JS Surfboards "Monsta Box HYFI" Review by Noel Salas Ep. 29

[@123rygonn]

Best reviews hands down.. and this brother rips.

[@peacepuffz]

This is a great review. Good to see other surfboard company's getting involved with Noels show.

[@TristanSounn]

what is the hyfi construction how many fabrics on the top and bottom and what thickness?? thank you for everything

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

HYFI Construction Correction: SORRY for the correction on this review but the White Diamond shape mesh on the bottom of this board is NOT Carbon Fiber. It is a Polypropylene (synthetic plastic mesh) and this combined with Carbon strips give this board the right flex and tension.

[@henriquevert]

i love this board. Mine is in CWX construction (only available in Brazil) and I also think it looks like a PU board. However, it really works best in 3-4ft waves. Yesterday I surfed weak waves of 2 feet and the board just wouldn't move.

[@miramarbungalowsrealestate9073]

Got one on the way to me here in Nica. Thanks for the review. Stoked as we got an awesome run of swell ahead tomorrow and thru the week

[@matthewhayes3121]

Hi Nole. Do you prefer this model over the Pyzel Phantom? How do they compare?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Matthew Hayes I like the Phantom better. The Phantom has a better wave range too 3-7’.

[@brendonwiseman8747]

I had one of these years ago and am considering getting another one as I loved it so much. Noel do you reckon there are better boards out there or if a sled is magic for you just stick to it?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Magic sleds are hard to come bye. I say try another one

[@FLYINhawaiian888]

Top notch reviews. just came across your channel the other day and cannot stop watching. Thank you Noel, aloha from sunset beach!

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Travis Butler Stoked!!! So glad to hear you like the show.

[@TheWaddam]

Hey Noel, I have a question about the volume and size you were riding here, you normally seem to ride boards around 25.5 (ish) so I’m just wondering why you rode the larger 5’9 here at 26.5 instead of the 5’8? I’m 5’11 72kg and I normally go for boards 26.5 - 27l so I’m unsure whether to get this in the 5’9 (26.5) or 5’9 ((27.3) i was thinking larger since you went larger than normal??

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

crypto hypto In this review I think I was 170 pounds. I weigh 160 now so I dropped 1 liter .

[@reefslug]

Hey Noel. the star ratings for the Monsta box aren't on your website. When I tried to compare this to the phantom it only compared the hyfi construction to the phantom shape. Could you tell me which of those boards is more user friendly. which is more high performance . and which one you'd rather have if it was the only board you brought and the waves were head and a half {plus} out of the blue.....for my last question pretend they're both PU. Thanks as always for being a guru

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Brandon Lane Phantom is way easier to surf and offers more HP surfing in 3-7’ surf.

[@reefslug]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thank you again my brother. for all that you do. You're seriously my favorite person on all of youtube. No joke. No BS. I hope you had/are having a blast in Waco

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Brandon Lane Cheers for the kind words!!! Waco is insane!!!

[@reefslug]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Good. You deserve some high quality insanity (the good kind) for all the positive things you're doing. Looking forward to your next video (as always) 🌊🌴🤘🔥💀🔥🤘🌴🌊

[@soulsurfer3102]

@@reefslug so How is the phantom? I'm hope u bought one and u have opinion.thx

[@MichaW94]

What is the difference between this board and the CI sampler? As they both are described as "small wave boards". So would you choose the JS if the Surf is getting a bit bigger? Your reviews are really nice and helpful btw. Greetz

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

MichaW94 Sampler is better in 1-3’ surf... it’s faster down the line and paddles better too. The MB is better in 3-5’ surf.. a little more tail rocker so it offers more high performance surfing in the pocket.

[@shanewright3395]

Hi Noel, i was just wanting to know what you personal opinion was on the hyfi construction (eps) as opposed to traditional PU boards. I’ve heard a lot of mixed things and i’m torn on which way to go with my next board. Cheers

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Shane Wright I love eps boards in 1-6’ surf. The HYFY tech is legit in my book. It’s been a while since I’ve ridden one but I like the extra pop and spring in my turns in the Monsta Box compared to a PU in smaller waves. If you surf a lot of choppy surf then maybe go PU... the EPS foam in general struggles a bit in the chop. It’s somewhat topical and if your not used to surfing it then it can disengage and you can skip out. I am used to riding EPS now and I like it in 1-4’ surf even if there is a bit of texture on the surface.

[@shanewright3395]

Thanks so much!

[@bluesnparadise]

I've been stoked with the pu monsta box, such a good board!

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

I think it would go good in PU too!!!

