CI "Happy Everyday" Surfboard Review Ep 144
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- In this episode, Noel Salas and friends dive into a detailed review of the Channel Islands Happy Everyday surfboard. This versatile board is packed with drive, quick acceleration, and smooth speed through turns, thanks to its generous width in the nose and tail. Though CI designed it as a small-performance shortboard, the Happy Everyday shines in overhead surf too, making it a go-to daily driver for 2-6-foot waves.
🏄♂️ Noel rode this board in Southern California, Puerto Rico, and at Waco Surf, testing it with various setups-Raked Thruster, Quad, and Pivot Twin + Trailer. He calls it a forgiving, high-performance board that excels in all kinds of surf conditions.
Here’s what others had to say:
Shey Yates from XTR loves the Happy Everyday as a thruster with Neutral FCS II Performer fins in the Carbon Lite tech. He rides it in almost every condition.
Eric Peterson praised the board’s looseness and ability to drift the tail. He recommends shortening it by 1-2 inches for wave pools like Waco Surf, but it handles mushy and steep waves well on the East Coast.
Zack Smith rides the Happy Everyday in Texas, Waco Surf, and Mexico, enjoying the speed it delivers in every type of wave.
Asa Cascavilla found it smooth and responsive, transitioning easily from turn to turn with his Pivot Twin + Trailer setup at Waco Surf.
From wave pools to oceans, this board is a versatile, forgiving performer for surfers at all levels. Check out the full review for more insights and fin setup recommendations!
Enjoy the ride! 🌊🌟
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Noel's Height 5'9" and weight 172 lb
Board Dims:
Spinetek Pool Board Stock: 5'6" x 18 3/4 x 2 1/4 (25.1L)
Spinetek Ocean Board:Stock: 5'7" x 19 x 2 5/16 (26.4L)
PU/Poly Stock 5'7" x 19 x 2 5/16 (26.4L)
Shey Yates Height 6'0" and weight 180 lb
XTR10 Carbon Lite 5'9" x 19 3/4 x 2 1/2 (30.15L)
Eric Petersen Height 5'8" and weight 180 lb
Spinetek Stock 5'9" x 19 1/2 x 2 7/16 (29.4L)
Zack Smith Height 6'0" and weight 180 lb
Varial Foam 5'8" x 19 1/4 x 2 3/8 (27.96L)
Asa's Height 5'10" and weight 165 lb
Spinetek Pool Board Stock: 5'6" x 18 3/4 x 2 1/4 (25.1L)
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Cheers for the kind words!!!
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Off topic, would you recommend a white tiger or phantom for everyday California waves?
Was waiting for this review! One of my favourite surfboards!
Love how this guy says “go easy on me” .. he was full on still ripping 😂🤙🏽masta shreddah
been looking forward to this board being reviewed! thank you Noel!
Bought my second happy everyday this morning, this was being uploaded almost exactly the same time 😂 love these things. If a PB&J sandwich had a baby with a bowl of vanilla ice cream
This board must be good if you’re on a second one already.
Was waiting for this 👊🏼. Bought it after first review with Max ,Been ultra versatile in most surf. So good.Feels like a Flyer OG with little bit overall width. Very good board to try diff fin set ups to suit diff waves.
Thanks for posting that you like the Happy Everyday
Yes long time but it’s here.
Brilliant review as always! Enjoy your reviews. They’re really in depth and so educational! Yewwww!
Could you possibly do a review on Pyzel’s Precious. That would be amazing!
Cheers for the kind words. I asked the folks at Pyzel for it and I got crickets
I always had good boards from CI. I need to decide on a new one board quiver for ending of summer/winter when i get back to Oahu. I will be eyeing out this board..
Thanks Noel, great review as usual!!! How would you compare it to the OG Flyer in the small wave/daily driver kind of conditions? These are the boards I have in the radar at the moment for these conditions. I have a Fever for the better days. Thanks.
To me the OG Flyer surfed a little longer…. Fast but not as quick into the lip as the H Eday. I like the lines the H Eday draws better as a small wave performance board. Feels more like the Fever top to bottom compared to the OG to Fever. The H Eday and Fever would be a sick two board quiver.
Thanks Noel, that was the answer I was looking for. I love your surfing and what you do with the channel!!!
