CI "Dumpster Diver 2" Surfboard Review Ep 150

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[@PenryChad]

Came for the review and stayed for the Dumpster Diver. Ripping brother!

[@Ian-1080]

Had a 5’11 dd2 pu under my arm at a shop…. Put it back and grabbed the 5’10 Spinetek and pulled the trigger. Dd2 fins work epic in the board. I don’t take this out to grovel but anything 2+ works sick. The bigger the wave the better so far. Super springy and responsive. Paddles super well. This is closest thing to a hpsb in my quiver and love it. Thanks for selling more people on it

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@@Ian-1080 Thank you for posting. Stoked you like it!

[@coldseamonster]

Never before did a board purchase rely on a a review as much as this one.

[@foxgd88]

Get it

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@coldseamonster Cheers for the kind words and trust in our reviews.

[@coldseamonster]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 These are the boards and waves most of us are riding 90% of the time. Also, you taking the board through the paces in a high performance way lets us know what the board has the potential to do. In other words , it’s not a theory or opinion , it’s actual being done. Other reviews are missing that. I don’t want to see another intermediate surfer telling me what board to get as he’s digging rails and bogging turns. 🙏👊🏼

[@guitarwithtom6041]

Don’t hesitate to, I bought one 4 months ago and am completely blown away

[@bodhitree33]

Have been waiting for this one!!! Thanks Noel and crew!!!

[@wesleychapman9001]

Noel I just bought two boards last week (RNF 96 in Black Sheep, and an Album Vesper), you can't make this board sound so good!! Love seeing so many guys jump on this review and try it in a variety of conditions. Well done guys.

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@@wesleychapman9001 Cheers

[@daistag]

Been waiting for your thoughts about this board but I couldn’t, just got a spine-tech 5’5” bigger than what I normally ride this week and haven’t got around to ride it. Then this episode came out. Gave me a lot of confidence before I try. Great job, always

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@@daistag Stoked you got one. Lets us all know how it goes after a few sessions.

[@chazalicious]

Your reviews are legendary.

[@spinafex5729]

Those AMT's with the trailer are epic with 2+1 fin placement i.e fronts at 10 inches rather than 11. The trailer is actually forward in the box so you get a tighter cluster which does feel twitchy in a standard HPSB thruster placement, but in a board designed for 2+1 they're better than any thruster in small waves.

[@MrRyanjephcott]

I also find the AMT twitchy. I run it with small quad rears and I like it like that

[@NCsurfer607]

I’m shocked but happy you rode that board as an thruster DR fins the ticket for that board , I might have to put it on my radar next year

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@NCsurfer607 Absolutely

[@spiffjiff05]

Shout out to Shey at XTR for getting me my custom DD2 back in June for a Waco trip in one week! Miracle board was epic out there!

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@@spiffjiff05 🔥

[@j.mach1133]

Absolutely ripped this one,Noel! Here's my experience with the DD2: My normal size/liter range is 28-29. I thought going up to 29.3 liters with the 5'8 would be great for smaller waves and paddle power. Unfortuately, the stock 5'8 feels quite bulky and too heavy for my preference. I might go custom and get spinetek or team light. I had a custom NB2 in team light and it was great. The deck actually held up really well.

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@@j.mach1133 Thank you for posting. It will help others.

[@kyleburns1752]

love the reviews, what pool is this at?

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@@kyleburns1752 Waco Surf

[@fredrikbrodwall906]

Hi Noel. How would you compare it to NB2? (I have that now as my dd). Thx for great reviews

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@fredrikbrodwall906 NB2 is fast… a bit out of control which I love. The DD2 is quick too but more flow and smoother rail to rail. Good two board quiver for daily drive ripping.

[@fredrikbrodwall906]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thx. Maybe a bit easier (easier to control or better) for a intermediate surfer than NB2?

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@@fredrikbrodwall906 Yes!!

[@BIGDAVEYLEW]

Hey Noel enjoyed the episode! How much of an issue would you say pressure dents are on the bottom of a board. Do they noticeably affect performance?

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@@BIGDAVEYLEW not really

[@aussiesnowboarder1530]

Hey Noel, another great review. I’ve got a DD2 and have been using futures AM1 fins, which feel pretty good. Would there be a noticeable difference between the AM1 and Dane’s DD2 fins in your opinion? Cheers,

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@@aussiesnowboarder1530 Not a ton… but maybe enough to add a little more spice.

