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New URBNSURF Wave Pool Sydney - Raw GoPro Surfing Footage - Featuring my favourite Twinzer and Quad
Hey!
I got a chance to get a few waves at the new URBNSURF in Sydney yesterday, so I thought I'd use the opportunity to also use my new GoPro - found out later I should have put hyper smooth on... Haha!
Also was a good chance to check out two boards in the pool:
1. PB CUSTOM - ATV - pbcustom.com.au/about/
This has got to be one of the easiest to surf boards I have. Paddles like a mid, surfs like a shortboard!
2. PANDA - Twinzer EGG - www.pandasurfboards.com.au/global/surfboardmodels/modeldetail5.php?id_surfboardmodel=19203
This is really fun. Love twiners, so was cool to check one out with a shorter rail line as my previous twiners were much longer.
URBNSURF was super fun, with a lot of similarities to the Melbourne pool, but a few new tweaks. If you're in Sydney, definitely worth checking out!
Thanks for watching!
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Tyler Warren "Zipper" + Futures Fins AMT Twin Fin Review - The Surfboard Guide
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Welcome to our full review of the Tyler Warren Zipper which might possibly be one of the easiest to surf, and funnest twin fin one that I have ever ridden... I have been riding the stock 5'9 x 20 3/8 x 2 9/16 - 33.5L Tyler Warren appears to be a man of very few words, on www.tylerwarrenshapes.com/zipper he says: "THIS IS A BOARD I DESIGNED WITH MIDGET SMITH IN 2006. THE ORIGINAL WAS A DIAMOND T...
AJW Potato Launcher 2 (PL2) Initial Thoughts + Futures Fins - The Surfboard Guide
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Welcome to our Initial Thoughts of the AJW Potato Launcher 2 - I have been riding as a 5'11 x 20.1 x 2.5 - 31.8L and have been experimenting with a variety of fin setups from Futures mixing between quads and thrusters. About the PL2 from ajwsurfboards.com/products-page/designs/potato-launcher-ii This is still our best selling design!!! A guaranteed safe an fun board for everyone!!! wide enough ...
Tyler Warren Bar of Soap "The Fastest Surfboard of all Time" Review - The Surfboard Guide
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Welcome to our full review of the Bar of Soap by Tyler Warren Surfboards - as very iconic shape and outline in the world of performance mini-simmons and performance alternative shapes! They claim this is the fastest surfboard of all time... "THE FASTEST SURFBOARD OF ALL TIME. INSPIRED BY BOB SIMMONS, RICHARD KENVIN, JOE BOEGUESS AND LARRY MABILE. THIS BOARD IS FAST AND LOOSE LIKE A BAR OF SOAP ...
Channel Islands M23 Performance Hybrid + Futures Fins AM1 Review - The Surfboard Guide
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Welcome to our full review of the Channel Islands M23 Midlength Performance Hybrid. I have been riding a stock 6'6 x 20 1/2 x 2 11/16 @ 39.4L. I have been lucky enough to be surfing this for the last few months in a variety of conditions form 1ft dribble, through to pretty good over head surf and it really held it's own across all these conditions. From cisurfboards.com/products/m-23 The M23 co...
Christenson Ocean Pro Series OP1 Review + Futures Fins AM2 Review - The Surfboard Guide
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Welcome to our full review of the OP1 from Christenson surfboards which is his small wave performance shape out of the Ocean Pro OP series. This was a custom that I got to add a tad more volume to get to 33L and felt really good in the water. From christensonsurfboards.com/op1new The OP1 is a high performance groveler for waist to head high surf. The plan shape is wide with fuller rails and low...
Channel Islands M23 Performance Hybrid "Initial Thoughts" - The Surfboard Guide
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Welcome to our Initial Thoughts of the C.I Surfboard latest midlength, the M23 - but not sure if its a midlength, or its an oversized shortboard for those who want to rip! From cisurfboards.com/products/m-23 The M23 comes from the storied M13 bloodlines, a favorite hybrid board Al Merrick made for himself and rode variants of for decades from fun Rincon to maxing Sunset. A true high performance...
Is This The New Hypto Krypto? Haydenshapes Virtue + Futures Fins HS1 Review - The Surfboard Guide
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After how well the Hypto Krypto (and the Psychedelic Germ) surfed, I was absolutely frothing to check out the new Virtue by Haydenshapes in their Future Flex technology! You can learn more about, and purchase the Virtue here - au.haydenshapes.com/collections/virtue/products/futureflex-virtue-futures The Virtue is a small wave hybrid of the Hypto Krypto and the Psychedelic Germ, Perfect on rip b...
Chilli Surfboards "Churro 2" Twin Tech + Futures Fins R8 Review - The Surfboard Guide
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Welcome to our full review of the Chilli Surfboards Churro 2 in Twin Tech from Australia's number one wave pool URBNSURF We checked out the Churro 2 in Twin Tech in their stock 6'0 which was 6'0 x 19 3/4 x 2 9/16 = 31.7L From www.chillisurfboards.com/surfboards/detail.php?id=12827&direct=1®ion=aus Churro 2 EPS TT The Churro got an upgrade! Our new daily driver model, the Churro 2 has next-le...
C.I Happy Everyday, Bobby Quad & Tyler Warren Zipper - WE TEST 3 PU SURFBOARDS IN THE URBNSURF POOL