[@abirshaked9389]

Hey noel , as usual u are ripping !! Would you say this boatd grovels well? I usually ride 1-4 waves how well would u say it will perform in that lower range?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

abir shaked It goes best in 3-4’ surf... it goes ok in 2’ surf a little long to fit in tight transitions. Good speed though

[@timothyjones3260]

Hi Noel loving the reviews thanks I'm deciding on a hyfi monster box or pyzalien 2 , which board did you prefer as a daily driver thanks in advance

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Timothy Jones P2

[@timothyjones5123]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thanks Noel im 102kg 6 ft 4 decent surfer ,do you think the volume of the 6 ft 4 at 38.3 would be enough cheers

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Timothy Jones A good liter range for your size and skill level is 41-43 liters.

[@richd2744]

I love these reviews! Some amazing surfing and an actual technical breakdown of the boards. Best of both worlds. Just picked up one of these. How did the Hyfi construction hold up?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Cheers… stoked you found our show. The HYFI tech feels good to me and holds up well too

[@bless590]

out of this board, pyzalien 2 and sub driver 2.0 which is easiest to paddle on?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Phantom paddles the best

[@jontewitt2108]

Would you prefer this board compared to an og flyer either PU or spine tech?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Jonte Witt The MB is epic in 3-5’ waves and I like it better compared to the OG in 3-5’ surf. However the OG has a better wave range in 3-7’ surf.

[@jontewitt2108]

​@@surfnshowreviews7777 Ended up getting the MB in hyfi and ended up snapping it in my first surf (bailing and duck diving waves) which was probably too big for it (around 6-8 foot... was too keen to surf it!), luckily I get to replace the board free of charge again in Hyfi or in PU construction. I surfed the Hyfi in 3-5 foot and it was unreal and also I already have a high performance PU for when the waves are 5 foot + so range isn't really the issue. My main concern is the durability and the issue of getting another hyfi and breaking it down the line as they seem to do. What's your opinion on what I would get more use out of in the long run, and whether the PU is stronger/durable and less inclined to break or if it was just a freak accident?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Jonte Witt Hard to say... the JS PU foam is next level. Their HYFY is good too but I think for the MB I might go PU

[@jontewitt2108]

Surf n Show Reviews I agree thanks so much for the reply mate love your content keep it coming!

[@ianhoward3408]

Sick review! I’m 6’ 165-170lbs. What do you think in terms of dimensions on this one?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Ian Howard Of your advanced 28-29 liters, Intermediate 30-31...

[@thesurfshowbymagnummartine8174]

Great review Noel! that board looks lively for sure! You are surfing solid! Stoked brother!

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

The Surf Show by Magnum Martinez Yea Mags thanks brother.... that Monsta Box goes mental. You gotta get one buddy.

[@geoffkoop]

That board looks sick. Great review as always!

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Geoff Koop Cheers Geoff!!! Board goes good.

[@gelateriabuffel4513]

Hi Noel, how do you compare Monsta box with Sci fi 2.0? Thanks in advance

[@athomson86]

Hi Noel, great review! I just got the new MB in PU and was wanting some advice on which fins would be good to use in it in different conditions? I have sets of Accelerators PC (Mediums), Reactors PC (Mediums), Felipe Toledos (Medium) and MFs (Medium). Thanks for your help. Alex

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Alex Thomson Run the Reactors in quick beachies or small waves. Run the Toledo’s in good waves

[@athomson86]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thanks so much for the info Noel. Will run these next few sessions.

[@poppiiiii]

Do you reckon the BB3 has more speed compared to the monsta box for waist to head high ? Or the monstabox is versatile enough to be as easy as the bb3 and as fast in smaller stuff but just has a higher range ?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Mathieu Revel I think the MB is faster.... the BB3 has a better upper end range. The speed on the BB3 in 1-3’ surf is average... the MB seemed faster and easier to surf.

[@poppiiiii]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thanks man ! i appreciate you take the time to always answer me and help me choosing board !

[@poppiiiii]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks man for taking the time to help me ! Funny considering that the BB3 is marketed as a step down from the MB. But seems hare to pass by the MB considering its versatility

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Mathieu Revel The BB3 is a step down compared their HPSB’s like M8, M6, Air 17, etc... but I feel like the BB3 and MB have to much overlap on wave range. It’s either or on these two models... and the MB seems to carry more speed and easier to surf. I don’t think either board is ideal for 1-2’ surf... they are both good Daily Drivers. The MB is best in 3-5’ surf and the BB3 is best in 3-6’ surf... my preference is MB.

[@rankooodle]

@mathieu did you get the mb ... What are your thoughts on it if you did?

[@TwinsTv-sx6zj]

Noel you Ripped on this board ! surfing looked clean and sharp ! love the review

[@Blackirish__]

Hey mate how would this go with a trailer fin on a round tail? I’m 95 kilos and was thinking round tail in the 40ltr, what are your thoughts? Cheers

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

It might go pretty good. Do you ride 40L boards?

