The Forget Me Not 3 (FMN3) is JS Industries’ crown jewel of high-performance surfboard design—purpose-built for powerful, hollow waves and fast, technical surfing. It’s the most refined shortboard in the JS lineup, developed and perfected over more than a decade of real-world testing by the best surfers in the world, at the most iconic surf spots on Earth.
From Parko and Julian’s victories at Pipeline and the Triple Crown, to Owen’s 20-point heats at Cloudbreak, the FMN lineage has been front and center at the elite level. The FMN3 continues that legacy, delivering maximum control, speed, and responsiveness in waves where precision matters most.
The board features slightly more rocker than the Monsta 10, particularly through the entry, which helps it fit into steep, critical sections without catching. This makes it ideal for tight surfing in the pocket, fast barrels, and confident drops. Yet, the rocker quickly balances out through the rest of the board, maintaining speed through transitions and letting you flow from turn to tube with ease.
The subtle single-to-double concave offers the perfect balance between lift and control—harnessing the wave’s energy without becoming unstable in powerful conditions. Compared to earlier FMN models, the rails are pulled down slightly, which boosts responsiveness at high speeds while still keeping a generous amount of foam hidden in the center for paddling power and flow.
The round pin tail enhances hold and control in steeper waves, and every FMN3 comes standard with a 5-fin setup, allowing you to switch between thruster (for a blend of turns and tubes) or quad (for down-the-line barrel hunting).
Whether you’re threading Indonesian perfection, charging Cloudbreak, or lighting up a heavy sand-bottom beachie, the FMN3 is the board that gives you the tools to push your performance when the waves demand it most.
Pros
Elite-Level Performance: Designed for critical, hollow surf—perfect for advanced surfers.
Refined Rocker Curve: Steep entry with smooth flow creates perfect balance of pocket surfing and speed.
Exceptional Control: Single to double concave and round pin tail enhance stability and hold in powerful waves.
Low Rails for Responsiveness: Turn at high speeds without sacrificing sensitivity.
Versatile Fin Options: 5-fin setup allows you to tailor it to different wave styles (thruster vs quad).
Cons
Not for Soft Conditions: Underperforms in weak or mushy waves—needs push and shape to shine.
Requires Experience: Best suited to confident, technical surfers in good to epic surf.
Less Forgiving Than Hybrid Shapes: Prioritizes performance over paddle ease or comfort in average waves.
Final Verdict
The Forget Me Not 3 is the pinnacle of high-performance surfing in quality conditions. It’s been tested at the highest level, in the heaviest waves, and is fine-tuned to deliver power, control, and precision when every second counts. For advanced surfers chasing performance in punchy beachies, reeling points, or solid reef setups, the FMN3 is the board you take when you want to surf at your absolute best. It’s the one to trust when the waves turn on.
