So awesome hearing about your back foot movements. Really useful explaination! More please!

Outstanding review Noel as usual. Thanks for the in depth fin explanations along with the attributes of the boards. Been riding my PJHP as a 2+1 MR FCS and loving it. Cheers

Great review man. I love the direction you’re taking it with the board category and comparison explanations

Your explanation of litres vs rocker makes perfect sense. Thank you!

Noel's ripping getting me keen to go out this morning. Epic review yet again Noel!

Just snagged a stock 5’9, running it as a thruster and it works perfectly on my steep little break. Thanks for the review, it helped with my purchase! 🤙🏼

Great review! Very detailed oriented on all explanations. Keep up the good work!

Excellent and comprehensive review, thanks Noel

Noel , I have watched most of your reviews and I have to say they are all perfect . Having surfed for 30 years all over the globe , you learn a lot about surfing . Not only are you ripping , but your ability to explain the approach to surfing a wave at high level and how the shape/fins work is second to none . Thanks mate from Sydney Australia . Yew .

@surfnshowreviews7777

4 ай бұрын

Cheers for the kind words!!! Stoked you found our show.

Great review!! The ultra joe would be the perfect board for Italy's conditions 🤙🏼😍

one of the best videos so far

Looking sick on that thing! That was some of your smoothest surfing imo!

What an epic production of surfboards war preview ...... something out of motion picture theater preview! Well made.

Noel, that's a SOLID review and breakdown of the characteristics! Keep up the good work! Now if only CI could keep up with the demand for the 4/5 fin Ultra Joe!

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

Rob Espero Good problems to have... supply the demand.

Great intro super dramatic like a summer movie trailer...epic review !!..my purchase this summer for a groveler will be solely based on your super informative and well researched reviews...we spend 800 bux + when all is said and done and worst feeling is getting a board your just not happy with..really appreciate all your hard work you put into these reviews they are second to none Mahalo Noel.

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

surfer soldier for Christ Cheers for the kind words. Stoked you found our show. We understand the cost of boards and how important it is to have fun and find a magic sled. Cheers

Great idea with the different color wetsuits!🤙

Came to find out about one board and I got that plus a surfboard design 101. good stuff, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Great review Noel as always. Love the tunes too!!

@radioceans_band

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ross, Very exciting to have our music behind such stellar footage :D

That was hell of a review. It is very visable that u had a blast on that board !

Another epic one and really flowy surf, boards looks like so much fun

Great review as always Noel...

Nice review and Sick surf man, Today I'm order my Ultra Joe, can't wait to Surf it in Baja! Saluddd!!!

Love this Noel you’re a legend

Absolutely love my average Joe been my go to groveller but also surfed it in solid waves. However really tempted by the ultra Joe especially the performance side of it over the average Joe

Thanks Noel, your review of the Ultra Joe got me over the line and just ordered a custom one here in Sydney. I am really focused on progression and want to improve and it looks like this is the one for me in a segment of boards where there is so many to choose from. Thanks for the fin options as well, this will give some great starting points for me

@surfnshowreviews7777

4 жыл бұрын

Marcel Kwantes Epic... let me know how it goes for you.

@marcelkwantes6479

4 жыл бұрын

Surf n Show Reviews hi Noel, I have been surfing my customs Ultra Joe for 2 months now and it is going great. The speed is quite impressive. Have not quit worked out the ideal fin set-up, but current favourite is the MF large for good hold. But over all def a winner

Yet another fantastic review. Since JS stopped making the Flying Pony & the new Flaming Pony you have to get 2” longertnis could be a great alternative. Good work mate.

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

Glen Mack Cheers

Really great review!! Thanks a lot! It would be cool if you could add some clips, surfing this board in real grovel waves. Like a mushy beach break whatever. To see how it goes there 👍👍

You are 1 of my favs to watch! You know I dig all your vids,so much so I go back and watch these reviews... You going to try and review the dad bod?

Best board review show on the internet. I’d love to see some POV GoPro footage Noel!

Thanks, great review

You open the vid...like "marvell studio"😁 Noal great video.legend

Nice intro, looks like a very fun and versatile board

I agree with Noel about not riding grovelers with extra volume. Unfortunately the stock dims are higher from what I normally ride, I guess I would have to make a special order if I wanted a volume closer to all my boards. I wish they would have a wider range of dims.

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

Catch the Wave I feel the same about Stock HPSB Boards. I have to order custom cause there all to long for my likings.

