Leigh Wilson

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@livinonmybike3424 18 сағат бұрын

71 is the new 35! clearly the guy looks after himself.

@chucks222 3 күн бұрын

Awesome reviews and especially great surf clips! Ive gotten a lot of great rides on my cymatic, but thinking I need to size up a little after seeing how well that 5’10” was working for you. You’ve got me stoked to try out the dominator 2 which seems to really be standing the test of time. If you ever get to try out the mashup I’d be really interested to hear your thoughts as it seems to be a board people keep going back to. Thanks for the down to earth reviews and stoke!

@leighwilson1524 3 күн бұрын

The Dominator 2 is a great board and a fraction easier to ride. On a Cymatic it sort of eggs you on to being more aggressive .

@mlangby 4 күн бұрын

Beaut video Leigh. Super useful info. Thanks and thanks for mentioning why your'e a quad fan.

@leighwilson1524 3 күн бұрын

Thank you watching. I think you can see how much I love surfing.

@ajj4483 5 күн бұрын

Some the comments here are very inspiring to keep surfing at a decent level into my 50s, 60s and beyond. Fair play ☺️🤙🏽

@leighwilson1524 4 күн бұрын

Just keep training for your surfing and not surfing for your training

@X2UKeith 6 күн бұрын

Thanks for the great video, love seeing regular surfers reviewing boards that they own and ride. Very helpful. I'm now a member of the 60 club, been surfing about 50 years. Currently here in South Florida. My two go-to boards are a sweet potato, 5'6. And the Revo at 5'9. Wondering if you've ridden a revo and how you felt it compared to the cymatic? I've been thinking about going with a 6'9 or 7-ft boss up or Revo Max Just to get some serious paddle power and wave catching machine. I'm a little concerned these longer boards might be difficult in the steep beach breaks that I wind up surfing quite a bit here in Florida. Okay, I see that you covered the Revo versus cymatic at the end! I need to be more patient 😂

@leighwilson1524 5 күн бұрын

Hi Keith, thanks mate. Yes the Revo I have done 872 waves on it. The difference is the Revo goes to rail easier than the Cymatic but not as good on the completion of a round house cutback. Similar speed but the Cymatic has a very slight edge over the Revo in wave catching, controlability and going vertical. Both great boards. I got to be fair I am comparing a 5'7" Revo to a 5'10" Cymatic. My Mid 6 at 7 foot is a high performance board. I think Harley Ingleby had a disagreement on sharing profit or construction (it might not fit into the Eco story without Bio Resins ) The Boss Up looks very similar to the Mid 6. The Boss Up is a result of a business break up.

@X2UKeith 5 күн бұрын

@leighwilson1524 thanks! Any thoughts on the revo max say versus the boss up? Also glad to see you're still killing it out there!

@leighwilson1524 5 күн бұрын

@@X2UKeith I have not surfed either one. Both Dan Mann and Tomo are great shapers. If you were buying without trying I propably go with the 5 fin Boss Up because changing fins around until you get a sweet spot for yourself sometimes takes a while. The Revo Max has only 2 fin box set up which limits choices.

@foxtrot-oscar-f2u 8 күн бұрын

...one world...one fin...no leash.....

@rodneyring4341 8 күн бұрын

Hi Leigh, I enjoy your work mate, I have nearly the same quiver, what type of surf watch & app do you use.

@leighwilson1524 7 күн бұрын

Thanks Rod. I just got my 2nd Apple Watch, the time an Ultra. I use The Dawn Patrol App using the Sole Surfer watch face and subscription.

@gilberibrahim8879 10 күн бұрын

What is the brand u use as the full traction pad ?

@leighwilson1524 9 күн бұрын

It is an Ocean and Earth Model "Down the Line" oceanandearth.com.au/collections/surfboard-tail-pads/Centre-Deck+Down-The-Line

@jaysmartin 10 күн бұрын

What an absolute animal!!! Edit: when you said about windy days (which we get a lot of in the Uk) did you say the volcanic or helium is better? Also do you find a difference between the shape of a dominator and a revo/cymatic? I surf an ibolic revo so this is of interest to me

@leighwilson1524 9 күн бұрын

Hi Jay, the Volcanic handle bumps better than Helium. The Revo goes on rail a bit easier than the Cymatic but the Cymatic is easier to go vertical and more controllable. The Dominator feels like a more traditional board, not as lively as a Cymatic, but a more conservative board and good for beginner to advance where the Cymatic suits Intermediate to advance

@99jic 10 күн бұрын

What size is your FRK?

