The latest evolution of the JS Industries flagship shortboard, the Traktor Team unanimously decided this Monsta file was the best all-rounder they’d ever ridden. Everyone’s recent quivers featuring this version of the Monsta saw a clear consensus – it’s what you want to ride to unlock your best performance surfing in a range of conditions from waist high to overhead. The Monsta should let you mind surf a 2-4ft beach break, then allow everything you imagined and more. Our R&D showed that to be true a thousand times over.

Sammy Pupo was the catalyst for this progression. The board we made him that won the Snapper CS in 2023 then became a basis for the rest of the Traktor Team. Time after time, in batches of R&D boards for free surfers, pro juniors, to QS, Challenger and the CT, it was the clear winner – Sammy’s Snapper Monsta file.

In a similar range of conditions, the Xero Gravity is the everyman’s daily board, forgiving yet still performance oriented with a flatter deck & fuller rail, while the Monsta will dominate the same type of waves in a more refined version for the fitter or more experienced surfers. Overall, the new Monsta has a medium rocker, with smooth, continuous curve that’s slightly flatter than a Golden Child or FMN3, but more curve than a Xero Gravity. It features a generous sweet spot for control in big turns, while balancing release out of the lip.

Overall, the Monsta prompts intuitive & fast surfing. It’s our best version of this model yet, and now, it’s ready for the rest of the world to enjoy anywhere, all the time. The best always find a way to get better.

FEATURES
ROCKER – The new Monsta features a medium rocker, with smooth, continuous curve that’s slightly flatter than a Golden Child or FMN3, but more defined than a Xero Gravity. It offers a generous sweet spot for control in big turns, while balancing release out of the lip.

RAIL TYPE – Monsta has medium rails, providing a forgiving ride if conditions are less than ideal, but still allowing unlimited performance.

GLASSING – Sizes 5’6″ to 6’4″ are glassed standard with 4 x 3oz glass on the deck and 4oz on the bottom. 6’4″ and above are glassed 4 x 4oz deck with 4oz bottom.

FIN SETUP – Monsta squash comes stock as a thruster and as a 5 fin for a round tail. Alternate fin set ups and tail shapes are available under custom order.