You Need These Surfboards in 2022 | My Board Quiver Update

There are three types of surfboards you should have in your quiver, but that doesn't mean you should ONLY have 3 different surfboards... In this video I break down my 2021 / 2022 quiver with a look at what's worked well for me in various surfing scenarios around Australia.
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  • @Stomperproductions
    @Stomperproductions2 жыл бұрын

    I'm 27 and it still takes me 6months to save up for a new board and i still sleep with it when i get one..... :D

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @seankelly8902

    @seankelly8902

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah me too I can’t pull a grand out of my bungalo hole

  • @79pejeperro

    @79pejeperro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same at 43 so...

  • @kylewattssurfing3266
    @kylewattssurfing32662 жыл бұрын

    The thumbnail is fire, holding the midlength surfboard with the sun setting in the background and the view from the balcony is dope!!!!

  • @palesomim4306
    @palesomim43062 жыл бұрын

    Great content!!!! Love the idea of mixing it up. I have been surfin since the early 80’s. Back then it was a one board quiver and maybe a big wave board. Now I have the extra money so my quiver has expanded. I still ride mostly thrusters but have a twinie and a quad in the mix. Love all my boards at the moment. Modern surfing and surf begs a variety of boards. Thank you for your cool style and insight

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    How good is surfing

  • @milesniddrie
    @milesniddrie2 жыл бұрын

    I have 2 mid lengths and my fave is my new Mark Richards Mid length swallow twin which is 7ft, surfs like a 6'6 and turns small surf into stoke!! Beats a long board for sure!!

  • @thomastice9209
    @thomastice92092 жыл бұрын

    Aloha, Kale, like you i love my go to three choices: 1) 6'2" Rusty, Dwart, best all-around short bord that I've ever owned, goes in anything from waist to double over head. has all find set ups that you would need. 2) 7'2" "Mitsven, Magic" great for those big days with long paddle out, great point break board. can set up as single, twin or single with two small sides, I ride it mostly the later. 3) My trusty 9' "Steve Stack" (hi performance long board) this board goes Anyware from overhead at Sunset Beach to small Town. set up 7.5" cutaway with two smaller sides.

  • @mattclem382
    @mattclem3822 жыл бұрын

    The Haydenshapes plunder is an absolute beast. You can size it up to a midlength with no issues. The level of performance is amazing. It's an older board but would love to see it in your midlength review.

  • @slackstringlvr
    @slackstringlvr2 жыл бұрын

    So refreshing to see a quiver that covers nearly everything 🤙

  • @18swimmerboy
    @18swimmerboy2 жыл бұрын

    My favorite board by far is my 7’0. Works perfect in that 2-3 foot Florida slop.

  • @SunriseSessions
    @SunriseSessions2 жыл бұрын

    Bought a smoothstar because of one of your vids two years ago. One of the best additions to my quiver 😉

  • @ceeweedsl

    @ceeweedsl

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep. Getting a Smoothstar 77 even upped my game when switching back to my Carver, which I also love.. The SS enticed me into more radical compression turning which I then try for on my Greenroom. The Carver shines more on bowls (what little I can do) downhill (parking garages) or street but they are both super sweet surfskates.

  • @TheGroovyGuitarDude
    @TheGroovyGuitarDude2 жыл бұрын

    Really interested in that 7’0”! I’m currently on a 9’6” that I dig, but I’m about to start traveling a lot more and want something that mostly feels like a log, but is a bit more compact and maybe even a bit more maneuverable than a traditional log. Don’t necessarily want a gun style like yours, but I think I want to find something in the 7’-8’ range that’s set up similar to a log. Thanks for sharing about your current quiver man, gives a lot of great insight! 🤙🏽

  • @brolanda

    @brolanda

    2 жыл бұрын

    CI Mid 7' 8" could be a good fit

  • @krispewkrem3

    @krispewkrem3

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Mid length is the way to go. I’d recommend a Pyzel JJF 7’ Log. Has a longboard shape and design. But it is snappy and loose and maneuverable like a shorter board. I’ve got a 6’8” Aipa Fusion Sting that’s magical. I used a 7’2” Hawaiian Island Creations mid length to transition away from a longboard. People seem to really like the Harley Inglesby Mow.

