Slater Designs "Sci-Fi" Surfboard Review by Noel Salas Ep.78
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In this review I test out two stock Sci-Fi boards from Slater Designs. I surfed these two boards in 2-5’ surf with clean and windy conditions.
The stock 5’7” at 26.2 liters felt good underfoot when the surf was clean but I struggled to get clean precise turns when the surf had some texture on it.
The stock 5’6” at 24.8 liters felt good in both clean and windy textured surf because I could sink the rail quickly and keep it engaged throughout my turns.
After studying the footage for this review I like the responsiveness of the 5’6” compared to the 5’7” in all the wave conditions I tested. Both boards felt good with Quad and Thruster set ups. The Thruster set had a quicker pivot and the Quad had more speed the entire time with good pivot on the right fin configuration.
In the end I had the most fun on the 5’6” as a Quad and I enjoyed Firewire’s LFT EPS technology in clean and windy conditions. The LFT EPS felt lively and had a bit of flare in my turns compared to the 5’7”.
I like the performance of the Sci-Fi in 3-6’ surf and I recommend it as a daily driver for intermediate / pro level surfers.
Board Dimensions:
5’6” x 18 ½ x 2 5/16 Liters 24.8
5’7” x 18 ¾ x 2 3/8 Liters 26.2
My Height: 5’9”
Weight: 160 lbs or 72.57 kg 
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Just wanna say I discovered your reviews a year or two ago and I absolutely LOVE them. Your explanations, in conjunction with your clips, are so thorough, that as a newer, intermediate surfer committed to progressing, I not only learn about the boards, I actually learn a TON of really critical info about surfing itself. I begin to understand the different approaches to riding waves of various size and shape via your explanations. You do an excellent job with these videos. Also, you’re an amazing surfer and I learn so much just by watching your technique, and it provides heaps of inspiration. Thank you! Keep up the great work. 🤙
jvz773 Cheers for the kind words. Stoked you found our show and it’s helping you!! Cheers
I’ve dropped a few grand on Noel’s recommendations and do not regret it one bit. Love from Aus Noel, great work.
The Beach Yewww!!!
Noel, you are the man when it is about surfboards review, thanks !
I have an EVO, and looking at this review makes me realize how awesome not having a pointy nose board is. When you see Noel surfing the Cymatic, his turns are way faster and sharper than when he's on a SKX or Sci-Fi, and that's exactly how I feel on my EVO vs my other traditional board.
I'm a fan of the MPH... Thanks for a great review. I would love it if you reviewed the EVO helium
You’re a legend Noel, I always look forward to your reviews and really enjoyed this one. I bought the Cymatic recently and haven’t looked back!!! #taranaki#newzealand
You Rip Yank!
I thought i was seeing Slater Shred?
Unreal review, Beauty SnSR.
For anyone looking at this board, tried out this board and really liked it. It was loose, snappy, and had really good speed. It may be too loose on bigger surf chest high and more. My surfing skill level is just starting to do turns off the lip. It was my top board of 13 boards I tried.
Ok so I’m back today to follow up on previous comment. Before I give my first impression of this board, I must mention where I surfed it and what kind of conditions I surfed it in. I took my 6’2 Sci Fi out to Blacks this morning as a quad set up with the Julian Wilson Air core fins as side fins and the performers in the neo quad rears. The waves were well overhead and breaking fat. What I means as fat is that the wave comes in as one big fat wall and then peaks into an A frame at the last minute and breaks hella peaky. On these days it’s better to either bring extra foam or take your chances on a flatter rocker, cause it’s all about that big drop.That being said, the design features that spoke the loudest where the straight rail line with the tapered rail which gave the board a track that wanted to round out my turns instead of that 12 o’clock vert that I like. The next was the speed, If I had to put into words it would be Demon Speed that is addicting. The channels, the fins and the parallel, tapered rails made it past those close out sections into the shoulder to set up for your turns. Lastly I think this board is good at driving down the line to make critical sections, I’ve seen Kelly surf it at backdoor and Fiji, not sure if it was stock fins though. I’ll come back for a long term assessment after I’ve surfed the board for awhile. Cheers
Miguel Marquina Thanks for posting bro...
