Hey just wanted to take the time to appreciate you and your time making these vids! I can’t help but think how I’ve been watching these for years and still get super excited to watch whenever you drop a new one still. Learn a lot about new boards and surf equipment particularly from you and your channel and then self experience.
I still haven’t finished watching the video and had to congratulate Noel for the amazing content. You add really one of a kind mate, taking the time to compare boards and explaining their differences supported by footage. The internet is full of pros that will tell you about the dims and the rocker and how’s its gonna feel “under the foot” without actually showing exactly how they do. Thank you
After watching Noel reviews I bought Pyzalien 2 and the Ghost. Pyzalien 2 has become my one board quiver and I've been enjoying it since the first try. Thanks Noel!
Love it, sells me on the MiniGhost even more! I saw one at a shop then watched your initial review, seems like a logical next step for me. Can’t wait to pick one up.
@@jakehardy5997 It's perfect for me. once i get around 39L the board feels too large and less responsive, and bellow 37L i have to paddle too hard and i miss more waves. Depends on the rocker of course, flatter is faster and easier to paddle. I'm a strong paddler, just need to be a better surfer haha
Could you make a video on a dream three board quiver? Say one board for waist-shoulder mushy waves. One board for a couple feet overhead, powerful-barreling waves, and a board in the middle? thanks!
I love the Mini Ghost day to day here South OC. The Astro Pop is amazing too. I like the Pyzalien 2. The Highline is a fantastic board for the punchy days. (Haven't tried the Gremlin or Phantom yet) Thx you for the exciting review.
I bought the Pyzalien 2 off your recommendation for a one board quiver / board for bigger waves. Such a great board for every day SoCal waves and even the fatter waves in Malibu. Stoked to try some of the other Pyzel models. Cheers!
i got the pyzalien 2 in plus dims.. thing was trash.. i found it to be a more performance board, like a shortboard.. waves with shape.. maybe it was the plus dims, or i'm a useless surfer lol..
@@surfnshowreviews7777 yeah I did.. Mainly thruster and quad.. Didn't try two plus one.. I suppose that would have given the bottom end range.. I like the og Stacey roach better.. Or the rocket wide.. I've never gelled with the Pyzels.. Not sure why
@@MrB1019 Sorry to hear that man. I am 6'1" 210lbs so I went with the 6'4" at 41L and I find that it gets into most anything. Maybe the sizing was off? I usually use it when waves are a bit bigger or have some push on the take off. In Malibu it definitely struggled on the fatter waves that my fish / 7'0 would be better suited for. This board went insane during the swell this week.
Hi brother did you get the wildcat? I've had two (5'6 and 5'9) and man they are really good boards, super fast, forgiving and fun overall. The rails and rocker are just perfect for head high waves
Awesome vid! Just what I needed. Im 5´9" 158lb adv intermediate. I recently got a 5'10" (27.2lts) ghost stock dims and fell absolutely in love with it in solid surf. I'm just coming down from a 5'9" phantom xl stock at 30.6lts. I'm planning to get small wave board for the 1-4' waves in Florida, but I'm still undecided between the 5'4" gremlin at 27.6lts and the 5'5" astropop at 27.2lts. I want to get a board that will let me improve my top to bottom game in small surf and get snappy when it's small. I've seen your reviews on both, and read some comments and you usually gravitated towards the astropop for what I want, but on this video you preferred the gremlin. I also thought of staying close to the ghost volume since the designs are already suited for small waves and I want it to be really responsive. Which of the 2 boards would you recommend, and would you go with a bit more volume in my case or stick with my original thoughts? Thanks!
@@ard1778 Gremlin is a Groveler… faster in 1-2’ surf. The RW is a small wave performance board and shreds 1-6’ surf similar to a HPSB due to its outline. Not a good two board comparison as they fit into two different board categories
Bought P2 on your recommendation a year and a half ago. Best decision. Snapped it a few days ago and looking between P2, Ghost or Radius and would like to know your thoughts. I live on the Gold Coast, Australia. Surf barreling points and steep beachies so need it to handle late drops but maintain good speed. Surf range I’d use it in is chest to well overhead. I’m looking for something with really good paddle power, good knife and hold, good fit in barrels, speed and a bit of agility on turns. 73kg, advanced. I like a bit more volume than normal for speed and stability so I try to stay 27-29L.
Thanks for helpful contents as always. Based on your recommendation, I'm looking to buy a custom Pyzalien2 in dark arts construction as my daily driver. I'm 5'7" and 130~135lbs intermediate surfer eager to level up to become an advanced surfer. I surf at least twice a week either beach breaks or wave pool(but my beach break waves are pretty mediocre, not much power and small pockets). I'm currently riding 5'5" eps boards around 24.5~25.2L volume range, and I get that just a little bit of 'up on the water' feel maybe on these boards. Could you please help me choose between Pyzalien2 stock 5'5"(23.1L) and 5'6"(24.1L).. If I go 5'5", I'm also considering adding just the thickness by 1/16 to make it 23.8L. Please help me out Noel...! I really wanna get it right with that expensive price tag in dark arts construction..
