Sharp Eye "Storms" Surfboard Review by Noel Salas Ep.108

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In this episode I put the "Storms" by Sharpeye Surfboards through the paces. Enjoy!!
Board Dimensions
5'8" x 18.75 x 2.38 (25.8L)
5'6" x 18.87 x 2.36 (25L)
My Height: 5'9"
My Weight: 160 lb or 72.57 kg
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[@vinnyxavier6540]

Great review once again Noel and the Surf n Show team!! Thought i write a little bit about my experience with the Storms. Im 31 years old, 5'6" (167cm) weighting 60kg or less, very surf fit, surfing everyday sometimes 2 times a day (if theres waves). Living on the East Coast of Australia, surfing mostly 1-5ft PUNCHY sand bottom beach breaks and the occasional session at the point breaks around. I surf very fast beachies such as Duranbah, where you need to be very fast on your legs and quickly do 1-3 turns or just pull into the barrel, as well as the points such as Snapper Rocks, Greenmount and Kirra. Ok, i said all that at the top because it ties in with a lot about this board design and the fins i ride, DEPENDING ON SURF SPOT (WAVE) I have a custom made Storms @ 5'7" 18 5/8 - 2 1/4 - 24L (these values are approximate since me and the shaper worked on very small increments and fine tuned a fair few things on that board) To summarise a lot, this boards is fucking magical! BUT you need to have the appropriate fins for the occasion (WAVE), just like what Noel did in his video. I ride the H4 mediums all the time with this board, the reason being because i mostly surf Duranbah and very fast punchy beach breaks, where you need to be quick on your feed, make sections and hit that pocket quickly as the wave is usually not so perfect as a point break. The H4's allows for a very quick pivot transition and its AMAZING in hollow waves but it seems to loose drive through long turns when surfing more of an open face wave. I also have the Felipe Toledo Medium and my experience is that those fins are great when you have that longer ride, open face point breack for carving and longer rail game area as Trestles provides in the video, the FT fins always felt a little too dragging and slow turning when you are faced with a quick beach break type of wave but as soon as you have more power and wave face they shine big time leaving the H4 behind in that aspect. All and all, this board is amazing and i definitely recommend it to everyone who's an intermediate surfer who's keen to improve their surfing level big time and at not so fortunate to have perfect waves at all time since this board will allow you to surf even the shittiest conditions. Thanks Noel once again for the sick video!

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Vinny Xavier Great feedback... thank you for posting

[@bonsummers2657]

Great feedback. Is your degree in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or something of the sort?

[@cyberxdeth]

Yes!! Been waiting for this one surfed with Toledo one time right before the first July swell at my home break and he was tearing it up on this board!

[@rpcorp]

Another excellent review! Thank you Noel‼️

[@HoStevie]

Pumping out the vids! Keep it up, Noel.

[@cyberxdeth]

Love that you said you didn’t like the medium h4s!!

[@djpipe1]

Awesome review ! Nice to see you on these big walls , killin it !

[@kainaluefhan2304]

Thank you so much I love you’re videos 👍🏽 This just gave me all the information and peace of mind that I needed. I’m about to go to my local surf shop and make my first new board purchase 🤙🏽

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

🔥🔥🔥

[@alfonsoagraz6842]

Noel and Aren ! Love the flow on that board. Spicy surf hermano ARen keep up the good vid work. Mucho respecto carnales Salas. Junebug OSIDE -Loco-😜

[@shannonyoung3465]

Sick!!! Looking fire 🔥 on the momentum prototypes. You looked very healthy & comfortable & confident on that board as well. Plan on reviewing the new Firewire Too Fish anytime soon???

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Not at the moment… the folks at Firewire have not talked about sending me Twin Fish boards for review.

[@JoseSilva-yu9jc]

Great review

[@TommyLee-te9xd]

Hey Noel - Great informative video once again, thank you! Just wondering if you had plans to do a review on the Sharpeye Synergy model! Would be very keen to see that review seeing that JR is on fire atm!

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Not at this time. Most HPSB’s are not on my radar…. It looks good but these types of boards need to be put on rail in good waves to go good.