What a fantastic review video, seriously the best I've seen on a board. Seeing it in action and breaking down why it performed the way it did, just awesome. Thanks for doing this.
can't believe I learned so much in just 16:27 mins. loved it!
thanks man, really good review.
Hey Noel... great job again... I watch your videos since the begining.... Good job
Greatings from Switzerland
Nice review Noel !
You do a great job in describing the differences between the boards and i have very similar feelings to you, despite being a much lower level surfer.
I'm 188cm and 80kg intermediate and i currently own a 5'7 omni, and a brand new 5'6 Cymatic.
Had a couple of waves on a friends 5'11 sci fi a couple of years ago and i remembered how easy that tail turned.
That had me buying the Cymatic as a replacement for my beaten up Omni, as i've grown fond of Tomo's noseless boards.
Now the difference is huge between my Omni and Cymatic, surfed both with reactor and performer quads,
But the Cymatic feels so effortless, much easier to go vertical and stay in the pocket ! I feel it specially in the junky surf we get,
more flow, and longer rides with the Cymatic due to making it past sections i wouldn't make with the Omni.
I havent gotten solid surf yet since i have the Cymatic but curious to see how it does once it gets to 5ft with a decent period,
as in those conditions the Omni really comes to life.
Hydronaut review coming up as well ? I'm thinking to add that one above the Cymatic to potentialy replace the Omni.
Hendrik Van de Perre Not sure on the Hydranaut... it’s a mini step up... not surfing much big surf often enough for a review.
Hi Noel from Down Under in Australia, thank you for bringing us the Best Board reviews on RUclips !!!
Your knowledge and skill in the water is golden !!!! Everyone tell about your channel is frothing and subscribed after watching your work. As per the comments below please review the Tomo Evo Helium it is a very interesting concept and a board that may suit a lot of surfers, just really wanted a board test and your comments.
Keep up the Stellar work !!!!
eric blaich Thanks for the kind words and telling your friends about our show!!! I am trying to get the EVO for review.
Love the review as usual - Tomo stuff is legit - I have an Evo, Cymatic and and a hydronaught which has me covered from groveling to macking!
Greg Schexnayder Sounds like a epic quiver!!!
Great job once again Noel, thanks mate!
Great detailed review, nice comparison between models.
So well explained, really learned something from this one, thanks man!
these reviews are awesome. and this is most likely my next shortboard.
Hi Noel!
Just want to thank you for making great reviews, and give you some feedback!
I’m 186cm 80kg Inter/advanced surfer
I mostly surf in bali (live in uluwatu) and sometimes on the surrounding islands. Last year I had a sci fi 5,11, I think it’s a pretty good board but maybe bali Isn’t the best place for the sci fi. I basically only surfed it on reefbreaks. I had a hard time finding the right spot for my back feet, felt like I really had to put it at the back of the pad. Liked it most as a quad, didn’t work good for me as a truster(but I’m a truster guy). Lft construction sucked for me, it dinged super easy and always sucked heaps of water, that took days to dry out. After a couple of months it started delaminating so I sold it.
This year in bali I been surfing a 6,0 groveler helium gamma and a 6,1 pu js monstabox. These 2 boards have been so good and I love both of them.
The gamma didn’t at all have the problem of the lft. Had it for 4 months and not a pressure ding. Only ding I had was on the tail from the leg rope on big wipe outs. Didn’t suck any water but I think it was cuz of the balsa rails, if I made cracks on the deck I recon it would have sucked heaps of water to!
Anyway the gamma was a solid board that really helped me surf more radical in the pocket! So easy to turn! Paddles good.
Good with the steeper rocker on better days in indo. Always surfed it as a truster, fcs ka large.
