Channel Islands "Fever" Srfboard Review by Noel Salas EP. 23
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The Fever is a new signature High Performance Shortboard by pro surfer Pat Gudauskas and shaper Mike Andrews. Noel Salas gets two custom boards one in his Groveler DIMS and the other in his High Performance DIMS.
The 5'7" has incredible speed in 2-3 foot surf. On paper the Fever would seem to have to much overall rocker to be a good Groveler but to Noel's surprise it is his new favorite CI board to date in 2-3 and 4-6 foot surf. Fin selection is always important for small waves and the Blackstix F8 3.0 by Futures Fins was his fin of choice.
The 5'9" High Performance Short Board goes mental too says Salas. This board has the FCSII fin system and the signature Mick Fanning fins were his fin of choice.
This is what Channel Islands Surfboards has to stay about the Fever.
The Fever has its roots in Al Merrick’s trusted and proven high performance short board designs. The goal in designing this board with Mike Andrews and Patrick Gudauskas was to create a more accessible tour level performance board that anyone who jumped onto it would “instantly feel the speed and zest for creativity.” Borrowing Pat’s favorite elements of the Proton, Rookie and MBM, and combining them with a subtle single concave and lower rocker resulted in a board with a huge sweet spot. With a slightly more parallel outline and forgiving rocker the Fever has proven to be an all-around design that excels in a wide range of conditions and wave types. The Fever also has responded really well to the FlexBar Technology- “ I think because it’s such a fast board, the Flexbar technology gives it extra pop and flair and is a nice compliment to the relatively simple outline”.
The Fever in the words of Patrick Gudauskas:
Overview: The Fever was born from a desire for an all-around performance board based on elements I love, Speed, Drive, and Flair. My Goal in designing this board with Mike Andrews and Channel Islands was to create a surfboard that I could surf in almost any conditions and have a hell of a good time on it. I wanted a more accessible Tour Performance board that anyone who jumped onto it would instantly feel the speed and zest for creativity.
Conditions: I like to surf my Fever in anything from 2-3 foot softer California style beach break and point break waves, to 6ft+ World Tour style waves, like Snapper, J Bay, Bells, Lowers, Haleiwa, and Backdoor. I prefer to ride it just above my groveler/small wave board, and all the way until I need a step-up or round tail surfboard.
Mad props to Noel for all of his help and his stellar reviews of boards. I bought myself a Fever and thought I would post back here after a good few surfs on it in various conditions. If you are an intermediate to advanced surfer, this board should definitely be in your quiver. It's the best shortboard I have ever ridden.
I'm 5'9" around 155lbs and I got the PU Fever in the stock 5'9" x 2 1/4 x 18 3/8...at 25 liters. I rode the large CI Tech 1 fins. I came from a Tomo SKX in the epoxy flex bar tech and I don't miss it. To be fair though, I bought the SKX used and it had too much volume for me. Sold it and caught a bad Fever.
I live in North County San Diego, so I have a ton of great reefs and beach breaks that I rode the Fever in. I rode waves from 2-7 ft and the board was amazing in all conditions. In the beach breaks I rode it on super clean days and even a couple of crummy days and it went equally well in all conditions. I was quite surprised at how good it went in the big crummy beach break days, but a lot of that has to do with the large RTM tech 1 fins too. I caught the reefs in cardiff around 3-5 foot and super clean. That reef is kind of a slower runner with some nice steep sections here and there. The Fever gave me some of the best sessions in my life there due to the speed I was able to generate on this board. I was smiling ear to ear. Speed is your number one need on a board and the Fever delivers.
The first thing I noticed is how fast the board goes under foot! Wow, it just flies down the line and blasts out of turns with a lot of pop. And this is in the PU construction. I have been able to take my tail slides and carves to the next level because this board gives you the speed and recovery that is just over the top. It feels equally great both frontside and backside. Taking it vertical is like cutting through soft butter with a ninja's blade. Your snaps happen with so much speed and pop you will be amazed. And, coming out of the turns the thing does not lose speed at all. That is what surprised me so much about riding in a PU construction. The simplicity of the shape delivers in spades.
I think I said enough, just get yourself a Fever and see and feel it for yourself. If you have some skills in your arsenal, this board WILL take your surfing to the next level. I think I'm going to add another one to my quiver in another tech.
Thanks to Noel I have caught the Fever. We are blessed to have a resource like surf n' show on the web to help us all and even more blessed to watch the boards that catch our eye under Noel's feet. Live, surf, and surf again.
Peace!
So stoked for you to find a nugget. The Fever is a EPIC performance board for sure. Thanks for posting your review about the Fever so others can get your honest feedback on this board too. This really helps our community to relate from a different persons perspective. Cheers... and we are pumped you like our show!!!
For sure! I think everybody should give this board a go. It's really that good. Keep up the amazing work Noel!
Finally - A dude that can actually surf reviewing boards 🤙
not sure if anyone cares but if you're stoned like me atm you can watch pretty much all of the new series on instaflixxer. Been streaming with my girlfriend these days :)
@Jonathan Kingsley definitely, I have been watching on InstaFlixxer for years myself :D
great review as always.just got a fever this past week partly based on your reviews.man this board is legit soo fast down the line and turns just have that extra pop it seems.thanks for the great reviews.
Absolutely love what your doing with the channel and love where it's going always killing it with the vids and the surfing🤙
Taylor Neuer Cheers thanks Taylor!!!!
Your surfing look absolutely on-point riding the Fever. Timmy Curran's music is a perfect match for your vids... love that.
Cheers on the comments!!! I really like Timmy's music too.
Hey Noel, thanks for another great review. I am considering ordering a custom CI board for everyday beach breaks in socal. Mostly surfing el porto in the 2-7 foot range and I am 5'9 and 165 lbs. If you were to pick one CI board to surf year round in avg socal waves, which model would you go with? Thanks!
patrick boyles Fever for sure
Been loving my 6’2” Fever with FCS MF fins for the past 3 years. Good to know you like that combination too.
Mind if I ask your ht, wt..also what size waves you're using it in? I'm about to go with a 6'2" and not sure if I'm sizing appropriately.
Noel on the OG Flyer vs Fever: Fever has more flow and is snappier, but the OG Flyer was throwing way more spray and looked the easy winner for power surfing. Thoughts?
Chris Fan OG Flyer is a Daily Driver... easier to surf. Fever is a HPSB and shreds 4-8’ surf better due to more rocker. The OG Flyer got better waves for the review.
Hi Noel ... I was a little afraid of Fever because I'm used to more user friendly boards. I surfed with her in small waves (even though she is a little bigger than the conditions) and the board is spectacular. I found it relatively easy to surf and easier to maneuver than the boards I've been using (OG Flyer / Sampler / Chilli Churro / Lost Uber Driver). I liked it so much that I decided to follow your idea and make a smaller one with custom dimensions to use on smaller waves. 🤙
Henrique K. Fever is legit and like it best in smaller dims
which of your two paddled better? 5'9 or 5'7?
Henrique K. Roughly the same
Thanks Noel! Your review really helped me, just ordered my fever custom to replace my pocket rocket I snapped in half. I got the standard 6/4 glass job as opposed to ultralight, since I really wanted to avoid snapping another board and the one CI I had in the past got lots of pressure dings. I think this was the right call, but was wondering how much the extra glass/ weight effects the board.
killtheapostrophe It really just depends. The extra glass will make it a bit stronger but it does mess with flex and pop a bit. There is always a trade off weight, flex, and performance.
I disliked my Fever at first. Until I took out the medium am fins and put in the large ones. That’s when I found the speed Noel talks about with this board.
Yes it answers it you just the best RUclipsr replying so fast keep it up love every single video top quality reviews, your such I got guy Ann's a great surfer thank u so much u legend
Oscar murton Cheers glad you like the show!!!!
