Unbelievable Surfboard Review with Firewire Mash Up - WOOLY TV #33

[@xpqbdpqbdpqbdpqbdpqx]

best content i've seen on the Internet in 2023. will rewatch. thanks wooly yew!

[@WoolyTV]

Thanks mate 🤙

[@fulltimekook9458]

Agree on the volume and windy theory eps vs poly. Eps boards feel a lot 'springier' though, especially on small waves. The stoke was real in this episode. Keep it up!

[@WoolyTV]

Thanks mate 🤙

[@ronenmoshko]

I absolutely love this board! I think it works best as a twin plus trailer.

[@WoolyTV]

Yeah after the review I tried it as a 2 + 1 and loved it 😍

[@doug5372]

What Twin set you rockin ?

[@ronenmoshko]

@@doug5372 I've been using the futures alpha twin+1

[@benjaminm5232]

I love it with the machado twin +1 fins. I found a quad setup a little too loose, but the twin +1 keeps the quad like speed while adding more control.

[@simonbean86]

Great video! Been loving the mashup this summer. Quads backside feel tight but besides that it’s bollocks.

[@WoolyTV]

Thanks! I did have a lot of fun with this review. 2 + 1 was epic too.

[@Patrick-wj2kn]

Good vid; 17:30 Agree totally with those points you made..

[@WoolyTV]

Myth busters 😂

[@robertwalters3625]

Great review! Cheers.. I’ve been riding a Seaside for about a year but have found it a bit squirrelly when it gets about head high. My favorite board of all time was Nev’s old FW Futura. This board looks a lot like it. I think I’m sold. Cheers!

[@WoolyTV]

It’s definitely got more hold that a Seaside! 🤙

[@surfininmy40s]

Out of all the boards you’ve tested you seem to be the most stoked on this one. 😊

[@WoolyTV]

It was fun 🤩

[@surfininmy40s]

@@WoolyTV careful out there with big Bruce 🦈. Glad you played it safe

[@spottyone584]

I started off surfing the Mashup as a 2+1 and it was crazy loose but lacked drive. Switched to a large quad set and it has speed and drive for days! Only issue I have now is I'm struggling on my backhand - the fin search continues so maybe a medium rear set to loosen it up a bit.

[@WoolyTV]

Maybe persist with the large quads on your backhand as it started to go really good for me backhand with that large template.

[@ricecake2004]

Completely agree with this! Quad for sure. For some reason backhand feels weird for me too, a lot of resistance going toe side

[@surfgeek]

Great review Wooly! Was a little weird seeing you surf flat when usually your rail surfing is so good .

[@WoolyTV]

Yeah got to adapt to the flatter, wider board. Definitely had a lot of fun on it 🤙

[@wozza77able]

Can you test the Bobby Quad? Unreal review as well that board looks sick

[@WoolyTV]

@@wozza77able already have one! It’s in the queue

[@leonbrouwer6105]

Heck yeh Wooly your ripping bloke, what knee injury?! Top shelf work on the production too very cool to watch. I know what you mean I am turning 50 tomorrow and all day surf missions make ya pay for a few days now haha

[@WoolyTV]

Happy bday!

[@kulfonbustardo1588]

Cheers matey for the great work youve done on this one and where did you see ol mate bruce exactly ? 😆

[@WoolyTV]

Just off the back of a reef I was surfing in the SW WA 🤙

[@andrewk844]

Nice one 🤙🏻. Tossing up between this and the Utopia so wondered if you’ve seen that one yet or could offer any insights. Cheers

[@WoolyTV]

Sorry mate I haven’t ridden the Utopia so I’m not much help for ya!