Well I snapped the gamma 3 days ago, so that’s the end of that story! But boy did it suck up water when it snapped!
Also the board got super yellow with brown veins after 3 months, the only white spot on the board was were I was sitting.
The Monsta box was abit to much volume for me lately, bought it when I was 90kg and pretty fat. But what a great board! I would recommend it the most! Such a versatile surfboard. Grovels good and I used it as a daily driver even on pumping waves. Had the board for 2 years and snapped it 2 days ago. 2 boards snapped in 2 sessions.
Got one month left in indo before I go home.
What do you recon I should pick up now?
Hope someone might have use of my input!
Thank you again for all the great work you do for the surfing community!
Hat off.
Regards
Rizky Cooking Epic post... thank you for sharing.
I suggest the Pyzel Phantom or CI Fever for your next Indo board.
One of the rare surfers who style I can watch all day. Up there with Curren and Slater.
In contrast I can barely endure watching 95% of the surfers on the WCT... Irrespective of how many crazy air rodeo flip reverse inverse tricks they launch... Which anyway are mostly a cover up for their lack of ability and understanding to connect artistically, cohesively and athletically with a wave. As you do.
Ashton Gardner Thanks for the kind words. Curren and Slater are heroes of mine. My two favorite surfers. I can watch them both surf all day long!!!! Cheers
Great stuff as always, i do see where the 5'7" seems to bogg in the small stuff. I ride a 5'9 im 150#s 5'8" tall and feel the same about mine in small surf. Good waves with some power to them is where this board works best for me intermediate.
Great Review! I love the SciPhi. I actually got mine about an inch longer which helped it to be more versatile for me. I’ve surfed in everything from clean El Salvador waves to onshore Huntington pier bowl waves and it feels great in both. The Cymatic is also a super fun board to me it perfect for Huntington’s waves. I’ve not been able to get the Omni to work for me though. It’s the only Tomo board I had to sell after two months because I could not find my flow on it. Maybe it was the fins. It was my first FCS fin set up and I used the Stretch’s. It never felt special.
Maurice Cureton Cheers for posting your experiences
Bring us the Tomo Evo Helium, pls✌️
redh it’s on my radar
ill will be waiting this one =) even if i have it , i want your input and comparaison against other boards.
Same, please review the evo helium!
Have a 5'5, great board, traded my 6'0 for it. Quick background, I've been surfing for over 10 years but still suck. I weight 160lb. Nowadays I've been surfing only on weekends, when possible, so it's a great board for me because of the paddling power. Gets a bit getting used to padding more ahead in the board but it's great to have all that foam under your chest. The board is very responsive, almost too much on larger waves, but after you get used to it, it's lots of fun. Also for me, who takes good care of my boards and am not surfing as much anymore it's great going with helium for the durability. Plus you can late drop those bombs with more peace of mind. I've dropped on one where I came up worried with my board since it was pretty shallow but not a dent. Board was recommended to me by the knowledgeable and friendly Bird of Bird's surf shed, SD.
I had a 5'5" EVO, had mixed surfs with it. one wave brilliant, next wave terrible. not forgiving at all, feet on deck had to be perfect otherwise squirmy. waves needed to be 3+ foot, couldn't get used to paddling a small board in larger waves - paddled like a brick for me. swapped it for a Al Merrick Sampler, way better all round board.
Omni looks the best in the water, so smooth and carvey. The rest look twitchy.
nice review, see if u can get your hands on a photo of a Summercloud batail board from the 80's in Australia the design of the tail is reversed.
it looks a lot faster with the 4 fins..great review ,
Right away, I felt that straight rail line, I'm sketchy when it comes to designs that tend to contradict themselves in terms of design, this board has a 5" nose rocker and a low entry tail rocker which according to Tomo is suppose to plain better. I surfed this board in crappy conditions in PB in overhead waves and it went ok. Tomorrow I'm taking it to Blacks as a quad, I'll let you know how it goes. Cheers!!!!
