This review amongst a couple others helped me pull the trigger and get a Mashup as a better wave compliment to my Cado. Haven’t tried it yet, but sized it off of my 5’6” Cado that I’ve been loving. Went with the 5’8” Mashup. Hope it feels as good underfoot as the Cado. For reference I’m 6’0” 190-195 pounds lower level advanced. Feels crazy to be riding a 5’6” and 5’8”, but the volume is in my normal range and the design elements make the boards feel anything but too small.
Thanks I appreciate the comment. And glad I could help. Hope it works (is working) good for you. Yeah the Mashup I consider my ‘shortboard’ now. It’s basically excels in a small, Blacks Beach type wave. Or really Waco is its ideal wave type lol. Quick and racy. Machadocado is awesome and I’ve rode it a handful of times. Yea I don’t even ride regular ‘shortboards’ anymore just fish type shapes I guess lol.
nice, thanks for the review. It would have been interesting to see it the other way around, 5'9 at the pool and 5'10 in the ocean. For me, I found that the pool requires less volume. I sort of wish I had taken my Mashup to waco. I guess it is a good excuse to go again. :)
Hey thanks for the comment man. You shred this board. And yeah I’ve heard people like a few less liters in pool, although think they sink a bit more? But I guess moreso to fit in pocket, and not paddling out means doesn’t matter as much. I had a session today in good waist to overhead waves and it lit up. Best session in a while 90’s shred style. Just move it around and mash up stuff. It’s an awesome I kinda love it now haha. Yeah in retrospect, an employee at Waco recommended the board. It was under my radar didn’t know the model, thought ok this looks cool - and crazy how that worked out. Mashup is an essential for the pool.
Thanks for your informative review! If this helps, I prefer my 5’4” Glazer over my 5’5” Glazer. And like u said, fitness can be part of it! Keep up the good work! Schwack!
Hey you really explain a lot. I have always had neck problems and stiff spine so I always pick a shorter board I can get with the most volume. Help me paddle in too. As I am a senior also. But I’m always worried that I shoulda taken less volume in my board and just an inch less in length as I am really working on progression.
For sure, thanks for the comment. Yea ‘surfers neck’ def is something that creeps up on you - and having some technique (keeping head down) helps alleviate. Also stretching before each session (mandatory for me lol). Yup short boards with heaps volume is the move! Cheers.
For 170 pounds and you surf well you could go for a 5 6 30L easily I once bought a 5 10 and sold if few weeks after (too big) now got a 5 6 (im 160 pounds) very happy but prefer my dart art surfeye 😊 In my opinion bigger waves less volume Good video and amazing pool too (wish they build one in portugal too)
For sure, thanks for the comment. I hear you on the sizing, I tend to like my boards generally a bit bigger. I’m in good shape but age, wear and tear = volume and paddle power are my best friends and I prioritize them over performance. I once tried to size down my Pod Mod back in the day (to 5’6) and just didn’t like the lack in paddle power, so prob still traumatized from that lol. Dark Arts boards rip, I’m sure you love yours. I like the extra push, weight, and speed the extra dimensions of a board can give you also. To each their own though and in the end - whatever gets you in the water, catching waves and enjoying the experience is all that matters.
Great review; I haven't had the chance to surf many bowling waves like that on mine. I'm amazed you are riding such a long, thick model, but it's working well; I get a lot of neck pain, top tip. Looking good🤙 Looks like Encinitas?
Yup paddling with less arch and head down def helps my neck, so as long as it can float me for that. I ride lots of bigger boards and have gotten better in than. Mashup lets me paddle right on the cusp of being able to keep my head down, but luckily I can, just gotta be in the zone a bit more. Thanks for the comment. You may be right about the spot but cannot confirm haha
Great content guy! I'm an intermediate 5'6 1/2 tall/160lb looking to buy my first hybrid. Can't decide between 5'9 or 5'10 with both at 32L. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Btw, I've tried a 5'6 30L and surfed in 1-2ft mushy beach break. I struggled paddling a bit but was able to maneuver well. I'm also very determined to make it work. Thanks!
Hey thanks for the positive comment and hope you’re well. Hmm that’s a tough decision and same one I made for this Mashup lol. Which brand/board model exactly? I don’t think you mean the Mashup as it’s Volume is a bit more than you stated. The board design besides the liters will matter. Ultimately though, I’d always advise ‘more board’ for intermediates. You are not going to lose much by going up one inch, you’re only going to gain a little more paddle power and drive, which will benefit you at your stage. Let me know it that helps or which model exactly and can provide more input. For now I say 5’10.