[@frothymilksmiles]

wow. first time on this channel. Wooly you rip.I thought this would be another geyser trying to show he can surf...but you got skills man! I just bought this board as a 6'6 and i fucking love it. Ill def get it in a smaller size for smaller waves but it's pretty versatile at a bigger size and i have surfed it in 8-10 ft steamer lane and other heavier sc north coast spots and it handles all comers so far. Its a beastly wave sled fo sho! gonna tune into your channel more often bro! Keep ripping. Inspiring to see another older bloke still stoked and frothing (Im 50 and still am a frothing grom most of the time!).

[@WoolyTV]

Thanks for watching! Age is just a number (but I ache more 😂).

[@mukundahubmann5097]

Can you please make a video about how to do small airs and chop hops in waves like this, thank you and keep on. I love your work

[@WoolyTV]

Hi mate I probably not the right bloke to be doing air tutorials! I don't do them all that often.

[@rogerpye1865]

Love the review. Your surfing looks great on this board. I wish I look 1/4 as good on my Mashup!

[@WoolyTV]

Thanks mate 🤙

[@BluePacificMedia]

Great review mate, got mine coming in a few days. Looking forward to it.

[@WoolyTV]

Thanks 🙏 they are a lot of fun.

[@malhardy3857]

Good review, board actually looked good… yeeeww. And your surfing suits that board, no bullshit.

[@WoolyTV]

Geez thanks Mal Hardy

[@eddewes8409]

Best review I've seen in a while keep it up!

[@WoolyTV]

Thanks mate

[@jasong2729]

Wooly, love your channel and positive vibes. How would you compare the Mashup to The Bobby Quad? Looking for a fun small wave/summer board as well something that will go well at BSR. Currently riding a Dominator 2.0 and Seaside.

[@WoolyTV]

I would go the Mash Up for sure.

[@mikecummings3611]

SoCal Never has an empty line up even in trash surf. That looks like paradise mate.

[@WoolyTV]

I hunt around and surf B grade waves a lot of the time to avoid the crowds. Most of the line up’s in SW WA are very busy.

[@EnriqueCardona-ct7sq]

Hi I love your reviews because you tests the boards in everyday wave. I also, like better than test done in pools. Have ever compare Mashup vs Dominator 2? I’m have the Mashup use FCS H4 thruster when is choppy and H4 quad when is clean. The Mashup and rides pretty good. I will like to know if there is much differences specifically when waves are pumping 4-6 ft.

[@WoolyTV]

Hi mate You should watch the Dom 2 review and have a look at the way that one performs. The D2 is more like a daily driver and works probably a little better (for me) in head high surf that the Mash Up.

[@VirtualHorizonz]

Nice hybrid, I've enjoyed all the FW Dominator versions and still have a Seaside. It looks way more performancy, but that might be the diff rider haha but yeah looks fun 🤙

[@WoolyTV]

The little FireWires are always fun 🤙

[@mitchellsailor72]

Had a 5'10 since they came out, I'm the same size human as you. Unfortunately I find it sits in my quiver deadspot where I love the seaside and skip this straight for my monsterbox.

[@WoolyTV]

Yeah I can understand that would happen in that quiver. Maybe ride it as a 2 + 1 and that will give you a very different feel to a Seaside and a MonstaBox 🤙

[@klaiejah]

Great review Woolly, loved the piss-takes and humour, most enjoyable and relatable review I’ve seen 👍🏼 I have a 6’6 Mash and a 6’8 Dom2 - the Mashup has amazing quirks of brilliance and really does keep speed on the weakest sections- but then sometimes it has the occasional hiccup quirk 🤷🏽‍♂️ Except for perhaps the little extra plane on weak sections I don’t seem to notice a great deal of performance difference from the Dom2 which seems so much easier, or natural to ride. Love em both but recently bought a Kelvinator which again has a life of its own now that I found the right fin combo. My wife wants me to sell one - due to there being so much crossover I chose the Mashup to sell but I put a decent price on it and no one has offered that money (immaculate condition). That’s great, hoping wifey will forget about it because I know I’ll regret it 😂😂😂 Oh yeah, we both know Bruce is always lurking along that stretch… 😅