  • @jaspervanloo9864

    @jaspervanloo9864

    2 жыл бұрын

    How about the lib tech pickup stick?

  • @MensGroup
    @MensGroup2 жыл бұрын

    Great review. This convinced me to get a Chilli mid-strength! :) Thanks.

  • @ryanpote4459
    @ryanpote44592 жыл бұрын

    First off thanks again for your amazing work we all enjoy & love 🤙 you truly are a remarkable human being. And hope you all are safe , healthy & happy down on the other side of the globe . Cant wait to get a new board under my feet . Mahalo nui loa ... Aloha 🤙

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    👊🏾🤙🏽🏄🏼‍♂️

  • @ODL957
    @ODL9572 жыл бұрын

    Great review, cannot wait until you do the midlenght.

  • @caraault2892
    @caraault28922 жыл бұрын

    I have 7.0 egg thruster a 7.4 carpet and a 9.1 longboard ( that’s currently getting dusty ) as I’m loving the midlength appeal never ridden a twin but am keen to try one

  • @germanchow1976
    @germanchow19762 жыл бұрын

    Hi there! Just to share the boards in my locker: 1, retro fish for really small, mushy days 2, broken 5’10 for normal but crowded days 3, 5’8 newly board for normal days 4, FireWire unibrow 5’8 for good days 5, 5’8 Tomo copy for surf trips

  • @MrNaets
    @MrNaets2 жыл бұрын

    I recently got a 6’10 twin fin mid-length and it’s been a game changer - never caught so many waves in my life and it turns really well.

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @StephenBeale

    @StephenBeale

    2 жыл бұрын

    Which mid length twin did you go for? 🙏

  • @MrNaets

    @MrNaets

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@StephenBeale it was made by a local shaper here in South Africa. Very similar to the Cannel Islands 6’10 mid

  • @robashton5254

    @robashton5254

    2 жыл бұрын

    ...yep... sometimes bigger with more volume is better.

  • @ShutDFckOff

    @ShutDFckOff

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MrNaets ​ What is your height?

  • @C0111N5
    @C0111N52 жыл бұрын

    Nice unbiased review, cheers! I think I’m about to catch the mid-length bug 😂

  • @carlposter4504
    @carlposter45042 жыл бұрын

    Album boards look right. I've been getting PB Custom boards for a few years now. Riding a few twins atm, one with channels, the other is a step up 6'3" twinzer. Its nice having a longer rail in the water. Looking forward to your twin fin test. Any special unique shapers in the mix?

  • @kylewattssurfing3266
    @kylewattssurfing32662 жыл бұрын

    🏄 Best surfing education and tips aaalwwwaaayyys!!!! Thxxx Kales, from VIRGINIA BEACH, VA!!! 🏄

  • @mickaelmatitia3007
    @mickaelmatitia30072 жыл бұрын

    As always very informative ! Thanks for sharing your tips kale ! Could you share what's the model of the chili surfboard please ? Thanks

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mid Strength 🤙🏽

  • @jeremybradder8112
    @jeremybradder81122 жыл бұрын

    Always enjoy ya vids mate !!!!! Boards in the shed, Slater design Cymatic 6'0" that I ride as a quad, Mick Fanning 6'6" softy that I ride as a twinnie, T&C 7'6" as a thruster and a Torq 8'0" (got it for $200. , never ridden). I am looking to purchase another twinning soon, so I will be checking out one of the Album boards. Cheers mate!!!!

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @joelholland8523
    @joelholland8523 Жыл бұрын

    Some nice boards in that mix 👌

  • @sicklad21
    @sicklad212 жыл бұрын

    Sweet video Kale! I started on a fish like your videos recommended and it was great to learn on and I still get out on it for smaller days. Transitioning to intermediate I bought the JS Bullseye and it was absolute game changer, so easy to paddle and get waves but it also really progressed my surfing. Highly recommend! Happy new year mate 🏄‍♂

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    awesome !!

  • @MsLeche86

    @MsLeche86

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Bangers what type and size of surf do you ride the Bullseye in?