[@tylerm4083]

Noel, any plans to review the CI Feb's Fish? Dying to hear your thoughts on Mikey's new Twin Fish. Awesome Review by the way

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@@tylerm4083 I don’t think so… sorry. The folks at CI don’t send me Twinnys anymore. Not sure why

[@tylerm4083]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Bummer, I feel like you would rip that thing, and would love to see how it stands up against the Lost RNF 96 and Aipa Modern Fish

[@Ronny439]

Absolutely shredding!!! Does this have any comparisons to the 🌶️ BV2? I just got that, but this thing looks special.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@Ronny439 Maybe close to the same rocker… both boards a fast. The BV2 has a wider outline in the nose area so it will paddle a little better but the DD2 will out perform the BV2 in the pocket. I say add the DD2 to your BV2 as a 2 board quiver. There will be wave overlap but these two boards draw different lines.

[@mcqsx]

Hey Noel ! Love to watch your review, I just bought a DD2, unfortunately in ECT construction the construction that you did not review … can you do it for your community? 🤙🏼

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@@mcqsx I will see if I can get one in ECT

[@RolandAmundsen]

Thanks Noel for your work and information. Would this work well in combination with the Supernova? How does it compare with the Holy Hypto? Thank you!

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@@RolandAmundsen Yes, this board will compliment the Supernova great.

[@stratmaster52]

Hey Noel. other than the obvious hip how does it compare to the sampler. I had one of those and loved it but wondering if it feels much different

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@stratmaster52 the Sampler might be a tad faster down the line but the DD2 surfs the pocket better. The DD2 has a better wave range too. I think the Sampler is best in 2’-4’ surf and the DD2 is best in 2’-6’ surf. Obviously if the 6’ surf is super hollow then the DD2 will struggle a little.

[@sachaDS0]

Nice I was wondering the same thing :)

[@sachaDS0]

Hey Noel another fantastic review! 🤩I would like to swap an old Sampler PU 6’0 for a DD2 spinetek 5’11 (~34L) as a Daily driver. As a Sampler lover would you say it’s a smart move or nothing can replace the Sampler? 😂

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@@sachaDS0 Sampler might be a little faster down the line…. But the DD2 is way better in the pocket and better carves.

[@malcolmd3670]

Great review can you please do a CI quiver like you did for pyzel?

[@an0m1eofficial56]

Hey Noel, I know in the past you’ve mentioned your love for the CI Sampler. And if I’m not mistaken, the DD is a spiritual successor to that board. How do you think they compare?

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@@an0m1eofficial56 The Sampler seem to have a little less overall rocker… so a little faster down the line. The DD2 has a better wave range… it will shred 2’-6’ surf with the right fins. The Sampler is best in 2’-4’ surf.

[@Ian-1080]

Curious about this one, you think a rnf/pisces or dd2 as a one board/daily driver ?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@Ian-1080 If you want more performance in the pocket and sharper lines then DD2. If you like wider nose boards that can be a bit easier to shred then 96 or Pisces are my first choice in their category

[@Undergroundffn]

Hey noel sorry me again im just really struggling to decide as a new board is alot of money but if you had to have one board quiver to use for everything would you rather go with the dd2 or the pyzel phantom and what are the differences you felt with them cheers a million ❤️👌

[@Undergroundffn]

Hey noel awesome vid as always just wondering how you thought this board compared to the happyeveryday as they are quite similar but just wondering what you felt the main differences were cheers man

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@Undergroundffn The DD2 seems to be a little faster top to bottom and a little more speed down the line. The DD2 seems to suit my style of surfing. I thought Ian, Eric, and Asa were shredding it too. All 3 of those surfers are more front footed compared to me too.

[@Undergroundffn]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks man did that flater rocker ever feel as tho it might have been a problem in steeper waves tho or not at all

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@@Undergroundffn Not at all

[@vincentkr3w]

Amazing review! What Pyzel board does this compare to closest?

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@@vincentkr3w Nothing really…. Maybe the Red Tiger but the DD2 is way better

[@stevenyao8660]

Phantom?

[@vincentkr3w]

@@stevenyao8660 that would have been my guess too, though the DD2 probably has a greater wave range

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@stevenyao8660 Nope… too much width and foam forward compared to the DD2. The DD2 out performs the Phantom in the pocket all day long. The DD2 is faster and surfs small waves better too.

[@rallnaude642]

Hi Noel - Sharpeye Inferno 72 or DD2? Which is your favourite for the ocean?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@rallnaude642 Tough one… both boards are epic. I think the DD2 offers more down the line speed so it will perform better in 2-4’ surf but still has a good 2’-6’ wave range. The I72 might carve a little better

[@stevenyao8660]

Wow! Best thruster in the pool so far?