If you go custom 5’5” at 23.8L in Datk Arts…. It will float like roughly 24.8L. If you go stock 5’5” at 23.1 it will float like 24L. If your current EPS boards feel a bit too buoyant then maybe go stock and get it to feel like 24. I don’t like the feeling of being on top of the water in overhead waves and the board feels like it’s going to slide out. You will absolutely love the lower volume in the pool…, quicker rail to rail and sharper turns in the pocket. Cheers
Heading on a Mentawai boat trip at the end of May. I’m taking a performance twin shortboard and a couple of Pyzels. Which 2 Pyzel’s would suggest for that quiver?
@@surfnshowreviews7777 oh wow i thought it was somewhat of a small wave fast n flat in the middle kinda board? Well keep doing what u do bradda!we love u here in the 808 🤙🏾
Hi, Noel. I've watched, I think, all of your "Pyzel" videos and found myself choosing between Pyzalien 2 and Phantom. Which out of these two boards is more forgiving? I am a pre-intermediate fella, so it seems it matters.
Hey Noel I love your videos and I follow you in Patreon. Could I make you a question, when ordering a custom board how long your shortboard should be for medium waves comparing to your heigth. Do you think 4’’is to much?
It really depends on the Wave and what you like personally. Where I surf (So CA) I like my HPSB’s 5’7” which is 2” shorter than my height. Now if I lived on the North Shore of HI I would want a little more rail line for those powerful waves and my HPSB’s would be at my height at 5’9”. I think a good rule of thumb is your HPSB’s should be roughly your height for intermediate-advanced and better surfers.
Great stuff Noel, thank you. For an intermediate weekend warrior, which Pyzel board do you raccomand to pair with an Hypto Krypto or a groveler? I am looking for a user friendly dayly driver that covers conditions up to well overhead, and I got stuck between the Phantom and the P2.
The Phantom is one of the easiest performance boards to shred. Excellent paddler, stable under foot and it shreds in the pocket. That’s the board I recommend for you
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thank you for your reply, Noel. Talking about dimensions of the Phantom, what do you raccomand for me? I am 5.8 (173 cm) x 63 kg, and my actual shortboard is a C.I. Fred Rubble 5.9 x 24.5 litres, that I find paddles better than my C.I. New Flyer 5.6 x 25 litres and even my HK 5.4 x 26,2 litres. Would you go with the standard 5.6 x 25,4 litres, the standard 5.7 x 26,7 litres, or with a custom in the middle? Thank's so much, again.
Gremlin is a true Groveler… it has less overall rocker and more foam. The Gremlin is way faster down the line, it has more glide and get up n go with less effort. The Mini Ghost has more entry and tail rocker so it surfs the pocket with more traction and it can handle overhead waves way better
Hi Noel, these videos are amazing. You bring so much knowledge to the table and share it well. I'm an east coast surfer (NY and Rhode Island mainly) and mostly deal with steep and fast beach breaks. Part of the year, I'm in a head to toe neoprene as well. Would you recommend the gremlin for those conditions as well and any thoughts on liters? I'm intermediate, 6'0 and 165 lbs. Thanks again.
Hey, I’m from NY. I like my Astro Pop (twin +trailer) more than my Gremlin (thruster only) for mushy east coast). My favorite groveler right now is the puddle jumper (quad). If I find a used Gremlin I would buy it to try It as a quad. That being said, I haven’t heard anything negative about the seaside and the Mashup looks like the perfect east coast board. Waist high and above and I’m pulling out the Dominator 2, Phantom or Pyzalian 2 depending on how much rubber I’m wearing
Noel youve helped me buy every board i own. I currently have a 5’6 33L hydra a Eps 5’6 29 liter black baron, and a pu 29.3 L 6’0 monsta 8. Im wanting to replace my montsta 8, which board would you recommend out of the Pyzel family. I like a lot of carve to snaps and working on more vertical surfing as well. Pleas let me know i want to get thus next board right I live and surf in costa rica 3-5 times a week.
Hi Noel, don't by a board without watching your reviews. Been riding phantom last 3 years, and loving it. considering pyzalen 2. Which board is the best for a daily driver. I live east cost Australia, simular waves to your location
I lived on the east coast of Australia. Sydney northern beaches to be specific. At the time I rode Mayhems but now for Sydney I would suggest an EPS Phantom or Darkarts phantom or even Shadow. I would say a Gremlin for the summer days or a nice Twin fin board. And a Ghost for the juicy days, and even for your trips to Indo. A 2 board quiver with the Ghost (regular) and a phantom is a solid pairing and covers a lot of conditions.
