Surf Tips Simple Guidelines to order a "Custom Groveler" with Britt Merrick

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In this episode I spend time with Britt Merrick discussing custom dimensions for ordering a
Groveler..
Noel's Height: 5'9" (160 lb or 72.57 kg)
Britt's Height: 6'6" (220 lb or 99.79 kg)

[@rharmston]

Noel, there is no one like you out there doing great board and gear reviews, or skill tutorials for our community. Thank you for putting this stuff out consistently, comprehensively and at such great quality. 🙏

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

🔥🔥🔥🔥👍🏻

[@ODL957]

Best show on KZbin, thanks you so much for sharing so much about surfing, boards, fins and proper technique

[@df238]

Can't say enough good things about this series your doing, been surfing over 20yrs and always learning and you asked all the right questions imho.

[@Briankucera]

Can’t wait to see the two happy and twin pin reviews

[@shannonyoung5382]

Great insight & advice on dialing in the best dimensions, that will ultimately maximize your time in the water & keep your stoke factor pegged!!!🤙

[@victordmef3522]

The quality in the videos always improving!!!🤙

[@jonasakyildiz6494]

Thanks for the video Noel! Really appreciate the video's been watching for a couple years now, thanks to your advice I ordered a custom 5'9 Neckbeard, it's the best board I have ever owned. Unfortunately it is super fragile.. as I ordered it in the stock ultralight glassing. Would recommend anyone to order it glassed strong as you have to work a lot for speed in tiny waves.

[@wingman7nz]

all my spinetek groveler/small wave performance boards have foot pressures in the deck for that exact reason.. pushing hard in less energy to create speed its just something you have to live with for the performance they are giving you.

[@Rodrigo-he7bv]

Noel, looking forward to see you testing of DHD Phoenix!

[@norbellra]

Thanks Noel very good video and very helpful as usual

[@kingsofmayhem]

Great info Noel, thanks..!!

[@wesleychapman9001]

As someone who’s 6’4 and 225lbs, and just surfed Dst 1-3ft mushy waves today wondering how big my groveler should be, you can’t imagine how helpful this video is. I’ll have to grab a 6’0” or bigger Ultra Joe like Britt very soon. Cheers Noel & Britt

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

I say 43-45L is a good range for you

[@djuliano4484]

Really would like to see any of these reviews on a groveler in knee to stomach high waves- and not at lowers- something like creek or even doheny for that matter.

[@dantedante21]

You can compare boards easier at lowers though

[@djuliano4484]

@@dantedante21 Good point ( no pun intended lol). There isn't a much better canvas.

[@MaxTheSurfGod]

Great topic for interview, some very useful info in there - cheers!

[@nickmajor9309]

Interesting. Thanks :) btw my groveller is 5'2" I'm 6'0 and ride a 5'11" it's a favourite board!

[@dantedante21]

Super helpful interview thanks!

[@dan1e1473]

Great video, I aways custom order and this helps a lot

[@kickamatus]

fantastic tips !!! thank you !

[@taradead]

Very useful...groveller season is coming soon.

[@Offshore52]

Exactly what I was looking for! How would you change dimensions for a groveller when there is mostly windswell and almost no groundswell as we have it here in Northern Europe where we're happy about onshore storms?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

In 1-2’ mushy choppy surf I would either go Ultra Joe or NB2

[@simonfreeman51]

I'm tall and lean, with grovellers I keep the stock width and length but I thin the thickness out. Did it to an lsd Tex model, board is great.

[@onehamptonedwards3541]

we do love this vid

[@woodywoodruff9835]

I think it was really good it helped a lot with dimensions, but I wish you could elaborate more about the length of boards fitting the wave face. That’s what I found that when the rail line gets too long it’s just as in fit the way face anymore.

