Ryan Lovelace ThickLizzy Surfboard Review Featuring Ryan Lovelace

In this episode, I review Ryan Lovelace ThickLizzy which is a fast, very forgiving and solid mid-length for all level of surfers. The foiled rails sticks to the face of the wave like velcro. You can find similar model with the same outline but different name Haley Pin at Trimcraft Surfboards.
I personally met Ryan Lovelace two weeks ago in Asbury Park, New Jersey. I recorded my conversation with Ryan and added it to this episode. I hope you enjoy it!
ThickLizzy picks up waves so easy and early. It can also handle late drops with confidence. I've been improving my surfing on ThickLizzy since day one and now, I'm really addicted to it. It's just so fun to surf. The board allows you to find the flow quickly, once you get it, you will be impressed how you become more fluid on a wave.
I consider this model as a one board quiver because it covers all conditions that I surf in my backyard which mostly receives gutless windswells combined with onshore/cross shore winds.
I would recommend Ryan Lovelace ThickLizzy to all level of surfers who is looking for a transition surfboard from a longboard to a mid length or from a shortboard to a mid-length to keep the wave count high.
If you have any questions or suggestions please comment down below.
Enjoy this episode!
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Much love, Yury.
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Board dimensions (approximately):
Ryan Lovelace ThickLizzy
7'10" X 22 X 2 7/8
Vol: between 60-70L
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My Height: 5’9” or 175.3 cm
My Weight: 155 lbs. or 70.3 kg
Filmed on Sony A7s iii + Sony FE 28mm by @zanda_kaskieva + Soloshot 3 Optic 25
#RyanLovelace #RyanLoveceThickLizzy #ThickLizzy

[@boltup5566]

Can't believe you got Ryan Lovelace to coach you on one of his boards. Cheers!

[@SkipperSurfReview]

Yeah, it was awesome! Thanks for watching 🙏🏼I’m trying to apply those tips now to progress further🤙🏼

[@kareemjesusdevlin6490]

“I’m not hopping on an airplane to go left” 😂 Super cool that Ryan Lovelace shared all of these insights with you, and it’s always rad hearing local perspectives about NJ/NY surfing 😎🤙

[@SkipperSurfReview]

Thank you, Kareem!

[@frediphillips]

Another really thorough board review, with the shaper himself. Thank you for the content! Super helpful.

[@SkipperSurfReview]

Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful!

[@tommcnatt6170]

Great video. Ryan is awesome! This video is a good example of why it pays to speak with the shaper to get their thoughts on how their board should be ridden.

[@SkipperSurfReview]

Ryan is da man! Thank you for watching!

[@maynardlim9438]

Damn that was a great interview. Ryan Lovelace is awesome!

[@nduich]

Really great advice from Ryan. I just bought a V Bowls and I am listening to what he's saying about a narrow stance. Thanks for sharing this insight with us Skipper

[@SkipperSurfReview]

Hey Nick! Thanks for watching. Hope this helps to shred better🤙🏼

[@ro55spencer]

Hey, wow, that was one of the most useful master classes in surfing in general I've come across in years! There so much still to discuss. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@SkipperSurfReview]

Glad it was helpful!

[@njsurfer2352]

I love this review and getting the surf analysis by Ryan is priceless. Awesome content!

[@Mongiloyd]

Awesome, bought myself a similar size board recently. Really like the allroundness of these boards and just cruise! Definitely looking into this board when eye balling for an upgrade.

[@SkipperSurfReview]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@CesarSanchez-jn8rj]

Very helpful, tons of tips from the master himself. Can't wait for mine, thanks!!!

[@antonyian3972]

The board looks really fun. The tips from Ryan were very helpful!

[@SkipperSurfReview]

Thank you, Anthony 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@danielgarrett8356]

Great review, Are you going to do a review on the Ryan Lovelace v-bowls? Now that’s an interesting surfboard!

[@SkipperSurfReview]

Hey Daniel! I’ve done review in the past on Re.Bowls which is friendlier than v.bowls for beginner/intermediate level surfers. I did like re.Bowls, especially the feel of it as a single fin with great projection, speed and responsiveness but in general it needs a good wave 3ft+ to get going. The same applies to v.Bowls. I found this online what Ryan said about two: If I had to sum in up, I would say the re.Bowls is going to be a better board for all around "eggy" surfing - its slightly more conventional, and lends itself well to a really wide audience of surfers - whereas the v.Bowls is more difficult to master in your first few sessions, but holds an extremely unique mind-opening ability in the long run which is why its developed such a cult following. Hopefully they are gateway drugs into each other, as any good pairing is! Hope this helps🤙🏼

[@JackSmith-bs4uc]

This is sick! Ryan is the best.

[@SkipperSurfReview]

Indeed. Thanks for watching, Jack.

[@aloha808_lmh5]

I used to have 7'2" Haley Pin. Super fun board!

[@davidregister7477]

Sweet review, I always like your take on boards, and that's a beauty! Random question, when you surf rockaways, where do you park as a non-resident and is that a huge hassle in the summer?

[@runningoffinstinct]

Great conversation with Ryan. I learned some things to apply to my vbowls - looking for a Thick Lizzy /Haley Pin!

[@SkipperSurfReview]

Glad you like it! Cheers🙏🏼

[@Charlesfuss]

Awesome interview. This year he comes back try to do this again but focus on the what is his recommended boards for different north east conditions..

[@SkipperSurfReview]

Thanks for watching! I hope I could get another interview next year 😁🤙🏼

[@seraajregal4663]

In my humble opinion try cutting out a deck so that it's way back on the tail so that your back foot will naturally transition and will try to find the position of your back foot over the back fin unconsciously...also wax only the front so that your front foot naturally moves back ....but your surfing is really improved since the beginning of the channel.nd massive respect to your wife's drone flying skills!

