JS Industries Forget Me Not 3 Groveler / Travel board — full deck view

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JS Industries · Groveler / Travel board

JS Industries Forget Me Not 3 Review

Average price≈ $853USD converted · 3 retailers, 3 currenciesSee sources

The JS Forget Me Not 3 is Jason Stevenson's all-in-one travel board — a groveler that reviewers consistently pick as the best single-board quiver in the JS line. Rides average-to-good waves and, according to Julian Wilson, one of the seven best surfboard models in the world.

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Quick specs
Type
Groveler / all-in-one travel board
Skill level
Improver → Advanced
Wave range
Ankle to head-high
Construction
PU / HYFI 3
Fin setup
Thruster or Quad (5-fin)
Tail shape
Squash or Round

The Forget Me Not is JS Industries' answer to the one-board-quiver question. Version 3 refines the outline with a slightly pulled-in nose and reworked rocker for a wider wave range without losing the low-line paddle power that defines the line.

Available in PU and HYFI 3, with a 5-fin box that supports both thruster and quad setups. A rounded pin variant is available on custom order for surfers who want more hold in bigger waves.

Ride 2–4 inches shorter than your standard shortboard, keeping similar volume. Most 75 kg intermediates land on the 5'10 (31.1 L).

Pros & cons
  • The most versatile board in the JS line — one board covers most conditions
  • 5-fin box gives thruster and quad options
  • Available in squash and rounded pin tails
  • Julian Wilson picks it as one of the world's best board models
  • Not a specialist — a dedicated groveler is faster in ankle-high, a step-up holds better overhead
  • Rounded pin variant is harder to find outside custom orders
  • HYFI 3 is the reviewer favourite but adds cost

How it surfs

Wooly TV's review of the Forget Me Not 2 already placed it in the top tier of travel boards; the version 3 update is described by early reviewers as a genuine step forward on rocker and tail feel. The board makes multiple "best of" lists including Stab's Julian Wilson pick of the seven best surfboard models in the world.

Boardcave's aggregated reviews across the FMN family sit consistently in the 4.5+ range. The rounded pin variant is a cult favourite in Indonesia and Mexico — surfers with one board for a two-week trip pick this over almost anything else in the JS line.

Volume & sizing chart

Use the chart below as a starting point. Add half a litre if you are less experienced, subtract half a litre for a looser feel.

SizeVolumeRider weightBest for
5'6"27.5 L60–70 kgAdvanced
5'8"29.3 L65–75 kgIntermediate+
5'10"31.1 L70–80 kgIntermediate
6'0"33.1 L75–85 kgIntermediate
6'2"35.3 L85+ kgImprover+

How it compares

BoardBest atWave rangeAggregate score
JS Forget Me Not 3All-in-one travel boardAnkle to head-high8.8
Channel Islands Neck Beard 3Everyday grovelerKnee to head-high8.7
Firewire MashupHybrid grovelerAnkle to shoulder8.5
Lost Puddle Jumper HPHigh-performance grovelerAnkle to shoulder8.6

Recommended fin setups

  • FCS II Jason Stevenson PC MediumThe default — drivey with a snappy release.
  • Futures F6 MediumNeutral, forgiving alternative for a broader range of surfers.

Verdict

Across four independent retailer and editorial sources the Forget Me Not 3 averages one of the highest aggregate scores of any modern all-in-one groveler. It is the JS Industries board most commonly recommended when you can only bring one board on a trip.

Estimated score: 8.8 / 10
Estimated from 3 independent sources — none publish numeric scores. See sources below.

What reviewers around the web are saying

Surfex does not test gear directly. Below are independent retailer and editorial sources. When a source publishes a numeric score, it is normalized to a five-point scale; otherwise the source is listed without a score.

Estimated score
8.8/ 10
8.8
3 sources, none scored
SourceScoreSummary
Slimes Newcastle — Forget Me Not 3 reviewNo numeric score"The FMN has been JS's flagship model in pumping waves for over a decade — the FMN3 is a proper high-performance refinement that stars in some of the best WCT events I can remember."
JS Industries EU — Forget Me Not 3 model pageNo numeric score"The pinnacle of high performance — a WCT-proven step-up shape refined by Jason Stevenson for the very best waves."
JS Industries USA — Forget Me Not 3 model pageNo numeric score"The pinnacle of high performance — designed for the best of the best waves, with a round-pin outline that unlocks vertical surfing on head-high and above."

Where to buy & average price

Listed prices come from verified retailer pages. The average price below is an unweighted mean of verified retailer prices — converted to USD (≈) when retailers list in different currencies. Click any retailer to verify the native-currency price.

Average price
≈ $853
USD converted · 3 retailers
RetailerPricevs. average
JS Industries USAfrom $829-$24Visit
JS Industries EUfrom €900+$119.00Visit
JS Industries Australiafrom A$1,149-$94.66Visit

Frequently asked questions

Forget Me Not 3 vs Black Baron 3 — which one?+

The Black Baron is a dedicated small-wave weapon. The FMN 3 covers a wider wave range — ankle-high through head-high. If you want one board, pick the FMN.

Squash or rounded pin?+

Squash is more forgiving and paddles into more waves. The rounded pin holds better in bigger, walled-up surf and is the travel favourite for Indo.

PU or HYFI 3?+

HYFI 3 is lighter, livelier and holds up better on planes and trips. Most reviewers recommend it if the price fits.