Hey Noel,
Hope the waves have been good at your local break!
I currently have a JS Monstabox Hify 5'8" 18 3/4 x 2 1/4 25.2L and a CI OG Flyer Spinetek 5'8" 18 3/4 x 2 5/16 26.4L (got both after watching your reviews). I surf the OG when waves are average and take the JS when it gets a bit better. I like to have my literage around 25L and prefer the volume of my JS, even though I don't mind having the extra volume for the average waves with the OG.
I live in Sydney, Australia and I'm 5'7" 139 lbs, solid intermediate level, now wanting to progress and push my turns even further with a narrower HPSB and decided to get a custom Fever in PU for when the waves are good. Ideally I would like to surf it around here but also take it to surf better quality waves up on the Gold Coast and eventually Bali.
I want to keep the length of the board 5'8" and drop the width to 18 1/2 or even more maybe. The only thing is that I don't know if I should order the board with a bit more thickness (2 5/16) to keep over 25L (@25.6L) with the PU or if I order it 2 1/4 and go 24.9L. Would you say having more thickness and therefore volume would hamper the performance of the board too much? Or would you think that it would be better to go down with the thickness and volume to make it more perfomant? I also briefly had a Slater Designs Gamma Helium @5'9" 18' 3/8 x 2' 5/16 @ 25.3L that felt good volume wise but I quickly sold it because I didnt feel that I was ready for that board at the time.
Also I noticed that on this review you were riding the boards with a bit more volume than what you are now.
Sorry for the long comment, I'm excited about getting my first custom but don't know if I'm messing too much with the dimensions from the original ones and I'm a bit confused.
Thanks in advance!
Johnny People I would go 2 1/4 at 24.9 liters and keep the board sensitive for more performance. You liter range is 24.5-25.5.
When I did the Fever review I weighed 170 lb... now I weigh 160 lb. that’s why more liters were needed. Cheers
@@surfnshowreviews7777 cool! That was what I was leaning towards, thanks Noel!
Hi Noel. Just want to start off by saying thank you for your insight and the work you do. Could you please tell me, after all the reviews, which model/brand stands out to you most? Or, what exactly do you usually ride in your free time for average SoCal surf?
aerwsrf Stoked you like our show!!! I really don’t have free time to surf anymore. When I go surfing I am always testing something new out. Super fun but always working.... There are so many good boards!!! Check out our website to see what my favorites are. Surfnshow.com. Each board is rated by a five star rating system. You will see each boards strengths there. Cheers.
Good job on another great review. The general impression I get from the C.I. description and your review of this board is that the fever is a forgiving version of a WSL championship tour board. A high-performance all-arounder that is utilized in WSL championship tour conditions and breaks as well as local conditions and breaks.
UniqueStranger Great summery. I love the Fever!!! I miss riding it.... always riding something new is fun but I don't have much time to ride my favorites.
Hi Noel! Is the Fever still your favorite all around HPSB from Channel Islands for the 4' to 8' range? Looking for something with good control, but fast down the line and responsive, and just a good all arounder HPSB. Any boards from CI you'd recommend over the Fever for that? Thx
Hey Noel giving u another shout out all the way from NZ!! the show is next level and super helpful to guys looking to dial in equipment :) I was looking for a daily driver that could handle the wide variety of waves we get locally and rebuilding a quiver around this board. I was excited to see the Fever release and after your review it was a done deal. Im 6'2/185lbs intermediate/advanced and went with custom grov dims 6'0 x 19 3/8 x 2 1/2. The board is spot on as you described able to grovel real well in 2-3ft everyday surf and on the better waves ive caught on it seems to want to come alive even more suggesting it will excel in bigger/better conditions. Thanks for the review mate it was super helpful in dialing this custom.. Keep up the ripping and the reviews !!
wingman7nz EPIC!!! So stoked you like the Fever and thanks for posting how it's going for you. Cheers!!!
its an instant all time fav and will sit smack bang in the middle of my quiver as my daily. As you said they nailed it with the outline/foil/rocker on the fever giving you the feel of a HPSB but without sacrificing any speed. The rails are so sweet on this model just butter and super quick thru turns and as Pat G said it does open up your creativity with the board allowing you to pick a lot of different lines whether going up into the lip or out onto the face. ive got it combo'd up with L Toledo fins and feels insane with drive, response and release. Have u done more testing with the Toledo's and how do u like them overall?
wingman7nz Sounds like you need to do a review with me next time. Great description of how the Fever goes mental.
The Filipe Toledo fins are sick too. I only did one board review with them so far but I will be doing more soon.
Noel! Man I love your videos. I really appreciate the order, the details, and you surfing the boards in different wave sizes and giving a great feedback. Definitely the best surfboard reviews! Thanks man!
I haven’t surfed in 10 years. Used to ride green waves. I am 29 years old. Average fitness. 179cm tall. Weight 185-190 lbs. I grew up skateboarding, so I think am middle or front footed.
I want a board for that 1 to 5 feet tall wave range, beach breaks and point breaks. Something that paddles really easy and allows to be moved, to increase that wave count to have fun and improve.
After watching several of your videos, am thinking my dims for a custom board could be around 5’11” x 20” x 2 1/2” and 32 liters.
And I’m checking these boards, the Sampler, the Fever, and the Black & White. What worries me the most is something that paddles easy. I don’t want to be exhausted after a set. And want to be able to catch lots of waves and have fun. For the rockers and concaves. What’s my right direction?
Thanks,
JorgeAndres
JorgeAndresCoppiano. I think a good starting point is the Sampler... it paddles excellent. I think 32 liters sounds good too. I say get your paddle strength up first in the Sampler and then maybe add a second HPSB when your in surfing shape.
Surf n Show Reviews thanks a lot man!!!
CI pro coming up? Would love to see your thoughts on their new model considering how much you loved the fever
What's up Noel, saludos from a happy Fever owner in Peru!
I feel inspired to mention, thanks to you, I got my quiver pretty dialed now.
I was lucky to find a used Fever that came in 5'11 x 18 5/8 x 2 3/8, at 27.5 liters. My height is about 5'11 and weigh pretty much the same as you, so my goal this year has been to get to the same volume as you ride.
I was also inspired to buy an old Channel Island DFR 5'11 x 18 1/2 x 2 1/4 at 25.8 liters to try to ride and although the board was pretty banged up it was only 60 dollars, and it was worth even for just the test since it showed me I was able to surf it before investing in anything else. Btw, any opinions on that board?
Before this process I had been taking your advice the past year and found another great deal on a Pyzel Gremlin, and this board really helped me to feel more loose and quick in small surf and pairing them JJF and HS quads I was stoked to feel what you had described in your reviews. I'm looking forward to get my hands on some of your fins in the future when I visit in the USA next year.
In the past 10 years of surfing and progressing I never felt that I deserved a new board due to kind of a frugal style of living and still to this day I have never bought one brand new because I always just enjoyed surfing with whatever hand-me downs and random boards that I had, but now I see the progression is just accelerating!
I feel grateful for having found your channel, I check out pretty much every video, and lately have been reading most of the comments for the boards of my interest to learn more from others. Thanks a bunch for all you've done for the community!
The FEVER is the REAL DEAL and so are you , Noel!
If you ever make it down to Peru, I'd be happy to show you around.
Cheers!
How did the DFR feel?
Hi Noel, Thanks for your great feedback !! 👍
I used to love more the Staged Rocker Style than the Continuous one for the speed feeling in weak sections but you talk about a nice sweet spot on the Fever... does it mean there is a small flat part in the rocker ?
I'm always disappointed with continuous rocker (because of my surf) when it's not very hollow but the Fever looks different :)
To notice I really like the New Flyer (5'8 18'7/8) but I am searching for a board replacing the NF & more versatile.