[@wingman7nz]

Britt did mention that at 6'6 tall he has to ride 6'0 - 6'4 boards to be able to surf in the pocket properly at head high Rincon.. thats prob the max length boards that fit in the pocket any longer just wont play ball

[@woodywoodruff9835]

Yes I heard Brett say that but I wish she’d elaborate a little more next time you get a chance to talk to him. Especially he’s 66 talking about head high Rincon where I’m 56 and usually surfing a lot of 3 foot waves in Huntington. So would be great just to hear a great shaper like that elaborate further and how he would figure out the changes it in dimensions. It was definitely good to hear, just I wanted to hear a little more next time

[@Cass98799]

Solid vid, nice work. Britts rad.

[@tristymack2536]

Hey man was wondering if you can review Channel Island’s Two Happy!

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Absolutely. I got a couple for review. Hang tight

[@BrianNewport]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 hi Noel can you do the two happy a review with one board not customed? But what be recommended for you by CI. It would then be closer what we would get for our height and weight as stock standard. And surf it medium fins instead of large. So you can still carve it. When we watch you rip it would closer to we would feel. This is just an idea not a criticism. I love your surfing and reviews Noel.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@BrianNewport Sorry I’m not going to ride a stock 5’10” for the review. That’s way to long for me.... it would get a bad review purely from the length. The board will feel long and turn in slow motion. I would need to surf bigger waves (6’-8’) for it to go good and it would take forever for me to get the review done as we are coming into Summer time. I know that’s not relatable for you as you want to grab one of the rack but a stock 5’10” doesn’t work for me. I ordered a custom 5’7” and Custom 5’8”.

[@BrianNewport]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks tor taking the time to respond Noel - I understand what you mean. And people will still relate to your review - because you are always consistent with how describe things. your custom boards, your surfing and generally the waves you get. We pretty lucky Noel to have you do this. I trust your instincts. I’ve learnt a lot . Thanks for your awesome work bro

[@larrydowling5213]

Man, I'd like to see how you surf and what your opinion is about the Channel Island Wave Hawg. I'm 5'11, 200 lbs, and 49 years old. I love it for it performance for it's shape and design. I started with an 8ft and was amazed how responsive it was. I had to sell it but now I came across a 7'2. I haven't really had a chance to ride it yet but the waters warming up and the swells building. So hopefully that's fixing to change. I can never find any videos of performance surfing on the Wave Hawg and I hope you'll consider it. It's been C.I. best seller for the last 10 years so they say. Thanks for the videos. They're probably the better I've seen, esp since I'm a 35yr vet surfer and can smell BS a mile away. 🤙😷🇺🇲

[@rulopbo]

Hello Noel and guys, need advice... 145 pounds, 1-4ft beach breaks... need to make a Cymatic (little more volume than needed) more "controlled/stable"... what do you think would be a better option: Medium Carver in PC carbon or Andinos in Large? Thanks in advance!!!!!!

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Medium Performers In PCC

[@rulopbo]

Thank you very much for the hyper fast response!!!!!!!! Will follow your lead...

[@FluffyAlpaca81]

Noel, I have the UJ spinetek but unfortunately it is slightly oversized by 2L and I find that if I don’t have my front foot forward enough, the front half of board is chattery/bouncy and I can feel board bogging slowing down back half. I’m also using AM2 thrusters. Would putting in pivot rears help? Beach breaks mostly so small but fast semi closed out crappy surf typically. Looking for get up and go speed and less drag/heavy feeling over fins. Thanks!

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Oversizing a board by 2L is a lot. Maybe sell that board and size it better

[@FluffyAlpaca81]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thx for reply Noel and i was afraid you would say this lol. I have a libtech QK of similar volume as the UJ but without the issues. I suspect you are right though, the extra 2L in UJ is not good since its shorter and wider so all the foam is compacted into smaller overall space and I'm really feeling it. i am about 175lb with wetsuit. UJ @ 34. you think 31-32L would be much better?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

@@FluffyAlpaca81 how tall are you, how much do you weigh?