Ive owned 4 tomos and the sci fi definitely has the best balance between speed and control, carve /snap, steep vs flat faced waves. My surfing went to another level.
The design features all work well together.
Wide tail and concaves and lower tail rocker for drive and down the line speed. The bat tail and flyer for quick snaps off the back foot and the moderate nose rocker for more front footed open face carves. Can't go wrong with this board at the right size and volume
Nice review.i have the same style surfing like yours.so i do not buy yet yhe bb3 for the summer until you review the bb3.you look sharp fast withe this board.but in the turns ..cutbak..not realy .like your show as always.
EVO Firewire Please🙏🏻🤟🏻
Hi Noel, great video once again! Maybe doing a video about quiver of boards for each shaper would be interesting? For example Lost, CI etc.. cheers!
Jonas Akyildiz I like the idea... kinda like I did for this SciFi review?
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Yes sir! Building a good quiver can be pretty hard, would love to hear your opinions on different quivers from different shapers!
I love these.. keep them coming!
Hydronaut to complete the tomo series would be awesome!
Chico That’s a mini step up... not really into that board unless I am traveling. Sorry
Sci fi is too much fun. You are 100% on your review. Its my dd in 3-6. Any smaller and it boggs, any bigger and it feels kinda slow on the drop and outta control on the face.
Chuck in some am2 or am1 fins for the bigger days depending on whether you ride medium or large fins. I find this adds control and drive
Hey Noel, can't wait to see you shred on a Black Baron
Flavio Eduardo The Folks at JS just sent one down. It’s in the review lineup at the moment but I have not surfed it yet. Hang tight
Hi Noel! Which board would you choose for 3 to 6 foot waves if you could pick only one. Sci-fi or Holy Grail? Comments on performance and feeling when riding them? Thanks a lot and congratulations for the awesome reviews and for your great contribution to the surf community.
FeliPereira I would go HG seems a little better in the pocket. The SciFi carries a bit more speed though. I like the SciFi as a Quad. The HG needs a pretty Raked fin like the Carvers or AM2
Thank you very much for the reply.
Love your reviews, they are always very helpful. Can you please review the FireWire Evo?
Gavin Lannutti trying to get my hands on one... hang tight
Out of curiosity - what is your go-to lowers board right now? If you’re not reviewing a board and it’s, say, fun 3-5 ft.
Torrey B NB2, Driver, Fever
Torrey B Phantom too...
I was really stoked on the Cymatic review but I didn’t enjoy the board like I thought after two different demo sessions; once as a thruster and as a quad. The board did not like to be on rail. The sales guy told me that people either love or hate Slater boards bc they are for front footed surfers. What are your thoughts? Great content as always! 🤙🏼👌🏼
Tomek Kosalka I don’t agree with the comment that Slater’s boards are front footed. I am a back footed surfer and most of his models go good for me.
What fins did you try on the demos as a Quad? We’re the Liters right for you one the demos?
Surf n Show Reviews You look like you could ride a log and make it look good, but for us mortal surfers we aren’t so fortunate. I was mentally sold on that Cymatic and I still can’t believe how awful I surfed on it, felt like a kook/rookie. I ended up going buying a Neckbeard 2 bc of your review and ABSOLUTELY love it! Thank you for your sweet posts and insights!!
The cymatic goes great for the back footed surfer. What kind of waves did you demo in? I have noticed the cymatic lights up in waves with push. The board is a dud in soft wind swell with little push.
can you review the evo?
Awesome review Noel as usual. Puzzle phantom and sci-fi 2 seems to have similar range, which one would you recommend for a daily driver in north cal (not so epic condition) ? Thanks a mill
Phantom blows doors on the SciFi 2. No contest really... the Phantom is more user friendly, it paddles better and it’s faster. The SciFi 2 is a legit HPSB but it needs a wave to go hood. The Phantom is a keeper in my books.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 awesome thanks again for the pro advice
Sci fi. I’m 5’7” 150... I ride a 5’8”.... great surfboard. But need a step up for bigger waves.