The Phantom is easy to shred in all wave types. It’s wave range is best in 3-7’ surf and it paddles incredible due to its relaxed entry rocker. The Phantom loves to carve with its wide point a little in front of center. Check out my review on the Phantom… the board is mental.
Heey noel Thank you for your very nice videos! I really enjoy them🥰… Im going next year to bali (and the rest of indo) for over a year… At the moment i have a hypto in 5‘8 nd a fever in 6‘1 and a step up 6‘5 dhd sweet spot 2.0. i love to get new boards😂 my fever need to be replaced because its old and got a finbox out etc… not sure what to buy else… would u go with a pyzel, or again a fever (maybe 6‘0)? What board would u choose? I never ridden a pyzel before… I maybe replace the 6‘5 as well for a 6‘3 ghost or something, becaus 6‘5 feel soo big Im 6‘0 and around 180lbs Thank you so much noel
Absolutely get a 6’3” Ghost… that’s first on the list. You can go new Fever for sure. The Pyzalien 2 might be a better call… it’s a little easier to shred and paddles a bit better too.
I’ve got the whole family. 3 ghosts 1 shadow 1 phantom 5’9 A 6’2 for the big days A 5’11 older one for in between swells and you don’t wanna lose touch too much and stay on the ghost for the next swell. Another newer 5’11 with heavier glassing to ride the bigger waves with a bit shorter board. A shadow for those fun pockety vertical waves. And the phantom eps for smaller days. Been pairing these with JJF futures exclusively. I find that in smaller waves I would like to have more flex in the fins, it will take time to adjust. But it will add to the spark the eps phantom gives. Paring the eps phantom with large JJF was too much, couldn’t turn. I believe it’s because of the wide tail block. Had to put the medium JJF rear fin to make it work. The large JJF works perfect on the shadow 5’10 Any other solutions for this @SurfnShowReviews I’ve been trying to get my hands on the older JJF futures but they are really hard to get. The older iteration does have more flex. A futures fin with more flex? Situated in Bali Indonesia.
hey, epic video as always thanks Noel :) Am looking to add a pyzel to my quiver... need a high performance board for when the waves are decent. So something to take me from the shoulder/head high swells, into the 6/7ft range. Been thinking about the phantom or ghost but think they might be similar to boards i already have. I've got enough small wave performance boards. Im 5'3 at 47kg, solid intermediate near advanced surfer. Was thinking of the ghost at 5'3 about 22L or so... grom sized haha. Would love some help with picking something... even a board i may have not considered. cheers Noel, have a good day :)
@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks so much Noel for the reply :)... wondering if you could help with phantom vs mini ghost? Im a little stuck with trying to pick between them... Im looking for the board that has the more refined rail, and will have the more performancey feel cheers, much appreciated!
@@user-en7pr6ki2h Phantom is the most user friendly… it’s fast, stable, and loves to carve. The P2 is more forgiving compared to Shadow and Ghost and offers quicker pivot in the lip compared to the Phantom
Hey Noel, love your stuff. After this monster swell we had in socal, I’m looking to upgrade my good wave board. Was looking at the Pyzel Wildcat, what dims and fins would you recommend for it in the 6-10 ft range? I’m 5’6 165 lbs and the board I use for
The Wildcat looks mental!! Volume wise… here are some volume ranges to consider at different skill levels. Pro/Expert 26-28L Advanced 28-30L Intermediate 31-33L Since this board is for bigger waves you might want to add 1-2L to the volume range that suits your skill level best. Fins… without a doubt my HP Twins will offer excellent drive and hold for that board. Check them out here… surfnshow.com/products/twin-fins-hp-twins
@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks! In terms on length, what would you recommend? I’m looking at the 5’8” 30L but I’m afraid that it might be too big. My current step up is a 6’2” 31.3L Arakawa Amplifier and it feels a bit stiff.
If you like your phantom just go for the ghost! I have the og lineup ghost, shadow and phantom. It could be a 2 board quiver. I surfed 8-10 ft Nias on the ghost and when the swell dropped jumped on the phantom. It was perfect.
@@stephenwouw8624 thanks. It makes sense. I think that the Phantom is quite user friendly, and I was wondering if the Ghost could keep that feeling even though it is used by the pros. I will probably have one in my quiver before my next trip.
