Thank you for the review keep up the great reviews. I have the 6'8". Amazed at how much smaller it feels under foot. Very easy Duck Diving not chunky feeling at all. You can definitley up your volume and not sacrifice performance for anyone wondering. For a a true do all board small mushy waves to overhead i would recomend sizing up to 7'0". 6'8" feels more sized for decent somewhat decent waves to very good waves much like a shortboard.
Thanks heaps Alex, glad you enjoyed it! Good to hear your feedback on the 6’8 - I did toy with the idea of the smaller models but I’m glad I’ve gone with the 7’2, feels great!
I've loved it so much than I've now also got my hands on an S Boss to test out as well! Such a fun board and has been my go to for the last few weeks since getting back in the water! Looking forward to hearing what you think of it too!
@@StokedForTravelwhat size did you get for the S Boss? I grabbed a 6.2 I found used and it's really an incredible board. Most liters I've ever had in a "short board", but it surfs like a dream. Now I want a Boss Up!
@@elden17 I personally haven't gotten the S Boss, surfed it twice on demo days but the waves sucked, closed out and another day where it was way too big to get any real sense of the board. I am going to borrow the Boss up, 6'6 version very soon. excited to test that.
Spot on review, I’ve been lucky enough to get a 6’8” before its release in the volcanic and it’s been my go to for the last few months. Very similar to the mid 6, which I also have in 7’ and 7’6. It’s neck and neck with the 7’. My favorite fin setup is the KS twin with the two twin trailers as a high bred quad-twin mash up. Magical board in almost all conditions.
Glad you agree with the review and thr Mid 6 comparison! Would love to compare the ibolic with the volcanic too, it’s going to be interesting to see how the ibolic goes long term durability wise though. How do you feel with the 6’8 - would you want any extra length? Might have to try the twin setup soon!
@@StokedForTravel thanks for the reply, it will be interesting to see how long the volcanic lasts but one thing is for sure, it’s been crazy durable so far. I love having the confidence that other friends of mine can hop on it without too much stress that they’ll damage it somehow. I’ve actually been sizing down not up and I have my sights on either a 6’4 SBoss or 6’2” Dominator 2. Since I have a 7’6” mid 6 also, I’m currently overstocked with mid lengths. Luckily they’re all crazy fun, no excuses not to get wet on the daily. Boss Up is a perfect one board for travel. I have to flip coins which to take out between it and the mid6…a good problem to have.
@@12jasroxy keep me posted on it, but glad its going well so far! I've actually just got my hands on the S Boss as well since I like the Boss Up so much, so keep an eye out for that review once I've tested it out. The D2 is a great board as well though
How does it compare to the seaside and beyond? In terms of glide, wave range, cruiseyness etc. I can definitely rip turns on my boards, but I alwasy enjoy a bit of narrow stance high-line action when on a midlength.
Very good review - as are all the ones I've watched of yours...thinking of getting a 6'6" - 6'8" odd mid-length (going from a 6'2 and 6'3 JS & Chilli shortboard after 25+ years) and was wondering which of the Chilli Mid Strength, the JS El Baron and this Slater Boss Up might be the best move-up from a shortboard (rather than say a step down from a mal)...and which would have the better rocker for hollower days...thanks
Thanks Peter, glad you enjoyed it! So with those 3 boards in mind I’d say it’s between the Chili and the Boss Up - but given the more pulled in nose of the Boss Up I’d say it has the edge in punchier, hollower conditions 🤙
@@StokedForTravelAwesome - thanks for the reply and recommendation...Ive had/ have a Rare Bird and Rarest Bird and a Fader (all great boards) so in that case will probably stick with Chilli - thanks again
Thanks for the fantastic review once again. I am riding a Firewire Seaside 5'8 and a Chilli Rarest Bird 6'5. I am looking for a new mid length. I would get your opinion about the comparison of the following three boards. 6'10 Boss Up, 6'10, Firewire SEASIDE & BEYOND or the 6'10 Chilli - MID STRENGTH. Could you give me some your opinion about the three. Thanks.
No worries, glad you found it useful! If you're used to the Rarest Bird the Boss Up has a very similar outline so that would be a super easy transition as would the Seaside and Beyond from your Seaside. I would say it'll come down a lot to the waves you're looking to ride on it and what you like under your feet. MS and BU both offer a variety of fin setups, whilst the SSB is quad only, so keep that in mind as well. Given the volume in your Seaside you could potentially size up those boards to 7'0 as well if you're looking to ride them in smaller conditions as well. I hope that helps a bit!