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Welcome to our PU surfboard wave pool test! With so much chatter around EPS and epoxy boards in wave pools, we thought it’d be great to grab a few of our favourite PU surfboards to put in the water at URBNSURF to see how they go… We were lucky enough to grab two great C.I surfboards straight off the rock at Onboard Store in Mona Vale Sydney - that was the Happy Everyday and the Bobby Quad: Chan...
Campbell Designed "Hip Toe" + Futures Fins New Blackstix Review @ URBNSURF - The Surfboard Guide
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Welcome to our full review of the Hip Toe by Campbell Designed Surfboards in their epic Exoflex technology! We were lucky enough to check this little number out in the pool at URBNSURF over a few days over a variety of sessions! This is a stock 5'9 x 20 3/8 x 2 9/16 - 33.3L You can learn more about the Hip Toe, Campbell Designed and Exoflex at www.campbelldesigned.com BOARD SUMMARISATION "HIP//...
Aipa Surfboards "Dark Twinn" Review from URBNSURF - The Surfboard Guide
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Welcome to our full review of the Dark Twinn by Aipa Surfboards in Dual Core technology by Surftech. This is the stock Dark Twinn which is 5'10 x 20 x 2 3/4 @ 33.13L We were lucky to check this out in the pool at URBNSURF to really feel it out in some super fun and predictable waves! If you're in Australia and you want to grab a Dark Twinn in Dual Core construction - www.aroonasurf.shop/product...
The URBNSURF Wave Pool Review - Boards, fins, and everything else you need to know...
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Welcome to our full review of URBNSURF, Australia's best, and only wave pool! We had two full days at URBNSURF and checked out 7 boards, and a whole bunch of fins that you should be checking out to make the most of your time at URBNSURF! Below is a list of boards we checked out: Haydenshapes Virtue - www.haydenshapes.com/collections/virtue Campbell Designed Hip Toe - www.campbelldesigned.com/pr...
Christenson Surfboards OP1 - Initial Thoughts - The Surfboard Guide
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Christenson Surfboards OP1 - Initial Thoughts - The Surfboard Guide
Two Ultimate Performance Cruisers - Haydenshapes Atelier & Pagan Modern Quad - The Surfboard Guide
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Two Ultimate Performance Cruisers - Haydenshapes Atelier & Pagan Modern Quad - The Surfboard Guide
Alex Crews ACSOD "Blue Lotus" + Futures Fins Review - The Surfboard Guide
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Alex Crews ACSOD "Blue Lotus" Futures Fins Review - The Surfboard Guide
Tyler Warren "Bar of Soap" Initial Thoughts - Twin Fin Review - The Surfboard Guide
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Tyler Warren "Bar of Soap" Initial Thoughts - Twin Fin Review - The Surfboard Guide
Channel Islands G-Skate + Futures AMT Twin Fin Review - The Surfboard Guide
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Channel Islands G-Skate Futures AMT Twin Fin Review - The Surfboard Guide
Pagan Surfboards Modern Quad + Futures Fins Review - The Surfboard Guide
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Pagan Surfboards Modern Quad Futures Fins Review - The Surfboard Guide
Alex Crews / ACSOD "Blue Lotus" Initial Thoughts Review - The Surfboard Guide
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Alex Crews / ACSOD "Blue Lotus" Initial Thoughts Review - The Surfboard Guide
Justin Ternes "Jawnt" Midlength + Dark Arts Futures Fins Review - The Surfboard Guide
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Justin Ternes "Jawnt" Midlength Dark Arts Futures Fins Review - The Surfboard Guide
Channel Islands G Skate "Initial Thoughts" Review - The Surfboard Guide
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Channel Islands G Skate "Initial Thoughts" Review - The Surfboard Guide
Haydenshapes Atelier Performance Cruiser Review + Futures HS1 Thruster Fins - The Surfboard Guide
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Haydenshapes Atelier Performance Cruiser Review Futures HS1 Thruster Fins - The Surfboard Guide
Justin Ternes "Jawnt" Midlength in Dark Arts - Initial Thoughts - The Surfboard Guide
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Justin Ternes "Jawnt" Midlength in Dark Arts - Initial Thoughts - The Surfboard Guide
Mana Surfboards Ventura Midlength + Futures Twin Fin Review - The Surfboard Guide
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Mana Surfboards Ventura Midlength Futures Twin Fin Review - The Surfboard Guide
Chilli Surfboards Peppa Twin + FCS Twin Fins Review - The Surfboard Guide
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Chilli Surfboards Peppa Twin FCS Twin Fins Review - The Surfboard Guide
PANDA Shiitake HP Twinzer Review - The Surfboard Guide
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PANDA Shiitake HP Twinzer Review - The Surfboard Guide
Album Plasmic & Campbell Designed Sacrifishal - The search for the best small wave surfboard quiver
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Album Plasmic & Campbell Designed Sacrifishal - The search for the best small wave surfboard quiver
Campbell Designed Sacrifishal / Exoflex + Futures AM2 Techflex Review - The Surfboard Guide
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Campbell Designed Sacrifishal / Exoflex Futures AM2 Techflex Review - The Surfboard Guide
Chilli Middy (Mid Strength) + FCS twin and quad fins review - The Surfboard Guide
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Chilli Middy (Mid Strength) FCS twin and quad fins review - The Surfboard Guide