@@bselva the ghost is very forgiving! A lot of boards I used to have (bunch of Mayhems and older models from Channel Islands) were very advanced, meaning if your footing is off the board doesn’t work. With the ghost you could be off with your footing, but still be able to turn and when you’re footing is right it’s incredible. Besides that, the range the ghost works is bigger than you expected. Check JJF vs a Japanese guy Ohhara at trestles 2017 at waist high conditions. He was on his ghost. I can surf the ghost in sub par conditions and still surf it aggressively. It would cope very well with flat sections too. I must add that I live in Bali. So I have pretty much always access to powerful waves. So I have been investing in building my quiver with the range of the pyzel ghost family. Right now I would explore the twin fin realm with Album surfboards. But it’s good to have a solid quiver of a range of Pyzel’s. Add to that the next boards will be Darkarts Pyzel’s. Another Ghost but shorter 5’9 (regular ghost 5’11) and probably another Shadow 5’10 in Darkarts. Surfnshow favours iterations of the Ghost such as the ghost mini or the pro. If you don’t mind expanding your quiver i suggest to skip those models like the ghost mini, and get yourself a Phantom instead, or a Gremlin. Instead of a ghost pro get the regular ghost but in the right dimensions.
@@stephenwouw8624 thanks for all the details. I like the comments about foot placement. I could use some of that forgiveness. I live in south California, and I have a 5’11 phantom that I take everywhere. I also normally take a Lost Quiver Killer that fells good in a wide range of conditions. I felt in Hawaii and Fiji I could have a little more board to get me into powerful waves. I felt a longer, round tail Phantom could help. I also tried a 5’8 Ghost mini, it handles average waves quite well. For fun days I have a fish that I shaped myself with the help of a professional shaper. I am surprised how well it works. 😄 Oh, and I can’t be very aggressive, but that is not the board, it is about my skill.
Hi noel, im pretty keen on the mini ghost for bigger days head high and up (I like the shorter board) but I have a 5'5 Firewire Glazer and don't know if these two would overlap eachother too much? I like the glazer up until about head high waves or a litttttlle bit bigger but want something still shortish but with more rocker for the bit bigger and steeper waves? Or do you think i should go with the longer phantom or shadow? Cheers!
This is all great, but when you surf all of the boards on the same wave, in the same head high conditions..... doesnt show much. Show us a grovel day, or a massive day. Not always when its perfect. Thanks though. Much appreciated.
Hey just wanted to take the time to appreciate you and your time making these vids! I can’t help but think how I’ve been watching these for years and still get super excited to watch whenever you drop a new one still. Learn a lot about new boards and surf equipment particularly from you and your channel and then self experience.
My buddy has gone Pyzel crazy lately! He’s gonna love this!
I still haven’t finished watching the video and had to congratulate Noel for the amazing content. You add really one of a kind mate, taking the time to compare boards and explaining their differences supported by footage. The internet is full of pros that will tell you about the dims and the rocker and how’s its gonna feel “under the foot” without actually showing exactly how they do. Thank you
After watching Noel reviews I bought Pyzalien 2 and the Ghost. Pyzalien 2 has become my one board quiver and I've been enjoying it since the first try.
Thanks Noel!
Amazing Noel!!! Looking forward for the mayhem and merrick quiver!!!
Such a good in depth review!
Looking forward to watch a Channel Islands one 🤩
I like this series. I would like to see one of these with slater designs. Keep ripin
This was super helpful! Your individual reviews of these boards were great, this was that last piece of needed info to make a good decision.
Love it, sells me on the MiniGhost even more! I saw one at a shop then watched your initial review, seems like a logical next step for me. Can’t wait to pick one up.
Have you got one mate? How are you finding it?
Thanks Noel, extremely informative and useful.
Rad review. My favourite ever!! Do you think you could do one with Channel Islands? Or your dream quiver. 1 board in each category but with any brands
Absolutely
Very good format. I had a blast !
wow one of your best reviews to date thanks noel!
@surfnshow Repeating this formula for some other brands would be awesome (rusty, lost, sharp eye...)
Yeeeaaahhh yeeeaaahhh nicccccceeee yeeeaaahhh!!
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I’m 6’3” 220lbs and love my Pyzalian 2 XL at 6’2” 38.3L. It’s in Dark Arts technology, so fun.
Do you feel good at 38L? How long you been surfing? I’m around same weight 230lbs 6’3”
@@jakehardy5997 It's perfect for me. once i get around 39L the board feels too large and less responsive, and bellow 37L i have to paddle too hard and i miss more waves. Depends on the rocker of course, flatter is faster and easier to paddle. I'm a strong paddler, just need to be a better surfer haha
Great episode!
Great review as always. Answered my current questions. Cheers Noel
Great stuff!
Epic review!!
this is awsome Noel, hopefully we will see some other brands in the same comparison
Awesome review man.
Thanks Noel!
Could you make a video on a dream three board quiver? Say one board for waist-shoulder mushy waves. One board for a couple feet overhead, powerful-barreling waves, and a board in the middle? thanks!
I love the Mini Ghost day to day here South OC. The Astro Pop is amazing too. I like the Pyzalien 2. The Highline is a fantastic board for the punchy days. (Haven't tried the Gremlin or Phantom yet) Thx you for the exciting review.