Last floater
Awesome review as always! Quick question - if the conditions at lowers are good (~ 5-7 and clean) and you don’t have any board reviews to do, what board do you find yourself gravitating towards to take out for a fun session?
Lucas Andersen Fever, Driver, Phantom,
Interesting - your turns on the Omni were magazine worthy. Buckets. The others looked like any modern surf ‘snap’. Omni tail and sci fi nose would be mint
Them likes are going up so quick
Hey Noel, the Sci-Fi compared to the Lost V3 stealth which did you like better?
danny alamina SciFi is faster but the V3 is better in the pocket. What’s more important to you....
Hello Mr Salas!
Sci fi 5'6 in stock dimensions is good under my feets, specialy with HS quads, and go fish 5'3 toi, what is your recomendation for Neck Beard 2 and ghost please?
I'm 5'9 140 lbs and 45 years.
Frk Slater is an option too because I selled m'y Omni 5'4...
Thanks a lot. You save our money and time.
Yannick
Yannick Haddouche I would get your NB2, Ghost, or FRK with similar liters as your 5’6” Sci-Fi. The Ghost and FRK can handle more surf because of rocker, length and tail design.
Thanks again for your help
Not a fav? Dang it I knew I should have gone with theNB2, oh well boards still super fun and it feels good under both my chest and feet, thanks for the review been waiting forever for this and you delivered!
Hey Noel, Thank you for doing the Sci Fi. Was it me or were you a little underwhelled by the board. you certainly werent as stoked as you usually are. I'm not sold on it like I thought I would be after your review. Did you think the board worked well in waist high waves as a thruster? I would be surfing in NJ when in the summer most days are small and slow, but also get hurrican swells. Idk I'm still confused. I'm still checking out the Rusty 80's throwback "The Blade" and I"m starting to get into Xanadu. Thanks again hope to hear your thoughts
scott cuttre The SciFi is good but it felt a bit long in smaller waves. That’s why I said if I had to choose one board out of the Slater Designs quiver it would be the Cymatic. The SciFi goes best in 3-6’ surf... it’s not a Groveler in my opinion. So weak small surf I say no. I say yes to it as a Daily Driver.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thank you Noel, what Xanadu board works best as an all arounder but best in smaller weak conditions?
So great review. I don’t like lft because they break too fast and they have more and more weight because of the eps. Helium is better when you pay 800 for one board.
How do you compare this board with the fever?
I am making the midas from machado in PU because the price and I would want to see a review.
Xabier xabi I’ve heard of surfers having similar problems with their LFT boards. I have not had any problems at all with any of the Firewire boards. The LFT is a little heavier but for good reason.., that weight helps keep the Chatter or Vibration down and the rails engaged on the water surface.
I personally like the HE Tech better but I guess it really matters on the board type. The Gamma in HE felt great... no complaint on the board either.
And sci-fi vs fever?
Xabier xabi Fever is a HPSB with Continuous rocker and decent tail rocker for performance in the pocket. The SciFi will be faster down the line and the Fever will be better in the pocket. The Fever will also handle 8’ surf no problem
Can you do a review on Buell and Vissla Wetsuits/ spring wetsuits/ tops?
Edwin Rivera Sorry not doing much wetsuit reviews at the moment. Our community doesn’t want to watch them.... the amount of work that goes into each review needs to have more value from our community for us to do it. Sorry for now... hopefully this changes
Just subscribed and appreciate all the detail and info you give on your boards.
It really helps us as the consumer make a more sound decision with our purchases. Quick question. Would you recommend this or the the gamma as a daily? Currently riding the Seaside as my daily, just cause of all the fun I'm having on it (5'4" at 29.5 L), and surf the South Shore of Hawaii regularly (Ala Moana).
Thanks for any advice you can provide.