This board looks like Channel Islands answer to the Lost Puddle Jumper. Groveler with a bit of rail rocker to surf small waves in the pocket.

Cool I've been waiting for this :D

oh wow! A board review with actual surfing!

Noel knows board and fin design. Would love to see a segment on 6 to 10 ft equipment.

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

Fred DeSmet It’s been years since I’ve charged 10’ surf.

Love the board comparison idea. How does this board compare to the seaside in terms of performance surfing?

Epic review! Thanks mate. I was looking for a small wave board and a board for fatter point waves. Only have surfed it in 1 to 3 ft below par waves but it has been unreal. Pulls nicely through cut backs, still is sensitive and even though I went a couple litres more it doesn't feel like a boat at all, except for its paddle power. Went to 5 different surf shops, and slowly narrowed it down between the dhd phoenix and the ultra joe. Very happy with my decision because I've heard this can handle a bit bigger too! Off on a two week road trip down the east coast of Oz next week, can't wait for some nice waves!

@garrettlachlan4380

3 жыл бұрын

I guess it's kind of randomly asking but does anybody know a good site to watch newly released series online ?

@oscarbruce7741

3 жыл бұрын

@Garrett Lachlan Try FlixZone. You can find it on google :)

@alaricluciano4238

3 жыл бұрын

@Oscar Bruce Yea, have been watching on Flixzone for since april myself =)

@garrettlachlan4380

3 жыл бұрын

@Oscar Bruce Thank you, I went there and it seems like a nice service :D Appreciate it !!

@oscarbruce7741

3 жыл бұрын

@Garrett Lachlan Happy to help =)

your channel should have more subscribers, great reviews.

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

Simon Freeman Cheers!! Help us spread the word. We are also stoked on the Subscribers we have!!!

I got this ultra joe in a quad with rastavich fins im an above average joe im 190-200 lb i got a stock almost 35 litre board it catches everything !!! only have to stroke maybe twice max and board drops and transitions effortlessly !!!!. due to this review and honestly its my magic board im not a great short board surfer but this board makes me look like i am so 🔥🔥🔥🔥🤙🏻

@SlickWillie

4 жыл бұрын

you should try this board with JJF and HS2 quad trailers... either way this is a sick board for my ability!

@surfersoldierforchrist5928

4 жыл бұрын

Will Davis ill look into those thanks for the heads up.

Just ordered a custom ultra Joe because of your review. Nice work

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

KryptoKnight Hood Yewww!! Let me know how it goes.

@aquamegalodon45

5 жыл бұрын

Awe yeah! I ordered it in a pintail and varial foam. I hope that setup works on the design

@Robocopter_fpv

5 жыл бұрын

@@aquamegalodon45 pintail? That is gonna be interesting...

@aquamegalodon45

5 жыл бұрын

APN Films Just got the board delivered recently it turned out sick IMO looks perfect. I live in Fla and it’s been flat so no review yet. I have some picture on my Instagram @phantomgram if you wanna see it.

Nice review! Great for San Diego summer grov. Haha, I'm one of those ding dongs that compares apples and oranges. Good correction....but at my age I'm still trying to decide whether to surf like I'm 25 (neck beard 2) or come to terms with being 55 ( ultra joe). This looks really fun no matter wut doh!

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

IzandEva Inmyheart Classic comments. Cheers

@izandevainmyheart1129

5 жыл бұрын

@@surfnshowreviews7777 look forward to every new show So great

@izandevainmyheart1129

4 жыл бұрын

@Matt R I have a neckbeard 2. It works great in everything once I'm up but gets in really late. I think I'm too ysed to wider fishes now.. I was riding a girthy twinzer fish by Larmo forever and I'n still a bit girthy myself. So I kinda wish I got the Tomo Fish recently reviewed by Noel. I was really skeptical of it til I saw him perform on it. I still surf well and skate regularly but have a hard time transitioning back to performance boards. Ugh

Love this video

Noel you're killing it man. The Average Joe was the first short board I ever surfed. It was a favorite of mine. Im tough on boards and the Ultra Light construction was too thin for me. Do you think the spine tek is more durable and strong enough for some one that is tough on boards? Still feel like the Average Joe is one of the best boards at creating that feeling of fun while surfing.