Noel great show! We really enjoy it down here in the caribbean. How you compare OG FLAYER with THE HAPPY EVERYDAY. Cheers!!!
The OG is epic too. I remember that board surfing a little longer. The H Eday surfs the pocket tighter… surfs more like a HPSB but with more speed and easier to shred. I think the H Eday is more versatile in smaller waves because it’s faster down the line.
Thank you, i bought this board last year, i love it :)
Great Review! I concur! I love this board in anything over waist high. Found the AM large fins worked the best for me. It is a Ferrari, not a groveler by any means.
Totally agree!
Sickk man dose the og flyer carry the same speed and flow as this board in a range of conditions🤙🤙
I have a rnf 96 and sabotaj, would you recommend a happy everyday, og flyer or rad ripper for pocket surfing in Florida beach breaks?
@@Julianuribe23 Yes, the H Eday is a good one. Check out the Ripper too
Is there any overlap between the happy everyday in the rocket wide ? Is there room for both in the quiver ?
I think both boards overlap. I say get a Bobby Quad
It is definitely a magic board! Ive had 3 in my life. 2 were OG flyers, and now the Happy Everyday. OG flyers were magic for me 15-20 years ago and 20lbs lighter. At 44 and 190 this board is as high performance as I can handle. Had some of the best turns I’ve ever done on it as well!
I think it’s a sick HPSB for most of us surfers.
Interesting review as usual :) A few guys surf the Happy Everyday with a swallow tail. Do you think the swallow is a good option for this board or do you recommend to stick with the squash tail ?
The Swallow tail sounds good to me too. It should offer more hold and drive through turns. The Squash should pivot faster and offer a little more release. I also think Squash tails carry more down the line speed due to the wider tail block creates more lift. That’s how they feel to me.
Hey noel,
Would this compliment a 🌶️ BV2 in the quiver? Or am i wasting my time if u think the chili also serves as a daily driver?
That would be a fun two board quiver. The H Eday draws sharper lines… I would use the BV2 as my Groveler and the H Eday as my HPSB for 3-6’ waves
Hi Noel how does the HE compare to the pyzel mini ghost?
A little more rail line on the H E…. So it’s draws out your turns a bit more. The MG Squash surfs smaller waves better because it’s shorter. The H E has a better wave range in overhead surf.
Hey Noel
Been waiting for this review. How would you compare the HE against the Inferno FT.
Which one in your opinion can grovel better and which one is better in overhead surf?
And would you suggest getting a custom with 5fin and run shorter and thicker like you did with the FT?
Both boards are epic and similar in wave range. Remember Taj chose the 72 in the Stab in the Dark episode and the H Eday got second. I thought the H Eday looked better under Taj’s feet.
I personally like the I72 better… it seemed faster and drew similar lines with a little more speed and flow for me.
Great review Noel, thank you ! I hope the hip is feeling better now.
How would you compare the happy everyday to the pyzel gremlin or the lost RNF96 ?
The hip is good thank you!
The Gremlin and 96 are hard to compare to the H Eday. The Gremlin and 96 have low overall rocker with a hybrid outline. (Wide nose) the Gremlin and 96 cannot draw the sharp lines a small performance board draws because of the bulky wider nose.
The Gremlin is a legitimate Groveler… better compared to the Bobby Quad or Pod Mod.
Hey Noel was wondering how you’d compare the H Eday to the pyzel mini ghost as a daily driver in socal ? Trying to make a decision
@@DevenWilliams-q1s I would go DD2 over both. Out of the two you mentioned I like the MG better. It’s faster and easier to surf
@ awesome thanks for the feedback I’ll look into the DD2
🎉🎉 hello champ.is ther any different between hd to p2?
@@soulsurfer3102 HD has a thinner rail so it’s easier to engage with a little less effort. The P2 has a better wave range expect timing 5-8’ surf.
@@surfnshowreviews7777❤
Great review as always Noel, I was thinking about ordering a custom HE and was planning on a custom 5'11 as Im 6'2 180lbs. Would you recommend the PU poly or the Spinetek EPS better for this board?
