“Surfing made easy” doesn’t mean surfing made soft. The Golden Child Easy Rider brings the best of high-performance shortboards—control in critical sections, instantaneous rail response, and fluid drive—into a shape that’s easier to paddle, more forgiving on takeoff, and still razor sharp when you’re locked in.
Born from the legendary board that Joel Parkinson rode to multiple CT wins in 2009, the Golden Child has been reimagined in Easy Rider dimensions: optimized for paddling power, lower fitness levels, and surfers who want performance without punishment.
Extra foam is hidden under the chest, with lowered rails and a flat vee deck to give you sensitivity, flow, and control. Ride it 1–2” longer than your standard shortboard and push harder with less effort—this is rail surfing at its most refined.
Pro Performance with Everyday Ease | JS Industries
Rocker: Medium+ entry and tail rocker = control in steep, powerful waves
Fin Setup: Thruster (3-fin)
Glassing Specs: - 5'10"–6'3": 4x3 oz. deck / 4 oz. bottom - 6'4"+: 4x4 oz. deck / 4 oz. bottom - All boards come with JS Hybrid Fibre tail strips
Deck Shape: Flatter than standard performance boards like the Monsta = lower center of gravity for sharper response
Rail Type: Flat vee deck and lower rails = high-speed turning + added sensitivity
Easy rider rail: Built with extra foam under the chest and lower rails for easy paddling and responsive turns. Refined by JS and Luke Egan for the ideal balance of forgiveness and performance.
Concave: Single to double concave offers control and drive, with a narrower nose and tail for precision in critical sections.
Ideal Conditions
Wave Type: Good to powerful surf, reef breaks, steep points. Skill Level: Intermediate–Advanced. Best For: Surfers looking to step up their performance in good waves, with more paddle ease and forgiveness
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