[@WoolyTV]

Yeah there is a few Bruce’s around there 😂. I find the Mash Up very different to the Dom. Have you played with the fins much? It really is a different board after playing with the fins

[@klaiejah]

@@WoolyTV I run them both with a quad keel set up very similar to the Machado Seaside set, but honeycomb from Project Blank at less than a third of the price. They’ve discontinued them atm. I tried two plus one and thruster in the Mashup but didn’t like them. I really like the big drivers in the front boxes with the smaller rears. Perhaps I was hyped up and expecting so much from the Mashup, above the D2… I feel as though the D2 has a similar small wave range but a higher range for overhead surf. That’s for me personally and we’re all so different as riders 😊

[@kalenspencer5799]

Whats your weight and height? Im 6’1 225-230 been thinkin bout grabbing the 6’4 or 6’6 mashup

[@kalenspencer5799]

6’6 seems like a lot of volume how did it ride/in comparison to the dom2?

[@klaiejah]

@@kalenspencer5799 I’m around 231 lb… yep, they are different but at those sizes there’s a lot of overlap for me. Can ride both in knee high waves but if it’s double overhead the D2 is the go - if I can only keep one it’s the D2. You can’t lose imho. Both boards fit me much better as quads, especially with the Machado style keel set up.

[@JaxsonS-j9m]

What are your thoughts on the F8 quad set? I’m running pivot quads (P8) in my groveler and it feels too loose.

[@WoolyTV]

Yeah I usually like the F8 in quads, them seem to suit me out of all the Futures quads.

[@calmmarketing]

Thanks Wooly! Super helpful content as always! Mind me asking how does it compare with the CI Happy Everyday? I'm stepping down from a 7"2 mid-length and looking for something around the 6"2-6"4 range.

[@WoolyTV]

I think the Happy Everyday will handle a bit bigger waves but the Mash Up will get you good volume in a shorter board if you're coming off a mid

[@Markem5632]

Awesome review as always! Agree with you that EPS goes fine in subpar conditions. Quick question- for knee to chest high beachies, would you go mashup or sweet potato?

[@WoolyTV]

Both would do the job, waist high and under the SP wins all day.

[@jrjr8566]

Hey guys, just wanna say this wooly surfer from Oregon is really enjoying the reviews 🤙 How about a revo!?!

[@WoolyTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! Haven’t got a Revo yet but I have one coming.

[@trestlesrocks]

It’s interesting that this model in a 5’10” looks significantly longer under your feet than the 5’11” dominator 2.0 did. That little bit fuller nose really does lengthen the rail line considerably.

[@WoolyTV]

@@trestlesrocks a few litres more volume too

[@trestlesrocks]

@@WoolyTV I’m basically your exact size and the 5’8” comes in at my normal volume. But 5’8” seems too small. 5’9” might be perfect, but you looked really good on the 5’10”. Do you think you might’ve seen a little bit more performance on the 5’9”? I noticed you mention the width on the 5’10” was noticeable in better conditions and you sort of worked around it.

[@WoolyTV]

@@trestlesrocks I definitely don’t feel over volume on that one.

[@trestlesrocks]

@@WoolyTV good to know. Thanks for the great feedback and showcasing how all these designs go for us bigger/older fellas that still get after it. I know it’s “Hard work” 😉 But seriously you put together great content and I know there’s a lot that goes into it.

[@workshots7758]

Hey man, thank you so much for all the content that you create. The Information is priceless! Do you find the mash-up in the helium corky at all? How does it compare to the JS sub-zero ? 🙂

[@WoolyTV]

I didnt find it corky at all, both this one and the Sub Xero are great small wave fun boards!