Love the review Noel. How do you think the HE would go as a round tail? And any chance of reviewing the JS Xero Gravity or Fusion in the near future? Cheers
The H Eday will go good as a round tail. I think it will add more drive and hold. It will also give the board a better range in overhead surf.
I have both!
The HE will be better between 3-4 and once the waves are more powerful or bigger the JS will work better.
Except from me riding them both, you can actually see it by the outline the happy every day is wider and has a wider tale block and wider nose compared to the JS
@@RBNK157 the JS boards have more rocker too
@@surfnshowreviews7777 a hundred percent! But the xero gravity is super user friendly and easy to paddle! I can catch 2 ft waves with it but it’s not its purpose… i just ordered the xero fusion which looks sick gonna get it at the end of the month
Hi Noel, Great content. How would you compare the Happy Everyday to the Dumpster Diver 2 - too much overlap for a quiver ? Cheers, Damo
Seems like a lot of overlap between the two. I only surfed my DD2 1 time so far. No real feedback yet. Hang tight
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thanks Noel! The DD2 is the best board I've ever had and goes great with Hayden Shapes HS2 pivots, awesome board!
Hey Noel. Great review. How does it compare to the Dumpster Diver 2?
@@Henry46444 I need a little more time in my DD2.
Hi Noel. When you review the dd2, can you also please compare it to nb2. I have that board now as my daily driver (and love it).
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thanks for getting back to me. How far off is the DD2 review?
Hey Noel what would you recommend a monsta box swallow tail pu or an frk+ in the ibolic construction?
Also what fin would go better in the frk and monsta box you think I got john johns and vapor cores in the neutral template
Noel, how would you compare Happy Everyday to Pyzel Phantom?
H Eday offers way more performance in the pocket… surfs more vertical and carves are sharper due to its outline.
The Phantom has its wide point front from center so it like to carve and it’s a bit more stable. However I find boards with the wide point forward don’t surf as vertical as boards with wide point at center or behind center.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 nailed it! Thank you!
Nice!
Never leave home without it.
Hi Noel, how would you compare the Happy everyday with the lost puddle jumper pro ?
Good comparison. The H E has a better wave range for good surf and overhead waves. However the PJ Pro feels faster in smaller waves and a little easier to shred. It Carrie’s a bit more speed.
Great review Noel! Looks like a great board. I know you were a fan of the Sampler as well. How does it compare to that board?
@@jasong2729 sampler is better in smaller waves, H E is better in overhead waves
Great review! I found a lot of similarities with the Happy Everyday. What were some of the biggest differences you noticed dropping length with the stock dimensions?
Shrinking it down a little fits in a tight pocket faster. I like my boards a little on the shorter side in Head high surf and smaller.
Hi Noel! Amazing content as always! Deciding between this and chilli HK2 for small medium waves...what differences have you experienced?🙏🏻
The HK2 seems to be a little quicker top to bottom with more flow, and a bit more hold do to the Swallow tail. The H Eday offers a little more release and maybe a little faster down the line.
Epic review! Loved seeing the different conditions and surfers on the same shape. Question - would you recommend the Bobby quad or Flat Earth for Waco? If those are my options and can only bring one. Thanks!
Hey Noel, what’s your favorite all around short board for California waves? Thanks
Great video! Curious what you think about the xero fusion! Bought it yesterday but haven‘t surfed it yet
I am trying to get one
Hi Noel, how would you place this one vs the Puddle Jumper HP? Everyone is ripping!
@@JTJorge the Happy Everyday seems to have a little more rocker so it offers a bit more drive on rail. It can also handle a little more surf too. On the flip side the PJ HP shreds smaller waves with a bit more speed and glide
How does this compare to similar small wave performance boards like the sub driver or inferno 72?
Absolutely
Is it more forgiving since it's wider and generally higher volume than the sub driver/I72?
@@christianmaine8421 I think is more forgiving compared to the Sub Driver 2. That board really suits front footed surfers better. It wants to driven from the front foot so it took me a bit to adjust to that board. The H Eday easier to shred… the width and straighter outline under the front foot makes the sweet spot bigger. I think the I72 and H Eday are a good comparison. Both boards are epic and could easily be my Daily Driver or HPSB.
What about a review on the driver 3.0?3.0 stub?
