JS Sub Xero Swallow Tail PU Surfboard
Description
The JS Sub Xero swallow tail is a fast, forgiving small-wave shortboard built for 0-4ft surf, when you want speed and glide without giving up performance turns.
JS Industries created the Sub Xero by combining its high-performance Xero with the Psycho Nitro, its long-running summer favourite. The result is a short, fuller-outline board with a low to flat rocker and a swallow tail. It generates speed in weak, mushy waves and still turns on a dime.
Why surfers choose the JS Sub Xero
- Speed in slow waves: The low to flat rocker helps you drive down the line and glide through flat sections.
- Easy, loose turns: A pulled-in nose reduces swing weight and the swallow tail creates optimum lift so the Sub Xero changes direction with little effort on small waves!
- Float without the bulk: Low rails carry volume through the board while keeping it manoeuvrable.
- Smooth rail-to-rail transitions: The nose has a slight rolled vee, and the bottom runs from a single concave under the front foot into a double concave in front of the fins, with vee out of the tail.
- Flexible fin setup: It comes as a 5-fin board and works as a thruster, quad or Twin + Stabiliser, depending on the day.
Best conditions and who it suits
The Sub Xero is designed for small to average waves, roughly 0-4ft. It suits surfers of most ability levels who want a board that works when the surf is weak, and it’s a good option as a small-wave step-up from a standard shortboard.
How to size your JS Sub Xero
JS recommends riding the Sub Xero about 4-6 inches shorter than your regular Xero/HP Shortboard. If you’re between sizes, contact the Boards in the Bay team / call us on (02) 668 58861 and we’ll help you pick the right size for your weight, ability and local waves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the JS Sub Xero best for?
Small to average waves, about 0-4ft. It’s built to be fast and responsive in weak surf.
What size JS Sub Xero should I buy?
As a guide, ride it 4-6 inches shorter than your regular HP Shortboard. Tell us your height, weight and usual wave type and we’ll recommend a size.
Does the JS Sub Xero come with fins?
No, fins are sold separately. We can tailor our fin suggestions for the weight of the rider and the type of surfing they want to do on their new board.
Is the Sub Xero a thruster or a quad?
It’s a 5-fin board, so you can ride it as a thruster, quad or for some extra spice in the small stuff a Twin + Stabiliser.
What’s the difference between the Sub Xero and the Xero?
The Sub Xero is shorter, fuller and flatter in rocker, built for smaller waves. The Xero is JS’s high-performance shortboard for better surf.
Is the swallow tail good for small waves?
Yes. The swallow tail helps the board hold in the wave while staying loose through turns, which suits small, softer surf.
Do you ship Australia-wide?
Yes, surfboard shipping starts at $79 for Coastal Areas between Noosa and Wollongong.
Airport Pick and to the door rates available for all states, please text us for an up-to-date freight quote.
FREE STANDARD SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OVER $75 (EXC BOARDS & BOARD BAGS)
Non Surfboard and Board Bag Orders:
- Click & Collect Pickup = FREE
- Orders under $74.99 = $11.97
- Orders over $75 Value = FREE STANDARD SHIPPING
Surfboard Shipping
We ship along boards to metro areas along the East Coast using a surfboard courier and in some instances we can ship to Perth, Adelaide or Melbourne for pickup from the airport.
- Noosa to Wollongong = $69 (coastal areas only)
- Melbourne Airport Pick Up = $140 (Boards 7’2 and under only)
- Adelaide Airport Pick Up = $150 (Boards 7’2 and under only)
- Perth Airport Pick Up = $170 (Boards 7’2 and under only)
We can also ship boards direct to your home as well, please contact us for rates.
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The JS Sub Xero swallow tail is a fast, forgiving small-wave shortboard built for 0-4ft surf, when you want speed and glide without giving up performance turns.
JS Industries created the Sub Xero by combining its high-performance Xero with the Psycho Nitro, its long-running summer favourite. The result is a short, fuller-outline board with a low to flat rocker and a swallow tail. It generates speed in weak, mushy waves and still turns on a dime.
Why surfers choose the JS Sub Xero
- Speed in slow waves: The low to flat rocker helps you drive down the line and glide through flat sections.
- Easy, loose turns: A pulled-in nose reduces swing weight and the swallow tail creates optimum lift so the Sub Xero changes direction with little effort on small waves!
- Float without the bulk: Low rails carry volume through the board while keeping it manoeuvrable.
- Smooth rail-to-rail transitions: The nose has a slight rolled vee, and the bottom runs from a single concave under the front foot into a double concave in front of the fins, with vee out of the tail.
- Flexible fin setup: It comes as a 5-fin board and works as a thruster, quad or Twin + Stabiliser, depending on the day.
Best conditions and who it suits
The Sub Xero is designed for small to average waves, roughly 0-4ft. It suits surfers of most ability levels who want a board that works when the surf is weak, and it’s a good option as a small-wave step-up from a standard shortboard.
How to size your JS Sub Xero
JS recommends riding the Sub Xero about 4-6 inches shorter than your regular Xero/HP Shortboard. If you’re between sizes, contact the Boards in the Bay team / call us on (02) 668 58861 and we’ll help you pick the right size for your weight, ability and local waves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the JS Sub Xero best for?
Small to average waves, about 0-4ft. It’s built to be fast and responsive in weak surf.
What size JS Sub Xero should I buy?
As a guide, ride it 4-6 inches shorter than your regular HP Shortboard. Tell us your height, weight and usual wave type and we’ll recommend a size.
Does the JS Sub Xero come with fins?
No, fins are sold separately. We can tailor our fin suggestions for the weight of the rider and the type of surfing they want to do on their new board.
Is the Sub Xero a thruster or a quad?
It’s a 5-fin board, so you can ride it as a thruster, quad or for some extra spice in the small stuff a Twin + Stabiliser.
What’s the difference between the Sub Xero and the Xero?
The Sub Xero is shorter, fuller and flatter in rocker, built for smaller waves. The Xero is JS’s high-performance shortboard for better surf.
Is the swallow tail good for small waves?
Yes. The swallow tail helps the board hold in the wave while staying loose through turns, which suits small, softer surf.
Do you ship Australia-wide?
Yes, surfboard shipping starts at $79 for Coastal Areas between Noosa and Wollongong.
Airport Pick and to the door rates available for all states, please text us for an up-to-date freight quote.