Firewire Rob Machado "GO FISH" Surfboard Review by Noel Salas Ep.30
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The Go Fish by Rob Machado Twin Fin was quite the adventure for me. It took some getting used too at first but when I got the fins dialed in I started to have some fun.
I had some challenges getting used to this little 5’3” Twin Fin because it is so skatey. What I mean by skatey is with no center fin the board wants to slide out when I transition in my turns and that took some getting used too.
I tried 6 different fin set ups in this board and there were two that felt good. The Twin Fin Especial by Captain Fin and the T1 by Futures felt the best for my style of surfing. Machado recommends the K1 or K2 Keel fins by Futures and they felt really fast down the line but a bit delayed in my turns for my likings. I just don’t have enough Soul in my surfing and drawing classic lines is going to take some practice.
All in all this board was really fun for me going front side when I found the right fins that worked for me. My backside approach not so much as I could not get the board to stop sliding out on my top turns.
I had a good time trying such a unique design and in the end I feel like I learned how to use my rails better on my surfing. I think most surfers would find this board to be fun and exciting to try something new and learn how to draw different lines. - Krátké a kreslené filmy
Noel Salas best surfboard reviewer on youtube.
Thiago Marciel Cheers!!!!
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I agree. Hands down best reviews. Thanks for all your efforts. Very helpful
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Some people can naturally surf a fish while others just don't understand the style needed to surf a fish. I thought Noel rode the board like he rides a thruster. The fish is not an up and down board. You ride in the center of the wave. Noel seems to acknowledge this. Nice guy.
Best board review I've ever watched! Special thanks for the thorough fin overview, gives us a bit of a head start on finding the most suitable fins to throw on!
guillaume nouri Stoked you like the show!!! Cheers
This channel needs way more subscribers. My go to for board reviews.
Chase Creech Production Thanks... glad you like the show. Everything takes time. Cheers
Thanks you confirmed what I expected of this design.
Noel is flying on the new FireWire twin! Board looks insane. Great surfing, video and edit as usual. Can't wait to demo one.
hsp-sandiego Cheers!! This little board is really fast for sure. You should Demo one ASAP.
Thanks. You answered some questions about this design. I like the loosness after the take-off, but the momentum on turns seemed to slow the board down for the rest of the wave.
Great to see you get out of your comfort zone...hope to see more of that this year!
Very sick review!!! Extremely helpful! Sheds a lot of light on the main issues with any new board! Good insight! 👌🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Deforest L. Cooper Stoked you liked the show. Cheers!!!
Great board review! So accurate and detailed. Awesome surfing too
Thomas V. Epic thanks glad you liked it!!!
just wanted to let you know, i have a ci twin fin with the merrick twin fins that it came with. i really didn't enjoy the board for the first few months i had it, it had its moments but overall it felt sluggish with no drive. i almost sold it but i ended up getting the capt fin especial because of this review. first session with them was a whole different experience. board is incredible now in waist high slow waves to 8-10ft waves on the face here in hawaii. my favorite board at the moment. thank you for that
@Lucca St. George The CI Twin Fin isn't designed for keels you need a more upright fin (it is v similar to the MR Supertwin). I have a set of L Futures CI Thermoflex and an S fin in the rear. It is insane, soooo much speed, took me a long time to work it out but the board is epic! I also ran some Captain especials and they work well too, and I tried the MRtwins but they were too big and drivey. Here's a tip, drop your back knee and lower your stance a little more than you would riding a regular thruster, this will engage it to drive down the line warp speed. Don't give up, stick with it, as a 2 +1 it is an insane board!
I love your exploration with fins
Noel I’ve been riding a GoFish for a couple months and this morning I switched from K2 fins to the Futures EN fins. It’s like I have a new performance fish. All of a sudden this board has ton of life off the top and bottom. The fins are springy and fairly upright! Thanks for the videos! Very helpful when make decisions.
Maurice Cureton So stoked for you... changing fins in a board can really change everything. Cheers
I find having the right fins is way more important on twinnies than thrusters. I bought this performance-fishey style twinnie a while back and since I didn't have any proper twin fins I just put medium carver side fins in it. Board was fast, drivey, and loose enough to blow the fins out on end sections. I ended up buying an MR fin set a little later and the board just seemed to stiffen up. The increased surface area in the water just slowed the board down and it took more energy to push it through turns. Just goes to show that as useful as the general wisdom is, sometimes you have to experiment with weird board/fin combos to find what works for you.
Yeah Salas!!! Great review brother! Fishes are funky like that and I feel the cool thing about them is the make you draw different lines and also move different, at least that is what I feel every time I surf a board like that. You ripped on it! Got to show you my new twin funky as the get!
The Surf Show by Magnum Martinez Yea Mags thanks for the comments. This review was fun but a bit challenging for me..... keeps surfing fun and exciting. Stoked to check out the Twin Fin your talking about. Are you going to review that one?
By the way I just watched your new review on the Kailani Surfboard it looked like a great board. Good job on the review too! Cheers bro!!!
