Rob Machado "Seaside" Surfboard Review by Noel Salas Ep.73

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In this episode, Firewire sends down two of Machado’s latest performance fish called the “Seaside” for review.
I test this new model thoroughly in 1-5’ surf with Machado’s new Quad set up designed exclusively for the Seaside. After a couple weeks of surfing these two stock 5’2” fish-shaped boards, I was shocked at the level of high performance they can do.
I thought we were done shooting for this review as we captured great footage in epic surf as a Quad. Then, I thought, “How will this board go as a Twin Fin?” To my surprise, it went insane with Channel Islands new fin called AMK by Futures Fins. (Al Merrick Keel)
I highly recommend the new Machado Quad set designed for this board but, if you cannot afford the board and fins right away, no worries…. I tested this board with a normal set of Quads, and it goes good that way too.
The Seaside has a fish-type outline with a lot of foam under the chest for good paddling and low rocker for warp speed in 1-6’ surf. Don’t be fooled like I was by its outline…. this board looks like a cruiser, but the performance level is unmatched for a fish-type board from my perspective.
If you’re looking for a good Groveler in 1-3’ surf or a fun daily driver in 3-6’ surf with a fresh performance vibe in a fish package, then look no further. The Seaside is very versatile in wave range and fin options, coupled with Firewire’s Helium Technology, is very lively under foot and next level durability.
Enjoy the full review!!!
Board DIMS:
5’2” x 20 x 2 5/16 Liters 26.5
My Height: 5’9”
My Weight: 160lbs or 72.57kg

[@caseycho8485]

Watching Noel surf is straight up inspiring and gets me psyched to go surfing!!!

[@Garebare24]

This guy is so competent in how he explains the board its amazing

[@jpdocumentary]

I really appreciate this review, by far the highest quality info available. The technical breakdown with the footage of your observations in the field. Just amazing.

[@rickrunner2219]

Great review Noel, it's always a real pleasure to see your Show. The way you go deep with the sequence of waves analysis is really a plus. great review. as always Noel, you are the best. Cheers !

[@erasmowong]

I just tried this board as a twin fin with the machado keels in 4 ft waves. Such a fun board. Thanks for the review Noel.

[@louisanthony266]

Never clicked on a KZbin video so quick. Loves these reviews

[@mauritano]

Great review, Noel, as usual. Ordered one last week after I watched it (it was the push I needed). Got the board yesterday and tested it today in 2-4 feet range with clean conditions. You were right on the money: it's one of the best small wave boards I've ridden and by far the most fun. Keep up the amazing reviews, you're changing the game for us average Joe's.

[@graememac376]

You sold this board to me and I have a 5'8 on the way this week. Can't wait. Your surfing is full of flow and a pleasure to watch. Just subscribed too 🤙

[@stephenlampert7113]

Just picked-up my 5'8". I'm 6' 170lbs and sizing is just right. Live in NYC and surf at Rockaway most days. And this little board is perfect for the spot and subway commute. Love it. Thanks for this review - it was spot on.

[@jbosson82]

The Stretch Quad Fin Set goes amazing with the seaside , adds a bit of drive and control and extands the range towards better waves. It made me rediscover the board

[@Felix-mr1vs]

Awesome review, loved that you tried so many fin options, thank you!

[@Denniswa5]

Thank you so much for your explanation. After it I was sure and confident to buy this board. One of the best board ever. 🤙🏽🙏🏽💪🏽

[@ludovicpeyre9878]

Would love to see you on a shape like the seaside and beyond! Amazing surf, keep it up!!

[@ryandewitt1048]

This guy is good. Always great and informative reviews

[@nelsonjrfuentes7093]

I really like your reviews! I was waiting this one as much as the one for the RNF RETRO! Now I know what fish I'll buy for this summer jaja regards from El Salvador!

[@dkilla01]

I wish board wars was still on, Rocket Wide vs Dominator 2, seaside vs glazer just to name a few

[@busplay]

Awesome review Noel as always!.....I'm super keen on this Seaside, looks like a fun addition to anyone's board collection.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Rome Agreed!!! Fun

[@kevintyrer45]

Thank you Noel. What an awesome review. I think this board ROCKS:) "If you're looking at donating it to some one I'd gladly take it" ☺🤣 Fire wire is a great design. Once more epic information & opening up the in's & out's of the seaside.

[@Lance181]

Great review! Love the surfing with the board review. Just wish I could surf as good as you.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Lance181 Cheers for the kind words. Stoked you like our show.

[@dynodin81]

Yeeww! Good vibes and awesome info, I really enjoy these videos.

[@Dthraco]

As always, great review from a great surfer!

[@MrJeffhaslitt]

I just got my Seaside. Its the best shortboard I have ever ridden. I'm 50 yo and I feel like I'm young with this magic under my feet!

[@lucasherrero5844]

Thank you Noel, great review!