  • @sicklad21

    @sicklad21

    2 жыл бұрын

    ​@@MsLeche86 From 1-6ft, with 2-4ft probably being the ideal range. Mostly beach breaks with fatter sections, but it holds in steeper surf too

  • @nicholasbeks5383
    @nicholasbeks53832 жыл бұрын

    Kale, would love to get your opinion or see you test drive some different fin options in the future. Thanks for supplying great content! (Bought a Smoothstar last week after signing up to the Intermediate Surfers Roadmap!)

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    🙌🏽😍

  • @ricardomilan7034
    @ricardomilan70342 жыл бұрын

    Hey Kale🥦! What are the dimensions on the chili 6’6. My resolution does not allow le to see them well on the vid. Thanks for all your content, it’s really helpful.

  • @DillTheAlmighty
    @DillTheAlmighty Жыл бұрын

    I love how you added the smooth star haha

  • @andreabordoni2665
    @andreabordoni26652 жыл бұрын

    Love the Albums.... The twinsman in particular.... What dimensions pls

  • @bonefishboards
    @bonefishboards2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, the same three surfboards I've had in my quiver since 2002 :)

  • @spinafex5729
    @spinafex57292 жыл бұрын

    I'm going to own up to it. I have a mid length in my quiver for crowded days.

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    👊🏾

  • @woodman1701
    @woodman1701 Жыл бұрын

    Hey that 7’ twin looked pretty sick. (Round pin gun one)

  • @CLewsViews
    @CLewsViews2 жыл бұрын

    I want them all. Over here drooling!

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m very lucky !

  • @JOHAN_PERJUS
    @JOHAN_PERJUS2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Kale! I thoroughly appreciate your board reviews and training tips to become a better surfer. So thank you! I was wondering if you would consider looking into the more environmentally responsible surfboard manufacturers out there? I suspect there is a fair deal of scepticism out there and I personally would be very interested in your honest opinion on how they fare against traditional surfboards. ♻️👍🏼

  • @SarahandKeelanTravels
    @SarahandKeelanTravels2 жыл бұрын

    Great vid! Im currently travelling around Australia full time and surfing/ documenting our travels on KZread and I find a good Australia quiver is a Twin fin (5'5), Hybrid performance board (5'10 summer board) and a step up/ mid length! a lot of the time I find myself surfing by myself meaning I don't have to compete for waves and therefore don't need as much paddle volume as people with a lot more people to compete with. I can sit in the zone and pick and choose waves. The Step up is my least used board as I don't really wanna surf 6-8ft waves with no one else out.. but when I do use it im so glad I packed it!

  • @808cheval
    @808cheval3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your videos! I just picked up a Dark Arts Album Twinsman 5'11" 36L. I'm 6'2" and 195 lbs. Intermediate level, surfing mainly in Hawaii and a few surf trips throughout the year (Mex and Indo). Do you have a recommendation for a fin that I should try? I like the Britt Merrick Twin template the best on my other performance twin and mid-length twin. Thanks!

  • @LordPhoenix140
    @LordPhoenix1402 жыл бұрын

    I have a 7' x 22" x 3.5" bat tailed performance fish.

  • @erikpohlalonso9309
    @erikpohlalonso93092 жыл бұрын

    Did you ever build you own Board? Or like used a Shaping Kit? Would love to do that myself and your explanations and knowledge are very good! Would love to see a video about that

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    One day

  • @AMRcycling
    @AMRcycling2 жыл бұрын

    Cool vid man, well done! Question, what is the knee brace you are wearing?

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    POD Active K8

  • @theseedsoflifebali
    @theseedsoflifebali2 жыл бұрын

    My mates kypto krypto flipped out of the board rack off the scooter, up 8tf+ into the air and landed on its rails and had zero chips or hardly even scratched it. We were riding about 50ks per hour on a windy Sumatran day. Duck dived a 2-3 foot white water on my new bali made Christensen lanesplitter and it snapped clean in half. First surf. Go figure. Hayden shapes make good quality boards.