Thanks.
Lauly Tof I think you will really like the Fever. What you said about the continuous rocker is pretty true for me too. I usually prefer staged rocker boards too but the Fever feels different under my feet and that's why I was So surprised. I don't think it has s flat spot in the rocker but it sure has a great flow to it on the waves.
Hi Noel. Would you say the fever is your favorite high performance shortboard overall?
Absolutely
Traded in my CI Shadowfax for a Fever, 6'2" @ 32L. I went up in volume. Was gonna go with a sub 30L, but the last swells changed or washed away a lot of the sandbars. Now the waves require a little more volume to paddle into. The Fever is super loose. Might need to get a fin set with more rake. But I like it a lot. Thanks Noel.
Thanks for the review, what's your height/weight?
Hi noel. thx for the video. Would you recommend it as a versatile board oriented for all waves from waste high to nearly double overhead. I d love something with good paddle and that can hold the speed and allow turns.
I would order it a bit longer and narrower that the stock dims.
Check out the Happy Everyday
Hey Noel , I bought a fever because of your recomandation . I love it !what do you think about the fever spine tek?
If you like EPS and want to shred the Fever in clean conditions then yes. I like EPS in 1-4’ surf.... when it’s 4-8’+ then I like PU/Poly.
Hey Noel great review I’m 5’9 and about 70kgs not sure what that is in lbs, what size would you recommend cheers surfing just average beach breaks but going indo in a few months
Volume ranges at your weight at different skill levels.
Pro/Expert 24-26L
Advanced 26-28L
Intermediate 29-31L
I know this is an older video but I’m very torn between the monsta box hyfi and the fever spine tek
If you could give me any input it would mean a lot I trust your opinion.
Waves would be chest high to over head days at magnolia street and river jetties. Kinda steeper waves with some late take offs I’m sure you know how it goes
Christian Bondra Fever for sure. Fever has more rocker and it won’t slide out on you. MB needs a bit more rocker to handle hollow 4-7’ beach break
Surf n Show Reviews thanks for that quick response cheers
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Took your advice and decided on the FEVER. I know you get this question a lot so im sorry in advance but I have to ask. Im 6'2'' 175. Do you think a 6'2'' fever would be a good size? (comes in at 32.4 L) My only concern is that the 6'2'' might feel a little large and sluggish through my turns and on late drops when compared to a 6'0'' for example. My main question is... does that extra 2 inches negatively effect performance on turns and late drops while taking my height into consideration? Love your vids your very helpful to the surf community
Christian Bondra I say 31-32 liters is good for you. The Fever might feel a little long in head high and under waves but in overhead you will like the responsiveness off the bottom. You could go 6’1” or 6’2” but if your getting it for 4-8’ surf then go 6’2”
Hey Noel,
I Love your reviews. Thank you!
I'd like to know your thougts.
I have a rookie 15 and Love it when it's pumping. Also have JS nitro for smaller days.
Now I'm looking for something betwen bove...for weak and mush days. Fever goes well on these conditions? Or OG flyes go better?
Thank you for your time.
You rip
Cheers
GGN I like the Fever better out of the two options you gave me but neither are ideal. I say NB2... sick board and way more speed in smaller gutless waves compared to the Fever or OG.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Sick! Thank you again! I really apreciate your tips!
Your hardwork are improving our surf! Stoked!
Cheers from Brazil
hey noel, do you think the fever round is a good combination for this board? I'm going to the Maldives but on the way back I'll be surfing 2-6ft beachbreaks. My quiver will be an OG Flyer Spinetek and Fever PU.
Yes.. it will go good
Great review! i'm about 5'9 / 5'10 ish and around 177 lbs - intermediate level surfer: should I ride a 5'7 or a 5'8? (for 1-4 waves). Cheers!
Mike Rhoads Your liters should be around 29.5 - 31
If you had to choose between a spine tek surfboard or a Pu Which would you choose for all kinds of waves ???
Jan Camino Spinetek for 1-4’ waves and PU Poly for 5-8’+
What do you prefer fever or happy?? Wich one suits better for you in 6" waves beach break?
Fever
Hey Noel, thanks for the great content. I am thinking about getting a NB2 and a Fever, the NB2 for having fun when waves are small or average and the fever for clean and bigger days. That being said I won’t be surfing waves over 6 feet very frequently. I know there will be quite a bit of overlapping in range between the two boards but I figure the NB2 could be more fun and the fever more high performance. Any thought on making a quiver with those two?
BTW, for reference, I had two fred rubbles a couple of years back (best hpsb I ever surfed) and currently surf a lost v2 shortboard (I don’t like it that much...) and a high five for small days.
Also what would you say to ordering both as spine-tek? Would you rather go PU for the fever?
I would love to hear your 2 cents.
Cheers from Rio de Janeiro.
toubutey Great 2 board quiver... NB2 in Spinetek and Fever in Spinetek if you surf glassy surf most of the time. If you surf choppy waves then go PU on Fever only
Surf n Show Reviews Great! Thanks for the tip and please keep up the great content, I really enjoy your show!
Thank's Noel for the amazing reviews they're so informative! I'm trying to decide between getting the CI Fever or the Lost Driver 2.0. I surf a range of breaks from hollow punchy to sometimes mushy thick waves and was wondering between the two boards which you think is more versatile? Also, I would be curious to know which board you personally like better and why? Again thanks for all your input, it's always reassuring to purchase a board based on your insight.
I like the Fever better. The Driver might carry a little more speed but it close. Both boards are epic…. I say feel them both up at a local shop then make a decision… you can’t go wrong with either.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Awesome thanks!
Hi Noel,
Do you think these dims will work for 3-7 foot?
6'1 x 20 x 2 11/16 @ 34.4 litres? Waves will be mixed Beachies point break.. I ride stock 5'11 sampler as small wave board..
I don't like boards too long as I'm about 510 and have a pretty narrow stance..
Another option is a standard og flyer 6'1
Cheers
101unz I like the Fever better compared to The OG. Your dims look good to me.
Hi Noel. You sold me on the fever. Lookint to buy one to surf in 3-6 foot good waves range. This would complement my uber driver cw which i use when it's smaller. Should i go for pu, eps, or spine tek?
Regards, Miguel
Miguel Lima I would go PU for 3-6’ surf...
You seem so stoked on this board compared to other ones you’ve reviewed. Must be good haha
I’m wondering about the differences between the Fever and Pyzel Ghost. I mostly have surfed a 5’9” stock CI Mini in New York but moved near Ocean Beach, SF. Also wondering if you think the stock boards around 6’1” or 6’2” would work, I’ve never had a real HPSB so I don’t have preferred dims. I’m 6’1” around 180 lbs. Great work on the reviews
Mahon W The Ghost will handle bigger surf compared to the Fever. A stock Ghost will handle 4-10’ surf... the Fever 3-8’ surf.
Size wise... take your weight and divide it by 6 and you get 30 liters. Intermediate/ Advanced surfer you can go 30-31 If your lower level intermediate add 2 liters.
Surf n Show Reviews Thank you! great advice
Hey Noel,
First I wanted to say that I love your reviews thanks. I am a french guy and I weight 160lbs. I have a fresh fever in round tail and I dont know what fins using. What would be your thought about a medium or a large fcs2MF ? Or maybe you have other idea.
Thanks for your work and great surfing by the way 🤘
do you think the fever would go good as a round pin step up like 4inches longer than the shortboard dim? (my fever is 5'9, thinking bout a 6'1 or 6'2 step up) I have a 6'0 ci pro and a 6'6 happy T--looking for something to close the gap
Absolutely
Hey mate,
What would you recommend between the fever and Air 17x for everyday waves 2-4foot?