[@scottmizufuka1869]

Sick review Noel! You shred🏄🏻‍♂️🏄🏻‍♂️

[@lawson45uk]

Killer review and riding Noel. This one you have the Machado mojo going, speed power flow looks sooo smooth.Thanks for all your help and advice Noel your a star in the community we all look forward to these reviews... Legendary stoke giver :-)

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

GO SURF Cheers for the kind words!!!

[@freedomnow2277]

Noel you've done it again!😀 Past 4 years I got the Pod Mod, loved it, got the Sampler, loved it, got the Phantom, loved it! Now last week brought the Seaside, for my surfing style this is the best of them all by far! Thanks again for your insight and honesty in your reviews. Keep up the good work champ....

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

FreeDom Now Yewww!! Stoked you found some magic through our show. All those boards are next level fun!! Seaside is insanely fun...

[@dallansurf]

Your reviews are on point, even though you are way better than I am I am able to see what each board is capable of. I purchased a Seaside yesterday and through in fins I owned and had a blast. I can't wait to get some of the AM quads or the Machado quads to test out. Maybe I'll see you at Trestles some day. :)

[@sterlingdasilvarapperprodu7020]

This is a good channel. Great discription of boards. And great surfing. I can see the diffrence in. The surfing on different boards.

[@bencarr605]

just ordered the new one. Cant firggin wait ive wanted one since you released this video in 2018

[@JoelQueiroga]

This show is very good! Congratulations for the great content!

[@shaunjarmai8392]

Purchased 510 it’s perfect.

[@relaxvibes2986]

Noel , great review. Always enjoy them. Looking at buying this board myself.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Sean Denney Cheers!! This Seaside is next level speed and fun. Get one... you won’t be sorry

[@thehatstore9226]

Thanks for the review. I have this board set up as a QUAD and it is super super fast , light and just an amazing board. Welldone ROB. Its a WINNER !!!

[@tezf6883]

How much do yoy weigh? What size is your seaside?

[@jaysonwebsther2698]

thanks Noel for the review, its definitely the best board for small 1-6ft waves.. Hope Santa will drop this quiver for this christmas

[@wallerwhittemore6563]

Great review as always man! I dont buy a new board until I see one of your reviews on it! I'll see yall next summer at lowers

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Waller Whittemore Cheers

[@evolusd]

You were absolutely slaying those waves. Trust your reviews!

[@sancho184]

Thank you, your reviews are fantastic

[@jul1us_tv]

We've been waiting for this!!! 👌

[@gluestickgoes]

Sick board, great in depth review. You're killing it man. I'm 5'7" and 165lbs, picking up a 5'3" for gulf coast pitchy beach break. You definately talked me into it, not that I needed haha.

[@DirtBikes_MathGarden]

How are you liking it?

[@DM-uz8gq]

hows the board? too small? too big? just right?

[@simonecani9194]

Great review!! Really appreciated that you tried the twin fin set up. I have the CI keels on my CI fish and I m gonna buy a seaside… let s see if I can get the same feeling 🤙

[@MrBreakthompson]

Amazing review!! Thank you!!

[@peterchopping1712]

Hi Noel I have a 5' 6'' seaside and love it's speed and drive. After riding it a few times with the original Rob Machado fins I bought some Dave Rastavich Quad fins and find they give more drive and hold in bigger waves especially. The Machado fins slide a bit on solid waves which is fun but I prefer the Rasta fins overall. I haven't tried it as a twin fin yet but will eventually. Great video on the seaside and fins

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Peter Chopping Epic... thanks for sharing about the Rasta Quads

[@jessicacharles6428]

what's your hight and weight? tnx.

[@sandyfootwell]

Love this board! Watched this review a few weeks back and ended up opting for the 5’5 (I’m 6’0, 80kgs and intermediate to advanced). It paddles well, it’s so fast down the line and turns well in the pocket for a fish. Thanks for the excellent reviews!

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Nick Hewett Thanks for posting

[@benjaminm5232]

I'm about the same weight as you. Any regrets getting it so small? I'm on the fence on whether to get a 5'6 or 5'7....What kind of waves do you surf it on? Thanks!

[@hounddog7256]

@@benjaminm5232 - me too, I'm 80kgs and was thinking of the 5'7 just to give me a couple more litres more than my normal boards...

[@scottw.kekamaamona9577]

Great review on the board and the fins. Mahalos.

[@charlieo4324]

Great channel! Love the in-depth explainations. Looking at picking up a seaside and stuck between a 5’9 or 5’10. I am replacing my Podmod at 35L and I already have a groveler so I want to use this when I have clean-ish 3-4’ conditions (In Florida where it doesn’t get powerful too often). I’m 6’3 185 and speed means more to me than going vertical. Thanks for any input! Cheers

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Charlie O Go 5’9”....