  • @rolandowise
    @rolandowise Жыл бұрын

    Hi! What fin model are you using on the chilli mid in the twin setup vs thruster setup?

  • @leee2410
    @leee24102 жыл бұрын

    After many boards over 40 years of surfing, I’ve moved from a 9’6” Mal to an 8’ McCoy Nugget. It’s probably the best board I’ve owned lots of volume for an old bloke but rides and turns way shorter

  • @a.lame.username.

    @a.lame.username.

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've had Nuggets in my quiver since the mid 90's. They are an entirely different surfing experience. It's sad that most people can't wrap their heads around them and so never actually learn what they have to offer. For me, they tube ride better than anything else!

  • @woutoosting9741

    @woutoosting9741

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@a.lame.username. are they for rippers or for cruisers?

  • @bali-bogan
    @bali-bogan2 жыл бұрын

    i’ve tried out the carver/smooth star type surfskates, and they both didn’t feel indentical to surfing, almost like you said, a more skateboard feel. but then i got a SwellTech board and my mind was blown. sick video mate and you should try one if you get the chance!

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    I had the opposite experience haha

  • @ceeweedsl

    @ceeweedsl

    2 жыл бұрын

    I suspect that the looser (more radical trucks) the board is, the more it makes you to get surfy. But that doesn't mean it's the best setup once you get the feel.

  • @James-vx7df
    @James-vx7df2 жыл бұрын

    I’m getting older and find I need more volume. I saw the 7’0 modern falcon. Any good.

  • @tylerlavoie5963
    @tylerlavoie59632 жыл бұрын

    Hey Kale, thanks for the info, and all the good tips as always. Very informative and helpful. Do you think you will ever review the new lib tech boards? They are creating a lot of buzz. They really changed the snowboard game, so I wonder if the surfboards are as good as they say they are, and worth the price......

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    Maybe if they reach out 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @maynardlim9438
    @maynardlim94382 жыл бұрын

    Midstrength goes best as a quad. Pretty much a magic carpet and exceeded all expectations

  • @subr8994
    @subr89942 жыл бұрын

    Nice vid! Hey Kale whats your height and weight?

  • @mattnutt1929
    @mattnutt19292 жыл бұрын

    What foam for the twinsman set up, PU or EPS ?

  • @michmd6438
    @michmd64382 жыл бұрын

    Hello Kale! (i will try to express myself with a correct english...) Thanx for these reviews, it help to know about the material available on the market (even if it's just a few boards between hundreds)! One question: i was looking to get an album twinsman, and i saw on their site the existence of the lightbender. So i'm really hesitating now, and i just saw on this video you just get one. Will you compare these two boards soon? Please, do it!

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hopefully when I get some good surf

  • @death_knell
    @death_knell2 жыл бұрын

    Hi kale! Yesterday was the first day I rode my 7’2 Randy Lewis board! It was totally different than a 8’ WaveStorm foamie that I’ve been riding for about a year. Do you have any tips for getting used to new boards with less volume?

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    Paddle fitness is key!!

  • @robashton5254

    @robashton5254

    2 жыл бұрын

    Practice practice practice! ...and paddle harder!

  • @adeneda8924
    @adeneda89242 жыл бұрын

    Hey kale i highly recommend trying longboarding... Noserides can be a blast! Also longboarding can be beneficial for getting better, as it is a different type of surfing which requires a different skillset... Please reply if you see this Thanks for reading, you are amazing ❤

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just can’t seem to find the time / waves !

  • @adeneda8924

    @adeneda8924

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KalesBroccoli oh well thats a bummer! Hopefully sometime you will be able to give it a shot 👍

  • @codyberry1803
    @codyberry18032 жыл бұрын

    Kale any recommendations for paddling out on a mid length? Your mid length clips are in some decent sized surf and I love my mid length but sometimes it’s just a bit difficult to get past the break

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    There is a video on my channel called How To Paddle Out Tge Back On Bigger zboards

  • @charlesnetzler2262
    @charlesnetzler22622 жыл бұрын

    Dunno ay I don't own one but a lot of people I know do, the hypto goes so hard in almost all conditions. Pretty keen on the twin HK that comes out this year in the PU.