[@ElevatorCreator]

Your surfing on the pu/poly looked way better. Rails set alot sooner and harder. More spray

[@rogerpye1865]

As always, really enjoyed the review. How would you compare this board to the CI OG Flyer and the JS Monstabox 2020?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Roger Pye This board offers more performance compared to the OG and it’s faster than the MB 2020.

[@Tonymil793]

Hey noel! Great review. I was wondering if youll be reviewing the DHD phoenix? Cheers legend

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Anthony No sorry... the folks at DHD do not send boards for review anymore. Not sure why... they just stopped.

[@9soccerplayr]

can you review the sharp eye modern 2.5 next?

[@pizzahunter808]

Great review. What model would this be comparable in the lost lineup? I've ridden those a lot of those but not any sharpeyes yet

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

pizzaHunter I would imagine the Sub Driver 2.0.... I haven’t ridden one yet but I think these two models are designed to shred the same wave sizes.

[@jodyblackwell9012]

hey Noel you need to check out Plastic Fantastic surfboards they been around since 1968 i rode them back in the early 70s shaped and glassed in the USA

[@PabloFernandez-ro9ix]

Hey Noel hope this comment reaches you! Debating to order between the inferno 72 and the storms for every day beachbreak waves, which do you recommend? Cheers!

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

I like the I72 better. It Carrie’s good speed and easy to shred. The Storms is good too but the I72 has better pivot and release for me.

[@MMALeech]

Hi Noel, how would you compare the STORMS vs HT2 in terms of speed, maneuverability, and paddling? I'm looking for a 1 board quiver for waves around 2'-7' in southern CA. I'm not looking for a fun board or groveling, I just wanna rip instead.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

The are pretty similar... the Storms might be a bit faster and better in smaller waves. I like the Storms better for what you want it for

[@MMALeech]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thanks Noel, you are the best.

[@anders571]

Hey man love the videos! I'm currently looking at getting a new board and was hoping you could help me out a little. I'm 6'6 175lb and currently riding a 6'6 x 21 x 2.5 hybrid fish epoxy board and am wanting something more performance oriented as a daily driver. I'm able to pump down the line, do cutbacks, etc. Looking at a 6'4 lost quiver killer libtech, a 6'4 hydroshort, or a neck beard 2.0 all around 40 liters. Which of these would you recommend for San Diego as a one board quiver? Thanks in advance for your help, I really appreciate it!

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Anders Hydroshort for 3-7’ surf, NB2 for 2-5’ surf.

[@noahstone1558]

I put an order in on the driver 2.0 couple weeks ago how would u compare the driver 2.0 and the storms I assume the storms can grovel a little better

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Noah Stone Driver 2.0 is faster in 2-3’ surf.

[@kirakira1825]

sweet board

[@johnbintang2983]

Yes Noel, what sort of dimensions do you recommend ordering this board in, say compared to your standard high performance shortboard?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Maybe stretch it 1” or 2” and narrow is a bit too: give the folks at SharpEye a call… they will help you get dialed.

[@greenhydra2812]

Sick Video Noel! I am looking for a good daily driver that is user friendly but will make my surfing a little bit more radical. I’m intermediate and usually surf beach breaks like HB and Creek and was wondering if you would recommend this, Neckbeard 2, or Pyzalien 2?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

GreenHydra All 3 boards are epic... my first choice is NB2 for 1-4’ surf. It carries more speed and shreds smaller waves. The P2 has a better wave range 3-8’+ and the Storms is best in 3-6’ surf.

[@greenhydra2812]

Surf n Show Reviews Thanks so much for the response! Right now i’m on a rad ripper and just haven’t really figured it out. How similar is the NB2 to the rad ripper would you say?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

GreenHydra Not similar style all. The NB2 is fast and radical. It pivots really well too. A bunch of my friends have it to and love it

[@ssjh1212]

Your the best 🔥

[@joaomateus5472]

hello Noel comparing storms to HT2 which do you prefer they are similar? The paddling is very different?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Storms will paddle better and be faster as a daily driver. That’s my first choice of the two

[@basetalk3306]

For surfing in HB where there’s subpar waves most of the time, would you recommend this board or the sub driver 2.0 I’d consider myself an intermediate level surfer, just starting to learn turns and cutbacks etc.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Yes this D2.0 is more user friendly compared to the Sub Driver 2.0. Another board I highly recommend for your skill level is the Machado Seaside.