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  • @markreams8262
    @markreams8262 9 днів тому

    Twinsman vs Plasmic: you have done a review on both and you say it’s the best twin fin on both those models you have ridden. So if you were to get one of them which is your choice and why?

  • @countryroadstakemehome
    @countryroadstakemehome 13 днів тому

    Hey man, was just looking for a new board, was wondering which of the lost performance boards you'd recommend the most? Have finally got some cash to buy a new board which I haven't been able to in years. Thank you shredda!

  • @craigduplooy6249
    @craigduplooy6249 15 днів тому

    Hey Craig, would you go Fishbeard or Lane Splitter for the conditions in Sydney? Cheers

  • @surfininmy40s
    @surfininmy40s 15 днів тому

    Does this board pressure dent easily ?

  • @billnye8143
    @billnye8143 18 днів тому

    Just found out about this board *_* I need to make it mine

  • @charleshawk6668
    @charleshawk6668 19 днів тому

    Thanks for the video

  • @deezy9622
    @deezy9622 20 днів тому

    31L is high??? Dude reality check your a big guy accept you need more foam, I was in denial for a while too

  • @ivrileevan3453
    @ivrileevan3453 20 днів тому

    Thank you very much. I’m 5,2 50kg and new on hardtop boards. Do you think the 5,7 is okay for a lower intermediate or is the board to difficult

  • @oo-ve8vh
    @oo-ve8vh 22 дні тому

    Curious on how these feel when you compress into the bottom turn. Does it have that load up and release/squirt feeling? Or is it that more meant to be steered kinda feeling that I've experienced with a couple other Midlengths, namely the Stretch It, and Firewire Seaxe. Those two have me shying away from boards with nose to tail V, convex bottom contours. But maybe a "double barrel concave" would go great. Thanks in advance if anyone knows.

  • @lasse4854
    @lasse4854 24 дні тому

    Best review! Are you still stocked about the HK twin or by now found a better twin? I am just about to order the HK twin but I can’t decide between the 5‘8 and 5‘9. For the past 6 years I am on the traditional Hypto krypto 5‘8 with 31 L. I know they say you should get the same as the original HK but especially for some smaller days or days with many mid length surfers in the water maybe some extra volume is not bad 😅 to increase wavecount? But I am afraid at the same time to lose some speed and fun going bigger/to big. As you have surfed it, can you advise if you think a bit bigger or smaller is the right choice? (I am intermediate surfer with 1.80 and 78kg). Thanks so much!

  • @ejanpetrie9128
    @ejanpetrie9128 24 дні тому

    Do you like the Fishbeard better than the Christenson Fish?

  • @Ronny439
    @Ronny439 25 днів тому

    Everyday beachy board would u recommend this in comparison to 🌶️ churro 2 and Happy Everyday? Cheers mate.