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I bought the Pyzalien 2 off your recommendation for a one board quiver / board for bigger waves. Such a great board for every day SoCal waves and even the fatter waves in Malibu. Stoked to try some of the other Pyzel models. Cheers!
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i got the pyzalien 2 in plus dims.. thing was trash.. i found it to be a more performance board, like a shortboard.. waves with shape.. maybe it was the plus dims, or i'm a useless surfer lol..
@@MrB1019 Did you mess with fins a bit?
@@surfnshowreviews7777 yeah I did.. Mainly thruster and quad.. Didn't try two plus one.. I suppose that would have given the bottom end range.. I like the og Stacey roach better.. Or the rocket wide.. I've never gelled with the Pyzels.. Not sure why
@@MrB1019 Sorry to hear that man. I am 6'1" 210lbs so I went with the 6'4" at 41L and I find that it gets into most anything. Maybe the sizing was off? I usually use it when waves are a bit bigger or have some push on the take off. In Malibu it definitely struggled on the fatter waves that my fish / 7'0 would be better suited for. This board went insane during the swell this week.
Do a surf demonstration and review of the Pyzel Wildcat. Looks like my favorite of the twin fins.
I want to but Pyzel is not sending me sleds on that model. Not sure why
Hey Noel could you do a how to video on over rotated backside end section 360s
Do a review for the new lost retro tripper
Are you planning on doing a Pyzel Wildcat review soon? Love the video, have a Gremlin, Phantom, and Ghost and love every single board
Hi brother did you get the wildcat? I've had two (5'6 and 5'9) and man they are really good boards, super fast, forgiving and fun overall. The rails and rocker are just perfect for head high waves
Please please review the xanadu piglet!!!!
Awesome vid! Just what I needed. Im 5´9" 158lb adv intermediate. I recently got a 5'10" (27.2lts) ghost stock dims and fell absolutely in love with it in solid surf. I'm just coming down from a 5'9" phantom xl stock at 30.6lts. I'm planning to get small wave board for the 1-4' waves in Florida, but I'm still undecided between the 5'4" gremlin at 27.6lts and the 5'5" astropop at 27.2lts. I want to get a board that will let me improve my top to bottom game in small surf and get snappy when it's small. I've seen your reviews on both, and read some comments and you usually gravitated towards the astropop for what I want, but on this video you preferred the gremlin. I also thought of staying close to the ghost volume since the designs are already suited for small waves and I want it to be really responsive. Which of the 2 boards would you recommend, and would you go with a bit more volume in my case or stick with my original thoughts? Thanks!
Gremlin… the Squash tail will offer a little more pivot and release. Volume roughly the same as your Ghost
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thanks! Would you choose the Gremlin over the Rocket Wide too?
@@ard1778 Gremlin is a Groveler… faster in 1-2’ surf. The RW is a small wave performance board and shreds 1-6’ surf similar to a HPSB due to its outline. Not a good two board comparison as they fit into two different board categories
Bought P2 on your recommendation a year and a half ago. Best decision. Snapped it a few days ago and looking between P2, Ghost or Radius and would like to know your thoughts.
I live on the Gold Coast, Australia. Surf barreling points and steep beachies so need it to handle late drops but maintain good speed. Surf range I’d use it in is chest to well overhead.
I’m looking for something with really good paddle power, good knife and hold, good fit in barrels, speed and a bit of agility on turns. 73kg, advanced. I like a bit more volume than normal for speed and stability so I try to stay 27-29L.
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Do a review to the retro tripper
But I want them all.
Thanks a lot for this review! Great content as usual! What board would you pick for 3-7ft waves, pizalien 2 or lost driver 2.0? Cheers!
Tough one… both boards are epic. The P2 has a better wave range. I say P2
@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks a lot for the response Noel! Do you think the pyzalien 2 would work with a round tail? Cheers!
@@erasmowong Yes
Thanks for helpful contents as always. Based on your recommendation, I'm looking to buy a custom Pyzalien2 in dark arts construction as my daily driver. I'm 5'7" and 130~135lbs intermediate surfer eager to level up to become an advanced surfer. I surf at least twice a week either beach breaks or wave pool(but my beach break waves are pretty mediocre, not much power and small pockets). I'm currently riding 5'5" eps boards around 24.5~25.2L volume range, and I get that just a little bit of 'up on the water' feel maybe on these boards. Could you please help me choose between Pyzalien2 stock 5'5"(23.1L) and 5'6"(24.1L).. If I go 5'5", I'm also considering adding just the thickness by 1/16 to make it 23.8L. Please help me out Noel...! I really wanna get it right with that expensive price tag in dark arts construction..