Good advice to try a full assortment of fins. I have had boards that I thought did not work but turned magic with the right fins. Smart review when you provide the full formula of volume, dimensions, your weight and size and actually show footage of the board in average surf (anything can look good at pumping Sandspit). One suggestion, as part of the reviews,show paddling the board and chasing the peak.
Kenny Bernstein Glad you like the review and thanks for the suggestion. Good thought.... Cheers
Noel That was the best review yet! You nailed it on the head. Even a great surfer like you cannot surf like some of the pros such as Machado. Your struggle with the board is what I think most average surfers go through when trying to get a high performance surfboard and then surf like Kelly Slater. You must find your own style and what surfboard fits you the best. I have been surfing for forty years and only in the wisdom of age and some extra money have I been able to get a bunch of boards and then figure out the board that fits my style. Then you have to figure out the fins that work best for you on a board and then finally learn what board is best for the wave you are surfing. You are always at a high performance wave there at Trestles, but I would guess that if you took the Go Fish out just down the beach at San Onofre you might appreciate the style of board differently and even want the original fins on the board instead of the ones you ended up liking. Probably even then next size up for some more volume. Surfing is like golfing. You do not just use one club! Surfing is the same. I take three to four boards down to the beach and judge which is best for the waves. This has made my sessions better since now I do not ride a high performance board when a hybrid or Mini-log would be best. I laugh when I see some guy on a skinny little board trying to shred some mushy Huntington Beach wave. I am super curious about this board too so if you want to pass it on I would buy it off you. Craig's List is the best thing. It allows you to buy and sell a board for about the same price and if even if you lose a few dollars it is like renting the board. It is a great way to try a lot of boards. I bought & sold about 30 boards this way and keeps my quiver down to 20 boards. Again thanks. The video was very insightful and your struggle to find the fin and proper style for the board was very helpful.
Surfdocsteve Stoked you like this review and I agree with your entire post. I use Craigslist all the time for selling boards and I have also bought a bunch off there too. I find it's an affordable way to dial in your DIMS and Volume. I have a friend that wants my Go Fish but if he doesn't get it today then it's going up in Craigslist. Cheers!!!
Excellent review as always Noel!
dexterpolyester Yew!!! Cheers
Yeah! Rockin the 360's!
It was great seeing how your style was modified when you rode this board. Your turns were a bit more drawn out and focused rather than tighter and effortless like usual. YOu definitely had some killer floater maneuvers and seemed like you were airborne on a skateboard. Great video!
Dthraco Cheers glad you liked it.
Thank you! Perfect review 🙌👍
Nice review Noel,I ride the 6.0 (190 pound but the board feels smaler (i ride 34 liters normally ) with the K1 for cruizin and futures EN for pivot and more powerful waves.Cheers
Cellblock Boards en Boutique utrecht Stoked thanks for posting what’s working for your cheers
I just got one of these in a 5'3 and I have to agree that I didn't like the feel of keel fins. I went to the T1 fin mainly so I could ride it like a hp board and transition to my 5'5 melted butter without changing my surfing style. This is my small wave board and it does that well without feeling bulky. You just have to see what Asher Pacey can do on a twinny to realise they're not just about cruising.
I ride a small fish from a local shaper here in cr daily in big heavy beachbreak. I like late drops what can I say lol. Noel next time you do a fish review or ride a fish in general. Try w a small trailer fin. Really will give you that traction and fix the problem when your turning so fast you slide out. Especially when its more powerful. Really changes the game brother.
Tim Eli I agree a small center fin will help a lot. This Go Fish is a true Twin Fin with no center fin option so getting used to it will take me some time.
I have been riding more Twin Fins now and I am getting used to no center fin. Cheers
Brilliant honest review Noel. As you say you are not a twin fin guy. Despite that I think you surfed a lot better on the channel Islands Twinnie. I am not biased to towards either brand. I have a ton of Firewire boards that were awesome and similarly a ton of CI boards that rocked too. One comment, I think you picked the wrong size. I think most of your struggles were due to you over powering the 5'3". I think you need to surf the 5'5" (similar size to the CI twinnie) You are a power surfer and need something under your feet that you can push hard. Rob Machardo is much more light-footed and he rides a 5'2". My thoughts only.
Andrzej Kowalski Well said!!! The CI Twin Fin had the small center Fin and that really helped me not slide out too.
Thanks for the great review. I now know exactly how I would struggle on that board. I try to surf like you (just cannot do it as well as you do). I have never found a board that paddles and flies like a fish, yet holds and turns like a shortboard LIKE The TOMO EVO also in Firewire. That board is a magic carpet and goes in 1-3 feet like a twinnie and head high as well. Id love to see you ride an EVO- it would blow everyones minds
samuel rogers Stoked you liked the review.
The Tomo Evo sounds epic when you talk about it. I have not tried one but it sounds good!
Nice one, I really want to try one now... looks super fun!
honkadory I had fun on it for sure. I wish I could try the 5'5 now. I think I would surf it better with a little more rail in the water. A demo day would be epic.
Hard out, would love that. Great review bro love your work!
honkadory Cheers!!!
