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Born from the renewed stoke of Mark Occhilupo and fine-tuned alongside JS Industries, the Raging Bull is a travel-ready, high-performance board designed to make good waves easier to surf—and great waves unforgettable. It’s a user-friendly powerhouse, ideal for surfers who want confidence, paddle strength, and speed without sacrificing control and critical performance.
Built for everyday sessions and overseas missions alike, the Raging Bull blends modern performance with classic design elements inspired by Occy’s all-time favorite boards. A fuller nose with extra foam under the chest—combined with a flatter entry rocker—makes paddling into waves easy and gives the board serious glide and speed off the mark. This forward volume distribution means it catches waves earlier and carries momentum through softer sections.
The tail is slightly pulled in for control and confidence in steeper waves and tighter pockets, while a touch of added exit rocker gives the board freedom to release off the lip when you want to throw it around. Underneath, a single to double concave offers a balance of lift, drive, and smooth rail-to-rail transitions—especially in heavier or more powerful conditions.
JS keeps the stock dimensions on the generous side—what Occy affectionately calls “Raging Bull thickness.” That extra foam isn’t just for paddling—it gives the board flow and stability through turns, making it feel reliable yet explosive underfoot. It’s also one of the reasons the Bull has become a go-to for bigger guys or power surfers who still want top-end performance without constantly being under-volumed.
Pros
Excellent Paddle Power: Forward thickness and flatter entry rocker get you into waves early.
Built for Power Surfing: Handles big turns, critical drops, and barrel riding with ease.
Travel-Ready Design: Great for everything from local beach breaks to overseas reef breaks (2–8ft+).
Forgiving Yet Precise: Medium rails offer a smooth blend of flow and responsiveness.
All-in-One Performer: Ideal for surfers who want one reliable board for good waves at home or abroad.
Cons
Too Much Board for Small Surf: Doesn’t grovel well—meant for decent to pumping conditions.
Not Ultra-High Performance in Small Waves: Heavier stock volume may feel sluggish in waist-high, low-energy surf.
Sizing Requires Adjustment: You may need to go shorter or narrower than your standard shortboard to find the sweet spot.
Final Verdict
The Raging Bull is a power surfer’s dream board—fast, responsive, and forgiving in all the right ways. Whether you're carving on rail, threading barrels, or just want a high-volume performance board that still turns with precision, the Bull delivers. Designed to perform in everything from solid beachies to heavy reef breaks, it’s an ideal one-board quiver for the surfer who wants simplicity without sacrifice. If you're chasing confidence and control in good waves, the Bull won't let you down—and, like Occy, it might just reignite your fire.
