Zeus

Shay

09.23.2017

Hey. After 1 year with my Zeus .have to say this is defenatly my best surfboard !! I have the black flag whip. Weirdo.semipro12.new flyer..... The biscuit(still have it 5 ywars now). For a short board the zeus always make me feel comfidance. From waist to a bit over head.... light....pivot quick. Lots of speed. I like big power snap and curve..... feel graet. When i wnt it its slide easly....tail slide with control. You guys have to promote this board more(even if taylor is a member team any more) Recomand this board.

08.01.2017

This is my go to board when the waves are firing barrels well overhead. Took it to Tavarua last summer and it blew my mind in overhead restaurants and very solid Cloudbreak. I can get this board on rail and get the tightest snaps more than any board I have a due to the domed deck with low rail line and perfect performance rocker. It is also very responsive and It also holds a great line in the barrel. Just ordered another one. -Ted @ RipCurl

shays

10.27.2016

hey i really recomand this board just surf my first session on the zeus. im stoked. i was a bit afraid because everyone say its not a popular modle. i bought it because of my style of surfing its easy short board very fast and easy to do what you wnat on the wave. i took it for big powerfull carve and round the house cutback ,its fast and turn very well in a small pivot but didnt loos any speed or grip. i used to surf on the semi pro12 - the zeus more loose in the back love it a lot!! thank you Ci

CI Surfboards

08.02.2016

I brought the 5’9 Zeus down to Clairemont and Danny really liked it. Said it felt great and was easy to ride. All the boys at Clairemont rode the Zeus and were stoked. They were also really fired up on the Rook15 and Girabbit said both would be good for better waves or a surf trip. –Dave, CI SoCal Demo Manager

CI Surfboards

08.02.2016

“I brought in the 5’9 Zeus to Clairemont and Danny really liked it. Said it felt great and was easy to ride. All the boys at Clairemont rode the Zeus and were stoked. They were also really fired up on the Rook15 and Girabbit said both would be good for better waves or a surf trip.” –Dave, SoCal dealer demos

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benjaminsolo@icloud.com

05.24.2020

Hi ci, I’m 5’8” 150 surfing mostly chest high beach breaks. My skill level is intermediate, and I love cruising with big cutbacks. Is the Zeus a good board for me?

CI Surfboards

05.28.2020

Hi Benjamin, Thank you for your interest in the Zeus model. The Zeus is a good all around high performance short board, great for head to head high plus surf and will complement your surfing style. Easy to maneuver, and likes waves with a little push which will work well at beach punchy breaks. Hope this helps, let us know if any other questions come up. Best regards, CI Surfboards

Yiannis

09.02.2018

Hi,do you think it will work as a 5’8” x 19 1/2 x 2 5/8 (around 30 ltr), quad .... I am 5’6” and 75kgs Thanks CI team

CI Surfboards

09.06.2018

Hi Yiannis, The Zeus with those dimensions will make the board feel more skatey and have less drive. When beefing up a model we usually recommend changing the thickness more than the width, in order to keep the attributes that model was designed to have. The Zeus will still work, I recommend looking into the Zeus as a 5'8" x 18 3/4" x 2 11/16" = 29.5L of volume. Let us know what you think and we can continue to figure out proper sizing for your next board. Best Regards, CI

Neu

02.06.2018

this board make sense as a Squash tail quad? Love the feedback about how it turns hard with confidence. Any comparison against OG Flyer or NF? Looking for a board that combines enough rocker to help turning, speed and control. I also Want to test squash tail quads

CI Surfboards

02.08.2018

Hey Neu, The Zeus is a great board, I've ridden it only with as a thruster, and haven't heard any feedback as a quad. The OG Flyer, and New Flyer work well as quads because their tail template is wider. Both models have been popular with a quad setup. Hope this info is useful. Best, CI

malcorn929@icloud.com

01.03.2017

Hi, I am from the east coast so i am looking for a board that can deliver in all types of condition from small misty waves to overhead steep barrels. I was woundering which board could eleven the best, if you have any more questions to get some more details feel free to ask.

CI Surfboards

01.04.2017

Hi- The endless chase! Thanks for reaching out, as a general list we would recommending checking the Rocket9, New Flyer, and Fred Rubble. Give us a call as well and we can help narrow down some options based on a few more specifics. Best. CI

Brandon

10.15.2016

Just how tapered is the rail? Is it like the t-low where you recommend ordering thicker or will it be fine to stick with my usual thickness?

jonathanr@cisurfboards.com

10.26.2016

Brandon, a medium taper, good to go with your normal thickness

luca

10.01.2016

hey, i was wondering if you could tell me what the difference between a Zeus and a Fred Rubble?