  • @AAMarc

    @AAMarc

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's already out! I picked one up and it goes sooo good

  • @charlesnetzler2262

    @charlesnetzler2262

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AAMarc Unfortunately not out in NZ until March but glad to hear it goes super good, so far I've seen some really good reviews for it in almost all conditions.

  • @celotrovi
    @celotrovi Жыл бұрын

    hey Kale, what is your height for surfing a 6'6 mid-length? thanks

  • @chrisfindlay5963
    @chrisfindlay59632 жыл бұрын

    Is the Chilli Mid Strength you are riding a PU or the TT epoxy tech?

  • @Eidref102
    @Eidref102 Жыл бұрын

    What fin would you recommend for the chilli midlenght?

  • @Dominik-yx9zt
    @Dominik-yx9zt8 ай бұрын

    Hey Kale, thanks for all the good advise. I would like to buy my first own surfboard. Would you recommend a mid length to someone who wants to buy his first own surfboard? Do you have an recommendation and what are your thought about the Harley Ingleby Thunderbolt Red Mid 6? Thanks & Regards Dominik

  • @houstonchorley2944
    @houstonchorley29442 жыл бұрын

    In terms of rehab or prefab for injuries, have you thought about kettlebells. 24kg and you can take it anywhere with you in your van.

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have one 🤙🏽

  • @a.lame.username.
    @a.lame.username.2 жыл бұрын

    Everybody should have a Daniel Thompson Evo surfboard in the quiver!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @zinzander2978
    @zinzander2978 Жыл бұрын

    What bird is the mid length was trying to catch it but didn’t and couldn’t see it in the transcript

  • @juanjohntramos7196
    @juanjohntramos71962 жыл бұрын

    Sales kimmick ! I’m wounding , why do I need these board for ?

  • @krispewkrem3
    @krispewkrem32 жыл бұрын

    If I could only have three, I’d probably choose a quality longboard, a mid length and a performance shortboard/Aipa Flat Earth The longboard is great for 3” waves up to 10’ and just does anything and everything. Practice style, enjoy nose rides, try fin reverses, whip it around, just have fun. Mid length is perfect for smaller weaker waves. Or maybe a bigger waves you’d like to get into earlier. Some bigger days at Haleiwa I like more volume in a midlength to get in early. I don’t want to late drop a shortboard. And of course a propert shortboard is just fin when you have some perfect waves to really enjoy it. But now that I foil, I would say sell those three boards and get a foil 😂

  • @Machete2030

    @Machete2030

    2 жыл бұрын

    hey, do u also surf with your foil? do u use a paddle, a wing or a kite? thanks!

  • @krispewkrem3

    @krispewkrem3

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Machete2030 I mainly prone foil and it’s the best thing ever in the surf. I got a wing foil lesson. Like the handheld sail. And it was awesome. I then proceeded to be a complete moron and forget my board leash. Bird got destroyed and I popped my wing in the process of getting slammed on a rock wall and getting hurt and wrecking a board. Lesson learned, boards FLY downwind without a leash. Always wear one. I tried SUP foil but I just hate SUP in general.

  • @Machete2030

    @Machete2030

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@krispewkrem3 thank u! and good luck with starting to enjoy it :)

  • @Ford_TImelord
    @Ford_TImelord2 жыл бұрын

    I can actually see my parents house in the background haha, Growing up and working in the surf industry made me think about how once there was a lot of local board companies on the mid and south coast and how now everyone seems to be riding mass produced boards as opposed to wear I live now where there are plenty of local shapers. I'd love to see the pool board test with a wildcard. Working with a local shaper that has made a board specific for you like you did on the larger board you mentioned here.

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    Buy local

  • @ceeweedsl

    @ceeweedsl

    2 жыл бұрын

    I can imagine that it just doesn't help viewers as much to see how a local shape other side of country or world works. Something they can't hardly get. Still it would be interesting for comparison.

  • @Ford_TImelord

    @Ford_TImelord

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ceeweedsl To clarify, I was thinking more about how Kale could work with a local shaper whereever he was on a specific board. Having all the boards that he has tested available to him under controlled situation at the pool is not something most of us have. I've found it very rewarding going through the process with shapers to make a board that suits him and then test it against the more mass produced boards.