Hard to choose between the boss up 7'2 and the sunday 7'0.... My 47 y.o and my stiff back think about the sunday... But the boss up look so versatile !! 🤯
I would say your style or surfing and fin setup will have a bit influence on this one. Sunday is super cruisey but now only available in the twin fin option. Boss Up you can surf more aggressively and has the 5 fin setup option. I would also check out the Skindog Ova as an option as well, can handle a large range of conditions but is more forgiving than the Boss Up I’d say
Sooooo Chris help. I did a naughty. I ordered this in a 6’6” as a kinda step up travel board rather than a mid length. I am 6’4” 83kg but advanced upper intermediate surfer having surfed for 20 years. You think I messed up? Haven’t received it yet
I’d say if that’s what you’ve ordered it for the 6’6 will also go well too - what are you riding as your daily as it’s a tough call without knowing that! Personally for me I ride longer stuff most of the time (9’1 performance longboards mainly!) so the 7’2 made most sense. That being said it does mean I can’t get it on a plane very easily!haha!
You like the 6'8" . Can i ask for you weight and height to get a good hair for what would work for me? I am 5'10" and weigh 160# or 72 kg and 57 years old who surge once a week wheel i am lucky. lucky
Personally I haven't tested out the 6'8 yet but it does sound like it will fit with your height and weight nicely. I'm 185cm and 85kg and love the 7'2 - personally I think upsizing this board will suit a lot of people as it turns like a much smaller board but you gain a heap extra paddle power. So even the 6'10 or 7'0 are worth checking out, although it depends what board you're currently riding too
The name is kinda giving it away. It‘s a stepup. Speed-control bottom contours, not speed generating. Definitely not a mid length glider. But calling it a mid length is en vogue.
I’d say it certainly felt more performance mid length than step up. Agreed it’s not a small grove lot wave mid length glider, but it certainly generates a lot of speed. If you go for the smaller sizes it does act more like a step up, whilst the longer length are more versatile - really depends on what gap you need it to fill and what length you go with 🤙
Thank you for the review keep up the great reviews. I have the 6'8". Amazed at how much smaller it feels under foot. Very easy Duck Diving not chunky feeling at all. You can definitley up your volume and not sacrifice performance for anyone wondering. For a a true do all board small mushy waves to overhead i would recomend sizing up to 7'0". 6'8" feels more sized for decent somewhat decent waves to very good waves much like a shortboard.
Thanks heaps Alex, glad you enjoyed it!
Good to hear your feedback on the 6’8 - I did toy with the idea of the smaller models but I’m glad I’ve gone with the 7’2, feels great!
Can I ask how tall you are and how much you weigh? Am trying to size what would work for me.
Thanks for the review. I'd really love to see more surf footage.
Good you enjoyed it! Will hopefully put together some more clips over the next few weeks 🤙
Super jealous that you got to test it out. I'm still waiting but looking forward to it. Thanks for the review. Cheers brotha
I've loved it so much than I've now also got my hands on an S Boss to test out as well! Such a fun board and has been my go to for the last few weeks since getting back in the water! Looking forward to hearing what you think of it too!
@@StokedForTravelwhat size did you get for the S Boss? I grabbed a 6.2 I found used and it's really an incredible board. Most liters I've ever had in a "short board", but it surfs like a dream. Now I want a Boss Up!
@thomyesurfs, what size did you get? Looking forward to your review.
@@elden17 I personally haven't gotten the S Boss, surfed it twice on demo days but the waves sucked, closed out and another day where it was way too big to get any real sense of the board. I am going to borrow the Boss up, 6'6 version very soon. excited to test that.
Spot on review, I’ve been lucky enough to get a 6’8” before its release in the volcanic and it’s been my go to for the last few months. Very similar to the mid 6, which I also have in 7’ and 7’6. It’s neck and neck with the 7’. My favorite fin setup is the KS twin with the two twin trailers as a high bred quad-twin mash up. Magical board in almost all conditions.
Glad you agree with the review and thr Mid 6 comparison! Would love to compare the ibolic with the volcanic too, it’s going to be interesting to see how the ibolic goes long term durability wise though. How do you feel with the 6’8 - would you want any extra length? Might have to try the twin setup soon!
@@StokedForTravel thanks for the reply, it will be interesting to see how long the volcanic lasts but one thing is for sure, it’s been crazy durable so far. I love having the confidence that other friends of mine can hop on it without too much stress that they’ll damage it somehow.
I’ve actually been sizing down not up and I have my sights on either a 6’4 SBoss or 6’2” Dominator 2. Since I have a 7’6” mid 6 also, I’m currently overstocked with mid lengths. Luckily they’re all crazy fun, no excuses not to get wet on the daily. Boss Up is a perfect one board for travel. I have to flip coins which to take out between it and the mid6…a good problem to have.
@@12jasroxy keep me posted on it, but glad its going well so far! I've actually just got my hands on the S Boss as well since I like the Boss Up so much, so keep an eye out for that review once I've tested it out. The D2 is a great board as well though
@12jasroxy Hows the paddle power/ entry into the wave between your 7’0 mid6 and the 6’8 Boss?
How does it compare to the seaside and beyond? In terms of glide, wave range, cruiseyness etc. I can definitely rip turns on my boards, but I alwasy enjoy a bit of narrow stance high-line action when on a midlength.