[@Blackirish__]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 had a 38ltr PU it wasn't enough for the average wave here in Sydney, I have a 41 ltr seaside and a 45 ltr seaside and beyond which I can just duck dive but wouldn't want to in big waves, I think this could sit right in the middle

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@Blackirish__ Your Seaside at 41L paddles better… not sure you will like 40L on this sled

[@Blackirish__]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 what js would sit in the middle do you think the raging bull?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@Blackirish__ The Bulls Eye

[@lohena1]

Bummer, my MB Hyfi creased across the deck after just less than a year. Will get it fixed though as I dig this board and other than that it's in great shape. Noel, have you or anybody else had issues with the Hyfi durability?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

lohena1 My HYFI durability was good... but I don’t keep the boards long after each review. Sorry to hear it buckled on you.

[@lohena1]

Surf n Show Reviews Lucky you!

[@jasonsedor5676]

my hyfi BB2 was my favorite board ever ANNNNNNNND, i creased it across the deck. hopefully they become more durable as they evolve their manufacturing.

[@h.peterzimmer883]

It happened to me, too. Paid about US $120 for the repair. Good as new.

[@bluesnparadise]

Hey I have a monsta box in pu if I was to get one in hify would you suggest going down a size?

[@felipesegattodocarmo863]

this technology HYFI construction is recommended to good and perfect waves too or only to small waves? monsta box surfboard work well for good waves but i don't know in HYFI construct? I say because a time ago epoxy EPS were good only for really small waves.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Felipe Segatto do Carmo The answer to your question really comes down to a preference for each surfer. I like HYFY and other EPS Constructions for 1-5’ surf. Bigger surf 4-8’+ I like PU. Some surfers only ride EPS now even when it gets bigger, other surfers like EPS in smaller surf, and others surfers only like PU.

[@felipesegattodocarmo863]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks

[@MichaelJDay]

Surf n Show Reviews I feel the same way from my experience with epoxy vs. PU. In fact, all I have been riding for the last 5 years are epoxy boards (Slater Tomo) Omni and Cymatic. (I need to have at least 1 PU board in my quiver). For me when the waves get really powerful 15 - 20 sec ground swell, steep and fast barreling type of waves (check out Praia Carcavelos, Praia do Guincho and Praia Grande) in Portugal my experience was the epoxy boards felt too light and flimsy. For 4-5++ and larger waves I will take a PU board because the extra weight and dampening of that construction will give me more control. But like you say, Noel, it comes down to personal preference depending on ability, conditions and board.

[@Hughsiefitdad]

Can you review the AIR17 X please!?!?

[@ArdyAryan]

Hi Noel! thanks for the great reviews, I have a question about the Monsta Box, JS has released the Round Pin version of it too, I am indecisive between the Squash tail or Round Pin, do you have any input on that?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Ardy Aryan I say Squash Tail for smaller waves 2-4’ surf and if you want more hold then go Round tail.

[@ArdyAryan]

Thank you!

[@noahstone1558]

Just got one stock 5’7 so stoked

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Noah Stone Sick!!’ Let me know how it goes....

[@noahstone1558]

Surf n Show Reviews love it haven’t used it in anything too good yet waiting for that south swell but works great even as a small wave performance really fast too

[@JohnCarrFitness]

I love your reviews. I’m not sure if you’re able to say but what’s your favorite boards for 2-4ft so-cal surf? It’s really hard for me to pick my next one.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

John Carr CI Neck Beard 2 Spinetek, Monsta Box HYFY, Pyzel Gremlin, CI Rocket Wide. Check out our website for all of my boards for 2-4’ surf. Www.surfnshow.com

[@soulsurfer3102]

This question for my friends. He want to know the different between the baby bugy lost. To m.box js Your opinion please. ?thx

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

surfer They are pretty close to each other. The Baby Buggy Round Tail offers more hold and it can handle 6’surf. The MB will pivot a little quicker and offer a little more release.

[@soulsurfer3102]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks brother U r the best on the net

[@bushkey]

I watched again tonight, I was comparing the fins, and after watching you surf on the different fins, it was very clear to me the KA's were the money fin in that board for you. You surfing was electric with the KA's, Tracky and awkward with the MF's, and more Stable with the JW's. I see why you said the KA's were the winner.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

bushkey It's cool you can see what I felt. All three fins work and feel good but like you said the KA's had that special spark that made this board alive. Cheers!!!

[@zjgvergara]

I just got mine, after a month and a half of waiting for the board to be shipped from San Diego. Hopefully it goes well at Honolua bay.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

zjgvergara Epic... let me know how it goes....

[@CustomsB]

Your reviews are the best, thank you! Was wondering if you could describe what you think are the difference between the hyfi construction, future flex, carbon wrap and spine tech in terms of how it feels, and which is more durable (harder to ding).

