I own a Smoothstar and my friend owns a Yow, my opinion: Smoothstar: Turn with body weight (like surfing). Turns Smoother. Much much much Better Wheels. Better Deck design, shape, concave, but weak deck material. Yow: Turn with ankles (like a skateboard). Turns Sharper, faster. Stronger Deck Material, but no concave. Both are great but if I had a Yow I'd have to replace the deck and wheels...
@RantanpLn3 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Which YOW board does your friend own? There are a few options with concave now. And I thought Smoothstars wheels were not that good?^^ But not too important prob anyways, cause u can easily change them of course.
@paisley82lover3 жыл бұрын
Just got my #77 earlier this week, practicing everyday. Thanks for the comparison review, definitely helped me with my decision.
@RantanpLn3 жыл бұрын
Hi, great video, but I would love to see a comparison with another YOW which has more similar specs like wheelbase (and concave). Especially since Smoothstar's wheelbase is measured differently. Like the YOW Kontiki (similar concave and deck lenght), La Santa (similar deck width and wheelbase on old model at least) , Padang Padang (similar wheelbase and deck length). Or maybe Arica or even Snappers...there are so many choices with YOW ^_^
@airwayintact6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the in-depth comparison across different uses, and for including the dimensions and action of each kit. Great stuff
@borjamucientes85423 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the content! Could you review the new yow meraki truck, is similar to smoothstar truck?
@gonzaleison2 жыл бұрын
Hope this help. I am surfskater and I own these 2 systems, with the SMOOTHSTAR you make the line as you want and turn like surfing with body amd ankles, while the YOW system guides and teaches you itself which is the line to do, definetively the YOW is more beginner oriented (but also good for all levels). YOW has 2 types, the original and older system (4 and 5mm hardness) and the new YERAKI. Personally, I prefer the older because it feels more friendly and free, similar to the SMOOTHSTAR. I prefer the SMOOTHSTAR wheels over the YOW as all rounder (park and street). YOW has better decks quality, they are harder and not so easy to break, but they have less concave than SMOOTHSTAR where the concave is great and you feel like more connected in order to launch different maneuvers. The YOW bushings are also better and durable than the SMOOTHSTAR.
@Ziderm333 жыл бұрын
Cool video, very interesting. The distance between the trucks are more important on the Yow, i think it plays a lot on the comportment of the board. It will be very interesting to test the trucks of the Yow on the deck of the smoothstar to see a perfect comparison. (Sorry for the faults, i try to write english without corrector for progress)
@davidcondes3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Very useful. Now I am learning the basic technique with a Yow Malibu 36 '(I am 6.4 feet tall) and thanks to this video I am thinking about the Smoothstar Manta Ray.
@snowboard_clips3 жыл бұрын
May be some of the differences come from the wheel base. I wonder how a shorter YOW will do.
@AlexSwan3 жыл бұрын
IMO whenever you say you prefer the YOW, your surfing actually looks better on the Smoothstar. Just that little bit more snappy and realistic. Good vid. Thanks
@AlexSwan3 жыл бұрын
Your half pipe riding was impressive on these boards.
@bpoursuibes3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video once again. I'll keep my #77 for the moment even if the Yow Pukas seems really interesting !
@jonkennard82723 жыл бұрын
Sell it to me 😉
@mp0967673 жыл бұрын
Very good idea speeding up the videos for comparison... I just got my SmoothStar and waiting for a Swelltech to arrive. Hope to have lots of fun confined to my parking space downstairs. ;-)
@David-xm6qn Жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks a lot, that really helped me to decide, will go for the YOW as a beginner, later I can maybe switch to the the smoothStar - great content, niece channel! Cheers David
@michal48622 жыл бұрын
You compare two boards that might look the same (they’re black, almost same size), but the real deal on surfskates are the WHEELBASES- and the wheelbase of that Yow you chose is way wider than the one of the Smoothstar. So it’s not surprising the turns aren’t that sharp as the Australian brand. If you chose a smaller WB board from Yow it would be more comparable. This clip is just good work by you and your camera guy - but it makes no sense ;) compare to the Yow Snappers.
@sniperBOBAH3 жыл бұрын
Just yesterday was looking for the comparison on your channel, and now it´s here. Thanks!
@hodor8883 жыл бұрын
Both of the decks are flawed. If you were to compare only the adapters, I think smoothstar turns more smoothly but yow can dive faster (more ankles and less on upper body). Both adapters seem robust enough, smoothstar requires a slightly bigger wheelbase. It's a matter of whether you want slightly more dive or slightly more resistance to engage upper body? Yow more like a waterborne adapter I think in terms of resistance to turns (dive fast and lean)?
@chuckguynn6061 Жыл бұрын
Great video, I have a yow and think it’s time to order a smoothstar
@crespocrespincrespon38903 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! Amazing video!!! Well done!!!! I would like to try the yow sistem with a deep concave for movement transmission. Thank you for the test video.
