REVIEW Firewire Too Fish By Rob Machado 🏄‍♂️ (Twin Fin Surfboard) | Stoked For Travel

[@StokedForTravel]

⬇ Read my full review of the Too Fish here ⬇ www.stokedfortravel.com/rob-machado-too-fish-firewire/

[@ThomyeSurfs]

Excellent review. I am looking around for one, hard to come by already. GoFish was one of my favorites as well so this should be an epic replacement. Cheers brah.

[@StokedForTravel]

Cheers dude! Is certainly worth it if you can get your hands on one and heaps of fun!

[@ThePokersurfer]

Great analysis but need majority of footage!

[@StokedForTravel]

How do you mean? More surf footage?

[@ThePokersurfer]

@@StokedForTravel yes please wave riding

[@StokedForTravel]

Whole bunch of shots in there already, not sure what more you’d learn about the board from anything extra?

[@ThePokersurfer]

@@StokedForTravel maybe 75% streaming footage .......

[@jellybowl7332]

@@ThePokersurfer I get you mate. xavi lucena shows what it's capable of search him up, does a review then surfs it in pretty average waves.

[@chrro466]

Nice board but I think I’ll wait for the Too Fish Two, which will be out in 6 months time🤷🏻‍♂️😁

[@StokedForTravel]

🤣 not sure they’ll be following this up quite so quickly but it’s well worth adding to the quiver 🤙

[@unSTEVOED]

I have a Seaside, which I usually Surf as a Twin. How different is the too Fish from the Seaside? Is it worth getting a Too Fish if I already have a Seaside??

[@StokedForTravel]

I’ll be totally honest, I’ve not surfed the seaside as a twin so I can’t really compare the two in that respect. I would potentially say that the Too Fish will work better as a twin and feel slightly better underfoot as it was designed that way and the fin placement is setup for it too. The bottom contours vary a lot as well though so I’d say the Too Fish may feel a bit looser and playful underfoot. If you manage to get one/test one out let me know your feedback though!

[@ajeffs78]

Thanks for the info, I have a 5'3" Glazer just wondering what size Too Fish I should go ?

[@StokedForTravel]

Glad you liked the review! Size wise, the 5'3 Too Fish should be a good fit, just a touch extra foam than your Glazer. Let me know how you get on with it!

[@ajeffs78]

Went the 5’3” super happy 🔥

[@StokedForTravel]

@@ajeffs78 good times! Glad you're enjoying the board!

[@DonDon-sx3hv]

I noticed the website has the too fish as single concave throughout. In comparison to the Seaside (which I love and been riding for 3+ years), is it harder to go from rail to rail on the Too Fish? I think that’s one of the biggest benefits of the seaside on how easy it rolls over rail to rail. But I actually pulled the Seaside trailers out for a few months and really liked it as a twin, which makes me interested in the Too Fish. Intermediate/Advanced surfer here.

[@StokedForTravel]

Overall it’s a bit looser and easy to manoeuvre than the Seaside, although the twin fin setup has a lot to do with that. If you’re running the seaside as a twin then you’ll love the Too Fish as well!

[@MrJeanelgato]

Hmmmm not sure about this board as I have the seaside that I think fills this spot in the quiver better. I’m running a 3 board quiver at present namely Seaside: grovel/fun Dom 2.0 : daily driver FRK: step up good wave Do you think the new fish would fit here?

[@StokedForTravel]

Nice little quiver you have going, all bases covered! There’s a lot of overlap between the Too Fish and Seaside so it’s really going to come down to the twin fin setup - would you prefer it over quad or would you like to add one?

[@yabanjin5296]

How does this compare to the seaside? Which one is more suited for an advanced beginner. Currently on CI mid with ~45L, but looking to transition to a more maneuverable , easier to duck dive board. I’m thinking high 30L. I’m 64kg. I usually ride in small to overhead face waves.

[@StokedForTravel]

They’re very comparable boards but the big difference is going to be the fin setup and how that handles, especially at advanced beginner level. I’d say the quad setup of the Seaside will make it a better choice at the moment for you - a bit more stability and control, however if you’re already enjoying twin fins that might not be a deal breaker for you. Too Fish is certainly easier to throw around if you’re looking to progress your turns. Don’t be afraid to drop down in length as there is plenty of paddle power in both, moving from mid length to shortboard will mean adjusting your spot in the lineup a bit too! I hope that helps!

[@yabanjin5296]

That was very help. Cheers & keep the videos coming!

[@StokedForTravel]

@@yabanjin5296 I will do!