[@sandyfootwell]

Absolutely love this board, got it after looking for a grovelling board with a bit of performance and finding this video. Heaps of speed, but holds rail really well. I slightly oversized it I think at 5'5 stock, I'm 6'0 and 83kgs, but the extra foam helps on the small days and I ride a monsta box when the surf gets better (4-5ft+) anyway. Struggles a tiny bit in choppy surf and wind (the extra volume relative to my usual defintely doesn't help) but on clean days this board is absolutely unreal. I use it with the quad machado fins, but have recently been trying it with the machado twins and had an absolute blast on the twins as well. Had it for 9 months and loving it, really durable!

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Nick Hewett Excellent post... stoked you found a nugget.

[@bajafresk]

I’m 6’0, 190lbs (86kg) and just picked up a 5’7 stock at 33L. We’re similar weight and you think the 5’5 is oversized? Haven’t gotten it in water yet but hoping I didn’t get too many liters. What are your thoughts on it years later?

[@riles1088]

@@bajafresk I have a 5'7. I'm 6'2, 86kg. It depends what you want it for. If you want it as a pure groveler then the 5'7 is epic and literally let's you lay turns in knee high weak surf that you would normally only longboard on. But the extra volume makes it way to corky in anything above 2-3ft. I'd go 5'5 if you want it more as a daily driver. Stick with 5'7 if you want it as a groveler.

[@FrTav]

Hi Noel, awesome videos and great surfing! Love how you actually surf the boards and comment on how a board performance on a specific wave or section and why, that makes all the difference! Quick question. Love the look of this board, but I already have a Pyzel Phantom in slightly higher volume than my hpsb (about 0.5L more) which works great in waist / shoulder high and up. My local is a pretty hollow beach break, even when small. In your opinion, would a board like the Seaside add anything to my quiver?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Jan The Seaside is really fast and it would be fun to ride in some small barrels. I like a really short board in the barrel so you can maneuver it quickly and pump easy. I think a shorter board will fit better in the hook on small hollow surf too... the Phantom might be a little long in 1-2’ hollow waves.

[@kaspartorp1]

Amazing review as always

[@dkilla01]

Guys I planned on trying the AMK but ended up purchasing the Rasta’s 2 1/2 and put in the twins with the Rob M’s side bites and the board was super lively. I ended up replacing my favorite quad sets which were the Jack Freestone’s sides with the HS quad rears

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Miguel Marquina Sick... way to try something new. Cheers

[@michaelyankaus3518]

Best surfboard reviews ever. And consistent. Also, salas is a very good surfer. Many thanks! Did you ever do a review on the Firewire Taj model? I'd like the link...

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Michael Yankaus Stoked you like our show!! Sorry I did not do a review on that model.

[@kepani]

Hi Noel, I want to let you know that it was this video that really got me enamored by the Seaside. I have watched this video over and over and over countless times (is that crazy?!) and I finally picked up a 5’2” model with Rob’s quad fin set! Thank you for your attention to detail and your honest impressions. No matter what board you’re reviewing, I am amazed with the work you do. I can’t wait to try the board out tomorrow! Aloha!

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Yewww!! So stoked you go a Seaside.... it’s such a fun board

[@kepani]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Noel, coming from 8’ and 7’ boards, this board is a new realm for me. First shortboard for me. But I think it’s a great start - the days I went out, I immediately noticed how well it floats! Was able to get a few rides with some quick turns. This board seems to have 2 personalities. Thanks again!

[@brian2973]

What height and weight are you out of curiosity?

[@jeffsauers17]

Thanks for the review...thinking this might be my next fish

[@jean-paulhorre5582]

I appreciate you. Great review. I got a Seaside. It rips!!!

[@xpatjack6435]

Noel... this review totally convinced me to go out and try one, and after two rides I was sold! I love my 5'8" Seaside, had a great fall getting some Jersey Shore Beach-break Barrels on it, thanks for the recommendation!

[@dunny4551]

What's your height and weight? I'm looking at a 5"8 too

[@xpatjack6435]

@@dunny4551 I’m 6’1 and 215lbs. Sometimes I still can’t believe I can ride a board that small, but the thing rips. Don’t often get much more than chest/head high here in New England, but even on some bigger days when I’ve chanced it, it’s felt stable at higher speeds... almost feels like ripping a skateboard on a mini ramp on waste to chest beach break lol. My daily driver is a 6’1” Pyzalien 2 XL.

[@dunny4551]

@@xpatjack6435 I'm 6'0 and between 185-195, do you think the 5'8 would have too much volume or still alright?

[@dunny4551]

@@xpatjack6435 ?

[@xpatjack6435]

@@dunny4551 I guess it breaks down to I think you'd be just fine with it since you're quite a bit lighter than me and I don't have any problems. If you're on the fence with 5'8", go an inch or so larger.

[@rabidwookie606]

Man I love your reviews. Love the fact that you show videos of you surfing the board instead of just babbling about how they surf. Too bad I don't surf shortboards anymore. Can someone do this with midrange and longboards?

[@fitsquadnz]

I ride mine with FCS II MATT BIOLOS SPLIT KEEL QUAD FINS and goes insanely well. 🤙

[@thebensman9786]

Must-get-one-immediately!

