Those things are money! Surprisingly versatile. I've been riding this at North Shore and the performance and durability has exceeded my expectations. Best value board in the market by far.
OK, there's my Costco card bought right there! $99 for a Gerry Lopez endorsed foam board! Hell yeah! Going to have to stencil a lightning bolt on it! Damn! for that money, I'll buy one for BSR Surf Ranch and one for floating down rivers.
Agree with everything you said. Wavestorm feels too bulky and slow, and I was expecting somewhat the same experience with this one, but I was blown away by how much better it is to ride and maneuver! I love this board! Costco had it for 99 about a month ago again, and that’s when I got it. But it has sold out again. You do need to keep going and checking as they sell out fast.
We ride proper fiberglass logs but when my wife and daughters surf Doheny we ride softboards because of the high probability that someone is going to crash into your glassed board. The tail block and FCS setup give a more rigid tail with a hard edge that makes turning more responsive. No shame for me riding this soft top out at Doho, these things are fun and I use my proper logs when I surf San O or the Bu.
I was bummed when Costco sold out last year, but glad seeing this sweet board yesterday. My first board and it looks really cool. Could you please answer me a question: Do I have to wax this board?
I bought an 'Island' foamie as my first surfboard and I dont really want to grow up and go to a fibreglass board. only problem is heat causes bubbles which is a problem in summer.
Thanks for the review! I just bought this board last week as I being my surfing journey and I was wondering if this board needs to be waxed before heading to the waters?
Are you all keeping the black tail guard on? Or is it just for shipping purposes. Seems to have sharp edges that could cause some unneeded injury. I'm thinking of taking it off and filling in the screw holes with caulk? Thoughts?
I took mine off a year ago. It has some exposed holes ya gotta plug up. I gorilla glued all screw holes and edges of plastic 'fabric' ( not visible behind orginal tailblock) and cut out a flexible rubber mat to replace the original tailblock. glued that baby water tight. That original tailblock has edge sticking out, so I figured less resistance with it gone. I replaced the flexy fins with stiffer fins. I like it better. So far, 3'-4' with smooth faces works the best. I surf a reefy place and that hard plastic bottom saved many hours repairing dings like my old fiber glass board. Overall, a little bouncy in white water and you can't crank a hard turn ( after the initial cutback into the white water- gotta go a little easier- rail a bit too fat ) like a thinner epoxy or fiber glass board. Easy paddle into the wave ( nice glide). Can't beat it for a fun board.
I'm just looking at this going on sale tomorrow for £75. Just did about 7x2hr surfing session. At my local surf school. Would this be good to start surfing on my own?
@@edfeuer8462 Pay no mind. People appreciate you posting. I've got 4 other boards, all of 'em have their advantages/disadvantages-- this baby is overall fun. As mentioned, I surf a reefy place and the durability of the hard plastic bottom alone ( not having to patch so much ) and not have to worry about damaging my $1000 board, makes it F-u-n.
Cool video Braddah ! i just pick up one at Costco for 99 bucks on Oahu, ready for try um out at Waikiki beach. 🤙🏾
Thank you for doing a review. I’m going to purchase this one from Costco. The price has gone up to $189 now. I wish I could’ve got it for $99 also.
The price is $99 in store but $189 online :)
@@alysec5804 Unfortunately they do not carry them here in Florida at my local store. So I guess I will have to order it online.
My buddy got it for 80
Very surprised test drove one yesterday! Got this flex in it makes it interesting. Like the no wax softy too.
Hi Eddie!! Thank you for being such a good friend!!
Thanks for this review, and
thanks Gerry, for all that you have so generously brought to our world of surfing. Best thoughts for you going forward -
You are sucker for marketing strategy.
Lopez is a capitalist pig
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What are you - do you even surf?
Those things are money! Surprisingly versatile. I've been riding this at North Shore and the performance and durability has exceeded my expectations. Best value board in the market by far.
This is my favorite board review
Gratze!
OK, there's my Costco card bought right there! $99 for a Gerry Lopez endorsed foam board! Hell yeah! Going to have to stencil a lightning bolt on it! Damn! for that money, I'll buy one for BSR Surf Ranch and one for floating down rivers.
but did you buy it online?
in the Web page?
Agree with everything you said. Wavestorm feels too bulky and slow, and I was expecting somewhat the same experience with this one, but I was blown away by how much better it is to ride and maneuver! I love this board! Costco had it for 99 about a month ago again, and that’s when I got it. But it has sold out again. You do need to keep going and checking as they sell out fast.
We ride proper fiberglass logs but when my wife and daughters surf Doheny we ride softboards because of the high probability that someone is going to crash into your glassed board.
