr right now! Keep ripping brother

[@WoolyTV]

Ha! Yeeeeeewwwww

[@HenriNaila]

Hey Woolly thanks for this, very useful. Question: if you have the 5’10”, what is your own height/weight?

[@WoolyTV]

Hi mate, if you have a look in the notes under the clip all my details are there but I’m just over 6’1” and around 87kg. I actually think I could go a 5’11” no problems

[@85joandani]

Hi wooly, i am considering to take a black baron that but i want to know if u have tried the red baron and diferences. I am 69kg and 1.69cm and hesitating between 5.8, 5.9 or 5.10... I want a really good paddle power, because if not I already have a seaside 5.3 (27l) and dont want to have a similar range board, i want that board for weaker surf than the seaside, but dont know if having too much volum will destroy the amazing performance of this twinny... hope u can help me.

[@WoolyTV]

Hi mate, the Red Baron isnt out as yet (mine is being made now). You ride them an inch shorter than the Black Baron but I havent got my hands on one as yet, only pictures. Stay tuned

[@IdontspeakBro.]

Hmmm well I’m 6’3” and 108kg fit. i ride a 6’3” Xero at 37l and stepped the Barron up to 6’4” and 44l. Guess I’ll let you know how I go.

[@WoolyTV]

Sounds like a good option! Enjoy 🤙

[@dylansun5799]

Just found your channel and I love your reviews. Just curious what Literage would you recommend for an intermediate surfer at 178 pounds (80.7 kg)?

[@WoolyTV]

Hi mate, I would say no less that 32L but prob better around 35L. It really depends on fitness, waves surfed and ability!

[@markrichardson8382]

Yeeeeew, first time watcher and hit the sub button straight up!!!! Great job brother and stoked you stayed clear of the almond milk, organic honey Machado coffee hahahaha🤙. I just wish someone would review a Superband surfboard, hint hint.....

[@WoolyTV]

Hi mate, as per my other reply, feel free to send through shapers and models Cheers

[@markrichardson8382]

@@WoolyTV G'day Wooly, I'd start with Stacey surfboards, Nick Blaire, Panda, Webber, Superbrand, Rusty, Hammo etc etc... So many great small Australian shapers that need to be under your feet my brother!!!! Can't wait to see the reviews 👍

[@rjpoole1979]

Nice review wooly, good to see someone reviewing JS boards in Aussie conditions. This thing looks really great under your feet! What do you know about this Red Baron you speak of??

[@WoolyTV]

Ridden shorted than the Black Baron and should be out later in the year.

[@alisonece1832]

Great review. Would you get a Black Baron EPS or CI Fishbeard spine tek?

[@WoolyTV]

Thanks, unfortunately I haven't ridden the Fishbeard so I cant give you an answer on that one.

[@9soccerplayr]

would you recommend this board in a 5' 9" to beginner moving towards intermediate progression

[@WoolyTV]

Hi mate, that would really depend on what board you are currently riding and your height and weight.

[@9soccerplayr]

@@WoolyTV right now im on a 7'6" midlength and im 6'3" 185 lbs

[@languille40]

Hello from France Hossegor i want to buy a new board for summer surfing at home and for a trip this winter to sri lanka i hesitate between the seside in 5'5 and the Black baron in 5'8 I am 40 years old I am 1m81 for 75kg I have been surfing for 30 years I am of intermediate level ++ what do you recommend me? thank you for yours reviews I never get tired Enjoy

[@WoolyTV]

Hi mate Sorry but I haven’t ridden a Seaside. So I can only go on the Baron, which I enjoyed. Maybe check out the new Black Baron 2.1. They look amazing

[@michaela6121]

We get pretty similar waves here in San Diego, for the chest to slightly overhead range do you like the monsta box or air17X more? May need to get a twinnie too, thing looks so fun

[@WoolyTV]

Hi mate, I think I like the Monsta Box would be better suited to those type of conditions. Also depends on your height - you have to go up about 1" to get the same volume in the Air 17 X so I prefer to ride the Monsta Box. Yeah the twin is super fun!