[@djconeuk]

Highest quality surfboard reviews out there! What google are for search engines, surf n show are for surfboard reviews!

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

djconeuk Sick bro thanks... what a compliment!!!

[@djconeuk]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 its true mate. Only credible review out there as we can see first hand how the boards flow. Plus you are very in tune with the equipment! 🤙

[@jasondhines]

Killing those lefts! Your backhand game might just be stronger than your forehand! Looks like this board has nice flow and squirtiness!

[@Sudafs]

Thanks for another great review. Im 6’3 175-180lbs, intermediate-advanced surfer (unfortunately not able to surf too often these days). I am between FW Seaside 5’8, CI High 5 5’10 and Lost RNF Redux 5’10. Looking for the most all round, especially good in smaller surf but can also handle bigger. Something is pulling me towards the seaside, what would you or anyone out there recommend? Thanks in advance!!

[@mathiasbucher6102]

Amazing review, thanks. How would you compare it to the Tomo Vader?

[@1nvisibleguy]

Great review, Noel, thank you! Just snagged at 5’11. Feels like a dream, just effortless. At 6’5 200 lbs, I have never realized just how hard I have been making it on my self by using an under volumed board. Duck diving in heavy, overhead, short period, beach breaks is a bit of a chore, but I wanted to maximize fun in shoulder high and below ( big waves scare me haha). Couldn’t be happier. The drive out of the first pump is insane, I watched back a video of my first session with it, and it was incredible the amount of projection the board gave on just one mediocre pump. Cheers!

[@garrywinthorp8939]

Okay I'm getting one I'm 6'2 and 196 gonna get one

[@1nvisibleguy]

@@garrywinthorp8939 what size are you looking at? I would say after some time riding the board, it felt like I might have sized it up too much(I may still have) but I swapped the front fins( the machado quads) for some normal large thruster front fins. It made a huge difference for me, pivoting was much easier, and I still felt like I had good drive and speed generation. I will be curious to also try it as a twin to see how that feels.

[@Stomperproductions]

@@1nvisibleguy I am 6'5 210lbs and have had a 6'0 seaside for a couple of months and am wondering if i oversized it too... Mainly it feels like it sits too high and gets jittery in pushier, choppy waves. What is your surfing level and what do yo uuse the board for? I am working on pumping and only just starting to get into cutbacks, so i am wondering if the 6'0 is suitable for my jerry surfing or the 5'11 would be worth dropping down to? The 6'0 just feels wide

[@1nvisibleguy]

@@Stomperproductions well, its tough, I feel like this board is amazing in surf that you don’t need a mid length for, but nothing too fast and critical where you need a bit more rocker. Especially as a tall person with a naturally longer board that would have a longer and straighter rail. Have you watched Noel’s latest video on making a board work for you? That inspired me to try different fins, and it has helped a lot. For context, if it helps: been surfing on and off for 13 years, and I was riding a 6’0 dumpster diver (35ish L) before this for the past 3 years, and would say I am solidly just ok at surfing lol, cutbacks when the wave allows, and top to bottom surfing. I picked the seaside as a daily that would allow me to surf most north county San Diego surf. I would love to test drive a seaside at like 5’9 and see what that was like.

[@Stomperproductions]

@@1nvisibleguy for me the desire to size down comes more from how high skittish the board is on faster waves rather than a fin specific problem. The 6'0 just has a lot of volume up front as well as a flat planing surface that really sits up a lot at higher speeds. I figured the board might calm down a bit and the rail would be easier to dig in with less volume. That being said, I guess it would also lose grovel power in the really small stuff, which at the end of the day is more what I have this board for ....

[@Tom-jd4hk]

I’m a mediocre kook on my best day. Hands down best board I’ve ridden, so fast and handles head high waves no prob. I’ve had the best waves of my life on this thing, hitting the lip hard and doing some solid carves. I’m 5’11 155 and use a 5’4.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Tom 5.0 Sick... thanks for posting

[@eamonshields2754]

Tom 5.0 I’m 6 foot 180. Think I should go for the 5’10” ? I’m catching decent waves but not a ton of surfing under my belt

[@Tom-jd4hk]

Eamon Shields I think it depends on where you’re surfing. I’m east coast Florida so I’m usually in the 1-3 mushy wave range. A lot of reviews I watch are at really good consistent breaks where a 1-2 foot wave breaks really well and guys can easily tear it up. 1-2 foot waves here don’t break nearly as good. I would size up, get a little more volume and get into waves. Maybe even the 5’11 at 41L might not be bad. If you’re at a consistent break go for 5’10, if you want to catch more waves size up. The board flies though, very fast on entry.

[@eamonshields2754]

@@Tom-jd4hk Thanks man I really appreciate it !!

[@jerrymarquez642]

Good to know I am your same size was thinking 5'4 thanks for the confirmation now I just need to start making money again so that l can get one. Saludos from Bocas Del Toro.