[@mikehitchen4487]

Great review again :) Can you help with smuggling into the quiver without the fun police knowing...

[@StokedForTravel]

Glad you liked it Mike! Hahaha unfortunately I can’t help with that, but good luck! 😜🤣

[@cwr8618]

HAHAHA!!! I struggle with this as well. I tend to sneak my boards into the garage at night, or when the old lady isn't near that area. Then I sit on mine for a couple weeks before I ride it. Then suddenly start taking it out. She always asks, is that a new board, and I'm always like, nah, I've had it for a bit. Hahaha, always helps to have like 2-3 other VERY similar boards, bc then she'll just assume she's making shit up.

[@StokedForTravel]

@@cwr8618 hahaha i like your style! 😜

[@leonezhao9239]

Great review! That's the kind of review I wanted to see! I have the same height as you (185cm), but my weight is slightly heavier (85kg). Should I choose 5 '7 or 5' 8? I'm also thinking about 5 '9. All in all, great review!❤

[@StokedForTravel]

Glad to hear it! So, I tend to over-foam a lot of my boards, so it'll really come down to what your go to board is and also the conditions you'll be surfing. I'd say 5'8 would be the top end, the 5'9 is a big jump in extra volume and dims.

[@leonezhao9239]

@@StokedForTravel I see, I want more "fish" feel, do you think I should go with the 5 '8 or the 5' 9 with extra volume? There are very few waves over 6 feet where I normally surf, so I thought the fish would be perfect for that.

[@StokedForTravel]

@@leonezhao9239 i think you'll be pretty golden with the 5'8 to be honest :)

[@kenkohncke7929]

I have a seaside and have thought about maybe swapping to a too fish. I have read your other comments below comparing these two boards but I have further questions for you. Does the too fish get slidey in faster turns? And I know you have had the seaside so I want to know which do you prefer and why? Thanks.

[@StokedForTravel]

The Too Fish certainly feels a lot more skatey - the quad fin setup of the Seaside does make it feel a lot more stable and balanced throughout turns, especially at high speed, but it does have tend to have a wider turning arc as a result. I've had a few people say they're loving their Seasides as twin fins too, so might be worth testing that out as well!

[@fuzz6454]

Do you think this is a better groveler than the Lost puddle jumper HP, even if i ride it 2 inches shorter than my pjhp?

[@StokedForTravel]

Oh now there’s a tough battle! I’d say they’re pretty on par with each other wave range wise so it’s gonna be the fin setup which is the decider on which to choose! My TF is certainly shorter than PJHP though and goes just as well

[@fuzz6454]

Thanks for the response. Think i will just stick with the PJ HP.

[@StokedForTravel]

@@fuzz6454 no worries! Enjoy!

[@XlxKris22xlX]

How this board performs on windy spots. I surf reef breaks that not every time is windy but some days can be. I wanna know cause I had some troubles with epoxy on windy days the board skipping a lot in the water.

[@StokedForTravel]

So if there’s a lot of chop or strong wind it can be a bit more difficult to surf, mainly due to the weight of the board, and certainly excels more in cleaner conditions for sure 🤙

[@boltup5566]

Any other differences between the Go Fish and the Too Fish besides the channel?

[@StokedForTravel]

Dims are quite a bit different, so you can ride it a lot shorter. I’d also say the small wave capabilities among the Too Fish are better as well 🤙

[@charlotteaddicott240]

Great review! And love the casual dolphin in the background at 8:15 😄

[@StokedForTravel]

Hahaha got to love those casual dolphin shots for sure! Was some whale out there too 🙌

[@shebbbbo]

How does the too fish compare to the 'potato' style boards from firewire?

[@StokedForTravel]

Main difference will be the high end performance side of things, especially in bigger waves. Twin fin setup will also make it much easier to throw around too 🤙

[@bloblablah7409]

I really want to get one but I’m a bit worried about sizing. I’m an upper intermediate 178cm at ~74kg. I know fishes are typically meant to be ridden a few inches shorter than your height but I never know with helium. I was thinking on the 5’6 or 5’7 but after hearing your review (you being much taller/heavier than me), I’m reconsidering. What do you think?

[@StokedForTravel]

Sizing is always fun, especially with shapes like this! Given your height, weight and ability I would certainly drop down a bit compared to me. I’d say 5’5 would be a good fit but the 5’6 won’t be too oversized, especially if you’re wanting it as a small wave board. What are you riding as your go to shortboard?