[@basetalk3306]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 cheers for the info haha but I was referring to the sharp eye storms model not the dominator 2.0

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@basetalk3306 Sorry... the Storms and Sub Driver 2.0 are about the same in user friendly.

[@MrJolly-sv1fy]

I was wondering if the bottom of the surfboard comes red and this was a great review. Thanks

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Yes, I believe it comes With color on the bottom

[@zakpatterson5274]

Hey Noel! How would you compare this to the Inferno 72 for a low/mid intermediate surfer on punchier beach breaks ?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

The Storms might be a little sharper in the pocket but the I72 seems faster down the line, faster rail to rail, and the I72 has more flow too

[@zakpatterson5274]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 legend mate ! Always love your opinions and views boards🤙🏻🙌🏻

[@thomye19]

How do I get a chance to buy your used boards? btw, I personally thought the 5'6 looked way too small for you.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Thomas Ye DM me on Insta

[@MyMotherWasaNinja]

Do Album boards.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

My Mother Was a Ninja I talked to Matt last year and told him I am ready when he is. It’s up to Album....

[@catinthehat8412]

how does it compare with drier 2.0

[@santiagoromandia8659]

I ride a 5’4 from a local shop in my surfspot but i want to change to a pyzel.Im 5’1 and about 80 pounds .and i need help selecting the board i get.i am a intermediate that wants to go a level up.normal conditions at my surfspot are from 3-6 feet.which pyzel model would you revomend

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Santiago Romandia Phantom

[@santiagoromandia8659]

Surf n Show Reviews sure thanks!

[@santiagoromandia8659]

Ohh and what size and volume? And also what is the max size on waves for this board?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Santiago Romandia Maybe 18-20 liters.... what’s the Volume your riding now?

[@santiagoromandia8659]

Surf n Show Reviews i dont know the guy that made the board didnt write it

[@mishl-v7r]

Hey Noel. Would you recommend the Sharpeye Storms or the Inferno 72. Thanks 👊

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

I like the I72 better

[@mishl-v7r]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Ok 🙏

[@John-ed5qb]

How this board compare with pyzel shadow? Or it is more on the phantom class?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

It’s more on the Phantom class… however the Storms offers more performance in the pocket.

[@sarahcurtright8801]

A fair warning on this board because I’ve seen some other reviews on other sites claiming it’s good for 1-6ft surf: I live in San Diego and picked this board up as a daily. Three months in -it definitely excels on punchy waves 3-6 ft . However… it absolutely hates any mushy smallish surf, and has a hard time getting through soft spots at times. Not a groveler under any circumstances. Do not take this to a mushy beach break ever because you will be miserable trying to grind a turn without speed because it seriously flags without a wall to drive a rail into. However, when there is punchy surf this board shines. I’m riding the KA fins and they seem to work really well. I’m getting seriously tight turns and it’s very responsive. Ridden it at shoulder high rocky point, six foot ocean side pier, head high crystal pier, head high uppers and it was simply lovely underfoot. It pivots like a dream on top turns. The main disappointment for me is how poorly it feels on any softer wave, which means I’m considering another board to take out on average stomach-chest high days. I was hoping that it would be ok in softer stuff but even when I bought it I thought it might have this issue because of foam placement. I haven’t experienced this before on other boards which does bother me a bit because now I’m going to have to get another board to compensate.

[@MsLeche86]

Sarah does it work well in 4-6ft softer surf or does it suck in all sized softer wave faces? Thanks, really appreciate the insight.

[@jose2x784]

Would it be fair to assume the inferno shares the same characteristics?

[@chadsugden411]

Wait, so are you saying wide point pushed forward from center is actually better for back footed surfers?or worse? as I surf a lot of Le my back foot (probably to much) and have been trying to surf boards with the wide point back from center. Have I been getting this wrong?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Wide point back from center promotes quicker pivot. Wide forward from center promotes carving. A front footed surfer might struggle a bit more on Wide point front from center if the nose is wide... due to it catching. Back footed surfers can navigate both wide points better due to driving the board off the tail. If you want work on big carves and more drive through turns then surf a board with its wide point front of center and use a Raked fin.