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

Maurice Cureton Check out the Ave Joe by Surftech. Light and durable

I was under the impression that you were going to do a review on the Spine Tech construction but I can’t find it. I’m hoping to get your opinion on it’s characteristics (ride, flex , durability, stability in bigger waves) before making a purchase. Great review on the Ultra Joe. Looking forward to seeing a review on the new CI Happy. I demo’d it and loved it. Keep up the good work, Low tide

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

Todd Frazier Go to our website and you will see the Spinetek review I did on the OG Flyer. Surfnshow.com

@toddfrazier1991

5 жыл бұрын

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Found it, Thanks!!

Sick review! Looks like a fantastic board for SoCal summers in SD. Are you planning reviewing the new CI Happy anytime?

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

Tosh Jaoudi Yes... rode the Happy for the first time this am... felt good too. That review is in the pipeline but I do not have a solid date at this time.

Hey Noel! Another epic review! Are you planning on reviewing the Js black baron twin? It looks amazing and am just about to pull the trigger on it but would love to hear your thoughts. Cheers.

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

roofiesify Yup... I already have one. I hope to get on it soon. Our wave forecast looks pretty solid right now so I am focused on a couple HPSB’s right now but I will jump on the Twin soon. Hang tight....

Nice work Once again. Surf Wars and Categories. Volume Is only used for Paddling Ease at Advanced Levels. Board Either Planes or it Bogs. J.M.O

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

joe Dirt I also think Liters in certain type of boards like Grovelers can mess with swing weight. If I get a board like the UJ with 29 liters... it will paddles great but it will be hard to turn quickly, and a bit top heavy due to all the foam in the nose area.

Unreal! Twinny with Fangs Hooked It. Beauty Shredder.

Excellent review, as always! If you can get your hands on a 5’1” Evo in either LFT or Helium I think you’d be pretty stoked - would be a worthy addition to the groveler review category. I was a little skeptical of the Helium tech, and honestly think LFT has a little more spice right out of the gate, but Helium may have won me over. I know it’s not the new kid on the block, but the Evo really blows my mind in small surf and continues to perform in head high+ conditions - I’d love to see you blow the back out of a few on one!

@TheSchmuel

5 жыл бұрын

i could not agree more... The EVO is the best daily surfboard Ive ever owned... 2 feet to head high it just goes wherever you want and does whatever you think. Id love to see Noel on one at Trestles. He'd rip the Bag right outta that wave

@jagsanz

5 жыл бұрын

yes, i would love to see a review on the EVO, i also have a 5'1 that bough recently but haven't used it much because i had a shoulder injury so have been riding boards with more volume until i improve

Great Review Noel! Couple of questions: - does the ultraJoe have a more performance outline than the Biscuit? I mean...more entry and mid rocker? - Do you use your iwatch while surfing? If so, What’s app u use to track waves/speed/etc? Thanks mate

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

Gabriel Miranda Not sure on the rocker question in comparison with the Biscuit and UJ. The UJ has more performance in the pocket though.... the Biscuit is a really fun board but the lines it draws are a bit more round not as pivotal off the bottom compared to the UJ. I don’t use my watch for surf.... I tried one app for a while but I have so much stuff going on in my head and under my feet with board and fin design it can all get a bit overwhelming. Sorry

Would be awesome to have a review for the Firewire Chumlee, in comparison with the Ultra Joe.

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

arrzfr I tried the Chumlee... it has good speed but it won’t do a quality turn in the pocket.

Hi Noel, great review as always sir and pretty much 100% sold but just a quick question if I may. I'm 210 Lbs and 6'3" tall and I recently on your advice purchased the Rocket Wide SpineTek, the CS website board selector recommend a 6’0, 20 1/2, 2 3/4, 37.0L however I went with 5’11, 20 1/4, 2 5/8 and 34.4L and had no issues in 2 (shoulder) to 3.5ft surf (just over head high), it performed so well! So now I look at the Ultra Joe to replace my Pod Mod for soft to medium punch beach break 1ft (waist) to 2.5ft surf range and the CS board selector is saying 6’1, 21 1/4, 2 3/4, and 40.0L. My Pod Mod is PU 6’0, 21 1/8, 2 3/4 and 39.1L and for me it yes has good speed but has to much length and foam to get the board moving in such a small wave pocket. So I would like to get the right volume for the Ultra Joe and feel the CS board selector stock dimensions are again to much in having a board with 40.L give my Rocket Wide SpineTek 5’11, 20 1/4, 2 5/8 and 34.4L that has performed so well in even 2ft surf that has a decent bowl. I have two options I feel for the Ultra Joe in a spine-tek, a 5’11, 21, 2 5/8 and 37.2L or a 5'10 version that has 35.4L. Which do you think would best suit for the wave size I am after given my height and weight to match the same type of smaller less bowly surf that you are ridding in your review Many thanks, Frank.