I was thinking about working on one for the 3.0 stub and was in between the sub driver 2.0 and the rad ripper. Out of those three which do you think would have more interest?
Yo Noel! You really loved the rocket wide a while back. How would you describe these two boards against each other?
Cheers brother 🏄♂️💙🤙
The RW Squash might have a little more down the line speed but the Happy Everyday is more versatile with a bigger wave range. The RW Squash can go in 2-6’ surf too but the Happy E day offers more hold and drive through turns.
Does the happy everyday have more rocker than the RW squash?
@@wurbondurgon Yes. I have both the Everyday and RW, theyʻre totally different. The Everyday is more performance oriented in chest to slightly overhead quality surf whereas the RW will perform better in sub par conditions up to about head high. Thereʻs more foam up front on the RW with a flatter entry rocker.
Hope that helps
@@leilanikaiawelacuesta7771 that's really helpful, cheers
Great review, what's your weight?
@@davelospinoso9022 In this review I weighed 172lb
Looks like a great board!
Thanks Noel! Finally decided to grab a 6'1 Happy Everyday, but then CI announce the Big Happy...., so now Confused Everyday. Both seem to meet my criteria, say with a custom 6'2 BH. Any thoughts?
Hey there I am a beginner surfer that’s looking to progress and start doing some turn. I have a soft top. Is this a good transition board to a first hard board. Since I’m not the best surfer I decided to go up in size to a 6 1 is this a good idea?
@@samuumtiti I highly recommend the Lost Pisces or Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto. Both of these boards paddle well and if you buy them big enough… they will be stable and still turn way better compared to your Softtop
@ ok thanks a lot
@ but does the happy everyday still work for someone like me
@ Not really… it’s too high performance for your skill level right now. It will slow your growth and frustrate you.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 ok thanks a lot
how is in comparison with dominator 2? Wich is the best one quiver surfboard for intermediate? Cheers!
The Happy Eday offers more hold and drive compared to the D2. The HEday surfs the pocket like a HPSB. The D2 might be a little faster and has more flow as a Quad and Twin + Trailer.
Sounds similar to the Holy Hypto? how would you compare the two? great review, again
The Holy Hypto and H Eday is a great comparison. I like the Holy Hypto better… it pivots faster and has more drive and flow.
Love this board 🤙
How did it feel in comparison to the “sampler”?
The Sampler is fast down the line and better in Shoulder High surf and smaller. The H E has a better wave range in 4-6’ surf. The H E feels a bit more like a HPSB in the pocket compared to the Sampler
How would you compare to red tiger? Best one for everyday beachies?
How would you compare this board to the dumpster diver 2?
@@sebastiancubilla8803 The DD2 is faster down the line and shreds smaller waves better. I think the DD2 is more dynamic for 2’-6’ surf. The DD2 is not ideal for 1’-2’ mushy waves like the Bobby Quad but it still rips the smaller waves that have a little push to them.
Greetings from north coast New South Wales. I’m looking for a HPSB/Daily driver to replace my D2. Current quiver is 5’8 RNF96 as a twinny for small days, and a 6’2 custom round tail PU shortboard for good days. I’m 6’2 and surf my local beach break mostly. I’m looking for great pocket performance - tight turning, fast and vertical. Considering I72, Twin turbo, Xero gravity, Holy hypto, and maybe the lost ripper but there’s the HE, HK2 and many others! What would be your recommendation? Cheers and thanks for your epic reviews!
I like so many boards you are considering. The bottom line is choosing the right board with the right rocker for your waves.
If your home break waves are fast and hollow when they are overhead then you might want a board with a little more rocker CI Pro 2. If your home breaks have flatter faced waves with some push then I recommend the Happy Everyday or I72. Both of these boards draw high performance lines and easy to shred compared to a typical HPSB.
Thanks for the feedback Noel. It’s mostly average so flatter rocker makes sense. Leaning towards the I72 as I had a Modern 2 that was magic. Did you ever try the carbon construction? Cheers
I'm 6.2 225 49 years old. My happy everyday is 6.3. 39.9L i ride as quad. Board mostly newport beach beach break and some lowers. performs well once the waves are chest high and up to a couple feet overhead. For me best board I've surfed in a while. I'm not a fan in smaller surf.