[@sergiopatinha9257]

Seen the video, fell in love with the board, bougth the board, caugth the corona without testing it. Going crazy! I just need now to know what music is that of the video. Greetings from Portugal! Thanks for your asewome reviews and instructional videos!

[@CleanLineKayaking]

5’8” 165 lbs on the 5’5” Seaside (31L) as an intermediate surfer… fell in love all over again as a twinnie! The machado twin keels on this board are magic… I added in the 6’8” Seaside & Beyond and I feel like thats a nearly complete quiver. So much fun!

[@mackenziepringle3504]

Using futures or FCS2?

[@dylancuenca903]

I've got the same height/weight - also intermediate. torn between getting the 5'5 or the 5'6, do you think the 5'6 would just be too much foam and volume around the chest? or would the 5'5 be just right for me? I normally like around 28 liters for shortboards, but for fishes don't mind going up a little (had the 5'5 go fish at around 29.3 liters for reference)

[@CleanLineKayaking]

@@dylancuenca903 I'd just size to what you're comfortable with. If your short boards are usually 28L and that's good for you, then you may even want a 5'3 or 5'4. The 5'5 is a bit more foam than I want these days but I still love it as is

[@dylancuenca903]

@@CleanLineKayaking appreciate it dude. this was super helpful!

[@grahamallen8307]

Just a quick question mate rocket wide or seaside in 1-4 beaches?

[@spiffjiff05]

Bought the 5'8 and couldn't be happier. Demoed the 5'7 and 5'9 (5'8 wasn't available). I'm 6'5 195lbs intermediate surfer. Quiver = seaside & fever

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

spiffjiff05 Epic thanks for sharing

[@thomaskale8114]

Noel, absolutely love your reviews. So knowledgeable and candid and full of information. No one else does it better. Kudos!!! I just bought a 5’8” seaside and was wondering how you feel your Momentum Series (MS-N and MS-QDP) would work in the seaside.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Chees for the kind words. My fins go mental in the Seaside. Excellent performance and drive. You can get the Seaside into the lip faster and draw sharp lines with my fins

[@thomaskale8114]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thanks Noel. Excited and definitely leaning towards your Momentum Series (MS-N and MS-QDP) fins vs. the Machado quads but I'm thinking I probably can't go wrong with either set in the Seaside. If I can only get one, would you lean towards your fins?

[@maxpilz802]

Hey Noel, great Review 🔥 I have a question about this board. I am from Austria, so no sea, I am 1.85m and got 75kg and on a level between beginner and intermediate. I surf for 10 years now but just two or three times a year for 2 weeks. So I will travel a lot with this board. Now i got a more or less cheap fish board 6"6 with 38l volume from a surf shop in Austria but i am not really happy with it. It's not easy to catch waves with, but the bigger problem is, that when i catch waves it does't really feel good. So now i want to go for a high quality board. The Seaside. I think the 5"10 with 39 l would be good to get waves and just having fun. What would you recommend to me? Thank you very very much! All the best, max

[@mauricegourmet]

Thanks Noel. Great review. I surfed mine this weekend in about chest to head high huntington pier, on shore slop. Could not believe how well it turns in the pocket. Truly amazing how the Machado Fins work with it. I have the K3 twins and the EN Fins. Which do you think would work better as a twin? The only twin I’ve ever ridden is the GoFish

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Maurice Cureton Sick thanks for posting your experience in HB slop. I like a Twin Fin set up with a bit more rake in it because I want to tighten it up a bit. Sometimes Twin Fins can be too skatey and slide a bunch so more rake and a fin with more depth will tone it down a bit and give me more traction. At this point I say try what you have in Twin Fins and see what you like better. Cheers

[@hobbs2005]

Maurice, what are your dims and what size did you get?

[@SiTimo1]

I wish you’d said it was rubbish, now I, really, really want one 🤟

[@boobtubereborn]

I'm sorry but this board should not be ridden in 6ft surf. Are you kidding? That's double overhead for a board that is essentially a refined Californian fish made for 2ft Malibu. Please take this out in 6 ft surf and let's see how it goes. I don't buy the marketing hype around this board and there are only a few dozen surfers on earth that could ride this in 6ft waves. They would still struggle to make it grip. It's just not made for the those kind of waves

[@simonfooks6962]

@@boobtubereborn i rode mine in 5ft indo waves and didnt have any issues

[@boobtubereborn]

@@simonfooks6962 sure you didnt. that comment right there tells me all i need to know.