@surfnshowreviews7777

4 жыл бұрын

EmzalinaNZ I say 5’10”... it’s 1 liter more than your RW. The UJ will will go good in small 1-3’ surf.

I mostly stick to thrusters because I seem to get much more speed/drive off my bottom turns with them than I do with quads, but damn that board looks so much better as a quad. It's got me thinking that maybe I need to experiment with some different quad sets. Any FCS2 quad sets you can recommend for a 74Kg (165lbs?) guy that would make the transition from thrusters to quads easier?

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

Rhidian D Get a set of Large Reactors and a set of Medium Reactor Quad Rears. Best Quad set to date in my book. I also like the Reactors as a Thruster in my HPSB... quick pivot and pretty good drive off the bottom. The Reactors are basically the same template as the old KS 2.1.

Great review again Noel! I can't decide between the Ultra joe and Astro pop as a Groveller. Which is more high performance, which one would you chose? Cheers

@NZsurfe

2 жыл бұрын

Went for the Ultra Joe in Flexbar tech, super fun board, been riding it in mainly reef breaks here in Philippines. Its super fast as a quad, I find myself having to burn off speed alot of the time, not so much as a 2+1 thou which seems slower more controlled. Super happy with my purchase thanks for the review.

Hi Noel, very professional and complete review. After watching a lot of your videos, I feel the UJ could be a good option for me. I'm a bit overwhelmed by the sizing though. I'm 65kg (143 lbs) for 1m73 (5'6). My level being inter/beg and surfing max. 4ft waves, which height would you recommend? Below 6'0? Thank you so much.

@surfnshowreviews7777

4 жыл бұрын

Rémi Cottes Keep your liters high.. you want to make surfing easy for you. Depending how much of a beginner you are I’m thinking 40 liters.

@remicottes6180

4 жыл бұрын

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thanks for your quick feedback, highly appreciated. All the best!!

Great review Noel! Yeah now

Good review mate👍🏻 Quick question....PU or spinetek with this outline for the bigger fellas? My grovellers are around 40-42 odd ltrs these days but was surprised when I picked up a stock PU 5’11 UJ @37.2ltrs in the shop and it felt super good under the arm! Been mainly on a 5’10 carbon wrap puddle jumper @40.5 ltrs when I get the chance to get out ...will I notice the difference between the two constructions enough to affect my surfing...swing weight ect..?? 👍🏻cheers

@surfnshowreviews7777

4 жыл бұрын

Dick Mann A little on swing weight but going down nearly 3 liters you feel that.

Great review! I notice you often use larger size for the side fins then the rear fins or center fins. What is the benefit of that compared to let's say having all fins in a size medium?

@surfnshowreviews7777

4 жыл бұрын

Max Frings A smaller center fin keeps the board loose and responsive. The Large side fins offer more resistance due to the wider fin base... so I can push harder to generate more speed through my turns.

Hey Noel, Great review what’s you pick - PJHP or Ultra Joe in PU? Thanks mate

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

Trevor Hocking UJ

Yo Noel, love the show! Quick question: do you feel you have to adjust your stance a lot switching between the UJ and a regular (performance) shortboard? Best regards, Tom

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

tom schreurs Absolutely... riding short boards like the UJ makes my stance a bit narrower. Jumping on a HPSB takes a session or two to adjust with getting my stance wider again. Staying on Groveler/Fish type boards for a lengthy time can mess up my performance surfing a little. It’s worth it though... so fun to ride the right boards in the right conditions.

@ttomschreurs

5 жыл бұрын

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thanks Noel, that is very usefull information!

Thanks for the great review Noel- for an intermediate surfer (5'10, 185 pounds) what board would you recommend for everyday beach breaks 1-5 foot? Was thinking of Ultra Joe, Astro Pop or RNF 96. Would you recommend keeping the board short say under 6 foot or if needed go to 6'2 to get enough volume say for a BV2. Any other boards you'd recommend?

@surfnshowreviews7777

2 жыл бұрын

All the boards you mentioned here are excellent. You can go 6’ or 6’2

Noel, I bet if you put some fins on a burrito, you'd rip on it. Great review BTW. PodMod or Sampler or Ultra Joe?