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

CustomsB They are all roughly the same in hardness and ding about the same. However the flex and pop feels different in each Construction. The CW flexes most with the least amount of pressure applied to your turns.Future Flex pops back the quickest due to the Carbon on the rail. Spinetek might be the stiffest of the techs mentioned and it’s pop feels good too and it seems to be the stiffest. The more pressure applied to Spinetek the harder it rebounds and its pop seems to be the most consistent. The HYFY Tech feels most like PU due to the weight... less chatter or vibration at high speed or in choppy surf. The down side to to the HYFY Tech is the weight of the board in 1-3’ surf. Because it’s weight is heavier and nearly the same as a stock PU it takes more out of me to get it going down the line quickly because it’s heavy. That’s my two cents on each tech... they all pressure dent the same and when touring them they will suck water in. Fix them all quickly.

[@MrB1019]

what would you like better the monsta box in hifi or the sampler in flex bar tech? and maybe some feedback on each as to why or why not. love your vids

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

101unz That's a tough one... I love them both. I would choose the Monsta Box in HYFI over the Sampler Flexbar in 3-4 surf because it has more rocker. I can push harder on my bottom turns and better traction in the pocket. I like the Sampler Flexbar in the 1-3 waves. Fast down the line because it has less rocker and still has good performance qualities. I think the real comparison is between the Monsta Box HYFI and the Fever Flexbar. Both good performance boards. The HYFI construction is roughly $100.00 less.

[@confdenhaag]

HELLO. PLZ, HOW WOULD U COMPARE THE MB WITH THE CI FEVER ??? PLZ I NEED UR HELP VERY MUCH. THANK YOU

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

The Original MB is so fun... best in 2-5’ surf. The MB is a bit faster in smaller waves compared to Fever. However the new MB 2020 is not faster than the Fever.

[@waterdog4191]

I was looking hard at the Monsta Box for a long time, nothing but good reviews out there, but could not find a PU version in my area. Ended up getting a Pyzel Amigo. How would you compare the Monsta Box to the New Flyer in terms of low end/high end of waves.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

I think the New Flyer can handle bigger waves because it has more rocker but I don't think it Grovels very well in general. To much rocker for my likings on small waves. I am sure many surfers out there would disagree with me on that.I think the Monsta Box is really fast and responsive for 2-4 waves but it will struggle a little in the 5+ waves for me in the HYFI construction. I have a hard time getting the rail to bite when the waves get bigger with EPS foam in general. Nothing against the HYFI construction but I like EPS foam best in small waves.I think the Monsta Box in the PU would be very versatile and would go good in the 2-5 which makes it a very good daily driver. Cheers!!!

[@waterdog4191]

Getting the rails to dig in was my concern with the HYFI (or any non PU) construction and why I was looking for a PU Monsta Box. Have a NF and really like it, but hard to paddle into steep/hollow waves, and does not have instant speed. Partly due too much foam/too "corky" (1.5L more than needed), but think also rocker. Once up you can generate speed, but if dumping, getting in late and not having instant speed is an issue for an old man like me. JS has very limited distribution/availability, especially in PU. Surprising considering how popular their boards are. Thanks again.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Water Dog My pleasure... I do like EPS boards in small surf for sure. They are light and lively. Cheers!!!

[@mamateresa3939]

Congrats on 2k

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

AUZZIE BBQ Cheers!!!

[@buildinginspectionsaustral5101]

Shredder.. you could body double for Slater

[@aussiesnowboarder1530]

Hey Noel, have you had a chance ride a Monsta Box 2020? I’m looking at a Pyzel Phantom, Lost Uber Driver (based your previous recommendation) or Monsta Box 2020 for 2-6ft beachies for an intermediate surfer. PU or epoxy? Keep up the good work. Cheers!

[@aussiesnowboarder1530]

Forgot to add that I’ve already got a CI Sampler and was wondering if the Uber Driver would be too similar. Cheers

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Aussie Snowboarder I suggest the Phantom

[@aussiesnowboarder1530]

Thanks mate

[@dudleyserious1]

I have a Phantom ..its awesome ...it borderline grovels and works in punchy head high surf.

[@felipesegattodocarmo863]

or PU surfboard is much better for 3-6 ft?

[@PineappleSmack]

You made that board look really good and fun.. looks like competition for the CI sampler that you love lol

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Cheers. This Monsta Box goes so good. I agree it will rival the Sampler for sure. Very fast down the line and responsive too.

[@PineappleSmack]

Looks like good competition for the Pyzel electralite stubby bastard too, my fav board. Since summers approaching and I'm moving back to Long Island from Hawaii I been looking more into the short grovelers, def the superbrand superflex fling and the new carbon wrap round nose fish redux look amazing

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Jeff Holmes Agreed those boards you mentioned sound fun too. This Monsta Box is so smooth and fast. Really fun board.

