Torq Fish Surfboard Review

[@ThomyeSurfs]

Nice job. I was always curious about the Torq. I even wrote them an email hoping they would lend me one for a review. No response. haha Keep it up. #torqsurfboards

[@AdrianIrizarry]

Thank you! 🤙🤙

[@taradead]

Torq, in general, is a beginner brand. Their stuff is overbuilt for longevity. However, the quality control is not consistent, so, if you can wait and look around, you can find "lighter" boards within each Torq model.

[@gIdz95]

Buying this board, this was a really helpful review, thanks Adrian!

[@AdrianIrizarry]

Your welcome! 🤙🤙

[@Arabinstruments]

Thank you for your review, I have hypto krypto 6"4 but not so easy to catch waves with it, i have also fanboard 7" which in terms of catching more waves is better than the hypto krypto. Do you think that Torq Fish 7.2" will perform better in terms of catching more waves then the others surfboards?

[@AdrianIrizarry]

The wider and fatter the board is, the easier it will be to catch waves. Length doesn't really matter when catching the wave, but it does have more of an effect when riding the wave.

[@great_lakes_ryan]

Great video! Will just say that I'm 5'8 and 165lbs and own both the 5"11 and 6"3 Mod Fish. I like them both. For me, the 5'11 is for bigger, more powerful waves. The 6"3 is for weaker waves and small shore break. I wouldn't mind having access to every size they make, just to stick with a shape that works so damn good.

[@paulpascual6399]

Very detailed report, got a lot of info from you. This particular board is now on my short list of boards to buy tomorrow. Thanks man.

[@AdrianIrizarry]

Yeww! God Bless!

[@al0ha0nly89]

thanks for the rev. hope you make it to wsl one day my dude

[@AdrianIrizarry]

🤣 I will try!

[@hope4surf]

Great review...thanks! God bless you too! 🙏🔥🕊

[@isaaccrew4795]

Very helpful!!! Just ordered mine 🎉

[@AdrianIrizarry]

Nice, hope you enjoy it. The boards are really hard to ding. And you can resell it at a good price once. you've mastered the board.

[@79kjoule]

Thank you so much for this video Adrian! 🙏🙏🙏Helped me a lot, since i am thinking about buying one of those!

[@AdrianIrizarry]

Glad I could help!

[@elviscordero1399]

Im 5'11 180lbs transitioning off a 8ft epoxy mid length. What size would u recomend

[@AdrianIrizarry]

It depends on how confident you feel about your surfing. The best way to know where your surfing is at, is by recording yourself from the beach. When I was in the process of stepping down, all I saw and heard was about going down slowly, and I ignored it. And suffered the consequences, ended up having to step up to step back down. Surfboards are not cheap. But I would go for a 6'6 or a 6'10. Those options would be great! I would not go to small. Its a lot better to go a bit to big than a bit too small. YEWWWWW! 🤙 God Bless!

[@tubsh9076]

Great review lad, I’ve been looking at this, trying to figure what size to go for, think the 6”3 for me. Cheers

[@AdrianIrizarry]

Glad it helped! God Bless!

[@quiquecasasus]

Awesome review!!! Keep it up

[@maltesiekmann4609]

Thanks for your feedback! Good job. Keep going :)

[@impostor741]

10/10 review

[@nfco14]

Tremendo review, me lo disfrute, gracias por explicarlo.

[@masterlel8261]

Nice video thanks for the information! :)

[@AdrianIrizarry]

No Problem!

[@jaekim7395]

great vid hope you do become next Kelly was interested in these boards because of reasonable price but you answered one of which was weight being heavy how was the flex of the boards was it stiff like chattery in wind or bumppy conditions? I know epoxy boards can be sometimes.