Ronny439 Custom Fever in Spinetek for me. Air17X is mental too... but Fever goes good in 2-4’ surf for a HPSB. Just gotta go custom and get it shorter, wider, and s little thicker.
Hi Noel, absolutely love the reviews. You’re the best in the business. I’m looking at a Fever or OG Flyer or anything that you recommend for 4’+ point break and beach break. I’m 6’4 and 187 lbs and an intermediate surfer. I currently have a NB2 in SpineTek that is stock dims (5’10) but want something that can handle slightly bigger swell and steeper critical sections. My go to volume is roughly 31-32L.
The OG Flyer is easier to shred and paddles better compared to the Fever. That’s a great choice for what you’re looking for.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks Noel! What size would you recommend? As I said I’m intermediate to advanced. Cheers
Big fan of your channel! Stoked at the fact that you put your own weight and height in the vids as it gives me a better idea of how the board will go for me. I was wanting to know if you could help me out. I am looking at either a CI fever or a CI black and white, as i see you have both was wanting to know in your opinion which one would work best as an all rounder. I am 6'0 tall, 85kg and am looking for a board to surf in everything from point waves, beach breaks with power or softer waves
Shane Wright The Fever is my favorite all around shape from CI. It’s epic... I even like it in 2-3’ waves too. It will go good at the beach breaks, points and some reef too.
Surf n Show Reviews thanks heaps for the reply! How did it go once the surf got a bit bigger into the 5ft + range
Shane Wright Epic... solid off the bottom and in the pocket.
Hi Noel,
Thanks to your review I got myself a CI Fever and I love it! It’s the best shortboard ive ever ridden! Im 6’0” and 170lbs and ride the stock 5’11 which comes near my ideal volume 28L.
Planning on ordering the Fever in Groveller dimensions like you have in your review and was hoping you could share with us on how we should order the Fever for those smaller waves. I noticed that your custom 5’7” is significantly wider from the stock 5’7” dimensions which makes me uncertain of the dimensions I should go for. So what would you recommended for a person around my weight and height? Thanks Noel, keep up the amazing reviews!
Brand T Stoked to hear you love it!!! I just ran some custom DIMS for you on the Groveler Fever and what do you think about this?
5'9 x 19 1/4 x 2 1/2 Volume 29.1, or 2 7/16 thick and Volume 28.4.
In my opinion you don't want to go too wide on the Fever to Grovel on. I would ride this Groveler in 2-5 surf which is 90% of the time in SO Cal. You will still get high Performance surfing with a little more width and float. With this Groveler being 2" shorter it will better in the trough of a smaller wave compared to your 5'11. Maybe consider going Flexbar or EPS too.
I think for waves in the 1-3 range I would ride a Flexbar Pod Mod.
Those DIMS were similar to what I had in mind and sound great with the 2 7/16" thickness. Definitely be ordering a Fever in those DIMS. Same story here with the waves being mostly small where I live so I'm positive this Groveller Fever will be my everyday go-to board as I already love the stock 5'11" Fever!
I'll share my thoughts on how it goes when I get the chance.
Thanks for your advice Noel.
Brand T Yew.... stoked, your going to love it!!!
For the fever I want a 5,10 but I need the 5,11 volume to go into the custom build online and change both rail and thickness or only one to reach my goal volume?
You can add a little thickness.
Hi, I'm looking for the the fever. I am 5'2 feet small and weigh 110 pounds. I would like to surf it for hips to head-high waves. What dimensions would you recommend? Thanks for your help!
Here is your volume range for your weight at different skill levels.
Competitive surfing
Expert Level 17-19L
Advanced 19-21L
Intermediate 22-24L
Hi Noel Salas, I absolutely love your show as you have great knowledge that I know I can trust, and your RUclips channel is the first I go to to see a review on a board. Thank you so much for doing what you do.
My question is that on CI’s website, it lists that the Fever is for a weak/mushy wave board to a medium/steep wave board, but not for strong/barrels. However, Pat G says he rides it at 6-8ft backdoor and Haleiwa (aside from weaker waves). Also, when I do a rail view of the shortboards on the CI website, I notice that the Fever has an overall rocker (2 1/2” on tail and 4 7/8” on nose) that is more than some of the other HPSB for strong/barrel waves. I surf the powerful breaks of Ocean Beach in San Francisco. Do you think that the Fever could handle from waist up to head 1/2 at Ocean Beach from steep to strong/barrel conditions? I’m basically looking for a quiver killer. Thank you :)
I can see how this could be a bit confusing.... I would say the Fever can handle waist high to 1/2 of Ocean Beach no problem. I think the rocker is there for you and it will also go in the waist high waves with a little punch. If I lived where you do I would choose the Fever out of all the CI boards for the size waves as a quiver killer. Good call!!!!.
Thanks Noel, I appreciate your help! Looking forward to more of your reviews to come :)
Hi Noel,
Everything ok? On the other day we were changing ideas on the sampler review comments area. I need to buy a groveler and a shortboard, and was planning to buy the sampler to use as my step-down. But now there is this new board, the Fever. Again, your experience with CI boards could be very helpful to my decision. Can you please help me on these 2 questions?
1) What do you think could be a better solution for an intermediate to advance surfer, surfing mostly pointbreaks (portuguese power), and who wants to buy (both high-performance) a groveler and a shortboard: (1) Sampler (groveler dims) and Fever (shortboard dims), (2) two Fevers (groveler and shortboard dims) or (3) other?
2) Following the number (3) of the first question, do you think the Fever holds point break waves with more power as a shortboard (chest to head .5)? The CI website tell us that the board is more suited to weak/medium waves, and I'm still not convinced with the Rook15 (more hollow waves), neither the Black and white.
As always, many thanks!
All is good here and I am sorry if I missed your questions. My thoughts.... If the point breaks you surf have good power then I am not sure you need the Sampler. I love the Sampler for small waves but if the waves are hollow and have some power then I would go with a custom Fever for the 2-3 foot days and I think it could handle the 3-5 surf if you don't go to wide.For a high performance short board in hollow surf I would go with the Fever or Rook 15. Both of these boards have more rocker and they will help with traction in your turns and the rocker will match the curve of the hollow waves too. The Fever has a bigger sweet spot than the Rook 15 so it's a bit easier to ride too. I also think the Fever is faster down the line. That's my 2 cents..... I hope this helps. If you surf small mushy waves for the Summer then I would go with a Sampler for those small days.
These point breaks that I surf have power but they aren’t very hollow, and often there is some wind that brings some bumps, that’s why I’m not convinced with the Rook15. Using your info I think the Fever can be a good option for a shortboard, as it has a bigger sweet spot, so it’s easier to ride and maybe more all-rounded, so it may not need the waves to be so aligned, which is the case the Rook15 needs to excel.
As always thanks a lot for your comments!! And trying to say a true fact in a funny way, the CI Company should make you a statue so much is the good info you provide on your videos/reviews/comments.
Stoked my comments help you and let me know what boards you get and how they go for you. Your feedback will mean a lot to me and all the others that read these comments. Cheers!!!
Hey Noel always follow you here ... love your work. I am 167 cm and weight 66 - 67 kg.. im 42 years old and been surfing for a long time.I live on the Gold Coast Australia. I was thinking ordering my fever 5'8 18 7/8 x 2 5/16 26.2 l . What do you reckon? Thank you and congrats for your work legend 👏
That sounds solid to me for 3-8’ surf.
Perfect.. exactly what I'm after .. I have a holy grail 5'6 for smaller surf .. thanks heaps for the reply..🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽legend
Quality review as always Noel. Quick one, i am in San Clemente for about 5 weeks from the uk. Ive brought with me my 5'10 Fred Rubble which i love and have surfed on for a solid year.. Im looking to switch it up and just try something new. Would you say a 5'10 Fever is where i need to be for my board to use when it gets above 3ft ? I am 5'10, 21 years old,Intermediate, 150pounds. Cheers as always dude.
