You are ripping on that board. The waves are great and uncrowded; I came to California a bunch of times in the '80s. It's such a cool place! There are some big waves, and you are shredding them🔥; great video, thanks🙏🤙
We've been blessed with so many videos recently thanks Thomye! I even stumbled across Jade's videos and saw that you were in one of them hahahahaha caught me by surprise. I hope you make more videos in general. Session vlogs, board unboxings, makeup tutorials, whatever. I think I speak for most of us when I say that I watch you for your personality and interesting insights, not just for board reviews.
wow! looks like you picked the perfect board for those waves esp when it was bigger. beautiful turns and incredible flow. the paddle out part was interesting too, was curious if it was a struggle but seems like it wasnt too bad for you. dont think i would have made it hah. love this video - one of your best
yeah, that paddle out surprised me. I didn't set up my Soloshot camera because I thought I was going to fail and didn't see the point. Although there were people that made it out, I watched 3 guys fail right before I suited up. On guy struggled for 30 minutes and then lost his board when he was 3/4 of the way out. :( heart break. He hat to swim in with heavy rip. Took him another 10 minutes to get back in. We were rooting for him though. So, I think it was pure luck. My buddy who you saw next to me didn't make 1 duck dive and that set him back. He never made it out.
The Jalepeno still blows my mind! Colored bottom is cool ....... me never got into the mid length step up thing ....... kinda anti longboarding but do dabble when the surf is gutless during family outings with them and it's fun lol. Shout out to your cameraman. Happy 2005 Thomye! 🤙
Rad board! I have a 6’9” Chilli Twin Strength on order right now. I got the NVS Orcas a couple of weeks ago for it. Hoping it all works as well as this did for you. Rippin’!
Looks like it is working extremely well for you and when you pumped it, it looked like it had the response of a board 4 inches shorter. A very convincing design. Interesting rocker as well, front half looks pretty smooth and standard but there is a lot of curve in the middle and very little in the last 2 feet or so. Based on how responsive that board looked I would have expected the tail rocker to be more focused in the actual tail area but perhaps the rocker curve being focused/greater in the center of the board helps more front footed surfers maneuver and pump the board. The interesting idea here is that flat rockers are fast, but lack back foot responsiveness and to some degree, control. It seems the designer brought that responsiveness back in by having a pulled in round tail, which is inherently responsive. So it will work off the back foot as well as the front. It's an interesting rocker/outline combo, as real step ups with similar round tails have more curve in the actual tail area even if they don't have greater rocker tip measurements. Thank you for this video, as a hobbyist shaper it is very informative and your surfing looks great. That board looks like a winner. As far as fins, because of the long rail line and flat tail, I would try pivot fins that are much smaller than you normally use. The rail itself will dig in and not want to pivot well, so smaller pivot fins can help, especially in larger surf.
thanks for the very insightful comment. on Day 5 with the 2 big waves, I had the big Orcas, the fins were way too big. I could feel the drag cuz the board wanted to go faster but the fins wouldn't let it. So on Day 6 and 7, I switched to the Krakens which are way smaller. I will try a pivot next. Thanks again.
Those are big waves it looks like to me (first intro waves), although you said it's a bit soft. You're flying down the line on that thing too. NVS Orcas seem to always go well with you. I've been having a lot of fun on the KS Endorfins Twins (altho unsure if they have knocked out my NVS Album Twins yet) but I like how they go the opposite of NVS and instead of heft, they are super light. Doing some fin testing right now, I acutally like them more than the Machado Twins in his own Too Fish Model. I dig this Twin Pin a lot. It's kinda like my 'Varga' board - an 8ft fun board I ride as a twin. Feels like you're cheating lol. You can really throw that thing up to. I notice like you said, I love the Firewire epoxy etc - but I like having a bigger PU board for step up days. You had my heart racing at @4:48 - glad you survived. I had the chance to surf Lennox Head a few times when I was in Aus and that was is so fun - makes sense a shaper from there would make this kinda board - would shred there. Thanks for another awesome vid mate - last couple minutes were a true banger. Happy New Year!
nice waves and surfing. I bought a 6'10" Album Townsend a few years ago and its the same; In between a step up and mid-length as im 6'5". Love the board, its a good wave board but will work in small waves with some push.