  • @soniamuge23
    @soniamuge232 жыл бұрын

    hello great review. what twin fin do you use for the mid strength chilli? thank you

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    Power twins

  • @soniamuge23

    @soniamuge23

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KalesBroccoli thank you so much for the quick response. can I ask you if the position of the fin set are for quads or twin fins. do you feel any diference? because it looks very lively board, great surf.

  • @totalmonkeyspeed260
    @totalmonkeyspeed2602 жыл бұрын

    What brand surf hat are you wearing in the videos? It actually looks good.

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    This one was an O&E but stay tuned

  • @79pejeperro
    @79pejeperro2 жыл бұрын

    what about the midstrength in 7'0 or so

  • @alcoutop
    @alcoutop2 жыл бұрын

    I think if you're a shortboard guy, it doesn't make much sense to go with mid-lengths as board quiver. I've had some bigger boards (6'4, 6'8, and 7'0) because I've always liked to experience a different surfing with different boards, but I would not have a foamie or long board to my quiver. Long boards are hard to duck dive and hard to turn. Plus, it slows you down on peaky days. Today all I have is one groveler ( Mutant 5'6) for the high tide and mushy days, my rocket9 (5'8) for the lower tide and more hollowish waves, and my sampler (6'0) for the "bigger" days because it gives me extra reliability on the drop. I feel I should replace my groveler to something like a everyday surfboard (5'7 Rocket Wide). My current groveler is just too wide and causes a ton of drag. It is easier to catch fat waves but super slow to paddle through the line up due to the flat rocker and its outline.

  • @AuRowe

    @AuRowe

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly, haven't touched one in years. I ride either 28 liters or a log/sup no need for mids imo

  • @AuRowe

    @AuRowe

    2 жыл бұрын

    Also huge fan of grovelers. Libtech makes strong construction and their magic flak bean bag and ramp series deliver for hitting central CA shorebreaks without too big of worries for snapping

  • @meilanilatham5958
    @meilanilatham59582 жыл бұрын

    Hey Kale - what other fins have you tried in the Cohort?? Or are you happy with the AM’s?

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just the AMs yes happy!

  • @StephenBeale
    @StephenBeale2 жыл бұрын

    I might have missed it but don't think you mentioned the details about the mid length? Guessing it's a Chili Mid Strength? Cheers for the great and helpful video👍👍

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    Chilli mid strength

  • @skeres01

    @skeres01

    2 жыл бұрын

    6.6 with Power twins fins

  • @StephenBeale

    @StephenBeale

    Жыл бұрын

    and I now see it all at 8:51 ! thanks

  • @dannyeckert3255
    @dannyeckert32552 жыл бұрын

    hypothetical question. if you have two boards of the same volume. One a short fatty & the other a bit longer. which board would be a better wave catcher? I have a stretch out 7 ft fish but my mate who is an advanced surfer reckon a shorter fatter board with about the same volume would actually be a better wave catcher. Whats your thoughts on this theory? I would imagine the longer board would paddle faster which is the main factor on catching waves right?

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    Depends on the shape of the board. Less resistance = better propulsion

  • @surfinglife2220
    @surfinglife22202 жыл бұрын

    Which would you choose between HT2.5. &. Inferno, looks HT2.5 have much more speed and power and can use at smaller wave, but inferno get more praise in your channel , if I want change twin fish to short board and surf on small wave which is better to me

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    I haven’t ridden an HT2.5

  • @OGhostWafflesO
    @OGhostWafflesO2 жыл бұрын

    What’s the name of the first mid length board you mentioned? Looking at getting one myself

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mid strength

  • @griffinjohnston9513
    @griffinjohnston95132 жыл бұрын

    Next year for the board test you should do FireWire rob machado mashup

  • @skeres01
    @skeres012 жыл бұрын

    I'm an intermediate shortboard surfer around 83kg and I've just purchased the 6'8 for softer days partly based on your review. I have MR twin+ trailer fins, do you think the Power Twins would work much better than the MR fins?