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

BRADEN BADUA I love burritos!!! Al 3 of the boards your asking about are epic! I would go PM or UJ for a Groveler. For a SWPB I would go RW or NB2. I say go to your local shop and feel these 4 boards up and buy the one that feels the best under your arm. Go with your gut. All of these boards are favorites of mine so you are going to be stoked no matter what. Cheers

Hi Noel, love your videos! Btw I'm trying to decided between the Average Joe and a Rusty Dawrt, can they be considered in the same category as you said? I'm used to a mini simmons and first time going into a shortboard type in order to improve.

@surfnshowreviews7777

4 жыл бұрын

Lex Mark Not sure how the Rusty goes never tried one. The UJ is epic and you will love it.

@lexmarkz25

4 жыл бұрын

@@surfnshowreviews7777 awesome 😀 thanks!

How does it compared to the hydra?

I’d like to see a review of the super brand toy x

Very thorough! How does it compare to the puddle jumper?

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

Kid Kiks I never tried the original PJ

Hi Noel, Nice surfing! I'm having issues doing round house cut backs as my rail stops digging in and the board flattens out and i fall off, i have tried bigger fins and smaller fins but the same issue happens. Is my surfboard tail too wide or are my rails too thick for my weight. i'm 63kg and ride a pocket rocket 5,8 18 1/4 2 1/4 thanks

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

Andrew Your liters should be roughly 23-24. Kinda hard for me to tell what’s going on... sometimes using a more upright or pivotal fin will help keep the board on rail through wraps if the tail is wide. Just not sure what the problem is. Do you have a older board that does good wraps for you? If yes then pull that board out and see if the same thing is happening. If your having the same problem then it’s your technique, if not then it’s the board and fin combination. Just trial n error at this point.

Noel great review as always. I'm getting a 2nd hand ultra joe. Loved surfing the AJ for years in a crazy amount of different conditions. I've surfed quads before and have a love hate relationship with them. Been in thrusters for a few years now. My questions therefore are did you surf the board as a twin plus trailer in small conditions? In the video only large fin what I saw? If so how did it go? I'm reluctant to splash out on quad find if the twin and trailer and thruster set up normally work for me. That said I can see the difference in your surfing a quad versus the thruster. Thanks in advance Jon.

@surfnshowreviews7777

Жыл бұрын

Twin + Trailer is best in smaller surf…. The fact that it went well in overhead surf is excellent. It will go good for you as a Twin+ Trailer in smaller waves. As a Quad just try…. Part of the fun is trying new fin set ups.

@jonkennard8272

Жыл бұрын

@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks Noel for the really helpful and quick reply. I'll go thruster and twin and trailer first off. Then judge how it goes and maybe try as a quad. It's just the money involved is crazy hard to justify spending that much. Yet I appreciate it could be a magic combo and that's equally what we all want.

Hey Noel, love your reviews. I was kind of confused about your fin recommendations. I'm about to get this board and I used to have a High 5. I rode that mostly as a quad and thats what I was planning on doing with this board as well. However, I wasn't sure if you liked a quad setup over the 2 +1 setup. Which did you like better and what fins do you recommend? Thanks!

@surfnshowreviews7777

4 жыл бұрын

David Kerman I liked it best as a Quad and second best with Twin + Trailer. I liked it with a good pivot set.... I recommend Futures Pyzel 5 fin set or FCSII Reactors. Twin + Trailer I like the AMT.

@davidkerman1732

4 жыл бұрын

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thanks Noel! Large fin size right? I'm 165LBs. Can't wait for the beaches to open.

@surfnshowreviews7777

4 жыл бұрын

David Kerman Large side fins and medium Quad Rears.

Hey Noel, How would you compare the ultra joe for paddle power and maneuverability when comparing to the CI mini?

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

Mhanny Diaz The Mini is a cruiser compared to the UJ. The UJ has excellent performance capabilities and the Mini wants to draw more classic lines.

love your reviews would you review the noa by lsd

Great Reviews Noel. Excuse my ignorance but could you specify the diference between a Groveler vs a small wave performer board ? Wave size wise....

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

LORENZO ROMAGOSA It not about wave size for me... it’s about the two different board outlines. A Groveler from my perspective has a hybrid nose and most of the time a little more foam under the chest. Grovelers are a bit flatter rocker wise too. Some surfers want their small wave boards to have a HPSB outline and don’t like wide nose boards.

@lorenzoromagosa3828

5 жыл бұрын

​@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thank you for your answer Noel.