Happy New Year to you. The music is from my editor app, CyberLink Power Director. It's one of their stock free music called Creepy. Their choices don't really go with surfing videos so I have to keep using the same ones, LOL.
Haven't tried it. One of my buddies keeps saying he is going to get one but he hasn't pulled the trigger. Hopefully he does soon and hopefully he lets me review it.
No worries I just remember the video you made at the JS store. Currently injured so can’t surf I have sciatica down my right leg, awful feeling hope that anyone who has it feels better
@@Haffizy17 bummer, injuries are the worst. what part of Oceanside do you usually surf. I used to go to Oceanside every weekend. Did that for a full year. Can't remember why, I think one of our friends was in the Marines at Pendleton. I can't think of any other reason we would go there every weekend. haha
this is probably the best I have ever seen you surf. the board suits you well.
You are ripping on that board. The waves are great and uncrowded; I came to California a bunch of times in the '80s. It's such a cool place!
There are some big waves, and you are shredding them🔥; great video, thanks🙏🤙
Man those big waves were massive!!
We've been blessed with so many videos recently thanks Thomye! I even stumbled across Jade's videos and saw that you were in one of them hahahahaha caught me by surprise. I hope you make more videos in general. Session vlogs, board unboxings, makeup tutorials, whatever. I think I speak for most of us when I say that I watch you for your personality and interesting insights, not just for board reviews.
Lol, makeup tutorials.
Sweet review! Really nice to see some reviews on brands other than the top dogs. There are some really talented shapers out there.
So close to getting shacked! Awesome surfing.
So useful to see you surf the same board in so many different wave conditions
“Aloha!” Thanks for all the great board reviews! Happy New Year!🎉
In 2025, you’ll complete your frontside air!
Great review as always, looking forward for thr next board
wow! looks like you picked the perfect board for those waves esp when it was bigger. beautiful turns and incredible flow. the paddle out part was interesting too, was curious if it was a struggle but seems like it wasnt too bad for you. dont think i would have made it hah. love this video - one of your best
yeah, that paddle out surprised me. I didn't set up my Soloshot camera because I thought I was going to fail and didn't see the point. Although there were people that made it out, I watched 3 guys fail right before I suited up. On guy struggled for 30 minutes and then lost his board when he was 3/4 of the way out. :( heart break. He hat to swim in with heavy rip. Took him another 10 minutes to get back in. We were rooting for him though. So, I think it was pure luck. My buddy who you saw next to me didn't make 1 duck dive and that set him back. He never made it out.
Great review thanks! Happy and healthy 2025 to you !
I recently got the Black Panda….these Aloha boards are super value for money at the moment!!!!
Those Aloha boards are slept on.
not sure what you mean by that, can you rephrase? Sorry.
@@ThomyeSurfsThey’re good boards, but people pass them up.
@@charleshawk6668 thanks for clarifying. Yes I agree, hard to buy a board online some times, helps to hold it.
I always like to check out your reviews. Not least because I am the same weight, height..and age(!) as you 😂
This board is tempting, Looks really fun!
The Jalepeno still blows my mind! Colored bottom is cool ....... me never got into the mid length step up thing ....... kinda anti longboarding but do dabble when the surf is gutless during family outings with them and it's fun lol. Shout out to your cameraman.
Happy 2005 Thomye! 🤙
Rad board! I have a 6’9” Chilli Twin Strength on order right now. I got the NVS Orcas a couple of weeks ago for it. Hoping it all works as well as this did for you. Rippin’!