@masisam3 жыл бұрын
Defo very helpful indeed - l'm going for the Smoothstar! (when l can find somewhere it is in stock!) Thanks for this awesome comparison video dude
@shanelai25153 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it 🤙
@KINOSHINOBI2 жыл бұрын
Great vid man! I run a hybrid Holly Toledo deck with Meraki & CX dbl cone rear on an angled riser, both on cheap 65mm 80A round edged wheels. Rides like a dream 😎
@michaelmlue3 жыл бұрын
Hi Shane , great video. Very informative. Do you have experience with the YOW Kontiki? I read it has a deeper concave. Perhaps better in the bowls. It could make a good match up with the Smoothstar.
@santiagopeschiera17433 жыл бұрын
I have the Kontiki. It has a deeper concave, High Concave as the site says. I think Performance is the shallowest of the three concaves. Haven't taken it to a bowl yet though.
@dudsdu3 ай бұрын
Great video!! Lots of useful information!! Thanks!
@gearsoftime57803 жыл бұрын
Nice video, you should look into a lavaler mic for a cell or something like a h4n zoom to help your audio come in sharper and clearer. Thanks for the vid.
@joeblow21833 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’m now leaning toward the smooth star as I like the tail kick to lock in feet for surf training. I went from beginner on my carver to intermediate basically studying all your videos. Much thanks you are the best! I’ve decided against waterborne because of instability for slides but it’s a fantastic street board no doubt. However I’m still waiting on swell tech. I think it’ll be a decision of smoothstar vs swell tech for my surf training. I’ll reset my carver for power and stability.
@shanelai25153 жыл бұрын
Yeah defo smoothstar for surf training ! I like wb rail adapter for the Lean but it's too much to ride in bowls and parks. But awesome for flat cruising. Swelltech's front truck is the sickest of all! So what did you end up with ?
@juliam18123 жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried swelltech? Keep up with the nice videos btw!!
@bigearboy1233 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the detailed review. Definitely helped my comparison on picking my first surfskate. I think I would go for smoothstar for a more better carve
@dr.storme90153 жыл бұрын
Yes me to
@dr.storme90153 жыл бұрын
I think smooth star has looser trucks than the pukas yow
@lukemtestagwwg82393 жыл бұрын
Depends what you are after. Smoothstar can allow bad habits to form because it's so easy to turn. My fish surfboard feels more like a CX.4 than a smooth star. A surf board just doesn't turn that easy
@Asct-sl4gc2 жыл бұрын
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@San2val3 жыл бұрын
Hi Shane ! I love your videos! Can you please make a carve grind tutorial? Is it a good trick to try after getting comfortable in the skatepark? regards from Chile
@pourquoi1273 Жыл бұрын
So beautifuly soot video, as well as good and clear comparation. Thank you.
@sydneytas3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I have SS but always wonder the differences between YOW and SS.
@delannay.yohann3 жыл бұрын
You should better compare with the YOW Snappers deck instead of Pukas as it has deeper concave 😉 Still this video is a good review !
@RantanpLn3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, thats what I tought as well, but the Snappers has even a shorter WB doesn't it? I think the WB has more impact on the board than the concave. Comparison with YOW La Santa or Padang Padang maybe?
@marianogutierrez14053 жыл бұрын
Thank you, a really good comparission, with a lot of parameters and different test.
@Foo3thoo2 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see you do a mashup yow trucks on the smoothstar deck seems like two great tastes that taste great together
@nubthongjirapruethisiri25203 жыл бұрын
Thank you from Thailand . Your content is very helpful for me to making a decision 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@dr.storme90153 жыл бұрын
I really think that swell tech is a good brand and has a very good truck system.
@Fishinwithg3 жыл бұрын
Hi. Great videos. I’m after a board to ride bowls and transitions…. If you had to pick one board to drop into bowls with what would it be? My friend has a carver but interested in your opinion… cheers
@MyMotherWasaNinja2 жыл бұрын
Bushings are way better than spring based systems for surf training.
@IMueTz33 жыл бұрын
@Shane Lai would you say its possible to go downhill or on longer trips with speed (speeds at a close lvl to chilled driven inline skaters for comparision) with the Yow Pukas? I'm searching for sth on which i can improve my surfskills, but sth thats not too wiggly at the same time when im forced to go a bit faster. Would love to hear your opinion!
@rck1d5262 жыл бұрын
If you would ever to choose just 1 surfskate for lifetime from your beginner level to advanced which do you prefer between those 2?
@gauthierdebonnefoy27643 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Shane, amazing content, as always! You really operate the #1 surfskate channel out there :) I've seen that you also own a 30.75'' Carver CI with C7 trucks. Do you think that the Carver would be better pick for me vs. the boards in this video, knowing that I: - Plan to use it in a relatively small area, to practice tricks and maneuvers - Am 1.70m / 65kg - Would ultimately want to bring it in skateparks once I improve - Already own a 31'' surfskate, with a CX-like truck, which is fine, but I find snaps hard to do on it (maybe because it's a cheap sub-100$ board) Thanks in advance and tranks again for your great vids!