  • @HoneyBee-fl2gt
    @HoneyBee-fl2gt 27 днів тому

    Kook

  • @fabianonachtigal7308
    @fabianonachtigal7308 27 днів тому

    Nice review Craig. Atelier or loot for average waves…? Which is your favourite.. Thanks

  • @lexhall9245
    @lexhall9245 28 днів тому

    Very informative. Thankyou 💫

  • @SacTimonWild
    @SacTimonWild Місяць тому

    Great vids man!! ✌🏽 would you say the churro 2 would do well in 5-6ft conditions? Kinda tempted to get it but idk if it would do good in em bigger conditions

  • @ErikConaghan
    @ErikConaghan Місяць тому

    There is a "Dark Twin" PU board from 2021. Is it any different shape wise etc to the "Dark Twinn" - why the name difference? Is it only to spearate the PU from the Dual Core construction? Any one know?

  • @Heathos
    @Heathos Місяць тому

    Thoughts on the Churro 2 in PU vs the OG Flyer in PU?

  • @Aceitoes
    @Aceitoes Місяць тому

    Can you use a rear quad fin on a center fin for that cohort board ?

  • @powduh123
    @powduh123 Місяць тому

    Great review thank you. Do you think it would go similarly well as a quad?

  • @Sandls
    @Sandls Місяць тому

    Is this board suitable for someone that’s 5’2 and 40 kilos

  • @wozza77able
    @wozza77able Місяць тому

    You actually surf half decent on that thing

  • @casperlow2642
    @casperlow2642 Місяць тому

    How would you compare this with astro zombie by panda surfboards?

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide Місяць тому

      Good comparison! Actually, both really similar with great flow and ease to surf! Either would be a great addition to the quiver.

  • @bradhulcombe3669
    @bradhulcombe3669 Місяць тому

    Hey Craig. Thanks for epic reviews! Looking at a board to sit above my DHD phoenix for typical NSW coast (mid north coast ) beachies . Am older intermediate and ride the phoenix in 36.5L . Love it . I had an OG Flyer which was maybe bit under volume- I liked it but needed a good wave to go for me with that fairly steep entry rocker . Is this a better paddler ? Would you think something else might be better ? I’d considered a DHD black diamond , HS Holy Hypto. Cheers Brad

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide Місяць тому

      Hey! I haven’t ridden those last two, but the Happy Everyday is super similar to the OG, but maybe some more width through the nose and flatter entry rocker. Probably paddles better, and would suit a lower skilled surfer than the OG.

  • @terenceingram7786
    @terenceingram7786 Місяць тому

    Big turns

  • @Slickjim91
    @Slickjim91 Місяць тому

    Nice

  • @Petepato3
    @Petepato3 2 місяці тому

    Hi Craig, were you satisfied with the 6'6 or did you wish for having a slghlty longer or shorter stock dims version? Thanks!

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide Місяць тому

      This was good! Don’t think id want it longer, but a smaller one as a quad would be super fun!

  • @MrAndrecation
    @MrAndrecation 2 місяці тому

    Craig, thanks for all the reviews. I‘m looking to get a mid length and would like to get your advice. I have the chilli popper for mushy/small waves. My Shortboard days almost came to an end. 37 yrs old German (80kg) who only gets to surf 1 month a year… but been surfing for 15 years and also enjoy surfing bigger stuff. Just always struggle to get in the waves early, that’s how I came up with the idea of a mid length. Do you think the M32 is better suited to keep more of the shortboard performance compare to the mid strength? Appreciate your help.

  • @shannonyoung3465
    @shannonyoung3465 2 місяці тому

    I'm running those AMT's in my 5'2 Firewire Sweet Potato. Stoked on them!!!

  • @geerath001
    @geerath001 2 місяці тому

    Looks good Craig, great review. Throw’n buckets!

  • @GabrielMirandaV0878
    @GabrielMirandaV0878 2 місяці тому

    Great review! Finwise, I reckon quads would work better in the board ?

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide 2 місяці тому

      Maybe - they’d definitely be drivey. The 2+1 feels good though ✌️

  • @davidmolloy2634
    @davidmolloy2634 2 місяці тому

    Surfing good. Something I’ve noticed over all your videos, I reckon you look better surfing on longer boards, like the chilli mid-strength (6’10?). With your height and weight, maybe a bit longer in the boards. What ever you have the best fun on though!