@leighwilson1524 10 күн бұрын

My FRK is 6'1" smooth on good step waves

@IvanMartinez-ix1rd 10 күн бұрын

Idiots.

@jg3549 11 күн бұрын

Great review. Got the mid6 and great in all conditions. Have you tried the mashup, looking for fun groveler for every day beachies, intrigued by the cymatic as shape looks like it would be a fun board with better paddling but they promote as a high performance board but sounds like it goes well in average conditions to? Always fancied a dominator. Cheers

@leighwilson1524 10 күн бұрын

No I have not tried the Mashup. So many good boards so little time :)

@chucks222 3 күн бұрын

Mashup is a great board that is really perfect for beach breaks. Enough speed to get through the flats, but can still turn well in the pocket. Love the cymatic as it turns like a high performance shortboard, but paddles way better. For me I need a little bit more of a wave for it to go well, although Leigh was making it look great in the video even on smaller waves so maybe I just need to add a couple of liters.

@leighwilson1524 3 күн бұрын

@@chucks222 My first Cymatic was 2019 5'7" 31L I was 66 years old. 2nd Cymatic 5'10" 36L 71 years old. I weigh 71kg (157pounds) The older you get the less "Good Days" happen when surfing so volume helps in those not so good days. But my good days are better with more volume too because of the confidents volume adds and on a Cymatic with the round nose and less swing weight it hides the volume to performance ratio.

@barryshepard5792 13 күн бұрын

How long of a board do you think you'll be riding when you're 80 years old ?

@leighwilson1524 13 күн бұрын

Thanks Barry, good question. I would hope a Mid between 7"6" to 8'. It all depends on the body slow down which I fight against every day doing yoga, light weights and balance work. I cannot imagine surfing not in my daily life, that is a very sad thought

@barryshepard5792 10 күн бұрын

@@leighwilson1524 It would be like going cold turkey off of something. If you know what I mean ?

@TH-nc1gj 15 күн бұрын

I’m 43, got the dominator 2 @ 6.0 35lt. I feel I’ve done my best surfing in on it, especially on medium powered shoulder-y type waves. The board really lets you know when you’ve engaged rail. I definitely agree about the windy/junky days, I don’t go so well on it.

@leighwilson1524 14 күн бұрын

Thanks The Dominator is a legend

@kylewattssurfing3266 16 күн бұрын

Nicccccceeee niccccccceeee yeeeaaahhh yeeeaaahhh!! Awesome awesome, yeeeaaahhh yeeeaaahhh sweeeeeeet!! ✌️😎✌️

@leighwilson1524 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for the high energy comment! It's still so much fun to surf even if it's harder to get those big waves now.

@eyalpolishook6486 16 күн бұрын

mate🤙🚀keep surfing!! im just 56..agree cymatic is a special board of all time.i didnt like the revo as well.too much grip with no glide..about to replace my old yellow 5'6 lft cymatic with a new volcanic.hope to find one has lft under and not i-bolic....

@leighwilson1524 14 күн бұрын

I agree the Cymatic is better than Revo. It is Ibolic under the Volcanic wrap but feels different than normal Ibolic Helium construction. You will not be dissappointed

@Surf_Salt 17 күн бұрын

Awesome video Leigh, still ripping! Can you mention your body weight and what volume you are riding in these boards? Cheers

@leighwilson1524 16 күн бұрын

Thanks Salt I am 71 kg or 156 pounds. All the board stats are at 00:28 seconds. I just love the stoke of surfing. I am going to be a cranky old man when I can't surf

@chucks222 3 күн бұрын

Thanks! Was going to ask this exact question

@davidgorlicki160 17 күн бұрын

Im a Firewire fan had many, whats ur thought s on the old Evo and Omni verse the Cymatic?

@leighwilson1524 16 күн бұрын

Thanks David. Sorry I have never ridden an Evo or Omni. The people who do love them.

@coldseamonster 17 күн бұрын

So damn good. Thank you

@leighwilson1524 16 күн бұрын

Thanks monster. I am overwhelmed by the comments and views

@leighwilson1524 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching

@donatkinson1596 17 күн бұрын

Amazing stuff Leigh - inspirational mate! I'm a 63 year old Firewire fanboy with a hankering for a Cymatic ( not that I need any more boards! ) - thanks for posting - cheers!

@leighwilson1524 16 күн бұрын

What! we always "need" anther board😀

@andrewmitchell9892 17 күн бұрын

Super helpful review - can’t beat those insights after so many waves. I’ve done my best surfing (in my 50s) on the Cymatic - sold it as was getting a bit small for me but you’ve inspired me to get another slightly bigger one.