[@hanaleiboy08]

Hi Noel, how would you compare this with the Fever? Mahalo, keep the awesome reviews coming.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Whitney Haraguchi The Fever has more rocker and can handle much bigger surf. Fever is a legit HPSB and the MB is a Daily Driver for 3-5’ surf. MB will grovel a little but when the surf gets bigger than 5’ So Cal size it will start to slide. Fever needs a bit of a wave to go good

[@hanaleiboy08]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Mahalo bruddah! 🤙

[@danielturner4420]

Hi Noel. Do you have any info on the FCS ii HS fin set? I bought the JS Mosta Box HyFi 6'1" roundtail. I'm 6 feet tall and 190lbs.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Daniel Turner I am currently reviewing those fins in the HS Untitled board . I have used them twice now in 2-4 surf and they feel fast and lively so far. I think they feel good in smaller waves so far. They are a speed generating Fin so I would probably ride them in in 4 feet surf and under. Stay tuned as I will be surfing them for the next 3 weeks.

[@danielturner4420]

Will do Noel and thank you. Fast and lively in smaller/ weaker surf is always a good idea here in the UK most of the time and I like the idea of the 5 fin set, possibly using a quad rear as a back fin on smaller days. He seems like an interesting cat Hayden Cox and it's a great time equipment wise to be surfing through. I look forward to the review. Cheers n gone.

[@danielturner4420]

It's a rocket! Goes great for me with the HS fins but I am going to try it with the MF large fins too. I love it, thanks again.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Daniel Turner Sorry I don't have any info on the FCSII fins yet. My Futures are a bit more upright so they pivot quickly. Sorry

[@danielturner4420]

No it's fine. I love the HS FCS ii quad set I have, works well with the board as quad or thruster. I don't normally ride inside foils but I like these, solid off the bottom with just the right amount of drift in the last part of the turn and nice tight arcs. I'll try something like the MF with more rake for comparison. I am looking forward to your review of the Hayden Shapes stuff because I am really loving this all this new epoxy stuff. The old epoxy boards I had a while ago where real dogs in comparison!

[@michaelono7335]

Love the videos but was curious, what short board (besides a fish or fun board) would you ride at 1-3ft Huntington? Thank you

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Michael Ono Medina model, NB2, UBer Driver XL, Rocket Wide. All in EPS

[@MrRobinski]

I would love to see you ride that volume in a 5.8 or 5.7. (similar to the other boards you've ridden.). i think you look good on the shorter boards as it seems to look like help's it get more critical in pocket and responsive on open face. It would be a more accurate comparison if the boards were all around similar lengths as well as the volume but i understand like you say it's nice to build a quiver for different conditions. Can you get hifi in custom dimensions?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Troy Robinson I would like this board at 5'7 in the smaller stuff for sure. I am not sure if you can order the HYFI custom or not. I will check and hit you back.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Yes, you can order the HYFI construction custom if they are making it in the board model you are looking for. My friend custom ordered the Air 17 in HYFI and loves it. Cheers!!!!

[@waikikiwilly13]

Hey Noah! Killing it man! Quick question. Do you think the Monsta Box in Pu would handle a little more than 2-4? Thanks

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

William Russell Yes I think it could go to 3-5. Stoked you like the show. The Monsta Box is so good!!!

[@harrisonfarley8268]

Noah, love your reviews man. Did you ever try the board with Futures? If so, what did you like in them? Thanks

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Harrison Farley No sorry... only FCSII. I would go with a Neutral fin like F8 or JJF fins.

[@harrisonfarley8268]

Surf n Show Reviews right on. JJF are what I ride now and I just ordered F8 blackstix for smaller days. Crazy you suggested just that, right on 🤙🏼

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Harrison Farley Its Magic bro...

[@NCsurfer607]

@@harrisonfarley8268 Wondering if those john john fins are alpha?

[@ArdyAryan]

Loved the review Noel, how do you compare this with V3 as a step up? Thank you

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Stoked you like the review. I would say that neither the Monsta Box or the Lost V3 Stealth I would use as step-ups. I think the ideal surf for the Monsta Box is 2-5+ and the Lost V3 Stealth is good for 2-6+. If I were going to buy a step up I would choose different models from JS or Lost. The Monsta Box and V3 Stealth are great daily drivers which I would ride 80% of the time. When the waves get bigger I would get a JS Monsta 6 or the Lost Driver from the two brands you mentioned.

[@ArdyAryan]

Makes total sense! thanks Noel!

[@cmac7124]

Do you think you will review the Monsta 6?

[@daviddickinson4763]

Hi noel, probably the 10th time I've watched this video now, ripping as always, I've got the monsta box hyfi roundtail in a 5' 10" and I'm 70kg, I want a fin which will be nice and responsive, slide out a bit but still be forgiving in the slightly bigger surf around 4ft, would the reactors still work for me or do you recommend sticking to something more common like accelerators or performers??