[@michaela6121]

Wooly TV thanks for the response, so many good boards to choose from these days. Kinda between the monsta box and Chilli volume 2 now just gotta flip a coin I guess.

[@WoolyTV]

@@michaela6121 Damn hard to go past the Monsta box as a one board quiver

[@jorisvanimhoff9722]

nice! finally a bigger bloke that does a review and can surf ha - Im 6'2 95kg and surf same ish as you on a good day - I currently surf the lane splitter by christenson Im still working it out goes good on front side - back hand not sure yet different it seems like you need to move the back foot a little more fwd i find and then it shoots off! would be great to see you have a crack at it mine is 6'0 - id surf the 5'10 black barron i think maybe 5'11 but theres a big jump in volume and it can be to boaty i find.. any way keep it up! maybe eat a couple more pies and ill be your no1 fan ;) once you reached 95.

[@WoolyTV]

Thanks mate. Yeah I haven't seen many Christensons in the flesh, have seen a few clips of surfers riding them but I haven't myself. I could actually ride the Baron one size up and I don't think it would be a problem. Foam is your friend, if i was 95kg I would be riding a min 35L. Sorry Im trying to get back down to 87kgs! My PB is 93kgs and Im going to do my best to stay around 87 as its seems it be the spot. Hopefully you keep watching if I stay at my weight! Ha.....yeeeeewwwwwww

[@jorisvanimhoff9722]

@@WoolyTV haha good on ya! its a lot of weight to carry that 6kg around - how tall are you!? I subscribed so ill keep my eyes open great reviews!

[@clevocapri]

Hey Wooly! Any word on the Red Baron yet? When is stock due in Perth?

[@WoolyTV]

Hi mate, my delivery left Qld yesterday so we should see them in store early next week. We have 5'4" to 5'9" coming Yewwwwwww

[@MrB1019]

which one did you prefer red barron or black barron?

[@WoolyTV]

Hi mate Red Baron in the smaller stuff and the Black Baron in the slightly bigger stuff. The Red Barons shorter wider template allows it to grovel better.

[@JiahaoLin]

Thanks for the rad clip. Would you recommend the PU version ?

[@WoolyTV]

Thanks mate Yes the PU version would be great too. I planned to use the board in small sloppy waves so the EPS version is better for that. If I was going to ride it in slightly bigger surf I would probably go for the PU option. Cheers

[@marcusdavis2208]

The red baron has been out for a while, when are you going to review it?

[@WoolyTV]

Just landed one this week. Will be out in about 4 weeks. Subscribe so you know when it drops 🤙

[@kieranoloughlin]

Good review. Can you stay on the twin fins and do the DHD mini Twin 2 please. Keep up the good work and the subscribers will come.

[@WoolyTV]

Thanks mate, not sure I can go straight to another twinny! Dont want to turn into a hipster. I have 4 more boards on the way to review and then I can see whats next after that. Thanks

[@WoolyTV]

Hi mate, I have a DHD mini twin landing soon.

[@kieranoloughlin]

@@WoolyTV Great ...... look forward to it. :)

[@freedom_Jesus]

Wooly super vid. Being tall how did it paddle

[@WoolyTV]

Hi mate, when I ride the shorter boards I always jump up a few litres in volume. My normal short boards are around 33-34L and this 5'10" is 35.4L so it paddles quite well.

[@mitchellsailor72]

Here for the 90kg surf review 🤙

[@WoolyTV]

Thats why I started doing these as I couldn't find any surfboard reviewer that I couldn't relate to. There are all 5'6" or the larger guys weren't great surfers......

[@chadsugden411]

Did you enjoy the psycho nitro though?

[@WoolyTV]

The one I had was too small.

[@chadsugden411]

Ok I’ve just gone a 5,9 33L job. I’m 85kg

[@tyronecardwell5132]

Good show mate.

[@WoolyTV]

Thanks

[@nicmuhl2387]

Try the Psycho Nitro with the MR Twin and the stabiliser. I have both the Psycho Nitro and Blak Baron. They're absolute game changers.

