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Seems to go best in small waves with good push. Suits twin fin plus trailer. Can surf it in bigger waves with a stiffer thruster fin.
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Got the HYFY version in 5"5, couple more liters than usual volume. Set up with Power Twins + trailer. What was supposed to be my groveler for small days has turned into my favorite allrounder. It shines in small surf, and flies in good conditions. When conditions are clean, it doesn't mind a bit of size and curve too. I surf it confidently in well overhead hollow conditions here in Bali. It paddles into waves too easily, and turns on a dime. I've also tried the PU in same dims, and the HYFY is def more lively. Chop isn't too much of a problem either, surprisingly for an epoxy construction. Fin wise, I've tried it as a tri and quad but to me it feels magic as 2+ 1. This board should be in every quiver. It always puts a smile on my face. I'd be keen on trying the Black Baron too, but I feel the versatility of the Pyscho is hard to beat with fin placement options, and honestly, I love the surfing it allows me to do on it for such an easy shape. 10/10, just buy it, you won't regret it.
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Great board for medium conditions, a nice turn on the edges and quite easy to get speed. Good responsiveness and not to heavy on the lip. Overall a nice board to cruise and to have a good session on mesium small size waves not too powerful.
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This board is crazy fun, especially when the waves are sub par. Personally, I am a fan of the Black Baron in punchyish smaller beach break (Ocean Beach, SF when small). Even when it is sloppy and onshore this is my go-to. If you are considering this versus the new Red Baron, I would 100% go with this board. The paddle power is good enough to get into smaller waves and the speed generation off the epoxy and V in the tail is crazy fast. I would recommend some upright performance twin fins, as it lets the board get speed and keeps it a little tighter. The stab Black Baron joyride review gives a really great overview that I 100% agree with. Overall, ride the board from 1-5 foot surf, especially during the summer/spring. Exceptional pop, release, and maneuverability - I cannot recommend the Black Baron enough.
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Super fun board! amazing in smaller waves on point breaks and surprisingly well in solid days out on the points, id totally recommend. 5 star board and service
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Very high quality board. Loads of fun in medium sized waves
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I got it a bit bigger than I needed to. It has a lot of paddle power and stability, but I think since I got it too big it doesn't want to go on rail sometimes. I still love the board for my level. Also, sometimes I wish it had a bit more entry rocker. It is super flat which is good for summer (why it's in the summer series for JS) but sometimes it could use a touch more hey.