@@TravisVarga Awesome! Here's the dilly willy.... pyzel phantom in PU 5'9 x 19 9/16 x 2 11/16 32l 5'10 x 19 3/4 x 2 5/8 32l I'm 5' 6.5 160ish It's custom made so feel free to make any suggestions or recommendations.
I’m 5’10 and 172ish pounds. I like my boards with a bit more volume. Could prob do a 5’7 for my size - but float is your friend. Most people who’ve went smaller on the Mashup seem to have regretted it. It’s not as groveley as it looks - very high performance. Thanks for stopping by.
Will a 6'0 mashup be good as a first time shortboard to progress skills? I am 6'0 168 lbs. Been riding mid lengths for a few years can do small maneuvers down the line . Thanks!
Cool and nice on the progression. It’s a bit tricky cause I initially would say it’s not really best for moving onto smaller boards, as its more nimble then they advertise. But if you size it if enough maybe. I’ve had boatier boards for sure. ButI think 6’0 could be big enough, but maybe even 6’2. Or if you wanna cruise more like a Midlength style on a smaller board, I’d suggest the Seaside in 6’0, esp if you are you or a back foot surfer and like quad.
Thanks for your Nice Review For me the best set up for this board is the quad as it has the same tail as the seaside I surf a 5’10 Mashup with quad FireWire Fins and find it awesome speed and manœuvrable
Thanks - sounds epic. I hear that others ride this as a quad too - esp as the surf gets bigger. I need to get a quad set to try out - tho I always appreciate the pivot that trailer fin gives you. Which quads you rocking? The 5’10 rules - I have the 5’9 and wish I had the 5’10 too for smaller (and bigger) surf.
I use the FCS II Firewire Performance Core Quad Fins and work very well in everyday surf I struggled more with tri fins setup on this board With Quad setup I find it reliable in all conditions more stable more speed and drive
Treevo! I’m loving these reviews dude. This is sick!
B Sweenes! Thanks man, will have to get you in one of the videos someday shredding. Hope your good - let’s catch up soon brotha.
This review amongst a couple others helped me pull the trigger and get a Mashup as a better wave compliment to my Cado. Haven’t tried it yet, but sized it off of my 5’6” Cado that I’ve been loving. Went with the 5’8” Mashup. Hope it feels as good underfoot as the Cado. For reference I’m 6’0” 190-195 pounds lower level advanced. Feels crazy to be riding a 5’6” and 5’8”, but the volume is in my normal range and the design elements make the boards feel anything but too small.
Thanks I appreciate the comment. And glad I could help.
Hope it works (is working) good for you. Yeah the Mashup I consider my ‘shortboard’ now. It’s basically excels in a small, Blacks Beach type wave. Or really Waco is its ideal wave type lol. Quick and racy.
Machadocado is awesome and I’ve rode it a handful of times. Yea I don’t even ride regular ‘shortboards’ anymore just fish type shapes I guess lol.
nice, thanks for the review. It would have been interesting to see it the other way around, 5'9 at the pool and 5'10 in the ocean. For me, I found that the pool requires less volume. I sort of wish I had taken my Mashup to waco. I guess it is a good excuse to go again. :)
Hey thanks for the comment man. You shred this board. And yeah I’ve heard people like a few less liters in pool, although think they sink a bit more? But I guess moreso to fit in pocket, and not paddling out means doesn’t matter as much.
I had a session today in good waist to overhead waves and it lit up. Best session in a while 90’s shred style. Just move it around and mash up stuff. It’s an awesome I kinda love it now haha.
Yeah in retrospect, an employee at Waco recommended the board. It was under my radar didn’t know the model, thought ok this looks cool - and crazy how that worked out. Mashup is an essential for the pool.
Looks so fun 🔥
you just 'mash it up' on the mashup
Thanks for your informative review! If this helps, I prefer my 5’4” Glazer over my 5’5” Glazer. And like u said, fitness can be part of it! Keep up the good work! Schwack!
Had a really good sesh on it today, and was getting a bit frothed on the 5’9. It’s all working out for ol’ Gil
Hey you really explain a lot. I have always had neck problems and stiff spine so I always pick a shorter board I can get with the most volume. Help me paddle in too. As I am a senior also. But I’m always worried that I shoulda taken less volume in my board and just an inch less in length as I am really working on progression.
For sure, thanks for the comment. Yea ‘surfers neck’ def is something that creeps up on you - and having some technique (keeping head down) helps alleviate. Also stretching before each session (mandatory for me lol).
Yup short boards with heaps volume is the move! Cheers.