Dane Quitevis The Gamma needs a wave with some push and it’s very responsive so it can challenge your abilities. The SciFi is a bit more user friendly and it’s faster in smaller surf. I would go SciFi as a Daily Driver for SS PF HI
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Mahalo Noel for your response! Sci-Fi it is.
Appreciate all the time and effort you put into these videos. Have a good one.
Hey Noel, great review and very informative as always, I've had two Sci-Fi's now but I noticed they felt different even though they were the same size, one had lower rails and slightly different rocker than the other. Just wondering if you noticed anything like that at all?
martinwajda Mine feel pretty much the same.... interesting yours had different rails.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 maybe they tweaked the design as I bought the first one when they first came out and then the next one a year later? Anyways they both went unreal just had to use different fins. I am a huge Tomo fan, all the boards I've had were awesome and improved my surfing.
do a review on the Chanel islands happy new high performance model
כפיר ברדה Yes... it’s coming soon
Really nice review, love you style of surfing! Just wondering, do you snap any boards or how long does a normal performance board last for you?
Thanks Florian
Fl Ow I don’t snap too many boards. A pro glass PU will last me roughly 6-8 weeks if I surf it every day. That’s not very long... a EPS will go maybe 12 weeks. When I’m done surfing these boards they are pounded on the deck with very little life left in them. Cheers
Hey Noel, thanks for the great reviews, your break downs are very informative! Question, aside from aesthetics, if you already owned a Cymatic, would you see any reason to purchase a Sci-fi? Does one board outshine the other in certain aspects?
Jamby James The Sci-Fi will go a little better in 2’ surf but I like the way the Cymatic fits better in transition on a 2’ pocket. If your looking to compliment your Cymatic for smaller surf then I recommend the Machado Seaside. Such a sick little board... excellent paddler and insane down the line speed. That’s a sick two board quiver. Cheers
@@surfnshowreviews7777 . Thanks Noel. Much appreciated!
Have you taken a look at the FRK
Noah Stone I got the 5’8” and it’s too narrow for my likings... I will try to get the 5’9”
Hey Noel, when your not riding boards for a review, what do you ride?
Jake Always working on something... fin testing on my down time. If it’s small I will Test fins in the NB2 in Spinetek or The Machado Seaside. When it’s over head were then we’re shooting for a review.
Surf n Show Reviews Awesome, thanks for the reply
hey noel, recently discovered and absolutely LOVE your videos. i'm eyeing up a Sci-Fi for my next board. probably a hard question to answer, but i'm wondering if i should go with a 6'0 (33.9L) or 6'1 (35.7L)...i'm 6'1", 175lbs, currently riding a 6'0 SC Pumpking seed at 34.5L. my surfing is constantly improving, but i'm 38 years old and not getting any younger...this would be my daily driver and also month long indo board in the summer. cheers!
Noel! Great style and reviewing jobs!
I have the 5,10 sci fi and I have problems in going straight to the lip with that board. I use to surf fcs medium performer fins and I feel the board wants to do only carving and not reentrys. I feel it better with MR 2+1 fins. I also feel it too much fast with bigger waves and then is even much more difficult to attack the lip. Which fins and size of fin would you recomend me to be able to control the board and attack the lip instead of do carving.
I want to ride it as a truster and I don’t want to feel the board so hard when turning (I feel like I’m going on train rails). I want a loose feeling and control that speed in turns.
Thanks in advance.
Keep it going!
David. Balearic islands. Spain.
David RP Reactors!!! How much do you weigh?
Surf n Show Reviews 155 and I’m 5,11. Have been surfing for 17 years
David RP Reactors in Medium... Thruster and Quad
I had the same problem.. Will try quads next
review the FRK
Thomas Russo Yes it’s coming soon
Would you be able to provide customized board choice advise based on my ability, style, size/weight, type of waves surfed, etc.?