@leighwilson1524 16 күн бұрын

Thanks Andrew I went from a 5'7" to a 5'10" so easy to paddle. I weigh 71kg.

@frankhiggs4032 17 күн бұрын

As a 67 year old still surfing short boards I really enjoyed this . The majority of board reviews are aimed at the young demographic and are a bit irrelevant. Well done Leigh !

@leighwilson1524 17 күн бұрын

Thanks Frank. Most people never thing that guys our age still want performane

@frankhiggs4032 14 күн бұрын

@leighwilson1524 I'm off to Urban surf in Sydney this weekend which will be interesting as the last 67 year old who went there died of a medical episode. I'm struggling with knee problems at the moment with a probable knee replacement on the horizon which has really impacted on my pop up and overall surfing which is frustrating. But you have fired me up so keep the videos coming.

@benstockwin2812 17 күн бұрын

Great review. Inspirational to see you shredding!

@leighwilson1524 17 күн бұрын

Thanks Ben it's still so much fun to surf even if it's harder to get those big waves now.

@eduardls 17 күн бұрын

Nice video! I'm 62 years old, and I really like Firewires too. I have several of them currently (Cymatic, Revo, Too Fish, TJ Pro, Sweet Potato 1 and 2 and others). ✌

@leighwilson1524 17 күн бұрын

The rush of a high on a good wave never changes. My plan ti go past 80 and think a Mal (Maybe)

@GlennWalker-y1w 17 күн бұрын

Great surf story and information. Nice work Leigh

@leighwilson1524 17 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you liked it.

@JonnySlacks 18 күн бұрын

Cheers for the interesting review, any reason for the black and red arrows on the base? Thanks

@leighwilson1524 17 күн бұрын

Hi Jonny, I find boards look boring. Arrows are just for laughs but I tell people that I am old and forgetful and cannot remember which way to point the board ;)

@russellthom2445 18 күн бұрын

You need to try the new Revo Max Leigh

@leighwilson1524 17 күн бұрын

Thank for watching Russell I hope Firewire sees you comment and offers me one to try. You can always dream :)

@tezf6883 18 күн бұрын

Do you get bad rushes on your gut from your front pad? I just got a near new second hand slater flat earth what a great board that is.

@leighwilson1524 17 күн бұрын

I always use a wetsuit or rassie. The deck pads are alway consistent in their grip and there is no wax to melt in summer.

@happyoldhippy 11 күн бұрын

I haven't used wax for over ten years on my two McCoys.. (6'8" and 7'0") Hexatraction or Versatraction are great! (no wax mess..) I'm 76 and about to get back in the surf after cataract surgery on both eyes.. great and inspiring video, mate!👏😎👍

@leighwilson1524 5 күн бұрын

@@happyoldhippy I just looked up hexatraction and they look great. I like the softness in my ribs that the EVA pad have

@brentholmes1980 14 сағат бұрын

@@leighwilson1524 Hey mate. What brand and model deck grip do you use?

@leighwilson1524 13 сағат бұрын

@@brentholmes1980 It is an Ocean and Earth Model "Down the Line" oceanandearth.com.au/collections/surfboard-tail-pads/Centre-Deck+Down-The-Line Reply

@AnneSullivan-mb6dd 18 күн бұрын

Fantastic video Leigh .. an educational and enjoyable story. Thanks for sharing.

@leighwilson1524 17 күн бұрын

Thanks Anne for positive comment

@drewsuann5318 18 күн бұрын

Great review Leigh👍

@leighwilson1524 17 күн бұрын

Thank Drew for following my channel . I hope you get some good waves soon.

@drewsuann5318 2 ай бұрын

Great scenery well done

@GlennWalker-y1w 2 ай бұрын

Nice work mate. High level of detail as always.

@leighwilson1524 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glenn

@SeanCarrolCapaldi 2 ай бұрын

Hey Leigh, I understand you’ve upgraded your Discovery since, but I was just wondering if I could reach out to you a bit more of your ownership on your TD6. I’m picking one up in 2 weeks and super excited. If you’re available it would be good to be able to get ahold of you. Love the content mate, keep it up!

@leighwilson1524 2 ай бұрын

Hi Sean sorry I missed your post. Yes message me on Facebook . I am glad to help

@NoOne-kr4jc 3 ай бұрын

Idiots!!!

@NCsurfer607 3 ай бұрын

Was that an reactor center fin with the mick fanning side fins

@leighwilson1524 2 ай бұрын

Sorry for the late reply I some how I did not pick up your comment. Yes it is a Reactor medium centre Fin with large Fannings. I now have a 5'10" Cymatic Volcanic and I use KS1, quad with a numbster small in the centre.