Very good review - as are all the ones I've watched of yours...thinking of getting a 6'6" - 6'8" odd mid-length (going from a 6'2 and 6'3 JS & Chilli shortboard after 25+ years) and was wondering which of the Chilli Mid Strength, the JS El Baron and this Slater Boss Up might be the best move-up from a shortboard (rather than say a step down from a mal)...and which would have the better rocker for hollower days...thanks
Thanks Peter, glad you enjoyed it!
So with those 3 boards in mind I’d say it’s between the Chili and the Boss Up - but given the more pulled in nose of the Boss Up I’d say it has the edge in punchier, hollower conditions 🤙
@@StokedForTravelAwesome - thanks for the reply and recommendation...Ive had/ have a Rare Bird and Rarest Bird and a Fader (all great boards) so in that case will probably stick with Chilli - thanks again
Thanks for the fantastic review once again. I am riding a Firewire Seaside 5'8 and a Chilli Rarest Bird 6'5. I am looking for a new mid length. I would get your opinion about the comparison of the following three boards. 6'10 Boss Up, 6'10, Firewire SEASIDE & BEYOND or the 6'10 Chilli - MID STRENGTH. Could you give me some your opinion about the three. Thanks.
No worries, glad you found it useful! If you're used to the Rarest Bird the Boss Up has a very similar outline so that would be a super easy transition as would the Seaside and Beyond from your Seaside. I would say it'll come down a lot to the waves you're looking to ride on it and what you like under your feet. MS and BU both offer a variety of fin setups, whilst the SSB is quad only, so keep that in mind as well. Given the volume in your Seaside you could potentially size up those boards to 7'0 as well if you're looking to ride them in smaller conditions as well. I hope that helps a bit!
@@StokedForTravelThanks a lot for you insights and opinions really makes the difference. I really appreciate it.
Hard to choose between the boss up 7'2 and the sunday 7'0.... My 47 y.o and my stiff back think about the sunday... But the boss up look so versatile !! 🤯
I would say your style or surfing and fin setup will have a bit influence on this one. Sunday is super cruisey but now only available in the twin fin option. Boss Up you can surf more aggressively and has the 5 fin setup option. I would also check out the Skindog Ova as an option as well, can handle a large range of conditions but is more forgiving than the Boss Up I’d say
Sooooo Chris help. I did a naughty. I ordered this in a 6’6” as a kinda step up travel board rather than a mid length. I am 6’4” 83kg but advanced upper intermediate surfer having surfed for 20 years. You think I messed up? Haven’t received it yet
I’d say if that’s what you’ve ordered it for the 6’6 will also go well too - what are you riding as your daily as it’s a tough call without knowing that! Personally for me I ride longer stuff most of the time (9’1 performance longboards mainly!) so the 7’2 made most sense. That being said it does mean I can’t get it on a plane very easily!haha!
@@StokedForTravel my daily drivers are a 6’1” dominator and a 5’9” seaside. And yes I’m a FireWire slut.
@@StokedForTravel daily I’m riding my dominator 2 6’1” and for mush my seaside 5’9”
I see you went with the 7'2". Curious whet your height and weight are?
Sorry forgot to include that in this video! I’m 185cm and 85kg
How's the eye bollock tech holding up?
Hahaha! A few light pressure marks over the back foot, mainly because Adam is a bit of a unit at 6’4 and 105kg 🤣
@@StokedForTravel Big up!
Cheers
Hope it helped! Adding one to your quiver?
I tried a demo here in SoCal. I prefer the Lost Crowd Killer over it. Cool board though.
haven't had the chance to ride the Crowd Killer yet - but good to know you preferred it. How so?
You like the 6'8" . Can i ask for you weight and height to get a good hair for what would work for me? I am 5'10" and weigh 160# or 72 kg and 57 years old who surge once a week wheel i am lucky.
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Personally I haven't tested out the 6'8 yet but it does sound like it will fit with your height and weight nicely. I'm 185cm and 85kg and love the 7'2 - personally I think upsizing this board will suit a lot of people as it turns like a much smaller board but you gain a heap extra paddle power. So even the 6'10 or 7'0 are worth checking out, although it depends what board you're currently riding too
Is this a paid or sponsored review?
Nope not at all - I’m not sponsored or paid for any of my board reviews, just enjoy testing out new sticks and sharing my thoughts 😊🤙
The name is kinda giving it away. It‘s a stepup. Speed-control bottom contours, not speed generating. Definitely not a mid length glider. But calling it a mid length is en vogue.
I’d say it certainly felt more performance mid length than step up. Agreed it’s not a small grove lot wave mid length glider, but it certainly generates a lot of speed. If you go for the smaller sizes it does act more like a step up, whilst the longer length are more versatile - really depends on what gap you need it to fill and what length you go with 🤙