Great review mate . I'm a really fit 63 year old and am looking at the Dom 2 but due to age I'm thinking of going up in size a bit . I'm 177 cm and only 75 kg and am looking at a 6' 2 . I know that would be big for someone 20 years younger than me but at my age I need all the help I can get .

GREAT INFO!!! Thx! Occy has a smaller one called the Bullseye! For smaller waves so he has a complete set up.

I reckon you could fix the "skitishness" of the Dominator with different fin choice. (Bigger fins, different rake)

How was the raging bull to duck dive? Im 90 kilos and looking at a slightly used 6'0 at 32.7 liters. At 51 I may want to go with a little more float.

Great review. What's your recommendation for fin setup on the Dominator?

Thx for the review mate. What find you using for the raging bull?

Yep amazing review both boards are sick! I have myself a raging bull and two FW and i absolutely love em. I think the skatiness you mentioned comes from the fact that the FW dominatorII is epoxy and has a flatter deck with fuller rails. In the other hand the raging bull has more curve and is a PU which settles better on cuppier waves with punch. I wouldn’t take the Raging bull on a weaker wave thou

I’m looking at both of these boards but can only choose one. Which of these two have you used more of, and had more fun on since posting this video mate?

I had the same board just in the PU construction but a 5,6" thing went better once I put larger fins in it , it actually felt losers as the fins gave it more drive and speed making it quite skatey , but its better in pushier waves I found, as I used it at greenmount around head high and it flew but when I came back to Cornwall UK , the waves little less push the board felt slow. But for the money theyre well made so I cant complain as I got good price for it when I sold it.

I just started surfing again and this is my first board after coming back to it and I completely agree with you. The board is great for getting your wave count up and for me getting back into the swing of things but as soon as you want to do anything other than ride the face it's pretty unresponsive.

Put larger and stiffer fins as a thruster setup in the Dominator 2 if you are sliding out. It is EPS so it will be more "floaty" than the JS Raging Bull in PU of course. Reality is at just 80kg you shouldn't be sliding out on 6'1" and 6'3" boards.

My wife’s not that patient either. Cheaper to keep her though so I can buy more boards 😂😂😂😂

What type of board do you think will suit someone that is 70 kilos, 5’4 ?

Really nice review. I also have both models and it’s 100% like you’re describing. Both boards are easy paddlers and easy to ride. And the transitioning between them comes very naturally. Up to 4/5 foot the Dominator goes insane once it gets a bit more pushier becomes a bit hard to hold. That’s when the Raging Bull comes in. My dims: Dominator 2 - 6’0 34,9 L, Raging Bull 6’1 34,2L, I’m 46 and 88/90 kg.

Man those raging bulls are super nice boards im using the js shaper template fins, large ,shit yeah

I appreciate the review, I am looking at the Raging Bull. Having custom shaped Mark Rabbidge boards for years, I am looking for something differnet for a change. I was really interested in your feedback on the difference between these 2 boards when you had a bit of juice in the waves. I think I'll give the Raging Bull a crack.

I'm 49 had each shoulder operated on and find McCoy nuggets go really well. Do you see many people riding them over there. Great review by the way

I have to say I disagree with this review. I bought a 6’8 zephyr, and expected it to ride like a boat. Instead it catches waves very easily, is very stable, has good drive and has good turns. I have surfed for many years using lots of well known shapers (pyzel, mayhem, etc.). This board has been great for me as an older surfer, my 2 cents

Thanks!

Thoughts on the Cymatic?!?!

Love the wax job Shauno.

Hahaha I've been surfing 6 months and my 8ft mini Mal was awesome but Ive maxed it out and wanna carve now.. just got this in top condition for $170 and am worried it's too small and also going from softboard to hard is intimidating...I'm 6ft, 80kg and got the 6'2, hope I can get up on it

wish i'd seen this before buying. Bought the 6ft but wish I'd got the 5'10. Same thoughts, feels like a boat and hard to sink the rail. Does surf well in 1ft onshore, and powers through fat sections really well

if I did a video describing me and where I am at in my surfing, i'm exactly same place. I'm 52 with back and shoulder problems that has always rode performance short boards my whole life and now I need more foam but still want performance I have the Raging Bull and here because i am interested in the Dominator 2. thank you for this video. cheers!

What you weigh mate ? lot of ltrs your riding and length you could come down a bit ?

Glad I saw this, they do look like they're pushing water on their promo vids too. cheers mate

Great review, refreshing to get a real perspective. At the age of 50 paddle speed and wave catching are big factors for me. I am about to pull the trigger on a 6'3 Raging Bull. No board is magic but I need something that will handle decent size but is also easy to paddle and catch waves with when there is a lot of current. Do you find it to be a strong paddler and easy to catch waves with? Thanks

You and i are in the same boat! I’m 48 and have been surfing since 1987. My wave count has become super low and I need some new [more floaty} boards, I’m super interested in the dominator

Hey Shaun, I’m another 50yo, decent surfer. You mentioned you’ve had a Cymatic previously. Can I ask how does the Dominator 2 compare? And how does the Dom 2 go on your backhand, I’d be riding it a lot at my local beachy which can get pretty good but it’s mostly on my backhand, and I found the Cymatic struggles in bigger backside waves. Cheers Dan

welcome to china my friend this company have no market value after you get the board

Hey mate ,thanks for the review , what fins were you using on the RB.

I've just ordered a 6 '2" but wish I'd seen this review before I was sucked in by all the 26x five star reviews on their website. I'm similar age and have been out of the water for sometime so hopefully I'll have a different experience .

I have been looking at both boards. Appreciate your info.thanks

You are describing what I am going through now, 54 y/o and still aggro but struggling on design per conditions. TY for the straight forward brief. Paddling out on my new 5’10” 33 ltr Bullseye tomorrow…Yeew!💪

"It'd be great to have some surfing footage of either, but my wife is not that patient." Hahaha that is so relatable.

Great review, down to earth, really useful info

Good "down to earth" summary, no "fluff"... 👍

I have the Dominator 2 also as a quad with a Pyzel Ghost custom for the bigger waves. For smaller waves the Dominator is the best board I've owned, but I haven't ridden it in anything big enough for it to slide out. I'm almost 50, about 80kg riding a 5'11 with large leading and medium trail quad fins. Good to hear the positive vibes on the board and thanks for the review.

Thanks 🤙

Cheers mate. Great info

Man it's good to see an honest review. I left a reasonable review on their site about another board and they deleted it because it wasn't 5 stars

Haha spotted ya at graveyards on the raging bull your back hand cuttys were holding nice

Needs to see it on some waves 🤙😷🇺🇲

Cool method! Less is more! :)

I reckon a fair review for the size. I surf it in a 5"8'. Went from a traditional 6"4'. It took me a bit to get use to it but now find it fast and nimble. Good up to 6ft. I did have a good long chat to them before I got one about waves and surf ability. Jusy my opinion. Cheers

Would you recommend it for a 1 year experience surfer?

Where do you live I'll buy it for $200 I'm 110kg reckon it might be OK!

Mate, I was looking for some honest feedback & you certainly delivered.... 👍

This made my day Shaun! Great review too, although I sort of guessed it'd be too sluggish for you. Stoked you've made your first vid, one of many more to come I hope! YEEWW!! :)