[@AdrianIrizarry]

Yeah, their stiff. Almost no flex at all. A beginner wouldn't notice, but intermediates will. Extra cash, i would go for another option. These are transition boards for progressing as quick as possible. I would buy these boards used. God bless! 🤙

[@josiastroeps987]

Jesus es mi salvador también. I have that exact board, it's so fun! Thanks of the review brother

[@JohnnyWony]

nice review, very informative. do you recommend this over your hayden shapes hypto krypto?

[@AdrianIrizarry]

Short answer is yes. But it really depends on what size you get the board. Example: If you get these two boards in the exact same volume, the hypto will be more responsive because of the pintail. The Hypto is a better board. Torq boards are budget transition boards if you're still progressing and figuring out what you want to ride. God bless brother.

[@FernandoLouzaoLeonWanderlust]

Well done, nice video¡¡¡ What did you use to stick the gopro attachment?

[@AdrianIrizarry]

These mounts are sticked with adhesive glue. You peel off the plastic and stick it. The same process as putting a traction pad on your surfboard.

[@jorgemorales3752]

I love my torq board ,I use it for shore pounds ,you can't hurt them

[@keno1069]

Excellent review! God bless!

[@kookpatrol7490]

You just gotta size down right? (When talking about the weight)

[@AdrianIrizarry]

Exactly. For my level at the time, the board was perfect. But after I mastered it, I was getting to bid for the maneuvers I wanted to do. So the solution would be to get a board with less volume.

[@LE6String]

Nice review my dude. Would you the little higher weight will make surfing more choppy conditions (i mean opposite of glassy) easier?

[@AdrianIrizarry]

In theory yes. If two guys are riding the same board of the review, the Torq 5’11 - 33liters. And both surfers are surfing in choppy condition. Surfer’s 1 weight is 140 pounds and Surfer’s 2 weight is 160 pounds. Surfer 1 is going to feel more the bouncing of the chops of the waves and Surfer number 2 will sink the board a bit more. If we take the same exact board and make one in Epoxy and another one in PU. Epoxy has a tendency to be on top of the water, the rail of the PU sinks in the wave better. God bless!

[@gjvgc9853]

Yiuu! Great video and review. Saludos

[@AdrianIrizarry]

🤙🤙

[@foxgd88]

It is epoxy but you see it’s the glassing that keeps the strength and weight

[@AdrianIrizarry]

Yes. Completely Agree. Epoxy is just the foam inside if im not mistaken.

[@foxgd88]

@@AdrianIrizarry yeah, I think the pod mod from torq is a lot lighter with the x-lite construction, probably less durable though?

[@AdrianIrizarry]

@@foxgd88For sure.

[@Dough29]

@@AdrianIrizarry Epoxy is the type of resin used in the fibreglass skin. It's either epoxy or polyester. The two main types of foam used for surfboards are polyurethane (PU) or expanded polystyrene (EPS). Epoxy resin can be used with either foam but polyester can only be used with PU foam (because it eats EPS). Epoxy resin is lighter and stronger than polyester resin but there are so many other factors that in reality it makes little difference. The weight of the Torq boards could be due to the glassing schedule (more glass fibre = stronger) and/or the foam density (denser foam = stronger) which have been optimised for novice surfers who are likely to knock the board about a bit.

[@AdrianIrizarry]

@@Dough29 Thanks for the explanation. Understood. Yew! God Bless!

[@larrydowling5213]

Reviews without video do nada. Keep up the work tho. 🇺🇦🌎✌️😷🇺🇲

[@AAKDMXO]

hey man, im a begginer and i can choose between an torq mod fish 6"6 39 LT or 6"0 46LT, what do you suggest me? my old board was a soft 8, nice video from Italy!

[@AdrianIrizarry]

The 6'0 is definitely going to be easier to ride. I would go with the 6'0, it'll be a easier transition

[@AAKDMXO]

*6"10 sorry, tnks man nice video!! @@AdrianIrizarry

[@carolinehall6456]

Such a good explanation!!!