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@@stevenyao8660 Maybe… best CI Thruster for sure

[@rickycole9741]

Hi Noel, would you be taking this board to Bali (Keramas on a mid size day?)? Thanks Ricky

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@@rickycole9741 Yes, 3’-5’ it will go good there

[@rickycole9741]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks Noel

[@catinthehat8412]

would you find an old dumpster diver and try it the spine tech and put dd2 look so good 🤙🔥

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@@catinthehat8412 I would love to ride the OG DD

[@franciscohestnes]

Hey Noel! I’m trying to decide on a surfboard for mushy beachbreaks in Portugal. DD2, Rocket Wide or Happy Everyday?

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@@franciscohestnes I say DD2 in Spinetek or RW Squash in Spinetek. Get a good set of Twin + Trailer fins for small mushy waves too.

[@franciscohestnes]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 thank you so much!

[@franciscohestnes]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 and if windy? RW in PU? It’s windy very very often

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@@franciscohestnes Yes, if it’s windy go PU/Poly with stock glass job so it last longer

[@JTJorge]

Hi Noel, also from Portugal, and had the same boards in mind, but adding the DHD 3DX that I am currently enjoying. How would you compare both in smaller stuff?

[@eyalpolishook6486]

boom!!! untill now it looked at all videos like it has no flow compered to other raynolds models which i love.holding it at the shop ,the rails felt too thick and the nose looked too nerrow for the overall width off the board...might go and have a look again...😅.thanks Noel🤙

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@@eyalpolishook6486 Dane seems to like a little more rail on most of his models.

[@foxgd88]

This or Pyzalien 2 for everyday waves and point breaks?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@foxgd88 DD2… it’s faster and offers better performance in 2-6’ surf. The P2 has a better wave range for 3’-8’ surf.

[@foxgd88]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 would you say the Pyzalien 2 still pivots faster?

[@matthewschultz9902]

Kind of looks like a mini ghost template wise, is that fair to say?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@matthewschultz9902 Mini Ghost seems to have more foam forward under the front foot

[@cxlosdc333]

How would you compare this to the red tiger?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@cxlosdc333 The DD2 has a better wave range, it’s faster, and offers better performance in the pocket.

[@garykilday704]

Any thoughts on any good for frontfoot surfers noel?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@garykilday704 The DD2 is solid for Front Footed Surfers

[@soulsurfer3102]

o.k im first because i love salas.1 to 10 how you this board? how you like this board compet the happy every day? 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

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@@soulsurfer3102 I like this board better compared to Happy Everday. On a scale of of 1-10 I give the DD2 a 7.5

[@soulsurfer3102]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks

[@JTJorge]

​@@surfnshowreviews7777 what board would be a 10? Or 9...

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@JTJorge Not sure yet… I don’t think I’ve ridden a 9 or 10 on any board.

[@aTribeCalledCasey]

This board vs the frk swallow… Dd2 did seem a bit more tuned up🧐

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@aTribeCalledCasey The DD2 is carrying more speed and it’s easier to surf. The FRK Swallow might surf the pocket a little more vertically.

[@sdigsy4414]

@aTribeCalledCasey I love my FRK swallow. Surfed it in 2-3ft shitty waves to solid 5ft clean. Goes awesome 👍👌

[@allsurf]

🤙🏼

[@johndoe9608]

weighing 230 I need double xl fins at least, and custom width and thickness dimms. the sizing scale is a joke in the industry.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@johndoe9608 You’re a big guy… I am sure it’s hard to find sleds that suit your size. I suggest going custom on a Bobby Quad. You can keep it shorter and hit the same wave range as the DD2.

[@fabfnk446]

What kind of fins do you usually get in FCS?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@fabfnk446 Depends on the waves. Point breaks or Beachies? For point breaks you can’t beat the AM’s or Kolohe’ Andino fins. For quick beach breaks I like the Performers or CI Up Right fins

[@joaodanunciacaonunes7539]

A question about a topic that really annoys me: how can I prevent the Spinetek from turning yellow? My OG Flyer turned yellow in less than 6 months, and I'm very careful with it...

[@Ian-1080]

Been wondering if the new white Spinetek will be any different. I got one and it’s still new condition but time will tell.

[@foxgd88]

Possibly by getting a spray of a colour you like instead of the white on the deck and bottom

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@joaodanunciacaonunes7539 I hate yellowing boards too. I highly recommend getting an airbrush top and bottom on your boards.