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Co3 Aqua I say the KA or the Filipe Toledo fins. You will want a fin with some Rake or Sweep so it doesn’t slide out on you. The Reactor Fin is much too upright for that board in bigger surf. Maybe if that board had more tail rocker like the Monsta 6 or 8.

[@daviddickinson4763]

Surf n Show Reviews thanks Noel, I'll mainly be surfing 2-3ft surf but need the flexibility to be able to surf in slightly bigger, do those two fins have similar templates to the r accelerators, performers or carvers just so I can get an idea

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Co3 Aqua A little more Rake compared to the Performers. The Accelerators need a wave with some power for them to go good and I have not tried the Carvers yet. The KA’s are my favorite fins in 1-6’ surf. When it’s bigger with some punch I like the Filipe Toledo and Mick Fanning fins. The Face Time fin is a bit stiffer compared to the KA so you can push harder on them. The MF has more Rake and I like those in 4-8+

[@daviddickinson4763]

Surf n Show Reviews alright sweet thanks man, so you reckon the ka's for me as I'll be messing around in 2-3 ft most of the time with it turning on from time to time with slightly bigger surf

[@MrB1019]

Co3 Aqua try the almerric fins they do what you want. Drivey but can release with the smaller sized back fin. They good 2 - 4 foot.

[@pirateunder40]

Great Review Noel and Great new Website, can i ask what kind of Watch you are wearing? Cheers

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Cheers.... glad you liked the review and new website. I am wearing the Nixon Lodown.

[@vaughanheilman1325]

cool board and great review (par usual)!

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Vaughan Heilman Cheers!!! Great board.

[@malcolmlundie]

Hey mate. I've watched most of your videos, and for sure your surfing looks best on this board. Much better than any of the channel islands boards in my opinion. Keep up the epic videos.

[@izandevainmyheart1129]

Monsta box, Wilko F13 or Holy Grail? Help please.

[@izandevainmyheart1129]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Im getting a CI twin for smaller O side stuff after your review of that. I'll need a winter board for returning to blacks where I grew up.

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IzandEva Inmyheart I would choose any of those 3 Boards for Blacks in the Winter Time. I would go with Pyzel Ghost, CI Fever, Lost Driver. Something like that....

[@izandevainmyheart1129]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 i have a lost driver thats pretty good. Thanks chief. You could be awesome on ESPN but...we need you here bro

[@thidm]

Im exactly your same numbers, 5'9 and 72kg. Dont know wich to pick, the 5'9 19 x 2 5/16 26.4 or the 5'8 18.75 x 2 5/16 25.6L. both monsta box hyfi. Kinda going more to the 5'8 side. Do you think the 5'8 would suit you good as well? Scared of the 25.6 beeing a bit "skinny" and the 5'9 beeing too big for a epoxy..

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Thiago Marciel 5’8” HYFY for sure. It will float like 26.1 because it’s EPS. No doubt... pull the trigger on the 5’8” HYFY.

[@Anthony-df1vh]

Great review and btw that board looks really good under your feet.

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Anthony DiFranco Glad you like the show. Thanks for the comment and Monsta Box HYFI is epic!!!!

[@markomarkovic7901]

i got one of those yesterday!

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Marko Markovic What??? So stoked for you. Let me know how it goes after you ride it a bit.

[@markomarkovic7901]

your reviews were spot on everybody should watch you i'll tell the other gromets to suscribe !

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Marko Markovic Cheers we appreciate that!!!

[@michaelono7335]

Was the board flexing a lot in bumpy waves? Also, possible to do a review on the easy rider please? Thanks

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Michael Ono Not sure it was flexing a lot but the EPS was feeling a bit tough to sink quickly in the bigger surf going fast

[@AT-eq7dy]

I have a monster box (6'2, im 90kg)) based on your advice, I love it awesome board. I have mainly used it with Futures AM2, these usually seem a good starting point. What do you think about other futures options? I have an older set of Large MB lost fins, they are flat and very stiff, i guess they would be best for more powerful days? How about foiled fins for smaller mushy days? Maybe Blackstix F8?

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A T The F8 are great but I like the Jack Freestone Generation better. A little stiffer and a bit more upright compared to the AM2 and F8’s. Get the Jack Freestone’s their sick.

[@cwr8618]

AT what volume did you get? I'm buying one now. Thanks

[@AT-eq7dy]

CW Rodriguez mine is a 6'2, which is 35.4 l... I'm 6ft and 90kgs. I think mine is ideal size wise, I could provably ride an inch or two shorter but I'd sacrifice wave count for it. However, my friend in 83kgs and he has a 5'11, he reckons his sizing, so I guess that's proof you can go smaller than I have with it.