[@SkipperSurfReview]

Thank you Seraaj🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@tarasurfgirl6401]

Very informative!

[@viniciusweide4777]

I think I like the fact that this board have an early entry. That would be a factor when surfing in the summer and battling the crowds. Between the Thick Lizzie and the Album Plasmic Mid Length which one do you like the most? Is the size 7’10 too big for you? I like the idea of getting a bigger board with an early entry for those crowded days. Great video!

[@SkipperSurfReview]

Both boards have completely different DNA and vibe which brings the point of the sizes. So, I personally would still prefer to surf ThickLizzy at 7'10" size and Album Plasmic at 6'8" (yes I would go shorter to not overlap with ThickLizzy and have more performance out of it). There is a difference mostly in the rails, rocker, bottom and tail. I like Album Plasmic Mid better for those days when I want to surf it as a shortboard. It's responsive, fast down the line right from the take off. Twin Fin vibe kicks in immediately accompanied by quick tail release. ThickLizzy feels more chill, when you just want to cruise down the line, have long rides to the sand and literally not worry about speed or beating the sections. The amount of glide is insane. I love it. Hope this helps!

[@viniciusweide4777]

@@SkipperSurfReview thanks for the input Skipper!! I’m very interested on the Haley Pin. I think I’m gonna order one. What I like about your videos is that they seem to be very legit. Good job brother!

[@SkipperSurfReview]

@@viniciusweide4777 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@urbanrunoff]

wow that advice about foot placement is gold! i have a midlength that has zero tolerance when i surf it as a thruster but as a quad i get away with not hitting that sweetspot. (i should try it as a twin)

[@SkipperSurfReview]

Yes, the foot placement is very critical.

[@roninplaya1]

Great review. If you get a chance, can you review the Donald Takayama Stone Steps midlength.

[@SkipperSurfReview]

Thanks for watching! I’ll see if I can get my hands on one.

[@zandakaskieva2349]

Great review!!❤

[@aniskhoury1662]

Great review

[@SkipperSurfReview]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jcarter537]

Album Darkness, Lovelace Thick Lizzy, or Peterson Paradox for a beginner moving from 9ft foamie to mid-length? Virginia Beach waves

[@SkipperSurfReview]

Hey buddy! I would say ThickLizzy 7'10" would be a great call. I wouldn't recommend rushing to shorter boards. Hope this helps.

[@lucaostan9076]

Hi and thank you very much for your videos. I have a re Bowls 7'2 ", do you think taking a 7-foot lizzy creates two boards that are too similar? Do you recommend a larger size for the lizzy? Cheers

[@SkipperSurfReview]

Hey Luca! Thanks for watching! Well, not really. I've had 7'0" re.Bowls in the past and I think ThickLizzy will work much better in smaller conditions, making it very easy to ride through flat sections etc. The Re.Bowls needs more wave size to get the drive and speed 3ft+. I would go with a larger size for the Lizzy. May be 7'8"? I like 7'10" though which catches everything :) Cheers!

[@surf6d769]

Now you've ridden the FM as well, how would you compare the two (for all round, average conditions)? I'm 5'10 and 160lbs, and stuck between buying a 7'4 or 7'8" thin lizzy. Usual boards are a 5'8 seaside and a 6'10 egg (which is a bit like the Ci mid). Any guidance on sizing would be appreciated, thanks.

[@SkipperSurfReview]

Hey David! Both boards are completely different. FM is like between the high performance shortboard and mid-length. It's meant to be surfed in bigger waves like head high + when the full design kicks in to deliver performance, speed and hold through the turns. ThickLizzy can handle big waves too if you set it up with the side bites but I primarily surf it on small days to cruise, chill and milk the wave all the way to the sand :) I consider it as an ultimate glider in mid length size. All in one package. I would suggest going bigger in size like 7'10" if you want to extend your rides. If you are looking for more performance, then go for 7'4" but this will definitely overlap your 6'10" egg. Are you planning on ordering a custom directly from Ryan or eyeing one from Love Machine?

[@surf6d769]

@@SkipperSurfReview thanks a lot! It would be for typical UK beachbreaks (2-5ft), along with the Bristol Wave pool, where I live. The seaside is great at the pool, but in typical beach conditions, often more glide and higher wave count would be nice. Yeah, I'm leaning towards the 7'8" (down the line surf stock a 7', 7'4 and 7'8), to maximise the glide and flow...i suppose I'm just worried it'll feel like a barge compared to the seaside. Definitely still want to get some general turns and carves in. I'm guessing the lizzy could be a handful at a Wave pool (3-4ft fairly punchy), and be quite 'straight line' in the way it surfs?

[@SkipperSurfReview]

@@surf6d769 To cover most conditions and keep high wave count, I’d go for 7’8”. This will not disappoint you at the beach break. For the wave pool, I’d look for something else with shorter rail line to fit in the pocket better. ThickLizzy is more like down the line, you need to load the bottom turn to set up for a turn/cutback. It’s a single fin after all😁 I personally need to get back to ThickLizzy for style check and flow lol.. I usually go more fluid after spending a few sessions on ThickLizzy🤘🏼 Do you like twin fins? They could be fun at the wave pool. Wish we had similar pool out here!

[@surf6d769]

@@SkipperSurfReview that's really helpful, thanks. 👍

[@seraajregal4663]

He looks like a heavier guy what does he ride from an everyday perspective?

[@SkipperSurfReview]

Yeah, he’s big. He surfs 7’10” ThickLizzy 90% of the time.