If you go custom 5’5” at 23.8L in Datk Arts…. It will float like roughly 24.8L. If you go stock 5’5” at 23.1 it will float like 24L. If your current EPS boards feel a bit too buoyant then maybe go stock and get it to feel like 24. I don’t like the feeling of being on top of the water in overhead waves and the board feels like it’s going to slide out. You will absolutely love the lower volume in the pool…, quicker rail to rail and sharper turns in the pocket. Cheers
A 5’9 ghost as a step up in double overhead bali waves! So short!! How big are your guns?? 6’0 🤣
Heading on a Mentawai boat trip at the end of May. I’m taking a performance twin shortboard and a couple of Pyzels. Which 2 Pyzel’s would suggest for that quiver?
If the wave forecast is pumping then Ghost and Shadow. If the forecast is so so… Shadow and Pyzelian
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thanks!
NOEL, YOU GONNA REVIEW THE HIGH LINE????????
No sorry… too much rocker in that board for So Cal waves
@@surfnshowreviews7777 oh wow i thought it was somewhat of a small wave fast n flat in the middle kinda board?
Well keep doing what u do bradda!we love u here in the 808 🤙🏾
lost surfboards quiver please
Hi, Noel. I've watched, I think, all of your "Pyzel" videos and found myself choosing between Pyzalien 2 and Phantom. Which out of these two boards is more forgiving? I am a pre-intermediate fella, so it seems it matters.
Phantom for sure
Hey Noel I love your videos and I follow you in Patreon. Could I
make you a question, when ordering a custom board how long your shortboard should be for medium waves comparing to your heigth. Do you think 4’’is to much?
It really depends on the Wave and what you like personally. Where I surf (So CA) I like my HPSB’s 5’7” which is 2” shorter than my height. Now if I lived on the North Shore of HI I would want a little more rail line for those powerful waves and my HPSB’s would be at my height at 5’9”. I think a good rule of thumb is your HPSB’s should be roughly your height for intermediate-advanced and better surfers.
Great stuff Noel, thank you. For an intermediate weekend warrior, which Pyzel board do you raccomand to pair with an Hypto Krypto or a groveler? I am looking for a user friendly dayly driver that covers conditions up to well overhead, and I got stuck between the Phantom and the P2.
The Phantom is one of the easiest performance boards to shred. Excellent paddler, stable under foot and it shreds in the pocket. That’s the board I recommend for you
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thank you for your reply, Noel.
Talking about dimensions of the Phantom, what do you raccomand for me? I am 5.8 (173 cm) x 63 kg, and my actual shortboard is a C.I. Fred Rubble 5.9 x 24.5 litres, that I find paddles better than my C.I. New Flyer 5.6 x 25 litres and even my HK 5.4 x 26,2 litres.
Would you go with the standard 5.6 x 25,4 litres, the standard 5.7 x 26,7 litres, or with a custom in the middle? Thank's so much, again.
@@simoneferrari6779 I would go 5’6
Rippin!
can you do al merrick quiver for Southern CA & Travel Boards ????
What’s the difference between the gremlin and the mini ghost? Seem like similar concepts..
Gremlin is a true Groveler… it has less overall rocker and more foam. The Gremlin is way faster down the line, it has more glide and get up n go with less effort. The Mini Ghost has more entry and tail rocker so it surfs the pocket with more traction and it can handle overhead waves way better
Hi Noel, these videos are amazing. You bring so much knowledge to the table and share it well. I'm an east coast surfer (NY and Rhode Island mainly) and mostly deal with steep and fast beach breaks. Part of the year, I'm in a head to toe neoprene as well. Would you recommend the gremlin for those conditions as well and any thoughts on liters? I'm intermediate, 6'0 and 165 lbs. Thanks again.
Hey, I’m from NY. I like my Astro Pop (twin +trailer) more than my Gremlin (thruster only) for mushy east coast). My favorite groveler right now is the puddle jumper (quad).
If I find a used Gremlin I would buy it to try It as a quad. That being said, I haven’t heard anything negative about the seaside and the Mashup looks like the perfect east coast board.
Waist high and above and I’m pulling out the Dominator 2, Phantom or Pyzalian 2 depending on how much rubber I’m wearing
Noel youve helped me buy every board i own. I currently have a 5’6 33L hydra a Eps 5’6 29 liter black baron, and a pu 29.3 L 6’0 monsta 8. Im wanting to replace my montsta 8, which board would you recommend out of the Pyzel family. I like a lot of carve to snaps and working on more vertical surfing as well. Pleas let me know i want to get thus next board right
I live and surf in costa rica 3-5 times a week.
Hi Noel, don't by a board without watching your reviews. Been riding phantom last 3 years, and loving it. considering pyzalen 2. Which board is the best for a daily driver. I live east cost Australia, simular waves to your location
The Pyzalien 2 is a epic daily. I also like the boards listed below for 2-6’ surf.
Mini Ghost Squash
Rocket Wide Squash
Dominator 2
I lived on the east coast of Australia. Sydney northern beaches to be specific. At the time I rode Mayhems but now for Sydney I would suggest an EPS Phantom or Darkarts phantom or even Shadow.