Amazing review! How would you compare the ULTRA JOE to the POD MOD? Mahalo in advance~

@surfnshowreviews7777

4 жыл бұрын

Gino Kim Both are epic... the PM might be a tad more responsive and it think it will surf the pocket a little better and handle a little more size. You will be stoked on both

Hi Noel ! Great review. I bought a Holy-grail Haydenshape and a seaside after i ve seen yours videos... Now, i would to know which is the best groveler ? Seaside or UJ ?

@surfnshowreviews7777

4 жыл бұрын

raycas1973 Both boards are epic for Groveling. The UJ offered sharper turns b cause you can shred it as a Thruster. The UJ might also have a bit more tail rocker too... that will help with more traction off the bottom. The Seaside is much faster down the line and it paddles better too

@raycas1973

4 жыл бұрын

@@surfnshowreviews7777 thank you for your quick reponse. I know i wouldnt buy another board but...... Yours videos are so great !!!!

Kelly’s cousin is back yepaa🤙

Love the reviews as always. So, ultra joe or gremlin?

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

William Russell Tough call.... Both boards are epic!! The UJ has more hold on the hook but the Gremlin might have a bit more flow

@waikikiwilly13

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Noah!

Nothing s coming on Stretch surfboard ? Cft tech shoud be interesting to compare with others eps tech you ve already tested !

So bottom Lone would u prefer the Pod Pod 2020 or the Ultra Joe? Thanks man-love all you do

@surfnshowreviews7777

3 жыл бұрын

TheDazboo Pod Mod

@TheDazboo

3 жыл бұрын

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thx man!!!!

I'm 5,9 183 what would be the dimensions and volume I should get for a Groveler ?

Hi Noel, if given the option, would you ride the Ultra Joe with a concave deck or would the concave aspect contradict the board's design/performance? Asking because CI offers the option to add a Black Flag Concave Deck but I've never surfed a concave board before!

@surfnshowreviews7777

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t waste your money on that. I’ve ridden a couple concave decks… not a fan

Nice work! Which one you prefer, LOST PUDDLE JUMPER or CI ULTRA JOE? Thanks!

@surfnshowreviews7777

3 жыл бұрын

I like the UJ better

Sick board. Gonna shape one just like it.

If you could only have one board out of the ultra joe and pod mod in 1-4ft surf what would you pick?

@surfnshowreviews7777

4 жыл бұрын

William Hernandez Both boards are sick... I would Go UJ

Hi Noel, I ride mainly small beach in Syd Australia, I have a 6’3 rocket wide 41.8 lt, love it but all swallow tails I’ve had have been easily damaged from rail saver, looking for a round / squash tail, what can I get that will be same as rocket wide eg ultra Joe ? I have found my good length volume combo. 6.3 / 42 lt my age is 57yrs. Any advice would be valuable, love the show. Thanks Steve

@surfnshowreviews7777

3 жыл бұрын

Check out the Medina Round tail or the Neck Beard 3....it’s a round tail too

Hi Noel! Big fan of the reviews, I think I've watched almost all of them already! I have the opportunity to get this board for a little over half the price. The board is a stock 5'5 so 28.6L, PU. I'm still fairly new to shortboarding and currently working on getting more consistent with my wave count. I'm 5'7, 130 lbs and surf mostly SoCal beach breaks. Do you think it would be worth it for me to snag this deal or is the board not a good fit for me?

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

irbombardmnt I would snag that board ASAP. The Liters seem good for your weight and skill level. At the price how could you not try it and work it out.

@irbombardmnt

5 жыл бұрын

@@surfnshowreviews7777 It's settled then, getting the board on Sunday! I know you provide lots of info on fin setups, but is there a particular setup you would recommend for someone at my level and weight? Thank you for your help!

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

irbombardmnt Get a set of Neutral fins in Medium like the F6 in Futures. Get a set of Medium Quad Rears.

@irbombardmnt

5 жыл бұрын

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thanks Noel, it's time to fill up the shopping cart! This conversation also sparked me to re-watch a whole bunch of your Fin related videos. I noticed that they all talk about the thruster setup though, so something I didn't pick up on though is when to use a set of quads vs. thruster vs. 2+1. Can you please elaborate on this? Like what conditions to use each type of fin setup in?