[@chadsugden411]

Surf n Show Reviews Thanks for the info. I’ve always tried to stay away from boards with wide points pushed forward from center, unless they are a squashed down grovler. Because I surf a lot off my back foot I my thought process was that I might struggle to get my weight forward and I was wanting the bulk board to feel like it was between my feet. Not under my front foot. Or forward of front foot.

[@xabierxabi2199]

How do you know if you are a back footer, neutral or frotfooter? Jordy Smith is a neutral, back... Or what for example?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Xabier xabi I would say Adriano De Souza is a front footed surfer. A good way to tell is get on a Carver Surf Skate and when you do a turn if they back wheels slide a bit then your more of a front footed surfer.

[@paulaa1175]

When you are going down the line on a wave, feel where your weight is more: if it's more over the front foot ... or neutral, or you like to stand back just a bit - more stability coming from the back foot. Then think of how you get turns going ... pushing with your toes or heel on the back foot strongly, or more leaning slightly forward over the rail and the rear of the board 'drags' around after you (then you lead with the front foot.

[@kostasgoulas3625]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Noel i use a carver skateboard and when i do a backside cutback and i feel the front wheels on air for less than a sec then i consider myself as a backfoot. Is my assumption correct?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

KOSTAS GOULAS I would say your more back footed if your front wheels are coming up. My suggestion is to even out your weight a bit and drive through your turn with a bit more weight evenly distributed.

[@kostasgoulas3625]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks for the tip Noel

[@李漢克]

Can you review the sharpeye 77 or more sharpeyes surfboards next?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Absolutely

[@urastupidk1d291]

What size was yours mines 5,11

[@shannonyoung5382]

Looks like you lighting it up on the lefts, w/the Lg. FT fins! Looks like you were just destroying lefts & rights on the NV Momentum prototype fins!!!

[@ooric]

Can you do a review on the lost sub driver 2.0?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Ooric Yes!!! Just waiting for boards

[@jose2x784]

What's the weight difference between the boards? or whats the approximate range weight between eps and pu boards?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Really depends on the overall volume of a board. Most of my EPS/Epoxy boards weight roughly 4.75 lbs. My PU/Poly boards way roughly 5-5.5 lbs.

[@jose2x784]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 thank you!

[@wavecatcher2360]

Hey Noel! Is the storm similar to the CI OG flyer at all? seems like they have that similar hip? Hope all is well!

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

They surf completely different. The Storms is a bit more radical in the pocket. The OG paddles better and easier to surf.

[@wavecatcher2360]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 oh okay I gotcha, Thanks so much! I’m looking at getting the storm in the Dark arts tech, would that make it ride any different? Or more buoyant?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@wavecatcher2360 I haven’t tried the Dark Arts tech yet but factor in 1/2 liter more float over all. Example... if you order 30L it will float more like 30.5L.

[@wavecatcher2360]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 oh okay I gotcha and yeah that’s what I’ve heard, they’re really buoyant and fast haha. I’m tore, I’m looking at getting the sharp eye storms in a 5’9 and it’s 28.1 L in the dark arts tech. I’m just worried that the board doesn’t have enough foam under the front foot. I surf steamers lane a lot and defiantly like that extra volume under my front foot when going backside because I’m goofy. Really appreciate all the help, I hope you have nice Sunday!🤙

[@nathanmaurice4103]

Noel.. Great reviews as always. Your channel is no.1 first stop for board reviews mainly because your skill level is so legit . I have a dominator 2.0 mainly for the wave pool and find the nose catches alot in the steep small waves looking at the storms model for similarities to the dom.but more kick to clear the catching issue... what do you think between the 2.. they seem fairly similar boards. Peace. Live it to the Full.!

[@bendoggo9408]

Checking out the lost rocket redux soon?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Ben doggo I am still waiting for boards. I ordered them months ago.... hang tight.

[@josephnsf]

Can you review the Channel Islands Fred rubble?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Joseph Neyman Sorry that’s a old model and CI will NOT send me the older models to review.