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CW Rodriguez 26.5 Liters

[@cwr8618]

AT Sick man, thanks for the info. I actually ordered the 35.4 as well, instead of the 34L 6'2". I'm about 95kg and live in SoCal. Can't wait to get that beast in

[@craigsteven5343]

Can elaborate on the Julian fins what you felt compared to the two performance core fins. (It's Kreeg)!

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The Julian fin in the Performance Glass is quit a bit stiffer and it feels more solid in my turns. What I mean by solid is there is little to no flex from the fin in my turns so I am getting all of my speed from the wave, board, and my technique. The fin holds the line I want to draw with no waiver in the fin and it gives me more confidence in my turns. I feel like I can push as hard as I want and the fins will not feel like they are going to slide out. The Julian Fins feel a lot like the MF fins but just a bit stiffer which I like when the waves get steep or powerful. Cheers

[@craigsteven5343]

Thanks mate

[@paulricco9545]

Surf n Show Reviews i use reactor pc large that feel perfect

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Paul Ricco I like the Reactor fin too. Thanks for posting what you like!!!

[@paulricco9545]

Surf n Show Reviews cool i was told they are based on the old slater ks 2.1 fin, my favorite fin

[@jacksonwatene9635]

im 150 pounds 6,2 and a intermediate surfer, im growing pretty quickly so i dont know if i should get a 30+ litres or 25-30 litre board. what should i get?

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Ooyz beats I say your liters should be around 26-27 liters. Since your growing so fast maybe Go 27-28. If you go bigger than that I think you won’t have much fun trying to turn a board with 29-30 liters.

[@jacksonwatene9635]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Cheers!

[@jonathanparkinson2479]

Great review! Board looking extra spicy, fast, and loose, looking better than any CI you reviewed! :) Nothing better than something made proudly Australian!! Cheers, bru!

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Jonathan Parkinson Cheers!!! This board does go good. Glad you liked the review.

[@poppiiiii]

The original monsta box and this one are the same except for the construction ? I m not a big fan of epoxy board as a general rule, PU feels better

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Mathieu Popey PU does feel good but EPS is way more lively for small waves. A PU board only feels good to me in small waves with a light glass job.

[@poppiiiii]

Interesting, what wave range you consider as small ? My problem with EPS is when it s windy and bumpy I find that the board doesn't sit properly in/under the water

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Mathieu Popey I agree with that but I don’t surf a lot of choppy surf. If the waves are choppy I don’t surf...

[@michaelshort5115]

Hey Noel, how do you rate the pressure dents

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Michael Short it’s been a while since I did this review and I don’t remember very well. Sorry...

[@bushkey]

another great review, and one on my favorite daily drivers. I ride the 6'0" with the new JS fins. Im glad you dug the board. Board looked fast and free under your feet. It still surprises me you are able to ride such small boards with your weight and height. Such a pro! One question, I know that there is carbon fiber strips down the middle of the board, but I always thought the bottom diamond weave was a layer of Innegra woven into the cloth, Innegra is a polypropylene material? THanks Noel!

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Stoked you like the review and the Monsta Box goes so good. I like my boards really fast and responsive and that's why I ride the volume as low as I can go.I think you could be right on the material because JS does not mention too much about what they use and how they use it. I was going off of what I could see. They do mention on the JS website that they use Olefin to strengthen the board along with Carbon fiber. I could not find out what material did what on the board I was just trying to describe what I could see and feel.

[@bushkey]

I was in the crowd when Jason (JS) did a presentation at my local surf shop with the HYFI boards last year, and I know its not Carbon fiber, but a poly plastic material. I wonder if the Olefin and Innegra are the same. I know CHilli uses innegra in strips to strengthen the bottom of there boards, but in a different way then JS. JS uses it woven in the whole bottom cloth layer. The Combination of the Carbon and poly weave is the magical HYFI formula that took 2 years to get it right with Parko and the crew. I Am a big JS fan. I just got back from Tavi, and surfed Cloudbreak on a Monsta 6. I would never ride the MB HYFI out at cloudbreak, but its perfect for my local SoCal spots 2-6 foot. flatter boards are great here. Need narrower more curvy boards for Cloudbreak. cheers

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bushkey Epic stuff thanks for posting this. I would never ride it in bigger stuff either. I am the same as you. So Cal 1-5 for me then it gets a little hard for me to set the rail on my turns. Cheers and thanks again for your post here.

[@bushkey]

my same view point. at some point, all epoxy boards start doing the "ping-pong effect" and becomes hard to bury the rail with bigger faster waves; especially with some bumps on the surface. THanks again Noel. Until the next review!

[@bushkey]

lastly, I also ride/have this board in PU. I just love the overall shape. perfect board for everyday shredding So Cal.

[@julienjan8536]

Hi Noel, did you get the opportunity to test the HYFI Blak Box 2? For mushy waves, I am hesitating with the Sampler Flexbar and this HYFI Blak Box 2, which one would you recommend?