OT OT Yes the Fever is amazing and if the Volume and DIMS are close to the same as your FR then do it.
Did you get the Fever after the Fred Rubble ? Can you give any feedback on it? I'm on the same dilemma as you were about going for a Fever after 3 or more years surfing my Fred Rubble 5.8 (24.7 lts)...
Feedback is appreciated.
@@gpecurto Had 3 FR earlier and went for a Fever last year. Don't regret it. Think the Fever is a better board.
Ok...B and W over the SP2 and Fever? I was going to go custom Flexbar on which ever I choose....
I say go Fever you already have the B&W in a round tail so try something new. Eight of my friends got the Fever and swear by it... it's that good of a board. I have a 5'9 Fever coming in Flexbar too. Can't wait to get it. That's my 2 cents.... Cheers!!!
Fever VS Phantom .... what are your thoughts ? I would actually fall for the phantom if the tail were round instead of squash. But I haven't ridden any of the two (nor seen in real).
Paul James They are both epic!! The Phantom is easier to surf... low entry rocker and paddles very well. The Fever is a legit HPSB and it’s a little more demanding compared to the Phantom but easier to surf compared to other HPSB.
Surf n Show Reviews Thank you Noel for the quick answers. I appreciate it very much. Have a great end of week
How do you compare it with the Fred Rubble, which is my favorite ever.
I am undecided between a new Fred or a new Fever...
Help is appreciated...
Gilberto Pe-Curto The Fever is my favorite HPSB in the CI lineup. The FR I had seemed a little stiff so it wasn’t my favorite board. However I would like to try another one a bit shorter compared to what I had.
The Fever is mental... I liked the 5’7” a bunch. I think you will love the Fever too. Cheers
Were you surfing this board during this south swell we just had when lowers was macking recently?
Hey Noel, great vids mate!
I'm looking to invest in a new board & hoping you can help me decide between the black & white & the fever. I'm pretty happy with my groveller so looking for a good all round performance shortboard. Would you consider the fever to be a slight step down from the black & white? Would I be trading any responsiveness for the bigger sweet spot & the speed? Which of the two boards do you think would perform better in hollow waves? If you could only choose one HPSB to go with your sampler would you go with the black & white or the fever? Also I'm thinking about investing in the flex bar, do you think that technology is better suited to either one of these boards?
My home breaks are mostly beachies but looking for a go to board when the waves are decent & also to travel with.
I know that there's no magic board that's perfect for all conditions but if I'm going to fork out for the flex bar I want to try to get it right. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Keep up the good work mate!
Jonathon Mckay Thanks for the props on the review.
I think the Fever is more High Performance than the B&W. I also love the Flexbar tech but I have not tried it in a HPSB and on waves over 6'.
I noticed very little to no chatter on the Flexbar construction. I think it has something to do with the high density bar in the board and the layer of high density foam in the middle of the board too that reduces the vibration.
Maybe I will order one soon so I can give you better feedback.
Hi Noel
I’m 6.1 165pounds intermediate surfer, and would rlly like to buy this board for autumn,surfing in the south west of France. I’m looking for a HPSB. Could you tell me what size I should get ?
Thank you !
Ps: I was thinking about maybe the 6.1
I say get the Fever around 31-33L
Done. Added to quiver.
Hey Noel,
Fever vs OG flyer as an everyday board?
i own a rocket wide too.
Cheers! Love how in depth your reviews are love your channel!
Tom Reid I like the Fever better as a Daily Driver but I would have to customize it. For it to be a Daily Driver the Fever would have to be shorter... like the one in this review. My custom dims would be 5’7” x 18 7/8 x 2 5/16. The Fever stock would be too long for me in 2-3’ surf.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Wicked i appreciate your help thank you! keep up the reviews!!
Noel, bless you legend! i allready bought a super cheap used Fever in 5.8" and i loved it! it was just a bit too small. i normaly ride 25.5 - 26 liters. i'm the same size and weight as you.
for the 6+ Days i ride a DHD ducks nuts in 5.10 with 26 liters with the KA fins in medium aand i love it! it is my magic board! buuuut i want a fever for the 3-6 feet days. most of the time i surf in indo or in the wintertimes in europe. mostly the waves have power. my question is, should i go for a 5.8 stock with spine tek in EPS 25 lts, or the 5.9 stock dims in PU ? or should i go for a custom in 5.7 the same size you got for your review ? i never surfed a EPS and never had a chance to try spinetek, but it looks super interessting. i like fast turns and learning airs. i allready have the AM2 Fins in large for the fever. my friend have the same fins on hisfever and he loves it. i bought the fever in 5.8, the KA fins and the AM2 because of your reviews! thank you so much for all the help over your videos. i check weekly your youtube if something new is coming! i love your channel :)
Cheers for the kind words and thanks for your loyalty.
Fever in 3-6’+ waves I like PU. I suggest going up 1 stock size from the one you liked but it was too small for you.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 thank you ! i will go for the 5.9 stock :)
I'm trying to decide between 30.8 vs the 29.4 I weigh around 180lb. things I'm concerned about it having too much float on setting rail when it's big 6ft+ or not having enough float on 3-4ft. Do you have an opinion on performance with these different volumes?
Saadi Howell Go 30.8L... 29.4 is a bit small for your weight
@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks guys super helpful!
Hi Noel just one question: wich board do you think it could fit between the go fish and the fever , the phantom or the og flyer as an Intermediate board for summer waves 4"?
Any additional board you can suggest?
Awesome surfing and honest reviews! Im surprised no one has asked how the Fever compares to the Fred Rubble as they seem fit the same "allrounder" category. Why would you choose one over the other? Cheers
Great question and thanks for the props on the review. The FR I had was just ok for me.... it felt good in the pocket and in carves but it lacked that extra speed down the line.Most of my friends that had a FR said it was the best HPSB they have ever had. From what I understand the FR was great selling board for CI for a good while.The Fever just has something special about it for me. It seemed to have great drive in and out of turns, great down the line speed, and each turn seam to have a bit of flare to it. The 5'7 Fever I rode in this video is a magic board for me. It feels right even when I am off in my surfing, if that makes sense.My good friend Casey who just got a stock 5'10 Fever is freaking on the speed and responsiveness of the Fever too. He is a goofy footer, and I would say that he is an intermediate surfer. So for him the Fever is legit!!!
Hi Noel,
As always thanks for the AWESOME effort you put into your show and each board you present, it is soooooo dam helpful we all cant thank you enough!! Last time we chatted you gave me advise on the Rocket9 which I ended up purchasing and have enjoyed as a thruster and as a twin setup with a smaller trailer. It went super well on my forehand but for some reason I could never get it to click on the back hand to easily pivot off the bottom turn and off the lip, it just gets stuck in the wave as opposed to my other current boards which are the #4, Podmod and Girabbit. My guess is that long drawn in tail is the issue with reducing the board’s ability to pivot and release quickly?
I am good 6’3” in height and weigh 205 Lbs. When I purchased the Rocket9, Podmod and Girabbit I was weighing 218 Lbs so I got the Rocket9 in stock standard dimensions of 6’1”, 20 1/2 wide, 2 3/4 thick with 36.5 litres volume as a board to target waves from shoulder high to just above head (being 6’3” tall a just above head high wave for me would be a 7ft nearly 8ft wave ‘face height' and shoulder high waves being 4 to 5ft wave face height). I am now looking at the Fever as a replacement for the Rocket9 in waves that are shoulder to just above head high in size range with the hope that the Fever will pivot and releases a lot better then what the Rocket9 has on my backhand and from what you shown and say on your review clip the Fever could be just perfect!