[@simonfooks6962]

@@boobtubereborn hahaha you're funny

[@naisbyw3276]

Very good review and amazing surfing cheers👍

[@user-mn2jp2bb4x]

nice review noel might have to pick me up one of these

[@user-mn2jp2bb4x]

have always been hesitant on eps but usually only surf 2-6 ft surf. Generally I'm getting they are better for airs(just cause they are lighter) quicker turns but kinda only work when it's glassy am I right? A little less drive? Think burying a rail feels a lil different too(more on top of the water, can't dig as hard) I tried a hayden shapes a few years ago and that's what I got at least. Interested to know what you think. When would you use a eps over PU and vice versa

[@ricardolaranjeira4648]

Wow, thank you Noel once again. Trully expert and wise. Just a quick question for you. As an everyday board for one to four foot waves, sometimes mushy and windy, sometimes clean would you rather go with a seaside or the CI rocket wide? I had a go fish but sold it right away cause i just wasn`t dialing with it! Seeing you surf with the seaside after seeing you surf with the go fish you can tell the diference between boards. Anyway Sea side or rocket wide? Thank you in advance and keep up with this amazing channel ;)

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Ricardo Laranjeira The Seaside has a performance vibe to it and it has a bit more traction for me compared to the Go Fish and I think you will love this Seaside. You can shred on it as a Quad or Twin. The RW is epic too and surfs more like a small wave performance Thruster. Hard to compare these two boards because they surf so different. If you want a small wave performance Thruster then go RW, and if you want a Quad/Twin shrewd sled and mess with fins a bunch go Seaside.

[@alonnir2091]

Great review as always! Would love a review of the black baron by JS ;)

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

alon nir I have asked for that board for review. We will see what JS says.

[@riles1088]

I'm 6'3, 85kgs. I have a 5'7 and such a fun small wave board. I personally only use it 1-3ft. Feels to loose above that. Only had the quads in so far, but might try some twinnies.

[@danthomas9647]

Hey Noel good review, I went with a 5”9 I’m 86 kg , bought a Machado futures keel twin, only surfed once incredibly go fun . Keen to grad Machado quad set . Next level. Can’t wait to get back in the water

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Dan Thomas Stoked!!!

[@pr7286]

Amazing review - but man you're making me want to buy everything single one! Also viewers, be aware if you try to surf Trestles, you won't catch bc the place is swarming with pros like Noel! Trust me I've tried. But it's beautiful to watch for sure. I've been surfing only 3 years but pretty consistently (age 45 - weight 160 lb). Here's been my sequence of boards: 1) Wavestorm, 2) Torq 6.10 Fish (big epoxy log nearly cracked my skull open on second ride - never ridden again) 3) Liquid Shredder (went to softtop after Torq accident): 9.0 Longboard, 6'10" Mini-Mal, 5'8" Fish (Love them all still esp. the Fish with keel fins), 4) Firewire EVO 5.7 (way too much epoxy chatter on my messy local porto beachbreak, and broke into 3 pieces after one year) 5) Firewire Greedy Beaver 5.8 Timbertek - enjoying it - still trying to figure out how to ride such a narrow tail. NOW time for number 6! I'm trying to decide between Neckbeard 2 PU, Pyzel Phantom PU, and now thanks to your review, the Seaside. I'm looking to buy my first "real" performance board to challenge myself, but I do really love surfing my LS keel fin fish and your review made the Seaside look sooooo good (does Helium chatter like EPS boards?). Dammit. High class problems.

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P R Yes the Helium has some chatter to it. I don’t notice it much anymore. EPS goes well for me unless it really windy and there is a lot of texture on the water surface

[@pr7286]

Thanks for the tip - I also think EPS is unforgiving if you ding it and don't repair right away - the EPS foam absorbs water and then the board starts to corrode from the inside and will buckle or break. Not sure if you agree with that. I'm defn gonna try PU Neckbeard 2 or Phantom next - and see if they hold up longer than the one year I got out of my EVO eps (that board had a small ding I missed and I think that destroyed it once water got in).

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P R I agree with EPS sucking in water if you don’t fix it ASAP. There is also Extruded Foam which is a closed cell foam that will not suck in water like the Expanded Polystyrene Foam does. Check out the XTR website and the Vlog I did with Javier from Epoxy Pro. Great information there....

[@rodbarrett1581]

How does the seaside handle in crappy everyday beach break? Most days in so cal are windy and choppy by the time I get off work. So need a groveler that I can get the most out of. Any board will go great at points I stay away from point breaks only because I choose not to deal with the overwhelming crowds. So 1 to 4 foot , sectiony, one maneuver, beach breaks are my reality. I hear that this board won't handle the chop. Anyone have any knowledge on this matter? Any help would be appreciated.

[@BeefcakeRhinodog71]

Wish they did these boards in bigger longer dims and volume for us big guys 7x23x3 would b perfect as always another great review noel keep it up

[@cwr8618]

how much do you weigh? I'm 215 and about to pick up the 5'8"...

[@fabang9057]

Hi Noel, I'm stuck between Ap and seaside ... I should be between 27-29 liters but I'm 5'2 ". What would you recommend between AP XL 5'4" in eps with 27 liters or Seaside 5'3 "with 28.4 liters? Sorry but my budget doesn't allow me too many risks .....Thanks for help !