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julien jan I have not tried the BB2 yet but it's on my list to review for sure!!! The Sampler is epic. A couple of my friends have the BB2 and love it too. I am sure you are good with either!

[@nimrodiny]

I have the HYFI Blak Box 2, riding it mostly on mushy 2-4 ft conditions, EPIC EPIC board, really. Also tried the Sampler on another session and didn't get the same lively, fast, feeling as I did on the BB2. Noel, would be indeed great to hear your thoughts on the BB2 HYFI since you already liked the Monsta :)

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julien jan I have not ridden the BB2 in HYFI yet but it's on my list of boards to review. It will be a while though..., However the HYFI technology is epic and so is the Flexbar Tech. You can't go wrong with either board and constructions. I wish I had more info on the BB2 for you. The Sampler is one of my favorites for sure. Let me know what you get and it goes for you! Cheers

[@kapukataumahakaowheo501]

Super Reviews Noel. Could you do a review on the AIR17X in PU? The AIR17X looks a little like the Lost F1-Stub, which was Julian's favorite board of all time!

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Kapukataumahaka Ōwheo I have one on order... just waiting for it to come in. Hang tight

[@Jacobshemer]

hi,noal :) how would you compare the monsta box hyfi , to lost VD carbon wrap. thanks

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koby shemer Great comparison... both boards are epic! The VDC has a bit more kick in the tail so you can really push on your turns and the MB HYFI is super fast down the line. I recommend both so you really can't make s bad choice on these two boards you are comparing. Both have good flex, feel, and spring in and out of turns!!!

[@mcqsx]

Great review! Could you please do a review on FW sci-fi ?

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Caetano I will get to it eventually.... that board looks so fun.

[@mcqsx]

Surf n Show Reviews , Noel that will be great , I think nobody out from FW team had do it so far ...don't know why so much mystery around it ;-) . Will be waiting your review and keep up the good job and show ! Cheers

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Caetano Thanks glad you like the show!!!

[@danielhidalgo243]

i have watched several videos of yours and you always mention your instagram. you should put the link to your instagram in the video description. its easier for people to click on it instead of trying to remember what you said later.

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Daniel Hidalgo Agreed... I will try to implement that in the next one thanks.

[@dan1e1473]

what tailpad is this?

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daniel vb It's called the No Logo Pad by Channel Islands.

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[@1b14now6]

Dear My Teacher, Great as Always Super Responsible Daily driver Sounds like Nissan Maxima today for me Good Day mate Teacher

[@MrDeadsurfer]

When are you going to ride a Vulcan surfboard? Archie and Boo are riding them.

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MrDeadsurfer Not sure.... are you riding one?

[@MrDeadsurfer]

No, I'm dialysis, no surfing for me anymore.

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MrDeadsurfer Sorry to hear that... I am not sure if and when I will review a Vulcan board. I will need a bunch of requests for it.

[@fatinshafiqah8697]

why not u make review about baby buggy from mayhem.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

That board look sick.... maybe we will.

[@xjoshsaucex]

monsta box vs hypto krypto. can anyone give some input?

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xjoshsauce Monsta Box In HYFY is EPIC... really fast and responsive. I have not tried the Hypto.

[@xjoshsaucex]

hey bro, what about the monsta box vs slaters gamma? im looking for short board thats closest to do it all, in all kinds of waves, but leans more on the big waves, any suggestions are appreciated.. and which is better for airs??

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xjoshsauce These two boards are epic but not a good comparison. The Gamma is a legitimate HP board and the Monsta Box is more for the less than average days. The Gamma needs a good wave for it to go good and the Monsta Box will go good in a not so good wave. I recommend the Tomo SKX or the JS Air 17 for waves in 2-6+. If you surf bigger waves then this then I need to know how big the waves get and what kind of wave.... point break, beach break????

[@JohnDoe-ic8tb]

the best surfboard tests online , but the comment about hyfi construction..... unidirectional carbon tape and diagonal stitched glass are the very basic composite materials, theres no diamond in...

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Thanks for the props on the show and you are correct on the Hyfi diamond shaped material on the bottom of the board. I just posted this correction because of your comment and one other guys that commented earlier yesterday. My Corrections is this: HYFI Construction Correction: SORRY for the correction on this review but the White Diamond shape mesh on the bottom of this board is NOT Carbon Fiber. It is a Polypropylene (synthetic plastic mesh) and this combined with Carbon strips give this board the right flex and tension. Thank you for posting your comment.... Cheers!

[@Aaron-dv2rm]

The ONE time I get my favourite drink and he doesn't say it smdh

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D3l4br0 Sorry

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D3l4br0 What’s your favorite drink?

[@Aaron-dv2rm]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 alls forgiven! 😅 If I had to chose a favourite it might be a good ginger beer

[@chicoxiba]

board way too big for ya