Matthew Gillenberg Sure
So how would you like to proceed? I can put together a video of me surfing a few different boards at the wave that I will be surfing the most for comparative purposes.@@surfnshowreviews7777
Matthew Gillenberg You sound pretty serious.... if you want analyze footage and check your surfing then I will be charging you for this. If you want some basic info like what liters and board I recommend for you with going through the other process then that’s no charge. Sorry my time is jam packed with board reviews and projects so I need to charge for the other type of help your asking me for.
I understand. I'm 6'2", 195 lbs, intermediate to advanced, typically ride a 5'10-6'2' at around 31 liters. The wave I surf is La Roca in San Jose Del Cabo which has been compared to Upper Trestles. Also, what would you charge for a comprehensive analysis and recommendation? @@surfnshowreviews7777
Matthew Gillenberg What kind of board? Groveler, HPSB, Small Wave Performance Board? I charge $300 to analyze footage and give you comprehensive video coaching.
Hi Noel, I had a 6'1 sci-fi and loved the speed.. But I want something shorter for small waves about 5'11.. Any ideas on what board to get? With speed and turn in 1-4 foot waves.. Cheers
Mr B The Medina model, NB2, or UBer Driver XL
Nb2 or fever for 3-7ft surf
james Fever
out of this board, pyzalien 2, sub driver 2.0, and is monsta box which is easiest to paddle on?
Im considering both the Ci OG Flyer and the Ci Fever... which do you like more? They both seem to be good all rounders so idk.
AJ G Fever
@@surfnshowreviews7777 sounds great thanks for the advice
Hey man do you prefer riding future boards or fcs boards? And why?
POV Raw Surf I prefer Futures... they flex test their fins. Their Ride Number in flex on their different constructions is next level. FCS needs to raise their game in this area. I like the FCSII fin box and their products but I really think they need to flex test their fins.... especially the Neo Carbon, NEO Glass, Air Core etc...
What's faster, this or the NB2?
NB2 without a doubt
I'm 6’1 155 pounds, what size sci-fi should I get??
Nathan Beane What liters are you riding on your Daily Driver? If your intermediate surfer take your weight in pounds and divide it by 6. Example... 155 divided by 6 is 25.83 liters. So I would say 26-27 liters is good so maybe the 5’7” or 5’8” SciFi.
Noel, what about cymatic, did you go 1 liter less than your sciFi? I weigh 172-174 and trying to narrow down my cymatic size. I demoed the 5’6 felt long, getting hung on top when trying to catch and drop in...late drops.
Drew Reynado I liked a little less volume on my Cymatic and SciFi
Can U do one on the frk
Ryder Akimoto Working on getting a 5’9”.
Another great review Noel. Question...if you were riding a 5'7" or 5'8" wide tail squash thruster, would you go raked, pivot or neutral fins? I have a another board I'm trying to dial in and it's a bit higher in liters than I'm used to. Futures boxes...i have all large fins...am tech 1, freestone gen., hs1, and true Ames pretty much the same size as the Kolohe large. Pretty much for chest high and up...thanks for the help brother. I'm 5'7" 160lbs.
Christian69James Try the JF first for a Neutral fin but I recommend the P8 Legacy Series for wide tail boards with low rocker.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 very cool Noel, thanks!
Thank you for the review, just had one question : what about the rails ?
The rails are a bit tapered with the apex a little lower to give them more hold. It really helps the EPS settle down a bit when your going fast
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thank you for your answer, so rather in the "thin-medium" range than "medium-full" right ? (using the Al Merrick sort of scale, gives a good point of reference)
@@ivannicolas897 Correct... medium thin
>>>> And one RING rules them ALL
Wait...2 foot wave is about chest high?😂
Steven Yao Waist to chest high...
What happened to Dan mann
I really disliked this board compared to some of machados design
3:15 1-2 feet somehow equals chest-high hahaha
Hawaiian scale mate
Not buying a Slater desisn. They are over priced. Great board, but way too much dinero.