I would say a Gremlin for the summer days or a nice Twin fin board. And a Ghost for the juicy days, and even for your trips to Indo. A 2 board quiver with the Ghost (regular) and a phantom is a solid pairing and covers a lot of conditions.
Interesting the Phantom is hardly mentioned. In what conditions do you you think it will excel, when compared to the other boards of the family
The Phantom is easy to shred in all wave types. It’s wave range is best in 3-7’ surf and it paddles incredible due to its relaxed entry rocker. The Phantom loves to carve with its wide point a little in front of center. Check out my review on the Phantom… the board is mental.
Heey noel
Thank you for your very nice videos! I really enjoy them🥰…
Im going next year to bali (and the rest of indo) for over a year…
At the moment i have a hypto in 5‘8 nd a fever in 6‘1 and a step up 6‘5 dhd sweet spot 2.0. i love to get new boards😂 my fever need to be replaced because its old and got a finbox out etc… not sure what to buy else… would u go with a pyzel, or again a fever (maybe 6‘0)? What board would u choose? I never ridden a pyzel before…
I maybe replace the 6‘5 as well for a 6‘3 ghost or something, becaus 6‘5 feel soo big
Im 6‘0 and around 180lbs
Thank you so much noel
Absolutely get a 6’3” Ghost… that’s first on the list. You can go new Fever for sure. The Pyzalien 2 might be a better call… it’s a little easier to shred and paddles a bit better too.
Thank you so much for you answer👍😘 have a nice day
I’ve got the whole family.
3 ghosts
1 shadow
1 phantom 5’9
A 6’2 for the big days
A 5’11 older one for in between swells and you don’t wanna lose touch too much and stay on the ghost for the next swell.
Another newer 5’11 with heavier glassing to ride the bigger waves with a bit shorter board.
A shadow for those fun pockety vertical waves.
And the phantom eps for smaller days.
Been pairing these with JJF futures exclusively. I find that in smaller waves I would like to have more flex in the fins, it will take time to adjust. But it will add to the spark the eps phantom gives.
Paring the eps phantom with large JJF was too much, couldn’t turn. I believe it’s because of the wide tail block. Had to put the medium JJF rear fin to make it work.
The large JJF works perfect on the shadow 5’10
Any other solutions for this @SurfnShowReviews
I’ve been trying to get my hands on the older JJF futures but they are really hard to get. The older iteration does have more flex.
A futures fin with more flex?
Situated in Bali Indonesia.
I use AM2’s medium on my Phantom. The rear fin is smaller, I think it helps.
hey, epic video as always thanks Noel :)
Am looking to add a pyzel to my quiver... need a high performance board for when the waves are decent. So something to take me from the shoulder/head high swells, into the 6/7ft range. Been thinking about the phantom or ghost but think they might be similar to boards i already have. I've got enough small wave performance boards. Im 5'3 at 47kg, solid intermediate near advanced surfer. Was thinking of the ghost at 5'3 about 22L or so... grom sized haha. Would love some help with picking something... even a board i may have not considered.
cheers Noel,
have a good day :)
Phantom or Pyzalien 2
@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks so much Noel for the reply :)... wondering if you could help with phantom vs mini ghost? Im a little stuck with trying to pick between them... Im looking for the board that has the more refined rail, and will have the more performancey feel
cheers, much appreciated!
@@user-en7pr6ki2h phantom rail is more refined but the MG offers better vertical surfing.
Maybe check out the Pyzalien or Shadow
@@surfnshowreviews7777 ahh thanks so much! if torn between the phantom and pyzalien, which would be a safer choice 😅?
thanks noel
@@user-en7pr6ki2h Phantom is the most user friendly… it’s fast, stable, and loves to carve. The P2 is more forgiving compared to Shadow and Ghost and offers quicker pivot in the lip compared to the Phantom
Hey Noel, love your stuff. After this monster swell we had in socal, I’m looking to upgrade my good wave board. Was looking at the Pyzel Wildcat, what dims and fins would you recommend for it in the 6-10 ft range? I’m 5’6 165 lbs and the board I use for
The Wildcat looks mental!! Volume wise… here are some volume ranges to consider at different skill levels.
Pro/Expert 26-28L
Advanced 28-30L
Intermediate 31-33L
Since this board is for bigger waves you might want to add 1-2L to the volume range that suits your skill level best.
Fins… without a doubt my HP Twins will offer excellent drive and hold for that board. Check them out here…
surfnshow.com/products/twin-fins-hp-twins
@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks! In terms on length, what would you recommend? I’m looking at the 5’8” 30L but I’m afraid that it might be too big. My current step up is a 6’2” 31.3L Arakawa Amplifier and it feels a bit stiff.