[@88jonpaul]

Noel! I Bought the seaside a while back after seeing this review several times - it’s now become my Favorite board, I’m obsessed with it! I need another board, If you had to choose one daily driver, nb2 or phantom? Or something else? 🤔

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88jonpaul Your on the right track... NB2 and Phantom are insane. The Phantom is easier to surf but the NB2 offers more performance. Phantom paddles better and has more flow. Up to you now.

[@wozandnic]

What size did you get and how heavy are you?

[@igorlsf]

hi Noel, thanks for the great review. I'm going to buy a seaside, need some help choosing the right board size 5'3'' or 5'4''. I'm 165cm 65kg (around 5'4'' tall and 143 lbs) and my only board is a sci-fi 5'8'' 27.7 L (with medium FCS II performance quad fins). I'm intermediate level and want to surf 1-3 ft waves. I live in AU/NZ so half of the year I'm wearing a 3/2mm wetsuit. Thoughts? Would same quad fins work with the seaside? thanks heaps

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igor Your liter range should be 28-29 liters.

[@Deparalabici]

Hi Noel, you are the reference in review now for a lot of people, just keep going helping us. I've been surfing an EVO 30.5L and a BPotato 33L for summer-weaker waves last years and there where insane. Now I spent less time surfing and I acquired a MOONBEAM 6.0 35L that is incredible. Now is my only surfboard for 1-5 foot and very happy with it. I was thinking of buying new one. Looking at the SEASIDE 5.7, what I don't know is if the SEASIDE 5.8 or 5.7 will be very wide for me, but with the extra volume in the MB i am very happy. I live 400km away from the sea. WEEKEND warrior in the Cantabrico in Northern Spain (Normally beachbreaks), 43 years old, 67kg 1.70m. Intermediate surfer. What is your recommendation for me, and how HELIUM works in windy choppy conditions (i've been using FW Surfboards since 4-5 years ago LFT & TT)? Thanks for the help, i rally apreciate your work!!!

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Roman Ortiz The HE goes ok in choppy conditions so it will struggle a little in 4-6’ surf. I suggest the smaller of the two you are considering... it paddles great and very fast. Seaside is one of my favorites for sure

[@surfdog306]

Aloha Noel. Just wanted to add that I rode the Seaside with both the Machado Quads and the Controllers (Futures) For me as a bigger guy (200 lbs) i found the Controllers really helped settle the board down and give more drive. For me the Machado quads when its small and when its better( shoulder high and above) the controllers are a great option. Going to try other setups like the AM 2 Quads like you recommended. Keep up the great reviews!!!

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

surfdog306 Excellent... thanks for posting

[@SlickWillie]

what up big brother - i am around the same weigh as you - 195-200lbs - and have been riding the machado quads since i bought the board. the board is a little loose by design especially with the machado quads. the SW swell here in HB the past few days we have seen 4-6 ft waves. i decided to throw in the al merrick keel fins with the machado quads to see if i could settle the board down. i gotta say -- i really like this combination. us heavier guys push a littler harder just because we have the weight -- with the machado quad side fins - i always had to watch how hard i turned because it would feel like i could slip out. with the merrick keels and machado quads i could seriously push as hard as i could and it never slipped - and had a ton of drive. super stable fin set up!

[@micspaffymillard719]

Having only ever surfed thrusters, im in love with this board! does the no thruster option make this a no go for a new daily driver? It would be replacing my broken old board. thanks.

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Mic Spaffy Millard The Seaside is mental... don’t worry about it being a Quad. Extremely fast and easy to turn.

[@luisillo123456]

Hi Noel! First of all I’d like to say that I love your reviews. I write you because Im thinking on buying a seaside. To give you a bit more of information, im from spain, from the mediterranean side. Here waves are usually very small and flat. I already have a sci fi for travelling or for when we have “good” waves at home. I just sold muy lib tech puddle jumper 5’5 30L. And was looking for something similar maybe a bit more perfomance and some less litres as im 65kg. Was thinking on a seaside 5’3. Also an option is a dhd mini twin2 but there inst yet any review about this board. What do you think?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

luisillo123456 Seaside all the way... one of the funnest boards for sure!! 5’3” sounds good for your weight too.

[@bspeter21]

Great review! I bet the Futures AMT set would be great with this board!

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Ben Peterson Might be too upright and loose.... but give it a try.

[@Phaidrus]

Excellent review!

[@surfdog306]

Love my seaside. So fast down the line and loose off the top. It does sometimes feel a bit too loose on the cutbacks. Using Machado quads futures. Any suggestions for a quad set that has a little more hold. I heard some guys like the split keel controllers to settle the board down Keep up the great reviews 🤙🏾

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surfdog306 I say get the Al Merrick 5 fin set up. A bit more performance and control

[@surfdog306]

@@surfnshowreviews7777 I see Naked Viking has a Kestrel Quad that looks like the Machado Quad and the Album Fascination Quads that look like controllers.