Looks like it is working extremely well for you and when you pumped it, it looked like it had the response of a board 4 inches shorter. A very convincing design. Interesting rocker as well, front half looks pretty smooth and standard but there is a lot of curve in the middle and very little in the last 2 feet or so.
Based on how responsive that board looked I would have expected the tail rocker to be more focused in the actual tail area but perhaps the rocker curve being focused/greater in the center of the board helps more front footed surfers maneuver and pump the board. The interesting idea here is that flat rockers are fast, but lack back foot responsiveness and to some degree, control. It seems the designer brought that responsiveness back in by having a pulled in round tail, which is inherently responsive. So it will work off the back foot as well as the front. It's an interesting rocker/outline combo, as real step ups with similar round tails have more curve in the actual tail area even if they don't have greater rocker tip measurements.
Thank you for this video, as a hobbyist shaper it is very informative and your surfing looks great. That board looks like a winner. As far as fins, because of the long rail line and flat tail, I would try pivot fins that are much smaller than you normally use. The rail itself will dig in and not want to pivot well, so smaller pivot fins can help, especially in larger surf.
thanks for the very insightful comment. on Day 5 with the 2 big waves, I had the big Orcas, the fins were way too big. I could feel the drag cuz the board wanted to go faster but the fins wouldn't let it. So on Day 6 and 7, I switched to the Krakens which are way smaller. I will try a pivot next. Thanks again.
Those are big waves it looks like to me (first intro waves), although you said it's a bit soft. You're flying down the line on that thing too. NVS Orcas seem to always go well with you.
I've been having a lot of fun on the KS Endorfins Twins (altho unsure if they have knocked out my NVS Album Twins yet) but I like how they go the opposite of NVS and instead of heft, they are super light. Doing some fin testing right now, I acutally like them more than the Machado Twins in his own Too Fish Model.
I dig this Twin Pin a lot. It's kinda like my 'Varga' board - an 8ft fun board I ride as a twin. Feels like you're cheating lol. You can really throw that thing up to. I notice like you said, I love the Firewire epoxy etc - but I like having a bigger PU board for step up days.
You had my heart racing at @4:48 - glad you survived. I had the chance to surf Lennox Head a few times when I was in Aus and that was is so fun - makes sense a shaper from there would make this kinda board - would shred there. Thanks for another awesome vid mate - last couple minutes were a true banger. Happy New Year!
Big waves!!
I love pins too
nice waves and surfing. I bought a 6'10" Album Townsend a few years ago and its the same; In between a step up and mid-length as im 6'5". Love the board, its a good wave board but will work in small waves with some push.
Thanks!
oh boy!
I have a chilli midstrenth 6,10 did you find your back foot up bit on the tail it's a amazing board
yeah, that board looks pretty sick. I am trying to get hold of one so maybe in this new year. :)
Hey, happy new year!
What is the music playing in the end?
Happy New Year to you. The music is from my editor app, CyberLink Power Director. It's one of their stock free music called Creepy. Their choices don't really go with surfing videos so I have to keep using the same ones, LOL.
them were some big waves brah
Hey Thomye have you tried the JS big Barron I saw you commented on woolys review but curious to know if you’ve tried it
Haven't tried it. One of my buddies keeps saying he is going to get one but he hasn't pulled the trigger. Hopefully he does soon and hopefully he lets me review it.
@@Haffizy17 thanks for the offer, I don't often surf Oceanside but will remember to hit you up if I plan to.
No worries I just remember the video you made at the JS store. Currently injured so can’t surf I have sciatica down my right leg, awful feeling hope that anyone who has it feels better
@@Haffizy17 bummer, injuries are the worst. what part of Oceanside do you usually surf. I used to go to Oceanside every weekend. Did that for a full year. Can't remember why, I think one of our friends was in the Marines at Pendleton. I can't think of any other reason we would go there every weekend. haha
@ I’ll message you on IG since I follow you there as well