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Also don't forgetcthe arm and hand positions of the leading arm. Palm up also helps rotation.

If i recall correctly your favourite groveler was the dominator 2.0, how would you compare these two boards? Looks like the machadocado might have a better lowrange but the dominator might give a little more performance?

Great review Noel! How would this compare to Pyzel’s White Tiger as a groveler for beach breaks? Is this one faster down the line?

Black baron 2.1 or bv2 for 3-6 foot wavers.

After watching Noel reviews I bought Pyzalien 2 and the Ghost. Pyzalien 2 has become my one board quiver and I've been enjoying it since the first try. Thanks Noel!

Glad I searched this I’ll add this to my swallow tail

Great showcase of the broad - thanks. It's kinda like a Dark Arts 'Dad Bod' (the first one with a squash tail) - the dimensions are similar too, with the Machadocado being even wider and more volume. I rode the Machadocado in small & lumpy, windy semi - close out surf and it kinda excelled there. It's def more of a groveler than the Mashup, but less so than the Seaside or Sweet Potato, so sizing it up a bit is less of a no-no. I like the tail and fin setup more on this than the Seaside and SP too, as it gets SUPER thin like you mentioned (thickness wise) which helps it pivot better. With the sea of swallow and round pins on the market, it's nice to see the classic squash back in action. This board doesn't jump out at you when you look at it in store, but I'm really glad it was suggested at one of their demos cause now I 'need' one lol. If I'm not mistaken, the total sq ft of this (Rob's) 2 plus 1 equals the same sq ft of his four fin quad set - and why the trailer is a big larger than normal. You're ripping on it too, look forward to more vids featuring it - cheers!

I still ride this model I can’t 2:34 find any fault with it I ride it as a twin with stabilizer I think it’s still perfect

Tempting!

Can anyone report how an oversized Cymatic rides? I'm looking at 6'2" or 6'4" @ 45ltrs. I'm 95kgs and "old".

so much focus on how the Cado sits relative to the Seaside but what about the Glazer? I see some similarities there too that I'm surprised haven't been contrast/compared

Best board name ever😂

Would be interested in knowing how it works in the ocean. Wavepark is irrelevant to surfers.

What next? Banana? Lettuce? Pear? Relasing so many different boards make the old ones redundant and with no value, when on really is another one like many others

I loved the speed of the Seaside, but I kept catching rails. Does this thing have the same speed and catch less rail ? which do you prefer yourself, Seaside or Machadocado ?

Great stuff Noel - thanks.

I would love to see you test some of the local hawaii shapers boards other than pyzel. Would be good for the guys going to hawaii for surf trips but want a board more tailored to hawaii surf like the pros do every year

More Potatonator like vs Seaside .......

Board looks sick! Good size and good flow.

I've been waiting for this review to come out since I got the email from Firewire about the release of the Machadocado. Got a couple of questions for you: How would you compare this board to the Mashup? And what dimensions would you recommend me if I want to get this board for my everyday board? I am 215lbs, 5'11", mostly surfing during the weekends, SoCal beach brakes from Newport to HB. I am debating between the 5'10" x 21 5/8" x 2 11/16" x 37.6L or going up to the 6'0" x 21 5/8" x 2 3/4" x 40.1L. I just got myself a Sweet Potato 5'6" x 22" x 2 9/16" x 37.8L in the Helium Core with Volcanic Lamination that I'm enjoying as a groveler board. I look forward to your feedback!

How does it compare to the flame fish?

I’m about same size as u, 160lb. Why go pretty short instead of 5’9” to 6’ shortboard. Do u lose speed?

Great Review! which one do you prefer between MC & Lost puddle jumper Sting in mush waves?

How does this compare to Sweet Potato?

Love this board picked up a dark horse in surftech construction in Bali 1 month ago. Goes sooo good. Only issue I've got is they ding if you look at them. Amazing board but not the best travel companion on a tour

wish they made a 5'3". The 5'4" is a whole 1" wider than the 5'2". The 5'4" definitely feels wide under the arm.

How do these wave pools work? Do you belong to the pool....like a membership? Can you surf it whenever you want? Is it always packed with tourists/beginners?

sort of reminds me of the Sunday nose with the Twice Baked Tail and the Sweet Potato bottom. Near chumlee tail. I really like the look of it for my waves. thanks for the review.

Why am I hearing about these everywhere now?

I'm getting a Baked Potato vibe with this board!

Hi. How does this board compare to a Gskate considering they have different tails and front end? Which one is more fund and allows to high performance?

Too fish or machadocado for mushy waves? Differences?

chinese pop tart?

This is the board I’ve been trying to get shaped for over 20 years.

Another great review. Noel - you should come out to the new wave park in AZ when it opens 🤙🏼

Great pace to this video! And those frontside carves were very on rail and super stylish 🤙

Thanks for the great review! This Machado or the pyzel white tiger for 1-3 east coast mush?

Presently grabbing my favorite drink. 🤙🏼

Is it work good for the bottom turns with the rails?

I got one when they were first marketed in Aus, long before this review. I found the board temperamental, I’ve ridden it a few times playing with the different fin set ups, and in differing conditions. I found every surf some what frustrating, because I would stuff up a couple of good waves in a session, a typical session = 10-20 waves, so 2or3 throw aways as isn’t too bad I guess, but still annoying. I would bog a bottom turn, or not rap a cutie properly and it was always unexpected. I’m a front footed surfer, and this board does not like that at all. Weight transfer is crucial, more crucial is exactly when you transfer the weight. This board is not forgiving when transferring from speed over the front foot, driving off the bottom and into a turn. It’s almost as if though each element (speed, bottom turn, cut back) requires a different foot position. I have never had to pay so much attention to my foot position and weight transfer ever. Sometimes I find it stimulating because this board really takes some taming and makes you think about your surfing, other times I find it really frustrating, because I just want to surf, not constantly think about where my feet are and consciously preempting weight transfer, and I especially hate bombing an awesome wave, which happens a lot on this board.

so what fins is best in this board for 3-6 little push mushy waves?

As an older surfer I stand by the seaside. Plus the no pressure dents on this board is hard to Pass up …the nose does catch on steep waves but you just shouldn’t use This board on the steeper waves. When conditions are average and mushy, this board lights it up 🤙🏾

Great info!! Thx

Perfectly described as usual noel .

When is Super Nova board review coming out? I'm really looking forward to it.

מה Is the eps bv2 durable?

Can you review the DD2 by Dane please

Hey Noel, what’s your favorite all around short board for California waves? Thanks