Luca

10.01.2016

Hi, I was wondering what the difference between a Zeus and the Fred rubble?

CI

11.03.2016

Luca, Sorry for the delay. Mostly in the Rocker. Zues is flatter and surfs more drawn out and forgiving. Rails are slightly more tapered than the Rubble well.

maxime

09.14.2016

Hey i am hesitating between the black and whiteand the zeus for medium size wave 1M20 to 2M or a bit more and i like speed and putting my board on the rails and a good feeling of control. usually riding not super hollow beach breaks but still with some curve (France) which one can i use for many types of conditions and waves ?

CI

11.18.2016

Maxime, Thanks for reaching out and sorry for the delay. The Zeus is a very forgiving board which allows max versatility with a refined foil well suited for your conditions. The B+W is more designed for aggressive power surfing which you should definitely consider if you are over 170lbs

Darren Young

07.01.2016

Dear CI Team, I have a Zues and it's a magic board, that's a lot to say, it's been awhile since I had a magic board. I need a board for more suckier waves, what do you recommend for Indo if I like the Zues, for waste to overhead? Suckier waves from shoulder to over head+?

CI Surfboards

07.01.2016

Stoked to hear you are loving your Zeus! Some great boards for really steep, hollow waves would be the Rook15 and Proton. These boards have a lot of rocker which will work well in those types of waves.

shay

06.20.2016

hey, i know i asked a lot but.... replacing my good semipro12 5'10 stock dims(24/9L) im 5'9 weight 70-73 kg i have the biscuit 5'4 and i orderd the mini 5'3 (hope to get it next week) i really want to get the zeus thinking of 5'9 stock dims for when the waves are stronger and higher then everyday + for trip to maldives is my choice good or a different modle i surf with power and love the cut backs and curve',dont do airs.....

CI Surfboards

06.21.2016

The Zeus is a great all arounder that works well in a wide range of conditions, from around chest - couple feet overhead. Based on the information provided, the stock 5'9 Zeus would be a perfect board for what you are looking for!

shaychef@gmail.com

05.21.2016

do you think it will works as 5'7 * 18 3\4 * 2 3\8

CI Surfboards

05.23.2016

Yes, it will be around 1/2" inch wider than stock dimensions which is OK.. This will add more curve to the outline and give it more of a skatey feeling.

grace

04.16.2016

Hey! i have been looking for a boards that suits me...I surf most on my back foot...And I think the Zeus could work for me on mediumm class waves. Already have a 5,7 ,25 litters for the small days on the beach. Is this a good option? or there isany other model that should work as well? thanksss

CI Surfboards

04.18.2016

Yes the Zeus would be a great option for what you are looking for! It works best in the chest - slightly overhead high range. If you typically ride around 25L we recommend going with the stock 5'9 Zeus- 5’9 x 18 1/2 x 2 5/16 - 25.5

Shaun

02.11.2016

What fins do you recommend for the Zeus? 5'10 18 3/4 2 3/8. I'm 5'9 and 165lbs I usually use the AM1 but my center fin seems loose in the future box. Did they change their fin box size or are my fins just old? Also,

CI Surfboards

02.19.2016

The AM2 would be a better fit for you based on your weight an the size of your board. All of the fins available on our website have the AM template, they differ in size and material. In general, stiff fins (RTM, fiberglass, etc.) are more responsive and will have more speed and drive. Fins with flex (FRP) are more forgiving and easier to use, great for gutless beach breaks.

RN

02.06.2015

How does this compare to the Motor Boat Too?

lior

01.04.2015

Hi al I'm lior before a couple of monthes I'v been riden on my rubble 5’10 UL/SO 18 7/8 2 1/4 25.9L at 2 feet and he was the best board I'v evertrying before and now i am want you to recommend me witch one of the next board can work for me as intermediate - advenc surfer and my height is 5'8 and I am 15 .10 years old . girabbit or zeus or new flyer or rubble or stubble ???