[@genesung5589]

Hi Noel, really great review. I’m a bit of a difficult fit for boards. • 5’ 7” in height, 175 lb, intermediate ability and 30 years of surfing experience. In pretty decent physical shape (exercise daily), but I’m a very stocky build so quite heavy for my height. Due to stockiness, I’m kind of a weaker paddler. Lately, I’ve been riding a Xanadu Pig 6’0 at 32 liters. It paddles great, but feels a bit large for my height. What length would you recommend? I was thinking 5’ 7” which is same height as myself? Or is that too long for this type of shape?

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Eugene Sung I think 31-33 liters is a good range for you. I say 5’6” at 32.7

[@TheParentalRevolution]

Great review. Eager to see what you think of the Glazer.

[@asvjf]

Hi Noel, thanks for those amazing videos and all the effort you put into replying here. Your videos are great and I am using them a ton to do analysis and visualization practice. For me that is the biggest thing outside of the water that progressed my surfing. and I can only recommend it to all others trying to learn new movements. On another note, I am on the verge of buying a seaside, because I am in love with cutbacks. ( I think I've completed only around 20 or so on waves and a gazilion on surfskates)...I am pretty fit, 6"2 (189cm) and 80kg (176lbs).I'd rate myself as a motivated early intermediate. I know that high volume enforces good form, which I really want to have... I also enjoy having paddle power, because it allows to have a much bigger radius to move around in when being in the lineup. That being said I read that riding the board to big makes it lose it characteristics. My current shortboard (Tokoro BFish 5"10 @30.2l) is fun and I get all kinds of waves, but only for the first hour of my session...I think 30l puts me in the same volume/body weight ratio as jordy smith (who is about my size)...who is of course ridiculously better in everything than me...So I wonder: How much should I size up generally? And in particular for the seaside? I can also really recommend the extra videos on patreon, I am just asking the question here so that other 'lanky beans' with my size/weight can learn from it too :)

[@dinagurna5905]

i love watching you surf

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Dina Gurna Yewww!! Cheers

[@surfdocsteve]

Noel, I ride a CIS Pod Mod and that is my favorite board. I have tried a bunch of other boards but always seem to go back to the Pod Mod. How would you compare the Seaside to the Pod Mod. I was at a surf shop and they had the spine tech version of the Pod Mod and it felt better than the EPS one I have. What do you think of Spine tech vs Helium?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Surfdocsteve The PM is legit and it would be insane in Spinetek!!! The Seaside is a performance fish and has a bit more speed compared to the PM. The PM pivots and turns a little more vertical in the pocket. The HE Technology is more durable and lighter compared to Spinetek. They are both Sick and have amazing flex and pop in your turns. If your looking for Thruster performance then go PM Spinetek, if you want a performance fish with warp speed then go Seaside!

[@genesung5589]

Such a great review. I’m traveling right now and randomly rented a 5’ 10” Midas and love it. How do you compare the Seaside to Midas, and which do you prefer? Thanks again

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Eugene Sung The Seaside is insanely fun and really fast. Hard to compare the Midas and Seaside... the Midas is designed to surf more like a performance Thruster and the Seaside is a Quad as a performance Fish. I prefer the Seaside out of the two...

[@casquete13]

Thanks for the reviews!!!! When you use in twin fin, do you use in rear or front boxes fins? Thanks!!!

[@KC-ro9ro]

front boxes (the one with the bigger fins usually)

[@Stephen_Burton]

Seaside or Hydra? Or? Oh what pad did you use on both? Thanks always for getting back, I really dig you answering! Awesome as always!!

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Seaside better in 3-6’ surf compared to Hydra. Hydra better in 1-2’ mushy surf. I don’t remember what pads I used.

[@stuartcargill6914]

Can't get this board or this song out of my head!

[@caryladd6414]

Nice review, as always. I'm wondering your opinion on volume. I'm 6'1 and 150 lbs so think tall and lanky string bean. My HP shortboards are all around 25 litres. I've always been afraid to try a fish because the volume is always so generous and I prefer a vertical style of surfing. I'm looking at this board tho and wondering if the 5'2" would be too short. I'm hesitant to go with too much volume as anything over 27 liters always feels like too much foam for the style of surfing i prefer, and anything above the 5'2" would be a generous step up in volume for me. With that being said, would going with the 5'2" 27 liter be too short? I do have a bit of a closed stance if that helps.

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Cary Ladd Sounds like the volume is fine but maybe a little too short. For how tall you are. I would try to Demo one before you spend the cash.

[@louiedelsol4710]

really great review, thanks! considering the seaside as my next pickup but wondering about the size. I'm 5'8 and weigh 130lbs. Intermediate surfer. My groveler that i typically ride is 5'8 / 29.4liter thruster..The 5'2" seaside seems a little short even tho its still full of volume...what would you recommend in my case?

[@surfnshowreviews7777]

Louie del Sol The 5’3” is right up your alley. Perfect liters compared to what you’ve been riding. I think the 5’2” could go good too.... maybe a bit too loose and skateboard like if your surfing isn’t solid.