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

irbombardmnt 2+1 set ups don’t work with every board but I think getting a good set like the T1’s you can test a bunch of boards. I find the T1’s work good in a lot of boards for me. If your a FCSII guy then get the MR’s. I like the 2+1 set up in 1-3’ occasionally 4’ surf depending on the board. I have been riding more n more Quads lately. The speed and freeness in Tail is so fun. I like a Pivot set though like the Reactors so I can still get vertical especially in low rocker boards. I will Ride Quads at the point breaks in 1-6’ surf and have a blast. If the surf is a bit choppy then I switch to a Thruster for a little extra control. I hope this helps. If your looking to get a good upright Pivot Quad set in Futures then check out the HS1 with HS Quad Rears. Yewwww

Hey Noel. Any advise for begginer/intermediate girl?. She has 6'4" cheap funboard 40l dominated but need a shorter board to duck dive and catch more summer waves 1-3'. She is 5'4" height and 125 lbs. Maybe ultrajoe, RW, PJ or Tomo evo? any recommended size? Thank you and great work!

@surfnshowreviews7777

3 жыл бұрын

Hypto Krypto or Ave Joe

What size twin plus one in futures did you ride? Im 5'10 145lbs and am deciding between medium or large. What do you recommend?

@surfnshowreviews7777

3 жыл бұрын

For the RW get the AMT fin set. They only come in 1 size

Hello noel, how does this compare to the puddle jumper ? They look similar.

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

Youdig surf A better comparison is the PJHP... kinda similar but the PJHP has a wider tail. Both boards are winners.

Hi Sir Noel, Good Day to you & your crew.. can you amke an review of the new DHD sweetspot 3.0 and whata the advantage of the 3.0 compare to the 2.0 and what fins would suit on it. thanks

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

Jayson Websther Sorry to say that the folks at DHD have decided not to participate in our show at this time.

@jaysonwebsther2698

5 жыл бұрын

@@surfnshowreviews7777 ohh i think they should and its will be helpful for the customer to know the review. feel sad for this news from dhd

Great video! I would love to get a board/setup recommendation from you. I’m 5’7 140lb. Going to be surfing south bay LA beaches all summer. I’m not a great surfer but I can get down the line with a few small turns (More like carving than fins our snaps). Im really looking for a board that will help me catch more waves this summer and it would be a bonus if I can use this board to practice more technical turns.

@tomhenry6588

4 жыл бұрын

I’m open to any board recommendations. Not just UJ setups

@surfnshowreviews7777

4 жыл бұрын

Tom Henry Ultra Joe or Seaside and liter range = 30-31L

@tomhenry6588

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Do you recommend 5’3” and the cranking up the thickness to get to 30L. Or should I keep the standard thickness and increase length to get to 30L?

@surfnshowreviews7777

4 жыл бұрын

Tom Henry You can crank up the thickness a bit. Run some custom dims on the CI website to roughly 29-29.5L and get it in Spinetek EPS and it will float like 30L

Hi Noel, thanks for this review. I'm looking to grab this board and I'm stoked. I'm the same dimensions as you: 5'9" 160 pounds. Would the 5’3” x 19 ½ x 2 ¼ Liters 26.3 be a good fit for me if I'm an intermediate - advanced surfer looking to maximize performance? I have strong athletic ability and know how to "work" the board if you know what I mean. It looks like you fit the board well at those dimensions.

@surfnshowreviews7777

Жыл бұрын

If your used to shredding boards this small and you ride roughly the same volume on your Daily Driver type boards then I say yes. If not… then go 5’4”.

@lukevitale3643

Жыл бұрын

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Awesome, thanks for the quick response and insight brother 🤙

Just subscribed on your channel.. awesome review. any advice which one should i buy podmod vs UJ for beginners like me 5’5 at 60 kgs? I struggled at paddling and catching waves. More power to your channel!!

@surfnshowreviews7777

4 жыл бұрын

The Lost Traveler Cheers!!! Go Ultra Joe

Hi i love your channel and was wondering what booties you use in this vid? I know that you don’t like booties that much and that feeling is something I have struggled with ice cold toes. If you would let me know what booties you use I would really appreciate it! Keep making vid there amazing!!!