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @skeres01

    @skeres01

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KalesBroccoli Lol, I need you to tell me I need more fins!!! 🙂

  • @jblo76
    @jblo762 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the vid, but you didn’t say the name of that 6’6” midlength (mint green) board, or at least I didn’t catch it. Which one is that?

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mid strength 🤙🏽

  • @jblo76

    @jblo76

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KalesBroccoli thanks

  • @dcsalimone2172
    @dcsalimone2172 Жыл бұрын

    MOTE “ massive “ or Fiji” By Simon jones Aka torren twin I’m surprised you haven’t surfed them??

  • @felipebrock1549
    @felipebrock1549 Жыл бұрын

    What's the difference between a thruster fin set and the classic 2 plus 1? i've always think that the thruster set gives more a shortboard feel, and the 2 plus 1 are more a "glide" feel. am i correct?

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    Жыл бұрын

    Slightly more loose :)

  • @jnreinke
    @jnreinke2 жыл бұрын

    Is that a standard tail on the Lightbender ? The tail looks more like a twinsman tail.

  • @jnreinke

    @jnreinke

    2 жыл бұрын

    I didn't know they were reduced like that.

  • @carloslukather6658
    @carloslukather66582 жыл бұрын

    2 foot wave? For me looks like 4.5 foot. The wave that you were using white hat. I think the gremmilin from pyzel ia sick

  • @Bido11561
    @Bido115612 жыл бұрын

    What fin set do you have in the 7’0 Album?

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    Power twins

  • @phillip9194
    @phillip9194 Жыл бұрын

    whats a good mid length board to buy brand wise

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    Жыл бұрын

    Update coming soon

  • @jbernard4673
    @jbernard46732 жыл бұрын

    Smoothstar #77 Felipe Toledo / CI Sampler 5"11 / CATCH SURF ODYSEA SKIPPER TAJ BURROW 5'6 SOFTTOP

  • @krispewkrem3
    @krispewkrem32 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! I’ve based some of my purchases off your reviews and advice. I GOTTA ask, would you ever consider foiling? It would be awesome to see you learn and put your surfing experience into foiling. You’d pick it up quickly and it would be great to see a beginner show their trials and arrows and tips to learn. Keep up the great work!

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tried it. Hated it. ☹️

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    (Too hard haha)

  • @reefslug
    @reefslug2 жыл бұрын

    what's the volume of your sharpeye vs your twinsman vs the mid strength?

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    I zoomed in on all dimensions throughout the video

  • @reefslug

    @reefslug

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KalesBroccoli My bad. I see your sharpeye is 28 L and your mid is 38.5 but still don't see the volume for the twins man. Do you know the volume of it? That's the board I'm looking to get so was trying to see how you sized compared to your short board

  • @stuartworrall310
    @stuartworrall3102 жыл бұрын

    I'm really battling to find the right size board/volume for myself. I've been surfing for over 30 years, I'm 47 years old, surf once or twice a week. I'm 5'8 and weigh 86kg, I'm riding a mini mal at the moment, but really want to come down onto a shortboard with some volume, just don't know how short or what volume to go for? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you from Stuart in Cape Town

  • @wayneclarke73

    @wayneclarke73

    2 жыл бұрын

    Check out the Tomo Evo. I am in my early 50's and surf twice a week. I love my Evo. It's good from 2' to 8' surf. They have a lot of volume for a short board. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nKOpztenh668ltY.html

  • @stuartworrall310

    @stuartworrall310

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wayneclarke73 thanks Wayne, that's great, will definitely check it out.

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    Check out my Ultimate Surfboard Buying Guide on the surfers roadmap mate. You could also use the FireWire surfboard volume calculator :)

  • @stuartworrall310

    @stuartworrall310

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KalesBroccoli thanks for the feedback, will check them both out. :)

  • @robertwells1989

    @robertwells1989

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ci mid / firewire mid 6 / lost smooth operator ... Etc..etc... Many good options out there

  • @coolsips7564
    @coolsips75642 жыл бұрын

    what size is the album twinsman?