[@josephnsf]

Surf n Show Reviews ah okay sounds good. I am looking at used boards and have the option between a Fred rubble and a superbrand magic mix both the same height 5’11” with little difference in volume. It would be my first shortboard and I surf ocean beach in sf usually 2-5 ft waves. I’m only 130 pounds so I was looking for higher volume board. Which would u say is better for a first shortboard stepping down from a hybrid board? Thank you for the reviews and help!

[@mk_tkd]

What do you think of Kolohe Andino Fin on this board?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Absolutely

[@mk_tkd]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 thank you:)

[@UniqueStranger]

I remember recommending you doing a review on the CI Igarashi signature model, but he had left the team right after they designed his CI storm 50 signature model. Now I would recommend you review a Proctor board. Give him a try. Proctor is a fellow Christian.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

UniqueStranger I spoke to Todd on the phone about doing a board review. He’s really not interested.... sorry

[@UniqueStranger]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Bummer. Well, Thanks for trying and giving him the opportunity to share his designs on your show. God bless you!

[@finnjones8032]

Rocketwide or Storms for 2-3ft mush? Cheers Noel!

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Both are good… the RE Squash might be a little faster down the line. The Storms offers more performance in the pocket… sharper turns and surfs the pocket more vertical

[@finnjones8032]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 ah ok thank you I have a 5‘8 Storms thinking of getting a 5‘6 rocketwide for smaller summer days but maybe something else is better. Thanks

[@michaelj2091]

I'm 5'7", 280 lbs, and I freakin love spaghetti and meatballs. How would this board compare to my 5'8" Sampler?

[@cyberxdeth]

Is it a stock 5’8?? Or custom

[@caseymccormack2000]

You must be seriously nimble and a hell of a surfer to ride a 5'8" at 280lbs... Good on you brother.. The Real is Right..

[@eduardoreis9319]

Storms or The Medina, what is the best? ? And What is the best daily driver, easiest to surf? Thank you Noel, you are the best!

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

The Medina paddles better, it’s smoother rail to rail and carries more speed. The Storms model might’ve a little more radical in the pocket and it can handle more powerful waves.

[@eduardoreis9319]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thanks Noel, very good information

[@julzylil]

Will you be doing a #77 SharpEye review??

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

I don’t think so… sorry

[@julzylil]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 why

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@julzylil The folks at SharpEye have not been sending in boards for review. Not sure why…

[@soulsurfer3102]

Stroms comper the disco cheater? Thx

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

surfer Disco Chester is a Groveler. No comparison really

[@soulsurfer3102]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 thx.

[@gabrielalves831]

how can i be a patreon?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

gabriel Here is the link to our Patreon Page. www.patreon.com/surfnshow

[@Toades8513]

When's the Glazer review coming?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Eric Rhoades No time soon... I spoke to the folks at Fire Wire Yesterday and they are sold out of Glazers. I ordered boards months ago.... just waiting for boards like everyone else. Sorry

[@Toades8513]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 ET surf in Redondo Beach has some. Bought mine a month ago. Board is Sick.

[@estanisllacerrodriguez3244]

Storms vs phantom?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Storms offer more high performance surfing in the pocket. The Phantom paddles better, more glide, easier to surf, bigger sweet spot under your front foot, and carves better.

[@eduardoreis9319]

Storms or Air17-x ?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Air17X for sure

[@eduardoreis9319]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 thank you boss!!

[@jerseyssss]

I need help I am 12 years old Way roughly 85 pounds and I’m 5,1ft and I am an expert level surfer that’s looking fort a fast paddler,light and fast I surf at ocean beach sf I also love smaller boards sry for bad grammar i have a writing disability i ride roughly a 16.6 and am looking for the bet board my size i have no money range

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

10ft Custom Driver 2.0 by Lost with a Round Tail

[@jerseyssss]

Thx

[@brettgussey6015]

Looks like your tipical comp board ,,that's been ridden for years ,,will probably make you surf like everyone else,,if that's what you want,,

[@pukepill]

I would love to surf like Kanoa Igarashi

[@thomasvinsen1410]

What’s this board like compared to the shadow by pyzel. Great review as always

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Shadow has more rocker... it’s a legitimate HPSB. The Storms is more like a Daily Driver... if I had to choose one for 2-6’ surf I would go Storms for So Csl surfing. Now if I lived in HI, or surfed heavy beachies then I would go Shadow.