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

The gaming bros Stoked you found our show. The booties I am wearing the Xcel Drylock 3mm booties. Decent feel... but more than anything very comfortable. These boots come in 1/2 size. Most booties only come in full sizes... normally I have squeeze into a 9 and my toes are numb before I even hit the water. A 10 gets water inside and then I’m tripping over most boots.... these Drylock boots are perfect at 9.5. Check them out

@thegamingbros826

5 жыл бұрын

Which model are those ? I looked online and i can only find models that sell full sizes. Thanks for the reply. Hope to hear from you soon

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

The gaming bros Xcel Wetsuits is the brand and the model is Drylock

Hey Noel! Im a stocky guy at 5'7 and 185 lbs... i normally ride 32.5... i surf pretty good after 30 years... i get frustrated at CI and other bc they almost always have a huge gap in liters in mu range... the average joe in Spine Tek is 31 to 34... im hesitant to go 34... prob best to find another model? thoughts?

@surfnshowreviews7777

2 жыл бұрын

Yea… 34L is too much ch foam. I suggest a different model. Maybe check out the Bobby Quad, Pod Mod, or BV2 by Chilli.

Noel, question i have been surfing for 59 years and have only surfed a longboard 9-0 and longer and only single fins what would you recommend for me i am 180 lbs and i am 6ft 1 in tall and i am 69 yrs old . I would like to go shortboard for traveling to costa rica and i go there two to three times a year .

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

Jody Blackwell The Ultra Joe is a great option for you but maybe consider the largest Stock size for easy paddling and stability. You can also order one custom. Maybe hit the folks up at CI to help with custom DIMS.

Great review! I’m 5,8 with 147 as a beginner/intermediate more to the beginner side and deciding wether to get the ultra joe as a 5,11 (37Lts) or the 6,11(40Lts), could you advise? I’m afraid if the 5,11 will make me struggle and that the 6,1 will be impossible to manoeuvre

@surfnshowreviews7777

4 жыл бұрын

Tiago Costa Check our the Pod Mod at 6’0”. That’s right in the middle for you and that board is mental

@tiagocosta2

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the quick reply. I’ve been so focused on either the ultra joe or the waterhog that I haven’t looked at anything else. Is the pod mod good for me as beginner at 6,0? Will it be easy to surf it?

@surfnshowreviews7777

4 жыл бұрын

Tiago Costa Yes

@tiagocosta2

4 жыл бұрын

Big thank you Mr Salas, amazing help and keep up the awesome channel!

Question: Totally get your explanation of not increasing volume for groveler board to align with shaper design. But wouldn’t the extra liters get you into waves better in smaller surf? Or is it that those waves may not be worth getting into?

@surfnshowreviews7777

5 жыл бұрын

Dthraco Absolutely true... you will catch more waves but with that extra volume you sacrifice performance. I think it’s all relative to what your looking for in a surf board and what your working on. If you want to progress then you need to work your way down in liters. If you just want to have fun and catch a bunch of waves then get a bigger board and cruise.

Great review Noel! My current board is an Al Merrick Flyer II but I’m looking to get a CI Ulta Joe for cruisy sessions on smaller days. I’m 5.6 tall 136lb, intermediate level, would you recommend board size 5’5 or 5’7? Also wonder how difficult is duck-diving with this higher volume boards? Thanks!

@surfnshowreviews7777

2 жыл бұрын

I suggest 26-28L for your weight and skill level.

@hrfsc

2 жыл бұрын

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thanks Noel. Yeah volume of my recent shortboards has been around 28l. I’m 40 now and despite being fit I’m looking to adapt to surfing smaller waves and focusing more on the fun factor and avoiding injuries. I thought a couple extra liters on the Ulta Joe could be beneficial but the stock 5’7 with 31lt may be a bit too much compared to the 5’5 with 28.6lt. The Pod Mod seems a good alternative and perhaps more versatile than the Ultra Joe but it’s not sold here. I found the Pod Mod in Torq X-Lite though, would be great to hear your expert opinion on that.

@surfnshowreviews7777

2 жыл бұрын

@@hrfsc The Torque construction is pretty good. If you go Pod Mod I suggest trying it with a Twin + Trailer set up to keep it loose since your going up in volume

@hrfsc

2 жыл бұрын

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thanks Noel, that’s good to know. Having only tried an oversized Mod Fish 6’3 before I’m not a big fan of Torq but their boards are robust and significantly cheaper than CI. I’m still more inclined towards the stock Ultra Joe though (5’5 28lt or 5’7 31lt). Unfortunately I can only get the 3 fin/thruster configuration here which gives me less options but I was thinking FCS2 AM twin + 1 XL, does that seem right? Thanks a lot, really appreciate your dedication.

@surfnshowreviews7777

2 жыл бұрын

@@hrfsc Spunds good… get the AM Twin + Trailer and put in the Ultra Joe