[@AdrianIrizarry]

Thankyou!!! 🤙🤙

[@lydiatoro6972]

Liked this review

[@Cuisinenomade1]

man graet video! I am also coming down fro a 7 6 and i want to get a new Torq. How much do you weight and how tall are you? I am 150 (plus a wetsuit) and 5'10". I ahve been a year on a very similar to your 7'6". What volume/size should I get according to you? I am thinking about a 6'3", 36 liters. Should I i go shorter? Like the one you show here? Thanks again, great informative and clear video!

[@AdrianIrizarry]

Yewwwwww! My weight is 145 pounds and im 5’9 inches tall. Its a great choice to go to the 6’3 board. If you feel confident you could go to the 5’11. Remember these are transition boards if you are wanting to progress to a performance shortboard. The 6’3 is going to work well but if you are progressing fast, there is going to be a point in which you would have to change to a smaller board. I would go from the 7’6 to the 6’3 because it is a big jump already. You will feel the board a lot looser. If you need anything else feel free to ask. God bless! 🤙

[@Cuisinenomade1]

@@AdrianIrizarry Hey My Friend. I am now thinking on the Firewire Seaside, for the small summer waves and i am divided between the 33,5 or 35,3 liters models. But i wonder if you are riding a 33,2 at 145 pounds it may be too litrle for my weight and level? I just want as you say something would let me progress but also alows me to catch as many waves as possible. What are your thoughts?

[@AdrianIrizarry]

@@Cuisinenomade1 yewwwwww! If you have the money for the seaside, it is a much better board. The board is lighter than torq boards. Example. Lets say you have the exact same board dimensions. One board has the firewire construction and the other has the torq contruction. The firewire board will catch waves easier and be more manuverable than the torq, even though they are exactly the same in dimensions and liters. Either one of the board would work great. The model is good. The sizing is up to you. The smaller one will be better if you keep progressing and want a maneuverable board. But still catch waves easily. Less liters will be better in better surf. The bigger size, will be better in small surf. U will catch was better and you wave count will go up. Depends on what was your previous board, and how fit and confident you feel in the water! Yewwwww! God bless brother!

[@juliensabadinowitsch8139]

great video dude, this helped me out a ton, I decided to get one, would you recommend getting the tec cs fish? it's supposed to be much lighter, but it's also more expensive (I found an offer for the normal fish for only 390€, but the tec cs fish costs 500€) is it worth the 140€ up?

[@AdrianIrizarry]

The board I reviewed was the tet-cs and it is still heavy in my opinion. I would save the money and go with the normal board. Yeewww!🤙 God bless!

[@juliensabadinowitsch8139]

Thanks man, it does seem like the better option, 100€ more for a slightly lighter deck is probably not reasonable for a weekend/holiday surfer, just think about how much coffe I could buy from 100€😅

[@AdrianIrizarry]

@@juliensabadinowitsch8139 🤣🤣

[@etans2]

Great video! What site did you order this on and which model is it

[@AdrianIrizarry]

I live in Puerto Rico, and bought it in a surfshop called Surfzone in Aguadilla. These boards include plastic fins with the purchase of the board. Im going to leave you there site so you can check them out. surfzonepr.com I have never bought boards online. Sorry but I can't help you out with this but im sure you can buy these boards online. I buy them in my local surf shop or mostly used in Facebook marketplace. I you need anything else feel free to ask! God bless! 🤙

[@79kjoule]

Just came back to watch the video a second time (and subscribed ;-)): have you ever tried to substitute the original plastic fins with more stable ones? Does it change a lot?

[@AdrianIrizarry]

Fins do actually make a difference, I think that the type of rake has more of an effect than the material, but they both do have a difference. I personally think that having the right fin template has more of an effect. But both do matter. Theres a couple of good videos on this topic out there. God bless

[@79kjoule]

@@AdrianIrizarry thanks Adrian!