I have my Girabbit (6’4” by 19 3/4 wide, 2 5/8th thick and 34.4 litres volume) as my board for when waves get up and over ‘head high and a half.’ My Podmod is 6’O” by 21 1/8th wide, 2 2/3rd thick and 39 litres volume and I use this board for waves from waist high to up to head high and have really enjoyed this board, it goes super-fast when applying the bigger side twin fins with a small trailer! I may now look to get a new replacement Podmod that is 5’10” in length with less volume to suit my weight.
My ability after surfing for 20 odd years I would say would be somewhere half way between intermediate and advanced, and love vertical top to bottom pocket / off the lip surfing along with open face carves (be it tail slides or controlled power arch’s and wrap rounds back off the white water) and like to try and seamlessly link from ‘one turn to the next turn’ be it whatever wave type I’m dealing with. From your great surfing on your review clip looks like the Fever would cover this type of surfing no problem in the waves size I am targeting the Fever for.
I would like to get the Fever in ‘groveler’ dimensions so as to allow it to fit in to wave size range I am after as it will be ridden in both standard to good beach break waves, top to bottom down the line point break or river bar waves and would take it to ride in moderate reef break waves with my Girabbit as my step-up option. As such I am looking at the board to be 6’2” in length but I wish to get your feedback on how wide and thick I should push the board before it would comprise its performance design parameters that it’s given length, width and thickness had been intended for based on the standard stock dimensions chart. Given my height I do enjoy having a board with a ‘reasonable width’ for stability when both jumping to my feet and surfing, however I note in your feedback that you advise not to push the board width out to much for the Fever model. Given I am now 205 Lbs I could go for a little less volume but I still like the idea of how volume allows for better easy of paddling, my Rocket9 volume seemed to be a good level for me.
So good sir could you please advise on what you think a ‘realistic’ groveler dimension for a 6’2” Fever that is at its max advisable width and thickness without compromising its performance design parameters.
Thanks a bunch Noel and look forward to your feedback! ‘Wingman7nz’ and I owe you a good locals surf trip or two should you veer come to New Zealand!
Cheers, Frank.
Frank Stanton I think a custom Fever sounds good in Groveler DIMS. How about 6’2” x 20 x 2 5/8 Liters 34? I would go wider than that. If that’s not enough then I would go 6’2” x 19 3/4 x 2 11/16 Liters 34.4.
hi Noel ... have you ever used Jordy Smith model fins? They would be a more maneuverable alternative to AM Large when used at Fever.
Hey I am stoked on your review and it has convinced me to definitely order a custom fever. Im 6' 3 about 185lbs and intermediate surfer. I want to use the board from the higher range of groveling to good surf (like 4-8foot). Im surfing alot of the SD beach breaks. I was thinking 6'1 19 3/8 2 9/16 31.8L. What do you think about those dims? My worry is not having enough volume as this will be my first true HPSB. Thank you, love the show!
Miles Melamed The liters sound about right. I was going to suggest roughly 31-32 liters and what you came up with sounds solid.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 sick thank you man keep up the great reviews
Hi Noel. The Fever is my favourite board. So I decided to try the Spine Tek with the same volume as I normally ride but found it just too corky. Do you find this with Spine Tek? I might try going a litre less in Spine Tek. 👍
Kerry Larkin It can feel that way... especially if the water has texture or the waves are bigger. EPS has that feeling in general... you can scale it down 1/2 - 1 liter to tone that down a bit.
Surf n Show Reviews Thanks, great advice 💪
Hi Noel!! First of all, love your show. Been watching it for a couple of years now. Great reviews!!!
I'm looking forward to buy a small wave fins for my fever, which is my only board. I'm 160lbs and similar surf level as you. Do you still recommend the blackstick f8 or is any new you would recommend?
THANKS!!!
You will love my Momentum Raked template on the Fever. Check them out here. www.shopsurfnshow.com/collections/fins/products/surf-n-show-thruster-rakes
@Surf Show I have the NB2 in Spinetek & Ultra Joe. Thinking of getting the Fever in PU as step up....should I go rounded pin? Cheers Rall
Rall Naude Round Pin will offer excellent hold but it will be tight. I only recommend that kind of tail for 6-10’ hollow surf or really powerful surf. Consider a round tail... it will offer more hold compared to a Squash tail.
How does the fever in spine tek surf in 3-6ft surf or windy waves with a bit of texture on the surface. Will it still provide some hold and not slide out or feel too unstable?
Hi noel, finally i found a used 6’4 fever vol i think around 34.. i usually ride 33 vol.. lenghtwise 5,11-6’0.. should the lenght of this board will be diff from the 6?
Chris Levuiqes That 4” longer one rail line will feel like your turns are more drawn out and in small waves it will seem like turning in slow motion. I am sure it will good in bigger waves
Last weekend I tried for the first time a new fever i got. Im 5'11, 181 lb, bought the stock dims 6'2, 32.4 lts, searching for more speed down the line and easier wave catching and dropping un bigger days. This weekend was medium high, knee to chest. I felt the speed, the smooth drop and catching of steep waves, and snaping ability, but on the smaller waves i couldnt frontside cutback in a relax way as i do on my groveler, it felt the rail bounced back when i leaned my weight on my heels. Hopefully in bigger days this wont happen. Noel or somebody else can you give me some feedback on this? Thanks
My groveler is 5'10, 31.4 lt and goes really well all arround, but it felt a little short to me on bigger faster or offshore drops. I wish i could mix the 2 models, and get the perfect board on the fever i guided myself by the 32 lts number.
Hey Noel, got a question on fins. I ride my new Fever with my standard fins (JC1s or JJF signature) that I use on my normal shortboard (this board has way less rocker than the Fever). I also surf at Ocean Beach in SF which is a wave that is a bit flatter and slower. The Fever just doesn't have any go, feels like I can't get any drive compared to my other board. Trying to figure out if it's an issue with the type of wave or more of a fin issue. I've read that boards with more rocker need fins with wider bases and longer rake to get the drive. Do you have any recommendations?
Yes,,, try the New Jordy’s or Al Merrick fins in that board
@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks again.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 what about fcs2 suggest??
@@teamcamaleon Al Merrick fins
Hi there, I am trying to build a two board quiver in order to cover everything from 1-7 feet. So far I do have a sampler that goes amazing in 1-3 foot waves. What do you suggest for the 3-7 foot range as a second board . B+W, Peregrine or fever? all of those seem to cover the same conditions. thanks a lot
shortyyys Fever is insane!!!
Thanks for your quick reply. In case I decide to go with the fever in grov dims what would you suggest? I'm 6.3 175lbs and I ride my sampler in 5.11
shortyyys maybe 6’0
hey master Salas. Im currently looking into buying a fever (preferably 2nd hand) but im not to sure about which size. Im currently riding a JS Black box 2 5'9 with 27.3 litres of volume, its recently been feeling extremely slow and sluggish and hard to gain speed, would you be able to help me find good DIMS for a fever ? Im still growing and ride waves mainly 1-4ft thanks
Ryan Broadbent I think you will really like the Fever. Since your buying it used I am sure you will be getting something in the stock DIMS. I would try to get the liters as close to a board that floats you good already.
Great review. What would you recommend between the OG Flyer and the Fever? My preference would be to go with something that has 4-8 range that is a bit more forgiving and easier to surf in SoCal beach breaks.
Fever handles bigger waves better and offers a bit more performance. The OG is easier to shred but it might struggle a bit in 8’ punchy surf.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Awesome, do you consider 7’ to be the peak of the OG’s range?
@@nicolekelln3031 Yes… 6-7’ surf
Curious where are you surfing to test all these boards because that is some fun looking sandbars! I live on Oahu where there is a shortage of that but not on crowds =(
FREEDOMEDIA Sorry we don’t talk about where we surf and test boards.