[@WoolyTV]

Hi mate, yeah had a Psycho Nitro a couple of years back. I seemed to enjoy the BB a bit more as I found it a lot of fun. The Psycho Nitro I had was the same volume as my Monsta Box so it didn't grovel very well for me. If I go back for another one I think I would go around the same volume as the BB! Yew

[@nicmuhl2387]

@@WoolyTV It's interesting because I'm riding the Psycho Nitro a little smaller than the Blak Baron. The Psycho doesn't grovel as well but I found it a little easier on the backhand especially when it got a bit more bowly. Mine's in HyFi which is sick. Also got the Air17X HyFi and that board is so good for West Coast South Africa.Cheers mate. Great reviews. Spot on

[@cwr8618]

MR Twin, fuck yes. Love mine

[@andyfallshaw3069]

I'm so with you on this Nic. I was about to retire my Psycho Nitro as it had glimpses of fun, but the sweet spot was too narrow and it felt a little stuck at times as a thruster. I figured I may as well try it with the MR Twin & stabiliser before selling it, and now with that setup it's one of my favorite boards. The extra tail rocker and tuck (compared to the Baron) lets you lay it over a little harder, but the twin+ keeps it loose and sparky. How are you finding that setup compared to the Blak Baron? Is the difference as you'd expect?

[@KristianPage]

Nice review.

[@WoolyTV]

Thanks!

[@mikesagondeez6378]

damn bro you are so good!

[@WoolyTV]

Thanks mate

[@shaimatthees6584]

Ia this the southwest?

[@WoolyTV]

Yes its all in SW WA.

[@shaimatthees6584]

@@WoolyTV yew keep up the good work boys

[@Hotwire_RCTrix]

Not sold, still looked like a twin fin but glad you had fun. 😖

[@WoolyTV]

I've never really gelled with twin fins and they don't suit my surfing but this one is one of the better ones I've tried.

[@markrichardson8382]

OK, after watching this, subscribing and watching every other upload I have to say 'NO MORE JS BOARD REVIEWS PLEASE". Thank God for Global Surf Industries and Firewire giving you the opportunity to ride and review something different. You've definitely grown in presentation of vids but to be successful, I feel you need a major variety of Shaper and design reviews for the future of WOOLY TV..... Goodluck and here's to ya KZbin future, yeeeeew.....

[@WoolyTV]

Hi mate, thanks for the feedback. Im hearing you loud and clear but at this stage Im still paying for all the demo boards so Im limited to who/what I review. JS have been super supportive from the start so that why I ride a lot of their boards. I have just started on a couple of Pyzels - The Pyzalien 2 and The Shadow in the new round tail option and both are feeling great. Just landed a Firewire Twice Baked and I will have to do the 2 new JS models. Its great that Pyzel and Firewire are now onboard and I will also be doing some Lost boards shortly. Is there a particular shaper/model you were thinking? Or just mix it up more? Cheers Wooly

[@stanir01]

Wooly TV any of the locally made chillis mate? Hot knife in particular otherwsie the 2020 monsta box and the driver 2.0 all good options

[@WoolyTV]

@@Sam-4100 Twice Baked is out now, hope you liked it!

[@WoolyTV]

@@stanir01 Have never ridden a Chilli, no access to them at the moment. Just finishing off the Monsta Easy Rider and the Monsta Box 2020. Stay tuned for them coming the next few weeks

[@nickozu169]

@@WoolyTV Keep reviewing JS boards! When you blow up, keep it real. Don't let the free boards and marketing pressure change you. Loving the channel.

[@brentthompson5235]

Very funny. Looks like my MR flying 🐠.

[@WoolyTV]

Glad you liked it :)

[@chicoxiba]

hahahaha; you rip mate; Real stuff

[@WoolyTV]

Cheers

[@rickzappone1427]

epic wooly

[@WoolyTV]

Cheers Rick, hope you are well mate.

[@BrettMatson-f8c]

Hipster

[@WoolyTV]

Yep I’m a hipster

[@jasegalaxy74]

Lol !!!

[@WoolyTV]

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