[@juanmonge4949]

Pura Vida 🤙🏽🇨🇷

[@AdrianIrizarry]

🤙🤙

[@Alvur]

No sé si hablaras español, do you know if the 5'11 would be like a 6' since its 5' and 11 inches

[@AdrianIrizarry]

Solo es una pulgada de diferencia. No se va a notar esa pulgada de diferencia en el agua. Una manera mas fácil de predecir como la tabla va a funcionar en el agua es por los litros y el rocker. Los litros son el area de la tabla, con esto mas o menos sabes cuanto te va a flotar la tabla. No siempre una tabla mas larga te va a hacer flotar mejor, sino cuan ancha y gordita sea la tabla. Una tabla 5'5 33 litros te va a flotar y coger olas mas facil que una 6'2 33 litros. Y el rocker es la curva de banana que tienen las tablas de surfing. Con mucho rocker es mas difícil coger olas, pero cuando ya estas parado en la ola, la tabla se siente mas suelta. Y con menos rocker es mas facil coger olas, pero cuesta un poco mas mover la tabla cuando estas parado en la ola. Y esto es asumiendo que las dos tablas sean exactamente igual, y la única diferencia sea el rocker. Gracias, Dios te bendiga.

[@Alvur]

@@AdrianIrizarry Muchas gracias por la explicación. Estaba pensando en comprar este mismo modelo pero creo que tu tabla tiene un carbon string y la que yo pienso en comprar no lo lleva. Mido 1,70 y peso 65 kg y estaba pensando en comprar la 5'11 aunque no me decido de entre la 5'11 o 6'3 ya que la 6'3 son 12 cm de diferencia y 3 litros que no es mucho comparado con la 5'11. Llevo ya unos años haciendo surf aunque no siempre he podido hacerlo, estoy usando una 7' evolutiva de espuma que está muy bien y soy capaz de coger paredes y algunos trucos. Estoy surfeando en Galicia, en verano pero igual a veces también surfeo olas en invierno. Me recomendarías la 6'3 o cres que me iría bien con la 5'11? Gracias y saludos.

[@AdrianIrizarry]

@@Alvur Cualquiera de las dos te va a funcionar. La 5'11 de va a ir bien, y la 6'3 te va a ir mejor en condiciones mas pequeñas. 🤙

[@Alvur]

@@AdrianIrizarry vale muchas graciss

[@stevegwilliam3925]

Great review!!

[@thomasedison2806]

We’re same height and weight. Im looking at 6’3 or 5’11. Im more beginner than you. Which one would you recommend? Currently enjoying 6’0 Odysea Skipper Softtop 48L. Thanks! Looking to something that I can duckdive and would work on Head high waves.

[@AdrianIrizarry]

It depends on what surfing you do, or plan to do. If your planning on really progressing your surf quicker and make a bit more critical maneuvers. Id go with the 5’11. If you do not surf often. And still want to imrove maneuvers but with a little bit more effort. Id go with the 6’3. Remember, to progress faster, you need to be on top of your surfboard. And if you catch more waves and catch them easier with less effort you will be having more fun. And if you are riding a 6’0 - 48 liter board, the torq 6’3 - 36 liters will feel a lot looser. Hope I explain well. If you have any other question feel free to ask! 🤙🤙🤙 God bless!

[@thomasedison2806]

@@AdrianIrizarry thanks for the response, much appreciated. I came down from 7’2 Torq Fish to 6’0 softtop and pretty confident and can catch anything on both boards. The problem with both is that I can’t duck dive them when big sets come in and Im pushed back to the beach. I’m looking at progressing my surf quicker and been consistent surfing every weekend for a year now. Did you prefer your 5’11 than your dad’s 6’3? How much time did you spend on it before moving on to HK?