I completely respect that and wasn't trying to have your spot invaded. Just more curious if in Southern, Central or NorCal? I grew up surfing the Outer Banks and moved to Hawaii 14 years ago. There are only a handful of actual beach breaks combined between the islands but none that compare to the OBX
FREEDOMEDIA No worries... So Cal. Cheers
Hi Noel, first things first. I love the reviews mate, you’ve helped me pick some great boards before and I’m looking at the fever. My question is, when ordering a fever, what is the maximum length you would suggest for 3-5ft waves? It’s for moderate to semi steep beach breaks. I’m trying to figure out what dims to order my fever in and unsure of where to add volume the volume. If you could make any suggestions I’d greatly appreciate that. I’ve added more info below as it might be useful.
I ride my 5’6 Fishbeard (26.4L) 95% of the time. I live in Australia, where I am we mostly get 2-4ft beach breaks. 8ft is about the biggest we get. I love my Fishbeard but I’m looking at getting a fever for the 4ft+ days. I’m 5’9 and 147lbs, intermediate level, I can comfortably do various turns, floaters and I’m getting a lot better with late take offs, but I can’t consistently get barrels and never done airs.
I like the Fever at 5’7” - 5’9” in length. I suggest roughly 5’8” x 18 7/8 x 2 5/16 to hit your volume.... if these dims do not hit your volume range then you can go up in length or go thickness but not thicker than 2 3/8 and not wider than 18 7/8.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks Noel, really appreciate that. You put me on the right track with my last two boards and have had countless fun hours on them, the reviews are awesome!
Hey mate did you end up getting your Fever ?
@@callum5691 hey mate did u end up getting the fever? Cheers
Awesome review as always
hey noel, i'm looking for an allround board. what board will work better in small surf (2-3 foot)? the fever, monsta 8 or pocket rocket?
eran herzog Out if those 3 boards I would say the Fever or PR. All 3 of these boards have too much rocker in them for me in 2-3’ surf unless your surfing punchy beachies.
if im going for the fever 5.9, the stock dims are 5.9*18 3/8*2 1/4. if i'll change it to 18 3/4 will it change the original shape of the board? what is the influance of making the board wider? how will it impact the surfing?
eran herzog Those DIMS sound good.
About to get a fever this week! Can i ask about the dims?
I am 143 lbs surf dfr 24 volume and love it on bigger days. Should i go also 24 volume with stock size? Also heard so many good things about the bunny chow. Really hard to decide. Help me master salas. Bless
For waves 2-6 foot what size fever is good i ask because i read u write about groveler dims vs standard dims. Thanks a lot.
So, you got two custom Fevers, quite different dimensions compared to the stock dimensions.
Bon Summers The fins are way to long for my likings. The 5’7” is money... the 5’9” felt a bit long too
Thanks, you mean the stock dimensions are too long for your likings? I saw on a stock Fever in person, and I also thought it was kinda too long per the width and volume for general SoCaL surf, relative to what I've come to find works best for me in general@@surfnshowreviews7777
Bon Summers Yes
Hey noel. Would you recommend the fever in stock dims as an all arounder? Not sure if its good for smaller 1-4 foot days. Thanks
BenKin07 I think you will have to go custom on the Fever to make it a good daily Driver. My 5’7” in this review would suit me fine in 1-6’ surf. The Custom 5’9” I had would only get ridden in 3-8’ surf.
How does this dims look? 5'9 18 3/4, 2 3/8 thanks a lot for the reply!
BenKin07 That looks good to me
Hi Noel,
Debating between a B&W and Fever as a step up to a sampler. I tend to surf a little more front footed and would say I lack some power in my top turns. I love the sampler, but want something with a bit more hold in head high+. Also, whats your rec as far as a round tail or squash? Im 6' 175. do you think stock 5'11 or stock 6' would be best? Im stuck between dims. I usually ride around 28-29L. Did you happen to try either of these w the Dane fin? I really like the L Dane template...Thanks
Both boards are epic but I would go with the Fever. I would also go with a squash tail unless you are going to use this as a step up for waves in the 4-6+ then you could go round tail. The round tail will stiffen the board up a little so you can drive through your turns a bit more especially when the waves get a little bigger. The squash tail will be more versatile and it will go good in the 3-6 surf and feel a little looser especially in the smaller 3-4 surf. I think you could go either way on the 5'11 or 6' Fever size wise but if you are going to charge bigger waves then go 6'0. If you want your board to be a bit more maneuverable in the smaller 3-4 surf then you want to go 5'11. I guess it really depends on how your home breaks are on size and power for you to make the decision on board size. For where I live and the point breaks I surf I would go 5'11 because when it's big I can still get away with a smaller board. If it was big punchy beach break then I would go with the 6'0 so I can get into the wave early and not get stuck with late take offs all of the time.I really like the Dane Reynolds Large fin and I think they will go great in either of these two boards you are looking at. Cheers!!!!
Hey Noel great review like always, just wondering how this board compares to a Fred Rubble? I'm advanced but 6"0 165 so I always have to order custom. I Love my B/W and Peregrine but they are a little to flat rocker wise for beach breaks etc.. I have a Rubble and DFR that I usually use when the waves are punchier or hollow but both of those boards are on the way out. I've destroyed them both and was thinking maybe the fever would be a good replacement for my Rubble/DFR. My main question is how are the rails? I typically ride 2 1/4 but I am gaining a little weight and was thinking of 2 5/16 instead depending on how thick or thin the rails on this model are. Also how is the tail rocker? Since my Rubble and DFR are about shot I need a board that has enough tail rocker so I have the freedom to whip it in the pocket and off the bottom. My B/W and Peregrine lack the whip in tail rocker I like in hollow or punchier surf. Thanks!
TRIKushbeachside Stoked you like the review. The Fever is so good but I am not sure it has enough tail rocker for you. I would say the rail is good at 2 5/16 feels like the FR. I personally do not like too much overall rocker any more. The DFR has way too much rocker for me but I do like the Rook 15. I heard the Proton is a sick board too. I have a 5'11 FR and it feels pretty good but I don't get to ride it much. It's a Mini Step up for me and the waves have been pretty small since I got it. I would go Fever or Fred Rubble.
Hey Noel in 5'8" 155lbs like to stay around 26 liters. Live on the east coast . what would be gd small wave high performance deminsions?
5’7” x 19 x 2 3/8 sounds pretty good
@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks
Hey Noel! Would you say the spinetek floats about a liter or half a liter more than the standard pu fever? Thanks!!
orangshoes21 Roughly 1/2 a liter more
@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks so much Noel. One more question, I’m about 172 pounds and a pretty good surfer, you think I could get away with 26.5 liter spinetek in the fever? What volume would you recommend for my weight? Thank you!
orangshoes21 I’m thinking 28-29.5 is a good liter range for you. If I weighed 172 my liter range would be 27.5-28.5
@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks so much Noel! Last question. What’s your favorite performance board for 1-3 foot waves, that catches waves easily but still rips in small waves, is it the rocket wide or another board? Thanks!
orangshoes21 The Medina model by Cabianca Surfboards. Watch my review.
Amazing, very useful review, thx mate!
I'm currently looking at a 5'9 fever standard model (26l) for better wave days. I'm an intermediate surfer, 5'8 and around 130 pounds. Can anyone tell me if the board is suitable or too small / not enough litres? Thx a lot in advance 😁🙌🏽.
Your ideal volume range is 25-27L so the 5’9” at 26L is spot on.
Noel: you're the best surfer on tour and should be on WSL Bracket...smooth turns and very clean surfing...old school mix with youth spirit....the fever is my next purchase....
paul vu Thanks for compliments but those guys on tour blow my mind.