@fran-d7b3b 3 ай бұрын

Ruber chest of the rip curl is the worse desging mistake I ever seen. It gets destroyed after 10 sessions

@rctime1974 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. Many KZbin channels say that D5 is unreliable car. I noticed that most of them are not the owners of D5. But you own D5. I hope I can own one someday.

@leighwilson1524 Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. My new one is even more reliable

@surfininmy40s 7 ай бұрын

You are a shredder at 66. Keep surfing 🤙🏾

@leighwilson1524 7 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. I am now almost 71 now and my current quiver is a Revo 5'10, FRK 6'1" and a Tolhurst HI MID 6 @ 7 foot. I still surf daily and my good days are still the same but with aging you just have less good days. I still froth like a grom

@surfininmy40s 7 ай бұрын

@@leighwilson1524 I will try to be like you and surf into my 70’s. Amazing 🤩

@damjankosele3434 7 ай бұрын

Wish you all the best with your new car. I gave up with my Disco 3y ago, same model as yours before. Had too many issues.

@leighwilson1524 7 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about your Disco. I know I have been lucky. I would elsewhere if I had troubles but they are just so good to drive. Thanks for watch my vid

@Spartansrule118 Ай бұрын

What issues were you having? Which model year and engine if you don't mind? Thank you.

@punkin314 8 ай бұрын

Surprising, usually the Germans

@bonsummers2657 9 ай бұрын

slo mo sux

@AEVMU Жыл бұрын

Rip Curl suits develop pinholes way too fast, literally within a month or two and some right out of the factory. Problem is they try to tape the seams over the fuzzy liner, and the glue doesn't bond well, the liner is too fuzzy/thick. Xcel will last 2 seasons or more and only then slowly develop pinholes but it is not nearly as stretchy. If it fits you well, it is stretchy enough. The xcel is also pretty thick for a 4/3 because they use thick jersey liners. I have had 5/3s that didn't feel as thick so it fits a weird niche.

@alemaocingapura Жыл бұрын

That’s great footage .. I am planning to be there in October , I know it is not tue best time but hope to find good waves as well , being perfect and shoulder level would be just fine

@leighwilson1524 Жыл бұрын

I hope you have a great time. Do the early surf at Riptides before the crowd and surf the uncrowded right hander off the resort later in the day

@mikehodge9306 Жыл бұрын

I recently had a very unpleasant episode with my Disco 5. The steering rack failed whilst cornering causing me to have an RTA. I claimed on my insurance for body and mechanical repair. 14 weeks in to repair and I am still awaiting return. Very long parts wait from LR (steering rack, suspension arms and subframe). Can anyone advise if I have a legitimate claim against LR as I have excess to pay on my insurance claim and the car is now devalued as it has been in an accident. I understand that this fault has been recognised with other LR models that have been recalled but not the Discovery 5.

@drewsuann5318 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to next episode

@leighwilson1524 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Drew, It is great to have viewers from England🙃🙃

@lucascameron8420 Жыл бұрын

💖 "promosm"

@leighwilson1524 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for you comment. The video is an itinerary ideas style, also showing where we stayed and what we did. My videos are done with no financial benefit and they are just a hobby. Thank you taking your time to watch them and sharing our experience.

@GlennWalker-y1w Жыл бұрын

Looks great. I’m going back to Tassie to see these places. Nice video Leigh

@LordByronMacintosh Жыл бұрын

thanks, great review

@petermorris3665 Жыл бұрын

Great video and scenery, thanks.

@leighwilson1524 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter, I really enjoyed Tasmania

@leighwilson1524 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter. I hope you got some ideas for a trip to Tassie

@TheSuperfRYE Жыл бұрын

Have just come across your channel as I’m considering the Discovery. It’s such a great place for every day info rather than the standard car review vids. Hoping you’re still planning to provide updates ✌🏼

@leighwilson1524 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your interest in my videos. I have just finished a road trip of Tasmania which I will be editing that trip soon. But my big news, hopefully my new Discovery will arrive in June and I will have lots of videos coming up about it. Now I have to start thinking about selling my current Discovery. :(

@Spartansrule118 Ай бұрын

@@leighwilson1524why did you make the switch?

@leighwilson1524 Ай бұрын

@@Spartansrule118 I normally change my car every 5 years. As the November-17 Build was the last build with the small 7inch info screen and no Apple Car Play and very few features, it annoyed me. One month later they put in a 10inch screen. Things I preferred in my old car was the cruise control, 5 seats and the Activity Key. .

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