The tail block and FCS setup give a more rigid tail with a hard edge that makes turning more responsive.
No shame for me riding this soft top out at Doho, these things are fun and I use my proper logs when I surf San O or the Bu.
I was bummed when Costco sold out last year, but glad seeing this sweet board yesterday. My first board and it looks really cool. Could you please answer me a question: Do I have to wax this board?
You don't need to wax it, but you can for better grip.
Foot Slipped once to my surprise. Waxing helped. But too much wax near rails where inner thighs sit, caused a rash. I avoid waxing that area.
I bought an 'Island' foamie as my first surfboard and I dont really want to grow up and go to a fibreglass board. only problem is heat causes bubbles which is a problem in summer.
Really great looking board
I got mine and rode it for the first time, and it’s quite slippery. I think I need to put foamie wax on it
I got lucky and found a wave storm in the dumpster
Just got one it’s sick
It’s $219 now :/ still buying it though
Where does this board still sell for $99??!! I only see this and wavestorms for $189 now :(
In Costco stores. I just got it for $99
$80 right now
Thanks for the review! I just bought this board last week as I being my surfing journey and I was wondering if this board needs to be waxed before heading to the waters?
I just picked this board up...Did you end up waxing it? How'd it go?
No wax needed.
No wax is OK, but I tried to see the diff with a good waxing. It did make a diff
for me- foot griping, made for better feel on maneuvering.
$109 Dollars at Costco's in Honolulu, Hawaii
YEAH BRAH!!!!! IM GOIN!!!!FOR ALL OF YALL HATERS IM DROPPING IN EARLY AND FAST SO........
🤙 shred like gerry
Are you all keeping the black tail guard on? Or is it just for shipping purposes. Seems to have sharp edges that could cause some unneeded injury. I'm thinking of taking it off and filling in the screw holes with caulk? Thoughts?
It's a functional part of the board. Tail-blocks were popular in the 60s on the old longboards. The foam tails tend to lose their shape.
@@edfeuer8462 Thanks Ed.
I took mine off a year ago. It has some exposed holes ya gotta plug up. I gorilla glued all screw holes and
edges of plastic 'fabric' ( not visible behind orginal tailblock) and cut out a flexible rubber mat to replace the original tailblock. glued that baby water tight. That original tailblock has edge sticking out, so I figured less resistance with it gone. I replaced the flexy fins with stiffer fins. I like it better. So far, 3'-4' with smooth faces works the best. I surf a reefy place and that hard plastic bottom saved many hours repairing dings like my old fiber glass board. Overall, a little bouncy in white water and you can't crank a hard turn ( after the initial cutback into the white water- gotta go a little easier-
rail a bit too fat ) like a thinner epoxy or fiber glass board. Easy paddle into the wave ( nice glide).
Can't beat it for a fun board.
@@edfeuer8462 you have no clue
I'm just looking at this going on sale tomorrow for £75. Just did about 7x2hr surfing session. At my local surf school. Would this be good to start surfing on my own?
RIP WAVESTORM ;(
Baguette rider
$99.... wow.... it is $189 at online costco in ca. ???
I know! I am really confused!
My friend just bought one for $99.00 at the store. When they're available in the store, they are $99.00.
Bought mine for 115 bucks ( with tax), but word is out, they're about 180 bucks now.
No están al revés las quillas? Digo no se...
Is this good for a beginner?
Definitely! There isn't a better board for a beginner.
Gerrys kids
Hi! How come you don’t like riding wave storms? Ty!!
They had too much flex. They didn't feel functional compared to other boards, but I like the Gerry.
That damn black plastic piece on the bottom almost broke my foot yesterday. Took it off. Let's see if the whole thing falls apart now
Is it still $99?
99 bucks.... Just Go buy....
Hi does it fit inside the car??
Well that kind of depends on the car?
Fits in a Prius
Did you wax it?
You can, but I don't think you need to wax these things.
@@edfeuer8462 thanks a million Ed!
Yeah I don’t see 99$
You have to go into Costco here in So Cal for the $99 deal. Still a deal at $189!
@@edfeuer8462 Lol nah.
@@edfeuer8462 where did you find it ?
These boards suck and fall apart fast
Please go to a local surf shop 🙏 this is straight garbage advertising.
Learn on a Gerry and then go to a local surf shop to buy a performance board.
@@edfeuer8462 Pay no mind. People appreciate you posting. I've got 4 other boards,
all of 'em have their advantages/disadvantages-- this baby is overall fun. As mentioned,
I surf a reefy place and the durability of the hard plastic bottom alone ( not having to
patch so much ) and not have to worry about damaging my $1000 board, makes it
F-u-n.
This board sucks compared to wavestorm. I’m returning mine