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide 2 місяці тому

      Personally I prefer to mix it up - but since being introduced to bigger boards the last few years I definitely enjoy them ✌️

  • @gkenan1981
    @gkenan1981 2 місяці тому

    Awesome review. Thought these were designed to be thrusters typically. Did you request a 2+1? One I’ve seen don’t have fin box to accommodate stabilizer fin base

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide 2 місяці тому

      The guys at TW in Aus suggested a 2+1, but reading the U.S site it talks about the original being a thruster. 2+1 feels way better than the thruster did…

  • @ThePokersurfer
    @ThePokersurfer 2 місяці тому

    Looks REAL good under your feet! The only drawdown of this is his prices are on the high end ....... blame it on covid and a tad of greed? I can relate being self employed myself but that's time inflation for you. In 1979 my Lightning Bolt MR twin fin was a whopping $379 vs the $250 norm. In 1984 my Al Merrick was $375 PRE Curren aka from their one and only surfshop in Santa Barbara!

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide 2 місяці тому

      Happy to pay the right price for good boards - they’re worth every cent! ❤🎉

    • @ThePokersurfer
      @ThePokersurfer 2 місяці тому

      @@TheSurfboardGuide I understand the old saying goes ....... You get what you pay for

  • @user-sj2jc6ew2q
    @user-sj2jc6ew2q 2 місяці тому

    xyz

  • @hughmckendrick3018
    @hughmckendrick3018 2 місяці тому

    Had two Kane Garden twinzers, 6'8" and a 6'10" Bought them both second hand. The 6'8" was a magic board. Wore it out. Would love to dip my toe back into the twinzer world again.

  • @jordanhalba9079
    @jordanhalba9079 2 місяці тому

    Favorite board in the quiver

  • @aaronpovsurf
    @aaronpovsurf 2 місяці тому

    Great video! Can you review the white tiger?

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide 2 місяці тому

      Hey! Probably not, I don’t really do Pyzels…

  • @ryancoughlan8963
    @ryancoughlan8963 2 місяці тому

    Hey Craig, thanks for this review. If you had to choose between The Fling and The Virtue for Sydney waves which way would you go? Thanks mate

  • @brentontaylor9191
    @brentontaylor9191 2 місяці тому

    I’ve been thinking of picking up one of these for a while now. Starting to downsize my quiver as I’ve dropped about 20kgs since I bought my last board and now it feels a little too wide and boaty at times (6’0 Machado Seaside) I’m now 79kg and tossing up between the 5’7 & the 5’8. I’d always heard if you were indecisive on sizing to go on the higher side especially with grovellers & small wave boards, but I’m also still dropping weight so wondering if I just go the 5’7. I just want to get it right as they’re definitely pricy, do you have any recommendations?

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide Місяць тому

      Hey mate! These are so short, that if the volume is on the high side it’s only be beneficial. Saying that, unless you’re surfing at such a high level that rail sensitivity and board thickness will drastically impact your performance. That isn’t me…

  • @Skuikidigitz
    @Skuikidigitz 2 місяці тому

    thanks braddah another grreat video ill wait till full review but defently checking this one out looks fun

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide 2 місяці тому

      Yeah - just trying to get the right conditions and make a full review happen! 🎉

  • @catinthehat8412
    @catinthehat8412 2 місяці тому

    🤙🔥🤙🔥🧡

  • @cmac7124
    @cmac7124 2 місяці тому

    Hey mate where did you order this board from

  • @bob33932
    @bob33932 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for all the great reviews you do Craig

  • @raywoo9245
    @raywoo9245 2 місяці тому

    Ordering a 5’8” now

  • @AlexSwan
    @AlexSwan 2 місяці тому

    Good video, except not a single paddle in or take off was shown. WOuld have been good to see how well/early a 95kg guy on a 5'6 can get into those kind of waves.

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide Місяць тому

      Sorry - didn’t even realise, as I actually try and include this as I think volume at times can be overrated.

  • @joshuaryan5935
    @joshuaryan5935 2 місяці тому

    Hey mate, love the review but im a little confused when you started talking fins. You mentioned being recommended a more upright fin to help with the looseness of the hip - wouldn't a more upright fin make it even more loose? Or did you find even by going to a more upright fin, having a bigger centre fin than the am2 set might have helped ?

  • @mattandrews808
    @mattandrews808 2 місяці тому

    Some of the best carves I've seen you rip into. Great review

  • @erics4127
    @erics4127 2 місяці тому

    Cohort 2 review soon?

  • @ggrotti1
    @ggrotti1 3 місяці тому

    Hey Craig, thanks for the review mate! What do recon are the diferences between Nautilus quad and Wolverine? Any favorite for altumn/winter in Manly?

    • @TheSurfboardGuide
      @TheSurfboardGuide Місяць тому

      Never ridden the Wolverine, so no idea. Lots of people have, and ive only heard good things…