[@FluffyAlpaca81]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 6ft 170ish w/o a wetsuit

[@8AzaRab8]

Thanks for the video, as always giving information that is credible and of great importance to the community ... In conclusion, how much can be modified or what parameters to take into account for a custom groveler? Thank you

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Britt mentions that in the Episode

[@lycheeznuts]

What liters does Britt ride in his grovelers?

[@diogogodoy1594]

Well done ! proper discussion! Im curious.. Britt said he rides a 6.0 on that model.. Do you know the full specs? I want to order one for myself and im pretty similar to Britt! Thanks heaps!

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

No sorry I don’t know his specs. Maybe shoot the folks a email at CI and see if they can answer that for you.

[@tysontonepickups2015]

Reaffirms the fact that going to a local shaper and talking directly to said shaper about needs, dims etc is the gold standard. Bring a board or 2 along to go over what you like and dislike about each of those current boards to guide the shaper & dial in the new one. There is no substitute for this. Plenty of highly competent, if not world class shapers in most areas to do this, and if none - find one you can at least talk to on the phone to dial it in.

[@rubenndeanpaulalws1177]

Friend from afar, I am a good fan of yours! I love your videos! I see everyone, I think your inspirations in the area of surfing and your life are cool! You are the man! I am an adopted son, I was found in a trash can, ten days old, I am black, I do not look good, I am not pretty, just like you, but still, I follow my life, trying to get there ahead, of course with God our Lord. here in Brazil, all over the world, we have and we go through many difficulties, especially economic ones, but we continue to follow the faith and work, fighting and taking advantage of the opportunities. I am your secret admirer. My name is: Rubenn Dean Paul Alws "Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro" Brazil! Congratulations friend from afar! May God bless you a lot, including your family members!

[@pierswoo76]

Great content as always really useful stuff, would be nice if CI had more HP shortboards coming out but I get why they pivoted as a business, was looking forward to the fred rubble 2 oh well! I'd send you a paypal donation if I wasn't a tight arse surf bum

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

You might like the Two Happy.

[@pierswoo76]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Cool I'll check it out ! BTW nice to see footage of Britt surfing always good to know the shaper has some surfing skills

[@RBNK157]

My only question is how one determined his shortboard size tho ? Britt keep on talking about that factor

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

It’s really a preference… some like their Shortboards roughly the same height and some like them shorter or longer.

[@RBNK157]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 you’re the man Noel! I highly appreciate you answering me and the community all the time it’s something really unique!

[@hbrhbr7113]

I have been surfing for 1year now with a 7"6 - 53LT cheap epoxy board. Now i really want to set up, and invest some money in a good surfboard preferably a litle smaller and bit more agile board so i can improve and start praticing small tricks like floaters and bottom turns turns etc. I dont want to ruin my surf progression so i'm not so sure what board type to get. I was wondering to drop to at least a 7" surfboard somewhere clsoe to that. Maybe bit smaller thant that. I dont want to over comit and then ruin my progression. What would you recomend? I've seen some interesting reviews about mid lenght surfboards but also seen some people claiming good results with a groveler...I weight 85kg and i'm 1,86m tall surfing 2days week

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

A Midlength might be a good place to start your way down... like 6’6” Midlength. Check out the CI mid or Seaside and Beyond. Another option is the Seaside.... it’s not a Midlength but you can buy it on the bigger side and enjoy sharper turns with a good amount of volume.

[@hbrhbr7113]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks a lot for the tips. I will check those for sure :)

[@tubedus]

👏👏👏

[@aldolaborin7470]

Hi Noel do you have a surf shop and sell boards ???

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

No sorry

[@brett7794]

Came to see a groveler and not one in sight! Y'all don't even know what a shitty wave looks like lol

[@thomassimonsen5598]

Hi Noel ,great tutorials ! I would like to get access to the content in the episodes 2 to 5 could you send me the link so I can suscribe please :I’m sorry I can’t find the link on your vids sorry...thank you thomas

[@thomassimonsen5598]

Ok i found it...🤙