For 170 pounds and you surf well you could go for a 5 6 30L easily
I once bought a 5 10 and sold if few weeks after (too big) now got a 5 6 (im 160 pounds) very happy but prefer my dart art surfeye 😊
In my opinion bigger waves less volume
Good video and amazing pool too (wish they build one in portugal too)
For sure, thanks for the comment.
I hear you on the sizing, I tend to like my boards generally a bit bigger. I’m in good shape but age, wear and tear = volume and paddle power are my best friends and I prioritize them over performance.
I once tried to size down my Pod Mod back in the day (to 5’6) and just didn’t like the lack in paddle power, so prob still traumatized from that lol. Dark Arts boards rip, I’m sure you love yours.
I like the extra push, weight, and speed the extra dimensions of a board can give you also. To each their own though and in the end - whatever gets you in the water, catching waves and enjoying the experience is all that matters.
Great review; I haven't had the chance to surf many bowling waves like that on mine. I'm amazed you are riding such a long, thick model, but it's working well; I get a lot of neck pain, top tip. Looking good🤙
Looks like Encinitas?
Yup paddling with less arch and head down def helps my neck, so as long as it can float me for that. I ride lots of bigger boards and have gotten better in than.
Mashup lets me paddle right on the cusp of being able to keep my head down, but luckily I can, just gotta be in the zone a bit more.
Thanks for the comment. You may be right about the spot but cannot confirm haha
Great content guy! I'm an intermediate 5'6 1/2 tall/160lb looking to buy my first hybrid. Can't decide between 5'9 or 5'10 with both at 32L. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Btw, I've tried a 5'6 30L and surfed in 1-2ft mushy beach break. I struggled paddling a bit but was able to maneuver well. I'm also very determined to make it work. Thanks!
Hey thanks for the positive comment and hope you’re well.
Hmm that’s a tough decision and same one I made for this Mashup lol. Which brand/board model exactly? I don’t think you mean the Mashup as it’s Volume is a bit more than you stated.
The board design besides the liters will matter. Ultimately though, I’d always advise ‘more board’ for intermediates. You are not going to lose much by going up one inch, you’re only going to gain a little more paddle power and drive, which will benefit you at your stage.
Let me know it that helps or which model exactly and can provide more input. For now I say 5’10.
@@TravisVarga Awesome! Here's the dilly willy.... pyzel phantom in PU
5'9 x 19 9/16 x 2 11/16 32l
5'10 x 19 3/4 x 2 5/8 32l
I'm 5' 6.5 160ish
It's custom made so feel free to make any suggestions or recommendations.
Nice
Really fun board. Size a bit up if you want the extra paddle power.
Sorry in advance if I missed the part where you said your hight and weight.But….. What is your height and weight?
I’m 5’10 and 172ish pounds. I like my boards with a bit more volume.
Could prob do a 5’7 for my size - but float is your friend. Most people who’ve went smaller on the Mashup seem to have regretted it. It’s not as groveley as it looks - very high performance.
Thanks for stopping by.
@@TravisVargaawesome thanks! I’m 6.2 195lb…
I just picked up a 6.0 mashup! It rides awesome!
@@bangsnap2651 awesome stoked for you
Will a 6'0 mashup be good as a first time shortboard to progress skills? I am 6'0 168 lbs. Been riding mid lengths for a few years can do small maneuvers down the line . Thanks!
Cool and nice on the progression.
It’s a bit tricky cause I initially would say it’s not really best for moving onto smaller boards, as its more nimble then they advertise. But if you size it if enough maybe. I’ve had boatier boards for sure.
ButI think 6’0 could be big enough, but maybe even 6’2. Or if you wanna cruise more like a Midlength style on a smaller board, I’d suggest the Seaside in 6’0, esp if you are you or a back foot surfer and like quad.
Thanks for your Nice Review
For me the best set up for this board is the quad as it has the same tail as the seaside
I surf a 5’10 Mashup with quad FireWire Fins and find it awesome speed and manœuvrable
Thanks - sounds epic. I hear that others ride this as a quad too - esp as the surf gets bigger. I need to get a quad set to try out - tho I always appreciate the pivot that trailer fin gives you.
Which quads you rocking? The 5’10 rules - I have the 5’9 and wish I had the 5’10 too for smaller (and bigger) surf.
I use the FCS II Firewire Performance Core Quad Fins and work very well in everyday surf
I struggled more with tri fins setup on this board
With Quad setup I find it reliable in all conditions more stable more speed and drive
Awesome, thanks for your input. Gonna have to try the quad someday for sure.