[@2770condocondo]

good afternoon great channel.keep on ripping . jonatthan from south florida ...im 186/84.3kg 5'11'' i know you are pretty close to my litters . my question, is if you had only one board to chose between the dominator 2 or the mashup. which one would you get? and would you get the same size as your reviews or would go smaller or large ? been surfing since 16 now in my early 40's i been currently in love with the old firewire splitfire, still holding on with the duck tape >>>> thank you for all of your knowledge. the time has come to start hitting the air and getting my wings...

[@WoolyTV]

Hi mate If you like the Spitfire then I would probably go the Mash Up. The length and volume I rode was pretty good and I would t go any smaller but if I wanted to grovel more then I could go one size up. Hope that helps 🤙

[@davidrace1050]

That looks a great daily. 🤙

[@WoolyTV]

Yeah I had a lot of fun in a variety of conditions 🤙

[@tristan8726]

Hey bro, nice review 👍 any chance you be doing a pyzel mini ghost? Cheers wooly

[@WoolyTV]

Thanks mate. Haven’t got one of those yet!

[@rtttl8939]

Hi great review. Which size would you recommend for 6’1 70kg intermediet? I surf usually small and weak stuff.

[@WoolyTV]

Hi mate, what size is your board now? How does that feel for you?

[@rtttl8939]

@@WoolyTV 6’10 foam funboard 55l. Feels ok, super easy to catch waves but not enough manuverable.

[@Jason-zt9ht]

Great review. I have the mashup and love it up until head high. I have a chance to pick up an El Tomo Fish for a great price. Do you reckon they overlap too much or does the Tomo do well when it is head high?

[@WoolyTV]

I much preferred the El Tomo in slightly larger surf so should be a good addition for you 🤙

[@dan7williams]

Have you had a chance to compare this board against the machadocado? If so - any early observations…

[@WoolyTV]

Not yet, but I have one coming at some stage.

[@alexanderhillawi7251]

Hey Wooley, did you size up with this , im 80 kg and torn btwn the 5'8 an 5'9 but judging by your weight for the 5 10 i was thinkin the 5'9 might go for me too without it feeling stiff? , love your vids mate🤙

[@WoolyTV]

I always go up a litre or two when I go shorter.

[@JoseCarrilho-xc3rb]

How would you say the Mashup compares to the JS Subxero as a good groveller for a surfer with an ability level aproximate to yours? I currently have an old Psycho Nitro 5’5 as well as a Seaside 5’5 and looking to have just one groveller

[@WoolyTV]

Both fun boards, the Sub Xero will be more like your Psycho Nitro and the Mash Up is also super fun and grovels well.

[@JesseLaBatte]

@woolytv do you think this would feel different in the volcanic construction?

[@WoolyTV]

I would prefer the Volcanic construction. Loving the feeling of the Volcanics and the colours will stay better for longer.

[@JesseLaBatte]

@@WoolyTV thank you! Probably picking one up today.

[@albertoc5882]

Wooly!!!! Glad the knee is feeling better, and you’re stilling rippin! Thank you for another awesome review. How did it feel as 2+1? JS Sub Xero vs Mashup? Which would ya choose?

[@WoolyTV]

I liked it as a 2 + 1 but think I preferred it as a quad. Hard to compare them as I rode the Sub Xero as the first board after having 6 months out of the water so I wasn’t surging the beat on that one 😂. I almost rode the Sub Xero at 37L so it was a touch harder to throw around than the Mash Up. I think it’s close but the Mash Up might have felt a touch faster.

[@albertoc5882]

Awesome thank you Wooly!!! Looking forward to your next review!!!

[@angelomeimft]

Great review Wooly thank you! Do you use medium or large size fins on this board? What are the wave conditions or board shape that would have you changing fin size? Thanks!

[@WoolyTV]

Hey mate I used large quad fins in this one and a set of 2 + 1. I usually like to ride large fins in shorter boards with wide tails.

[@Angelino13]

Thank you! Ordering this board today.

[@caseymccormack2000]

Your stoke for surfing looked better than the boards performance Wooly. You still ripped it though and the knee looks strong. I will agree the board looked so much better in the small sloppy beachie.