@shanelai25153 жыл бұрын
Salut Gauthier ! Thanks!🤙 My experience with the CI flyer. Since it was my first surfskate, i did not know what to expect. But when i got my smoothstar 77 I realised wider and longer is better, specially for stability and performance when doing tricks in skateparks. C7 will be an amazing surf cruiser but i tend towards smoothstar/YOW/ SpiceSkate to ride in small area
@gauthierdebonnefoy27643 жыл бұрын
@@shanelai2515 Merci beaucoup Shane, t'es le meilleur !! Je viens de commander un Smoothstar, encore pas mal d'entraînement pour arriver à ton niveau ;)
@adollaburst76873 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comparison! Does a 159 independent trucks go well with Smoothstar toledo 77 or is 169 trucks much fitter? Need help. Thanks!
@floth-o72483 жыл бұрын
Nice Job man! Why not make a review about Slide? I have one and totally love them!!
@arifismail83163 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thnks alot for the review bro! N a hppy new year
@shanelai25153 жыл бұрын
Happy new year!
@Orasium3 жыл бұрын
I like Smoothstar, i have one before upgrading with a Swelltech Premiere, I can't going back now... ! But Swelltech is fragile the springs break :(
@anf3553 жыл бұрын
Hi Shane, Great video, i really appreciate your in depth reviews and experience, amazing dedication. Im curious how the waterborne compares to these 2 boards, and if the spring rebound is better than the bushing in the waterborne, I wonder if the lean on the waterborne & rail adapter might be too exaggerated as a surf trainer, i've only tried the waterborne but I really enjoyed the experience. Cheers
@shanelai25153 жыл бұрын
Hi. I really enjoy the lean of waterborne. You can really feel you are digging deep into the rail. I think spring rebound better mimics the rebound in water, not sure.
@anf3553 жыл бұрын
@@shanelai2515 Awesome, yep Ive decided to go with the waterborne, looks more deeper in the carving. Thanks for the feedback.
@hman72362 жыл бұрын
I have the smoothstar what would be the best option after that for Surf practice in your opinion.
@dustangregory69223 жыл бұрын
Sounds like the best of both worlds would be a yow system with a board that has more concave like the snappers model.
@sleistra773 жыл бұрын
Yep, and smaller wheelbase (like the Snappers). The Dark has a big wheelbase.
@dr.storme90153 жыл бұрын
Can you please review a swell tech board?
@P_s_i_h_o_l_o_gАй бұрын
В итоге, какой вариант более интересней?!
@huh88huh2 жыл бұрын
Very strange comparison with that big of difference in WB
@stinald2 жыл бұрын
How well or bad does the Smoothstar perform on a pintail longboard?
@SunriseSessions3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video. I was wondering; do you tighten up the front truck on the smoothstar before skateboardin in bowls/halfpipe. I skate mine very loose on street but it feels a bit wobbly on drop ins.
@shanelai25153 жыл бұрын
Yes i tighten the spring and the bushings
@cesarpereira6683 жыл бұрын
#77 all day 🤙🏽
@hichwhy3 жыл бұрын
A beginner for the #77, how tight should it be for the rear truck?
@shanelai25153 жыл бұрын
Doesn't matter much. The amount you are most comfortable with. Then loosen with time
@Asct-sl4gc2 жыл бұрын
Boaaa
@MADFREQUENCY3 жыл бұрын
Awesome comparision. Thanks.
@a_36903 жыл бұрын
Awesome mate 🤙🏻 What about smoothstar compare to swelltech. Which one you prefer ?
@esthercala29482 жыл бұрын
Gracias👍🏻
@Asct-sl4gc2 жыл бұрын
Nice videobbrooo
@mrdurden32083 жыл бұрын
Salut 👋 pour changer les roues smoothstar c’est compliqué surtout en France 😔 tu me propose quoi pour changer mes roue sur mon toledo 77 ? 🤙
@KC-ro9ro2 жыл бұрын
tu peux prendre nimportequelle roue a la dimension et dureté similaire. les deux wheel de devant font 62mm x 45mm et une dureté de 83a, celle de derriere 64mm.
@Pitbullzone33 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 👍
@DHolmquistDesigns2 жыл бұрын
Damn bro.. put some shorts on those shorts! lol
@rickycat8241 Жыл бұрын
Hi, Shane. What Is your favourite surf skate?
@jacklynbain99723 жыл бұрын
I have a yow and it’s so squeaky any recommendations to get rid of it ?
@tadalee3 жыл бұрын
Put some wax in pivot cups
@wizto98013 жыл бұрын
มีคนไทยไหม สายเซิร์ฟ สเก็ต
@SunriseSessions3 жыл бұрын
Definitely helped
@igq913 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!!!
@dmitriidorofeev15043 жыл бұрын
what is the maximum weight of the rider
@SunriseSessions3 жыл бұрын
If you have the opportunity would you consider doing a review on the carver C5 trucks?