Thank you for posting!!! It will help a bunch of surfers. Cheers
Did you get custom dims then? Since the 6.3 goes around 38.2L. I weigh the same as you and wondering if the stock dims would suffice for me or nah.
Nice review. Can anyone who has recently owned a CI epoxy Spinetek board comment on its durability? I’ve heard CI poly boards have notoriously poor glassing and pressure dent very easily. That said I just snapped my stringerless DHD epoxy on a 6’ SoCal wave. I honestly don’t understand why board makers don’t make stock stringered epoxies. They simply don’t exist off the shelf. All my custom boards with that construction surf the best and are the most durable, but I just hate waiting months for them to get made.
Had mine for 18 months. Really good durability. Handles chop better than other epoxies I've surfed.
Hi Noel! congrats for the show , super interesting and not long at all! .......Just have a question about the volume, as i saw that the surfers of the video that weight 180 pounds are using such a low litrage in their boards (around 30L). Im 6.1 tall and weight 185 pounds, being surfing for 25 years and 32L has been my standard volume always. Im just calculating sizes to match that volume and im afraid of going wrong, as the standard dimensions make the board really wide (20"), were i dont like to surf shortboards wider than 19,25. Being said that, a custom 6.0 x 19.25 x 2 5/8 ( 32.5L) would be a shape that could make sense for the happy everyday ? or would ruin the outline & essence of the board ? Thanks a lot for your time and once again love the channel!!!
@@miguellopezquincoces4851 I think you need a little more width. The width gives you more surface area for planning speed. Maybe go like… 6’0” x 19 3/4 x 2 9/16 (32.56L) or a little thinner at 2 1/2 (31.77L).
@@surfnshowreviews7777 makes total sense...thanks very much for your answer!🙌 ill go for the 2 1/2 in spine tek 💪
my favorite board
Are you still picking favourites?
Yes… this board was close but I wanted a bit more flow.
Please compare with Dampster diver 2
@@ricardocanuto1377 DD2 is faster and is better in head high waves and smaller waves. My choice is DD2….. excellent performance, take the speed too. Just saying
hi guys
would love to see a T&C 'after burner' nodel review....
no T&C in this channel i believe and the after burner looks interesting.
BTW, I swear i already posted this comment. was it moderated? if yes why?
10x
I just reached out to the folks at T&C and they are sending in the Nomad for review. We are stoked to start getting their sleds on our show for review. I will check out the After Burner. Cheers
@@surfnshowreviews7777 10x for the reply, indeed widening the board brands would be nice... i do not know the nomad but it looks like the after burner stacks up to a very popular category - the 'HP SB Wide' as ben gravy names it. so its similar to the likes of CI 2 happy, lost PJ pro, rusty SD maybe etc.... all of which you probably reviewed and so comparissons can be done...
I find it hard to understand why squash tail thrusters are so many people's go-to setup. You surf so much better in 2+1 swallow tails.
Agree, swallow have so much more pivot and capabilities, squash is only ideal for point breaks honestly
@@CaliknowsSquash tails seem faster down due to a wider tail block. I think a squash offers a little more pivot and release. A swallow tail offers more hold and drive through turns…. Especially for heavy front footed surfers.
The Happy Everyday model will underwhelm a better than average surfer that craves speed, drive and performance but will be more than enough for mainstream surfers looking for something that floats on water and is noticeably easier to pivot. The OG Flyer, faster, more drive, user friendly with a ton of performance for knee to head high everyday waves.
Can you review the DD2 by Dane please
comes down to the body!!
Get the PU do NOT get the spinetek. I had it for a year almost the leash plug came out, glassing was very sensitive cracked easily, and it buckled at mediocre South Bay waves. It was my favorite board though but just CI’s spinetek doesn’t have enough durability
I ordered a custom Neckbeard 2 Squash in Spinetek, with standard glassing layup it has been very durable. It has over 3 seasons on it, the deck is in great shape.
I have had about 10 Spineteks and never had an issue. I find them stronger, lighter, better flex and buoyancy. They stay really white as well. I am 230 pounds too.
🤙🏼
Tbh, I liked better your solo reviews
Thanks for your feedback. I think having others surfer join on each review really adds flavor as well all surf a bit different.