You will love the Fever!!! Cheers
Surf n Show Reviews I totally love your channel and I had a question for you. I have been riding the channel islands pod mod (5' 10 and about 38 liters of volume) as my first shortboard for the last year. It works great in little waves but is a little slow when it gets into bigger surf. By the way I am 5 foot 11 and 145 pounds at 13 yrs of age (still growing). I am looking for a board that I can take out in bigger surf more towards the 5-8 foot range. Do you think the fever would be a good board for that? If so what dimensions would you reccomend. If not do you know of any other boards that would be good for me? (I like Channel islands because I get a 40% discount on boards because my cousins are team riders).
Hey Noel, in bigger surf or for an everyday performance shortboard do you prefer the Fever or the B&W?
Hamish Dobson Both boards are epic but I prefer the Fever.
Hey Noel, how do you like the Fever compared to the Black and White? I love the instant speed of the black and white and find I can ride it in smaller weaker waves as long as you can get into them. My local has slopey waves that hollow up to the inside so the B and W works great. Curious about the Fever though....
Matthew Jones I really like the B&W too but the Fever is fast rail to rail for me. The Fever is faster too. I think Lowers is a bit slopey but the Fever goes great out there. I was surprised because it has continuous rocker compared to the staged rocker I usually prefer. The Fever is legit and I think you will love it. Besides you have a B&W all ready so you should try something new right????
Yea I get what you mean about trying something new...it's just a guy is selling a 5'11 squash tail B and W Flexbar so thinking of grabbing it to go with my 6'0 round tail B and W. I am however tempted to go custom, Fever or SP2. How do these 2 compare?
Man that's a tough one. I would get the 5'11 B&W in the Flexbar if it's priced right and in good condition. I love the Flexbar construction and if you can get on a board that you know you like then I would not hesitate on pulling the trigger...... What does the SP2 stand for?
Great vid as usual. Can't decide between a Fever, Sampler, or new flyer. Looking for something pretty all around fun shortboard at stock or slightly more grovler dims in average California surf at Huntington and Malibu. Need one for everyday to replace old board cuz can't afford to build up a quiver rn.
airfrc162 If your looking for an all a rounder then I would go Fever but you might need to order it custom. The NF has too much rocker for it to be a Groveler for me.
The Sampler is lightning and super fun in 1-4 surf but any bigger then that it gets a bit squirrelly. That's me two cents. Cheers!
Any thoughts on the fever vs the zeus?
Mikael No contest... Fever blows doors
dude your reviews are so legit! I got a question for a weekend warrior like myself that does basic cutbacks and lip hits, would you recommend the Sampler or the Fever? I usually surf Pismo Beach 2-5 foot range. Cheers man
Cheers on the comments for the show. Pismo can be pretty punchy beach break but then it can be a bit mushy too. I guess my answer to your question is this.... do you surf waves that are 2-3 more than 3-5? I think you could order the Fever custom and get a great 2 in 1 board just so long as you don't go to wide. Here is a good example..... my standard high performance DIMS are 5'9 x 18 7/8 x 2 3/8 for the Fever. My Groveler DIMS are 5'7 x 19 x 2 3/8, as you can see I only changed my DIMS a little in two areas and the changes are not super drastic. I am really focused on the length being 2" shorter for quicker turns in smaller waves and not going to wide because that will change the outline of this board too much. If you mostly Grovel in small waves and you are gearing up for Summer then you might just want a Sampler. I hope all of this helps. Cheers!!
Hey Noel, how do you think a rounder pin tail would do on a fever? Thinking about buying someone’s custom model with a round pin tail.
Hey Noel! Love the reviews, so helpful. Super interested in the Fever especially after watching/reading. I'm 25, about 5'9" and 165 lbs intermediate to advanced. Looking for the all arounder I can surf all over California in general conditions and wave sizes (maybe international trips too). Currently living in SF and surfing here and Santa Cruz. What would you say between the OG Flyer and the Fever? Also, any recommendations for all around Fever dims? You're the man!
What board did you got? Worked for you?
Hi from Australia. Your style of communication is calm and engaging. Great to watch. The fever looks and sounds super fun.
I was wondering if you could talk to some of your taller riders like over 6.0. Tall skinny guys. Getting there take on boards for this group.
Being tall changes the sweet spot balance point. I am wondering if they preffer a certain board. Say for the range the fever is for.
Im 6.3 176 pounds.
Again super videos.
Cheers
Chris
crussandrews Stoked you like the show..... So on your comment I would imagine your struggles are similar to guys that are short and stalky. Custom DIMS are a must right?
If you order a custom Fever the sweet spot should be relevant to the DIMS you order. I know Britt Merrick is 6'6 and pretty thin and he does his HPSB at roughly his height on the B&W and he rips on them. I hope this helps.
Hey Noel
hows the rails on the fever?
Danny
daniel Castillo Medium... not too thick and not pinched. Fever is amazing....
Nice review as always Noel, how'd you compare the fever to the sampler?
Cheers on the review!!! The Sampler is a bit faster down the line but the Fever has more snap and flare in and out of turns. I felt more confident on the Fever Groveler in my turns compared to the Sampler. Both boards are great but the Fever does have that High Performance feel even in the small stuff and super easy to surf.
Hi Noel. Have you ridden the T Low and if so how would you compare it to the Fever? I need a go to board for typical UK Cornish beach breaks from shoulder to overhead surf. The show is great and it's nice to see a reviewer actually surfing the boards!
Daniel Turner I think you will love the Fever!!! I had a TLow for a short while but is was just an average board for me. The outline is really straight for where I surf. I think I would have like the TLow in more hollow beach breaks.
The Fever feels good in both steep waves and point breaks but if the beach breaks get 6+ and super hollow then you might need a Rook 15, Proton, Taco Grinder, etc.... I think the Fever is a mental daily driver. You will be stoked on the Fever. A bunch of my friends love their Fever's too.
That's great to know Noel and thanks for the super quick response. Much like you guys we get a little of everything here in Cornwall. At 6 feet tall and around 200lbs in rubber I'm looking at 6'1"-6'2" or 6'3" to hit my current volume range. I'd probably split the difference and go for the 6'2".
I'll go and stick a couple under my arm tomorrow and get back to you but thanks again for this remarkable resource you provide.
Daniel Turner My pleasure!!! Let me know what you get and how it goes after you ride it a bit. Cheers!!!
Hi Noel. So standing in the shop surrounded by great boards The Fever just didn't feel right under my arm but one of your other favourite boards the Monsta Box did. I came away with the 6'1" round tail in Hyfi construction. Naturally the waves here have now turned to junk but I'll be sure and post my findings under your Monsta Box review when I have it figured out. Cheers.
Amemotomyself Sounds good... thanks and I can't wait to hear your feedback.
You are doing a killer job here Noel, but you are costing me a fortune this year 😜 I got the CI mini and rocket 9 on the strength of your reviews , and couldn't be happier . I'm looking at the Fever now as I've got a trip to Indo later this year, I'm not a big wave charger so looking for a board to shred the 3-5 ft days out there. Can I ask for your recommendation on vol and dims ? I'm 5'11 , 175lb intermediate/advance surfer, always get my boards with a bit more float as I'm in a 5/3 suit for a lot of the year, most of my boards are 31/32L. But super tempted to go down to 29/30 L with the fever for the trip. Any advice appreciated Noel. Awesome review , I'm a big fan over here in the uk .
Mark Daniel Epic and I am so stoked on your post!!!!
I think if your going to use the Fever more for your trip then stepping down in liters might be a good thing after you shed that wetsuit. It's really up to you and how hard do you want to work on paddling into waves when you get back from your trip. You will love the way the board responds with less volume but you will work harder in paddling.
Thanks Noel, I'm going to go with the stock 6'1 at 30.8L . Fit as a gypsies dog here bro ;) have a great weekend !
Mark Daniel I love it.... let me know how it goes for you.