71 Year old Surfers owner Review of Slater Volcanic Cymatic, FRK, Dominator 2 & HI MID 6

[@mlangby]

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

[@leighwilson1524]

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

[@frankhiggs4032]

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]

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

[@frankhiggs4032]

@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.

[@chucks222]

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]

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 .

[@ajj4483]

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

[@leighwilson1524]

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

[@andrewmitchell9892]

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]

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

[@eduardls]

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]

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

[@donatkinson1596]

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]

What! we always "need" anther board😀

[@AnneSullivan-mb6dd]

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

[@leighwilson1524]

Thanks Anne for positive comment

[@benstockwin2812]

Great review. Inspirational to see you shredding!

[@leighwilson1524]

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

[@X2UKeith]

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]

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]

@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]

@@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.

[@toothnail605]

It's great to see the older guys still out there and making it happen. The part I have a hard time with is, here in SD CA (that includes Sano) it's soooooooooo crowded no matter what day of the week or time of day that it's basically just a shat show out there. Yeah about once a week I can get it at a decent crowd, and yep I still get A LOT of set waves even with 90 guys out no bs, I just have a hard time with a f--king circus beyond over crowded joke. How bout those Ebikes?! Sad the beyond over crowded thing changed surfing. Well gotta go I'm in line at Sano idling in my truck for another hour so I can park. Peace

[@leighwilson1524]

I whinge about the crowds at my home break but it is nothing like yours. I live in a tourist town and 2 hours from the biggest city in Australia and the weekends and holiday time are bad. Parking is problem sometimes too. Social Media done not help tell everyone where the "Secret Spot" is. Surf on mate😀😀

[@TH-nc1gj]

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]

Thanks The Dominator is a legend

[@drewsuann5318]

Great review Leigh👍

[@leighwilson1524]

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

[@jaysmartin]

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]

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

[@rodneyring4341]

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

[@leighwilson1524]

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.

[@eyalpolishook6486]

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]

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

[@jg3549]

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]

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

[@chucks222]

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]

​@@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.

[@Surf_Salt]

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

[@leighwilson1524]

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]

Thanks! Was going to ask this exact question

[@JonnySlacks]

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

[@leighwilson1524]

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 ;)

[@coldseamonster]

So damn good. Thank you

[@leighwilson1524]

Thanks monster. I am overwhelmed by the comments and views

[@leighwilson1524]

Thanks for watching

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

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[@leighwilson1524]

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.

[@gilberibrahim8879]

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

[@leighwilson1524]

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

[@davidgorlicki160]

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

[@leighwilson1524]

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

[@russellthom2445]

You need to try the new Revo Max Leigh

[@leighwilson1524]

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

[@99jic]

What size is your FRK?

[@leighwilson1524]

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

[@barryshepard5792]

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

[@leighwilson1524]

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]

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

[@foxtrot-oscar-f2u]

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

[@tezf6883]

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]

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]

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]

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