[@WoolyTV]

Thanks mate! I did have a lot of fun surfing that one and it’s great to be back in the water 💦

[@albertoc5882]

Can you please review the CI fishbeard?!?!

[@WoolyTV]

Sorry mate that one is not on the list at the moment. Maybe once I get through all the new ones I have :)

[@smacrae7]

hi wooly what 2+1 set have you found works well n this board?

[@WoolyTV]

Hi mate, I was using the EN's with a trailer from another set. I think the Endorphin twin + 2 set would work and also a FCS MR twin +1.

[@crashmyzebra]

Whats this music? It's dope!

[@WoolyTV]

I’m not sure, we have to use music that not copyrighted so it’s just a big pile of stuff we sort through for each episode

[@surfininmy40s]

Is it best as a quad or thruster? Also does it work good with the Machado seaside fins?

[@WoolyTV]

I think I liked the thruster or the twin plus trailer best on this one.

[@surfininmy40s]

@@WoolyTV thanks for your input

[@mukundahubmann5097]

THANK YOU, great review! How would you compare the mashup to the sub xero?

[@WoolyTV]

Mash Up and Sub Xero are pretty similar. I think the Sub Xero surfs down to a smaller range and the Mash Up surfs to a higher upper range.

[@mukundahubmann5097]

Thank you very much@@WoolyTV !

[@derekbugden-brown23]

Hey Woolly your thoughts on the dominator 2.0 vs mashup.

[@WoolyTV]

Hi mate. I think I liked the Mash Up better!

[@derekbugden-brown23]

Cheers mate

[@filipevicente774]

Hi. Do you tested the twin+1 on this board? What's your feedback? Thanks

[@WoolyTV]

Yes, it felt great. Still drive and loose 🤙

[@_ForTheStory_]

Great Content there! Have you tried the RNF 96 yet? I'm in between both of the boards, not really sure which one to get

[@WoolyTV]

Sorry I haven’t

[@esdubya]

Hey Wooli Can ya do a review of the lost RNF96 Pretty please

[@frothymilksmiles]

it rips. If you like this style tail, double v, with 5 fin set up, more nose volume, then youll love the rnf. I have the rnf redux which is similar at a 6'0 and love it as an all around, and this mashup takes it to another level.

[@WoolyTV]

I haven’t got one year but I will add it to the list! 🤙

[@carlosgaring7089]

Hi Wooly. Rad review. I plan on getting a Mashup. I saw in one of your previous videos that you’ve also reviewed a JS Xero which is my current daily driver. How does the 2 compare? Or are they 2 different boards that can have their own place in one’s quiver

[@WoolyTV]

Hi mate They are very different boards. Xero is a daily driver where is the Mash Up can grovel and be ridden in better surf depending on fin configuration.

[@carlosgaring7089]

@@WoolyTV sic! Can you also do a review on the new Too Fish if you get the chance? Eyeing that one too hehehe

[@WoolyTV]

@@carlosgaring7089 yes! I have one on order

[@NCsurfer607]

What didn’t u like about it as an thruster?

[@WoolyTV]

Felt like I couldn’t get any drive out of it and felt ‘skatey’

[@hughlawson5399]

get a wooly dog up ya! looks like a nifty groveller. the firewire techs are definitely different to your regular eps/epoxy, i ve found them to go well in choppy surf too.

[@WoolyTV]

Yeah no worries with a bit of wind/chop 🤙

[@rhysbrown6924]

Statue u bro hey Wooly after your thoughts I'm 73kgs n 52yrs bit of a wooly kiwi ride a 6'4 40L quad was wanting to drop some length n liters average joe surfer not quite as talented as you ideas on size please appreciated

[@WoolyTV]

@@rhysbrown6924 how tall are you bro?