[@bloblablah7409]

@@StokedForTravel Okay I’m thinking on sizing up to 5’6 cause I’m definitely more of a small wave guy. I don’t ride the typical knifey short boards so that’s why I’m struggling cause I know they say size up from your standard shortboard literage. I ride fishes/grovelers/mini simmons shapes, which of course tend to pack more volume than short boards despite being much shorter in size. But I would say I’m around the 33-35L range

[@StokedForTravel]

@@bloblablah7409 I'd say the 5'6 would be a good shout then, especially if that length/dims/volume is similar to what your usually riding :)

[@jellybowl7332]

5'5 all day mate, dont go anything bigger

[@joespeakman5742]

We were looking forward to this. As always, excellent review!

[@StokedForTravel]

thanks heaps! definitely a fun board for sure!

[@benlangford34]

Best review on internet for the too fish.. well done mate cheers

[@StokedForTravel]

Thanks heaps Ben - glad it helped! Grabbing one?

[@cosmoganic]

Just got mine Yeeeew!, cant wait to get it wet, 5'3

[@StokedForTravel]

Yeeewwww let me know how you get on with it!

[@cgibbinsuk]

Can you please do a review of the DHD interceptor?

[@StokedForTravel]

It’s on the list! Unfortunately I’m just coming off of a knee injury so it’ll be a bit of a wait!

[@martinvelezmoro7250]

What about between the HK twin vs the too Fish ?

[@StokedForTravel]

Oooo that’s a tough one! They’re both pretty epic but I’d say I slightly favour the Too Fish as it feels a bit more lively underfoot. You wouldn’t go wrong with either, so construction also comes into the decision process here too - helium is one of my favourite builds for feel and strength 🤙

[@jaimemc7886]

Great review … lots of data.

[@StokedForTravel]

Stoked you enjoyed it 😊

[@andrerocha2496]

Was eagerly waiting for your review! Have just a small question before i buy one for this summer. Should this board be same size as seaside or a bit smaller?

[@StokedForTravel]

Stoked to hear it! Sizing will come down to if you want more performance or more small wave capability, but if you’re looking to surf it in the same conditions then around the same size or an inch shorter would be a good shout for sure, let me know how you get on!

[@jellybowl7332]

size it the same as your seaside mate

[@andrerocha2496]

@@jellybowl7332 I just did!! Had the opportunity of trying one last weekend and realized it's just like you suggest. Thank you very much!

[@jamiemolan8666]

How would you compare it to the seaside as far as versatility goes? Looking to grab a groveller for small beach breaks or when it’s fat and mushy. Have you ridden the seaside as a twin?

[@StokedForTravel]

I’d say it’s pretty on par with the Seaside versatility wise and its been going great in small beach breaks for me. Main difference is the Too Fish is more manoeuvrable with the twin fin setup, but have to admit I never ran the Seaside as a twinny

[@jamiemolan8666]

Yeah fair enough! Would certainly be interested to hear your thoughts if you ran the seaside as a twin, especially if you tried it with the new machado twin set up.

[@StokedForTravel]

@@jamiemolan8666 i'll let you know when I get around to it :)

[@benjaminm5232]

@@jamiemolan8666 The seaside is fun as a twin but a little too loose imho. This just has to do with the fin placement since it's designed as a quad. I still on occasion swap out my quads for the Machado keels in the seaside when I want a more playful surf, but it definitely won't surf as well as a too fish as a twin. The seaside loses quite a bit of drive too when it's run as a twin.

[@generalmayhem8318]

Dig the reviews man, keep it up 🤙🏽

[@StokedForTravel]

Thanks heaps! My latest one on the Skindog Ova has just gone live too! 🤙

[@callumsims1347]

Thank you for posting video. Found it very helpful. Love me Seaside and have ordered teh Too Fish arriving early next year. Very excited. Thank you :-)

[@StokedForTravel]

Happy days Callum - glad it was helpful! Let me know how you get on with your Too Fish 🤙

[@Ihatetoprocrastinate]

Stoked for Stoked for Travel 😁

[@StokedForTravel]

Hahaha thanks 🤣

[@charleshawk6668]

I was able take mine down to Mexico last weekend. It’s a fun board to have

[@StokedForTravel]

Niiiiice! What conditions did you surf it in and how did it go?

[@charleshawk6668]

It went good the first time. Had to get use to it because I’m still riding the Sunday and Ova for months and months. The conditions where 3-4 reef. About 1 hour with goods winds, then it got too windy. Going to take it out again this week

[@StokedForTravel]

@@charleshawk6668 happy days! For me the thigh to shoulder high is the sweet spot - how about for you? Glad to hear you're enjoying the Ova too!