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    Dimensions zoomed in on during clip 5’6

  • @dawgface10
    @dawgface102 жыл бұрын

    Kale how tall are you because you call a 6’6” a mid length and my everyday board is 6’4” to 6’6”; namely because it has the volume I need

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    174cm

  • @hectormelendez9727
    @hectormelendez97272 жыл бұрын

    Hi! What fins do you use in Album 7’0”?

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    Power twins

  • @hectormelendez9727

    @hectormelendez9727

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KalesBroccoli thanks. Nice video.

  • @erikgibbs2643
    @erikgibbs26432 жыл бұрын

    Dude, you say you surfed that board in 1 to 2 foot surf but the clips are at least head high? Did you mean 1 to 2 meters?

  • @sagifern4444
    @sagifern44442 жыл бұрын

    how come you're not using a traction pad on the Album surfboard ?

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    Excuuuuuuuse me

  • @sagifern4444

    @sagifern4444

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KalesBroccoli sorry if i was misunderstood.. It was an honest question. What are the considerations if to use traction pad or not?

  • @user-jk3bp1wk2x
    @user-jk3bp1wk2x5 ай бұрын

    Performance, big fish , gun and a mal.

  • @hamishtrain8885
    @hamishtrain88852 жыл бұрын

    👏

  • @vjbell72086
    @vjbell720862 жыл бұрын

    I’m not sure why you don’t change fins when they make such a major difference to their performance. I don’t get it.

  • @amcleod6202
    @amcleod62022 жыл бұрын

    Hey Kale , when are you doing the Van give away 😃

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @amcleod6202

    @amcleod6202

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KalesBroccoli 😆

  • @paulyd1110
    @paulyd11102 жыл бұрын

    Soft top board test one day?

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @giovanottivano5714
    @giovanottivano57142 жыл бұрын

    Tus vídeos le falta subtitulado en español un saludo

  • @franram7426
    @franram74262 жыл бұрын

    In Florida..... A large part of your life will go UNRIDDEN if you don't own a 9' - 9'6" log/tanker/nose-rider....

  • @kierangailerxc.4282
    @kierangailerxc.42822 жыл бұрын

    Have you tried the JS Bullseye?

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not yet

  • @kierangailerxc.4282

    @kierangailerxc.4282

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KalesBroccoli thanks for the reply. Your videos are awesome. Keep up the great work.

  • @franciscovega3374
    @franciscovega33742 жыл бұрын

    Hi Kale, I've been looking forward to this video for a long time, your boards are great and they really seem to cover a huge spectrum of waves. I am a newbie and still cannot have such a complete quiver. What is your opinion Hypto Krypto Considering that it would be for learning level. Greetings and thank you very much

  • @sizzleslider4334

    @sizzleslider4334

    2 жыл бұрын

    I got a hypto as an intermediate surfer. Great boards, I probably wouldn't recommend starting on it though. Always better starting on something bigger or more fishy. Just my 2 cents, cheers

  • @GuidoIgartua

    @GuidoIgartua

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have a hypto also, is super good but not recommendedfor begineers, i sugest you sonething with a lot of volumeen and big

  • @franciscovega3374

    @franciscovega3374

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sizzleslider4334 I understand, thanks for your answer, to work to raise the level then 💪🏽, greetings friend.

  • @franciscovega3374

    @franciscovega3374

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GuidoIgartua Thanks Guido, apparently several think the same. You have a good day.

  • @GuidoIgartua

    @GuidoIgartua

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@franciscovega3374 suggest you to start with a fun borde, and then move to shorters boards as soon as you feel confortable

  • @briankim1964
    @briankim19642 жыл бұрын

    What hat is that ?

  • @joshmeister3000
    @joshmeister30002 жыл бұрын

    :) ONLY - Hands up!! who has a surfboard Collection err Addiction , 9 here use them all too! allways good to have some backups ( comment your number below bet its more than 3 )

  • @pinealism
    @pinealism2 жыл бұрын

    You're the Gladys Berejiklian of surfing.

  • @KalesBroccoli

    @KalesBroccoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    She probably rips

  • @pinealism

    @pinealism

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KalesBroccoli ha ha, she does, and doesn't even look like she's trying either