[@rhysbrown6924]

@@WoolyTV 5'9 n shrinking lmao

[@WoolyTV]

@@rhysbrown6924 the key is to not drop down in size/volume too quickly or it will just feel really hard to paddle. Maybe check out the 5’10” or if you want a bit more paddle the 6’0” 🤙

[@rhysbrown6924]

@WoolyTV awesome appreciate your time n knowledge stay awesome bro

[@WoolyTV]

@@rhysbrown6924 🤙🤙

[@krishtayable]

I love my mash up

[@WoolyTV]

✅

[@mikecummings3611]

That’s why

[@WoolyTV]

Yep!

[@nikto_9547]

sickk

[@WoolyTV]

Yewww

[@Surfandmusicequipmentreviews]

I only surf mine as a two plus one now! It’s epic ! It’s also one of the few boards I’ve ridden that volumes up Really well! I’m riding the 6’6 and I can it get it vertical , no problem

[@WoolyTV]

Nice! 🤙

[@doug5372]

What Fins you rockin?

[@kalenspencer5799]

What you weighing at? Im sitting bout 230 rn hows the 6’6 does it feel big?

[@Surfandmusicequipmentreviews]

@@kalenspencer5799 all the volume is created through thickness. Duck dives easy sue to narrowness. No does not feel too big

[@eatsurfsleeprepeat5485]

Put a ruler on it Wooly, its a double concave from nose to tail bro

[@WoolyTV]

Yep you're correct.

[@newoization]

Hey wooly. Love your cannel. Mate you are a ripper. You are a good surfer man better than ill ever be. But seeing you on a biscuit man sucks. You surf like a spaz. You look way more stylish on a board with a longer rail line. 6 6 would be perfect for you man.

[@WoolyTV]

@@newoization hi mate. I have to ride all sorts of shapes and sizes when I’m doing board reviews. My ‘normal’ boards are 6’1” to 6’3” and I like the way the feel for me 🤙

[@rctrix9063]

I got one and it ain't no fun for mowat. The control just isn't there.

[@WoolyTV]

What sort of waves? What fins have you been using?

[@rctrix9063]

@@WoolyTV Fins are accelerator thruster medium. The board is a 6'4 which is a bit big for my weight but not crazy over size. This board has some unforgiving qualities that I think are due to the flat spot in the rocker just behind the mid point. The shorter the board the smaller the flat spot which likely makes shorter versions less prone to the effects. However the board catches wave very easily and has plenty of speed, maybe too much. I live in merewether which is a short sharp king of wave. It's rarely a long ride and sand encroachment on the reefs can make it confused. I'm also old which isn't helpful. 😂 Thanks for asking. 👍

[@WoolyTV]

@@rctrix9063 I didn't like it as a thruster. You should try it as a @ + 1 or a quad. Both those options felt waaaaayyy better than the thruster. Makes it feel like a completely different board :)

[@rctrix9063]

@@WoolyTV The quad set is in the mail. Thanks Woolly 👍

[@Hotwire_RCTrix]

@@WoolyTV The Mashup is going! 4 fin, 3 fins or 2 fins it's a cantankerous thing. I think the flat spot in the middle is the issue. If you stand forward it just runs straight and nothing but.

[@bangsnap2651]

Great review thank you. By the way, what is your height and weight?

[@WoolyTV]

@@bangsnap2651 hi mate The details are always in the notes below the clip but I’m around 187cm which is about 6’1” and 90kgs which is around 195lb

[@bangsnap2651]

@@WoolyTVthanks for the reply. I actually just bought a mashup in 6.0… Im 50 years old, 6.2 and 195lb. I haven’t ridden it yet but was thinking in was too small. I’ve been surfing most of my life but not in the last 9 years (because kids and work) I’m just getting back into it. I bought a new longboard too and have been riding that the last few swells here in Florida. I’m a bit gun-shy about paddling the mashup out. But I just need to pull the rip-chord and do it! Again great review! Thanks