[@AdrianIrizarry]

@@thomasedison2806 Oohhhh ok ok. When i started to progress my surfing i wanted to find the board with as much liters as possible and that i could duck dive it. The inside or wave zone (where the waves break🤣) is a real problem which many surfers want to evade by being able to duckdive. But, in surfing you always sacrifice something for an other something. For example: You get a 25 liter board which you can easily sink and duckdive under waves, but your paddle speed is slower. Or you get a longboard. Which you cant duckdive and will get dragged back, but your paddle speed will be alot quicker than the 25 liter shortboard. I will be making a video on duckdiving in the future. But yeah. But when surfing, you want to move to a new board when you feel confident riding the board, not because you dont want to suffer the inside. Spoiler alert: no matter if your on a shortboard or longboard. All surfers have to suffer the inside the same way. 😭 I personally preferred the 5’11 because i progressed pretty quick and could ride the board no problem. I was like easily like 5-6 months riding with the torq before getting the hypto. Not because i couldnt ride the hypto, because i didnt have the money to buy it. After getting into the 35 liter range and start to go down boards ti progress, go around 2-4 liters at a time. But yeah! Anything else feel free to ask 🤣

[@thomasedison2806]

@@AdrianIrizarry is there much difference duck diving the 6’3 and 5’11? Or it comes down to technique? 36L vs 33L. Thank you!

[@AdrianIrizarry]

@@thomasedison2806 The difference is slight but noticeable. Like lifting a 2 pound rock vs a 5 pound rock..

[@raphaelcozien3405]

Very nice review, thanks ! Do you think it's possible to duck dive with this board on 6'6 (39,6 L) ? I'm 74kg for 1m77. Cheers

[@ApoorvBisht]

Yes

[@toryescarsega7196]

So if coming from a 9’6 longboard weighing 185 lbs, would u recommend this board or the hypto krypto? I heard epoxy floats really well

[@AdrianIrizarry]

yes, but you would need a pretty sized up board. looking at a 6'2 plus board. I would go with a hypto.

[@toryescarsega7196]

@@AdrianIrizarry so your saying the hypto krypto would be better to start on coming from a longer board? I had the torq in mind since it was epoxy

[@AdrianIrizarry]

​@@toryescarsega7196 Both boards would be great. But it depends on what you're looking for. The torq board is going to be cheaper and more durable. But it is pretty heavy for its size. The hypto is also epoxy, but it is has a thinner and lighter construccion, which will help with performance. You just need to grab a bigger size, so it has good volume. Either one would work. Just don't go too short.

[@toryescarsega7196]

@@AdrianIrizarry copy that. Thanks!

[@Wildsurf75]

Is this the same as the mod fish?

[@AdrianIrizarry]

Your are correct. It is a mod-fish!

[@yeillianrivera8541]

🔥🔥🔥

[@ivanirizarry6009]

🏄‍♀️🇵🇷💪

[@williamfranco7526]

Height and weight ?

[@AdrianIrizarry]

Height: 5’9 Weight: 145lbs

[@williamfranco7526]

@@AdrianIrizarry Thanks. I am looking to get a 5'10 RNF retro 37 liters for a one board quiver as well. I am 160 5'7. Do you think this is a good fit. There is one on sale brand new.

[@AdrianIrizarry]

@@williamfranco7526 that board choice i good. It would shine in smaller surf if that is what you surf, 1-4ft because of its high liters. If you plan on surfing it bigger than that it could be a bit of a problem but still surfable. 🤙

[@williamfranco7526]

@@AdrianIrizarry Thanks man! Yeah should be good for head high!

[@thomasedison2806]

Will you do a review of your Hypto Krypto like this good one?

[@AdrianIrizarry]

Yes! 🤙

[@thomasedison2806]

@@AdrianIrizarry when is it coming out?

[@AdrianIrizarry]

@@thomasedison2806 my next video is about surfskates. The next probaly about the hypto or a midlength.

[@LordPhoenix140]

I just wish they used real fin boxes.

[@jaywilldoit]

Torq boards are fine, as long as you don’t catch one in the face. They’re as heavy as headboards, it feels like they’re made of mahogany.

[@AdrianIrizarry]

Exactly! 🤣 If u get hit by one, your dead!