Surfboard Reviews

The idea for this board came when Dane was riding his original Dumpster Diver while filming "Out of the Rafters" edit for Chapter 11 last year. He was was tripping out how how tiny and short the Dumpster Diver felt and wanted to build a longer - modernized version that still tapped into the magic of the original.

Meet your new favorite summertime shape, designed by Rob Machado inspired by the outline of an avocado mixed with the DNA of a fish and the performance of a shortboard. Experience the joy of catching waves you’d previously not even consider trying to catch on the Machadocado with ease, this is Rob’s most versatile squash tail yet. Whether you’re an experienced surfer or just beginning, this shape will be your best friend on smaller days.

Introducing Channel Islands Surfboards’ Eco Carbon Tech (ECT): a new carbon hand-lamination that will level-up your performance. ECT built boards are livelier, stronger, familiar feeling underfoot, and environmentally responsible.

The Big Happy was designed by Britt for older or bigger surfers (like himself) that value performance. At 6’6 and age 52, Britt knows his strength and mobility are not what they used to be—but he doesn’t want to jump up to a hybrid or midlength just yet. He still wants to rip.

Parko & JS's Ode to a plentiful era. In this TECH TALK JS and Parko discuss the backstory of the Golden Child and how it originated. Whenever conditions suited back in '09, the Golden Child came out, the result was always the same.

Join Kevin Schulz in Single Sessions Episode 3 featuring the Firewire Surfboards Mashup in Helium Technology by Dan Mann and Rob Machado. A perfect blend of the Seaside and Dominator II models, the Mashup is the best of Rob Machado and Dan Mann’s surfboard designing minds combined.

The Boss up is the bigger brother of the S Boss, Kelly's first-ever midlength. Designed by Dan Mann in partnership with Kelly Slater and Kevin Schulz, this utility midlength is the most well-rounded and versatile shape in the Slater Designs range, crafted to cruise across weak wave faces and grind through cavernous overhead tubes.

Tom Carroll & Luca Elder are here to break down the most talked about surfboards in the market. In this episode, we have them break down the Channel Islands‘ Dumpster Diver 2. Tom is riding a stock 5`6. Luca is on a stock 5`5. Enjoy!

A collaboration between Kelly Slater and Dan Mann, the FRK+ is a classic squash high-performance surfboard that can still stand up in the small stuff. 

Dane Reynolds Breaksdown the Dumpster Diver 2. The idea for this board came when Dane was riding his original Dumpster Diver while filming "Out of the Rafters" edit for Chapter 11 last year. He was was tripping out how how tiny and short the Dumpster Diver felt and wanted to build a longer - modernized version that still tapped into the magic of the original. The DD2 has a wider nose and tail, more nose and tail rocker, and a more subtle single concave. These updates, among other tweaks, allow the board to excel in a wider range of conditions and letting your rip as hard as you think you do. Dane also made a special set of fins for the board, that will work well in other designs if you like that slightly 2+1 feel.

The Backup is your surf anytime board geared for small mushy waves. The low rocker and high volume act like 4 wheel drive to keep you riding and having fun. Small and fat but don’t let that fool ya! This board has plenty of rail-to-rail hold, speed through turns, and a pulled-in tail that lets you snap off the top.

In this episode, Noel Salas reviews the Pyzel "White Tiger" Surfboard. TJ from Pyzel shares a bit about the Pyzel Ghost family of surfboards and compares the White Tiger, the Gremlin and the Phantom.