@@TheCoolmanCoolios The 5’8” sounds good to me. The board that feels a bit stiff to you is 1.3L more. This 5’8” will feel better for sure.
Just got a custom Gremlin as 1-3ft any suggestions for 3-6ft punchy reef breaks ? P2?
@@deezy9622 Driver 2.0, Fever, Pyzalien 2, Holy Hypto.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks mate
Loved it. I have a Phantom and I am looking for a step up. Would love to watch another one from their neighbors from Lost.
If you like your phantom just go for the ghost! I have the og lineup ghost, shadow and phantom.
It could be a 2 board quiver. I surfed 8-10 ft Nias on the ghost and when the swell dropped jumped on the phantom. It was perfect.
@@stephenwouw8624 thanks. It makes sense. I think that the Phantom is quite user friendly, and I was wondering if the Ghost could keep that feeling even though it is used by the pros. I will probably have one in my quiver before my next trip.
@@bselva the ghost is very forgiving! A lot of boards I used to have (bunch of Mayhems and older models from Channel Islands) were very advanced, meaning if your footing is off the board doesn’t work. With the ghost you could be off with your footing, but still be able to turn and when you’re footing is right it’s incredible. Besides that, the range the ghost works is bigger than you expected. Check JJF vs a Japanese guy Ohhara at trestles 2017 at waist high conditions. He was on his ghost.
I can surf the ghost in sub par conditions and still surf it aggressively. It would cope very well with flat sections too.
I must add that I live in Bali. So I have pretty much always access to powerful waves.
So I have been investing in building my quiver with the range of the pyzel ghost family.
Right now I would explore the twin fin realm with Album surfboards. But it’s good to have a solid quiver of a range of Pyzel’s.
Add to that the next boards will be Darkarts Pyzel’s. Another Ghost but shorter 5’9 (regular ghost 5’11) and probably another Shadow 5’10 in Darkarts.
Surfnshow favours iterations of the Ghost such as the ghost mini or the pro.
If you don’t mind expanding your quiver i suggest to skip those models like the ghost mini, and get yourself a Phantom instead, or a Gremlin. Instead of a ghost pro get the regular ghost but in the right dimensions.
@@stephenwouw8624 thanks for all the details. I like the comments about foot placement. I could use some of that forgiveness. I live in south California, and I have a 5’11 phantom that I take everywhere. I also normally take a Lost Quiver Killer that fells good in a wide range of conditions. I felt in Hawaii and Fiji I could have a little more board to get me into powerful waves. I felt a longer, round tail Phantom could help. I also tried a 5’8 Ghost mini, it handles average waves quite well. For fun days I have a fish that I shaped myself with the help of a professional shaper. I am surprised how well it works. 😄
Oh, and I can’t be very aggressive, but that is not the board, it is about my skill.
@@bselva i have the v3 rocket.can you tell me how the q.killer comper v3? please
Do you know if the Ghost can perform well as a twin pin setup?
Hey Noel, which of these boards would you choose as a daily driver for an intermediate surfer in Oceanside?
Phantom or Mini Ghost Squash
Hey Noel, you ever make it up here to OBSF?
Just once back to surf a QS and the waves were 3-5’ and super fun.
Hi noel!
For days up to 5-6 ft at beaches like HB, Malibu also lowers would you choose Mini Ghost or Phantom ?
I like the Mini Ghost Squash better. I think the Phantom is more user friendly though… it paddles better and easier to shred
@@surfnshowreviews7777 so you like when it’s tougher haha bc you’re a pro man!
@@RBNK157 The Mini suits my style of surfing better…. It likes to pivot and get in the lip faster. The Phantom likes to carve
Hi noel, im pretty keen on the mini ghost for bigger days head high and up (I like the shorter board) but I have a 5'5 Firewire Glazer and don't know if these two would overlap eachother too much? I like the glazer up until about head high waves or a litttttlle bit bigger but want something still shortish but with more rocker for the bit bigger and steeper waves? Or do you think i should go with the longer phantom or shadow? Cheers!
I'm also worried about the rails still being quite full and not so knifey, is still easy to push and sink the rail as the waves get bigger?
@@tristan8726 If the waves are bigger and steep or hollow then go Shadow
Hi Noe...What groveller you choose between the Rocket wide and the Gremlin???
Gremlin
Thanks
This is all great, but when you surf all of the boards on the same wave, in the same head high conditions..... doesnt show much. Show us a grovel day, or a massive day. Not always when its perfect. Thanks though. Much appreciated.
Yo Noel .....what happens to all these boards you get from the shapers ? Sell em off ?Give them to charity ?
Sell some and give some to friends
Hey I can be your friend LOL 😄free jbay stay ?
Hi! Do a surf demonstration and review of the Rusty Blade. Check Letty Mortensen's vid: ruclips.net/video/bvcmi8Xwyjo/видео.html
Do you have children?