Paul

10.10.2014

CI I am looking for a shortboard to have when its too big for my 6'3 new flyer and too small for my 6'6" RP T-Low. Love my new flyer, haven't ridden my t low except 1 recent session. Again trying to decide between the Zeus or another t low. What are the big differences? What dimensions would you go on the Zeus? I am 6 1 and 215 intermediate surfer and surf more front foot. I would like to keep the board preferable in the 6'5 height. Better to go a little wider or thicker? Any help is much appreciated

CI Surfboards

10.25.2014

Paul, Those are all very subtle questions usually based off the individual surfers "feel". From a broad perspective, the 6'5" Zues would be nice compliment to the TLow just go a little thicker, keep the same width as the TLow

novi

09.10.2014

it says your meant to ride the board 1-2 inches taller than you but the right volume for me is one inch shorter than me what size should I get? Does the board work well in the air? whats the rocker on the board? thanks

CI Surfboards

09.12.2014

Novi, That is intended to be a general guideline not an absolute solution to picking a board - go with what feels right. Rocker is moderate all around on the Zeus

Daniel Hughes

08.28.2014

Hello CI. Which of Taylor's boards would be most suited to average quality waves? And which board would then be best when the waves are really fast and well shaped? Daniel

Brian @ Surf Station

09.13.2014

Daniel, Out of Taylor's boards, I'd say the Zeus is more suited to your everyday waves. The Fort Knox excels in juice and down the line surf. It's my go to stick for surf trips & our Hurricane swells (Florida)

J

08.21.2014

Would this be a good step up from a b chow? To be ridden in 6-10ft surf? Currently on a 5'11 BChow. What size would I want to order the Zeus?

CI Surfboards

08.22.2014

J - yes, perfect realtive to the Chow - go 6'2" or 6'3"

CI Surfboards

07.15.2014

Simon, The BC has a fuller rail and less aggressive concaves than the Zues. The Zues is designed average and above sizewaves, BC average and below size waves.

simon

07.14.2014

hi can you tell me the main differences between the zeus and the bunny chow, are both designed for average waves, i'm 5'8 and 140lbs, am trying to decide between bunny chow or the zeus. Thanks

John

07.02.2014

Hi CI, I just ordered a Zeus - 6 0' x 18 7/8 and 2 3/8. Yay! I just want to confirm that the outline seems a lot like the DFR ie wider tail block than the T-low, rookie etc. That was the impression I got from the graphics on the webpage. I have a DFR, love that outline, but want a flatter rocker with single into double for less steep waves where I'm pumping rail to rail a bit more. So, little wider tail, yes?

CI Surfboards

07.03.2014

Hey John, thanks for ordering, you are going to be stoked as all your observations are correct, Taylor worked on this board mostly in Socal vs on tour, so its a little wider and flatter yes.

guilherme

06.30.2014

I1m looking for a board to indonesia conditions. 4 to 8 ft hollow waves. Beside the msg there are other board for this condition? I use a semi pro 12 (5'9", 19 1/8, 2 3/8) for every day surf in a beach break. It works well in 3 to 5 ft.

CI Surfboards

06.30.2014

The best is to get another semi pro 12 in the same dims but a couple inches longer

Ryan

06.21.2014

CI, Taylors style is awesome, I'm assuming his board is too. Super interested in it, but its hard to order without seeing it, or at least a little more info. What's the Rocker like? 5 1/2 nose? what about tail? And single to double? vee? Thanks, Ry guy

CI Surfboards

06.23.2014

Ryan, A 5'11" has 5.09" nose and 2.01" Tail. See above reply for bottom countours "Very light single entry, to double concave through the fins, to concave vee exit."

Matt

06.09.2014

Any details on rocker, concave, vee, etc etc?

CI Surfboards

06.09.2014

Matt, Very light single entry, to double concave through the fins, to concave vee exit.

Mark

06.06.2014

What design differences are there between the Zeus and the Dagger, besides the tapered rail?

Yves

03.27.2015

Those lines are convex channels. Often seen on Stretch surfboards. Some say they are grab rails. They serve a structural purpose by strengthening the board. Think about it like a piece of corrugated sheet metal. More board reviews along with other gear mixed in with a bit of luxury at www.LuxBarreL.com

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Length	Width	Thickness	Volume
5’8	18 3/8	2 1/4	24.3L
5’9	18 1/2	2 5/16	25.5L
5’10	18 3/4	2 3/8	27.0L
5’11	18 7/8	2 7/16	28.2L
6’0	19	2 1/2	29.6L
6’1	19 1/4	2 9/16	31.1L
6’2	19 1/2	2 5/8	32.7L
6’3	19 5/8	2 3/4	35.0L
6’4	19 3/4	2 3/4	35.6L

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