I liked the show Salas. My observation from previous shows tell you're a power surfer. You're style fits juicy waves, you seem to always look for power, speed, and control . To me, riding a twin fin on weak waves is fun but when push comes to shove, having the proper equipment is everything. There are those whose style fit the twin fin and guys ride them good. I don't see very many of them here in Hawaii where I live but the select few shred.
The Twin Fin is something that I need more time to work on. This board was fun but I need to spend more time on it and try to mellow out a bit on the power surfing. Cheers!! Thanks for posting!
Board looks good under your feet. You're ripping! Great review thanks.
Jonathan Rath Stokef... thanks and. Glad you liked the review. Board is fun just takes a bit getting used too.
I rode this board at camp shred a while back in the same dims with the k2s. I often switch between performance boards and fishy boards and I love a good twin fin. I felt this board had a ton of flow but I felt like I had to nurse my turns in this fish more than other twinnys/fish or it would slide out. Still a really fun board. Great review as always! Keep it up!
Cheers and thanks for the post. This will help others relate....
What do you recommend for beginning surfer: go Fish or the new seaside? What can go wrong When you take to much volume? Is it easy paddling? Cheers!
C Wijn Seaside... more foam makes for good paddling and more stability.
You did pretty good Noel, thanks
Hey, great videos. I was thinking you should try those au fins using trace and see if there is any speed difference. That would be awesome. Thanks for all the reviews. Take it easy brotha
Glad you like the show!!! I haven't used my Trace unit in some time but that is a good thought. Cheers!!!
Hi Noel, thanks for the review! Question, if you have a chance.
I am 5'7", 75 kg and am transitioning from a 7'2 funboard toward something a bit more advanced, but still able to catch predominately small waves (2-4 feet).
Would this be an appropriate board based on the info, and if so, what size would you recommend?
Thanks a ton in advance for your help!
Ryan
Ryan Meehan I recommend the Seaside... easier to shred. Keep the volume up, with it being shorter it will feel very loose compared to what u have been riding.
Hi Noel, I'm just bought a new fisher with fins setup as thruster and quad. I wondering if I use a proper twin fin do you think it works? Or to surf a a twin fin the board must be set up specifically to this propose? The job you doing is awesome.
Roberto Barroso Trial and error... give it a try and see how it goes.
Appreciate your reviews Noel. I always check your reviews before I buy a board. I'm in tbe market for a fish, I surf santa cruz , a lot of point breaks. Which board would u recommend. Pod Mod, the Go Fish or the puddle fish?
cvosburg77 Stoked you like our show!!! My favorite out of the 3 you mentioned is the Pod Mod. It’s not much of a fish type board though... it’s more like a hybrid performance board. It will surf the pocket pretty good. The Go Fish and Puddle Fish are both really fun boards. I like the Puddle Fish by Lost the best so far.... so I guess that’s my favorite Fish so far.
Hi noel, it would be really cool if you could review the machado moonbeam. And old new board the evo helium , i have and i like it so much that my other board feel dull. Im curious what your input will be. Thanks for what you doing.
Youdig I have not heard anything positive or negative about the Moonbeam yet. I would like to review the Moonbeam and Midas but FireWire is not into me reviewing them. So for now my hands are tied. I paid for the Go Fish and had fun but I am not down for paying for another one. Hopefully FireWire has a change of mind for a review on these epic Machado Boards. Sorry
Hi there,
first of all, congratulations for the review, just excellent. I ordered a 5`1`` and can`t wait to surf with it. One quick question, i am struggling to find a traction pad to fit the board. I saw you placed a "normal" traction pad on yours right? Thinking of not placing one at all but i amso used to the traction pad on my back foot that i don`t know if i will get used to a board without it if you know what i mean. Have a great year and keep up with the excelent reviews ;)
Ricardo Laranjeira Stoked you like this review and our show. I would check out Creatures for a pad... they make a cool one for a fish. Let me know how the board goes for you. Cheers!!!
Hey Noel, best reviews out there. Hey, can you give me some advice? I'm stuck between 5'7 and 5'5. I'm an intermediate surfer, 5'9. 150 lbs. Typically surf junky Myrtle Beach, SC waves but take trips to better waves every once in a while. What would you do?
Your liters should be roughly 27-28.... 29 Mac if you want to turn that board.
Yeah guy! You're overdoing it with the fin options! Try this bad fish with the futures equivalent of the FCS M-5 thruster fins. Ultra speedy. Great for small surf. Lmk how it goes!
Zach Newsom This Fish is long gone... but your right it’s super fast.
Great surfing!
Balonishell Cheers!!
Thanks for the Great review..Sir Noel, just wanna ask. how would you compare this go fish vs pyzel gremlin??
khalil jayson No comparison... the Go Fish is a Twin Fin that want to cruise and the Gremlin is a small wave performance Groveler. If you want to shred the go Gremlin... if you want to cruise and go fast then Go Fish. Rob’s new board the Seaside review drops on Monday...you might want to watch that first before you pull the trigger.
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ill wait for that on monday, then the time select the new quiver that i'll be riding soon
9:33 which fins you use at the moment you remember?
Hey Noel I am in need of some advice. I am in between the go fish and the seaside. I have owned the go fish before and loved it, it is probably my favorite board i've ever ridden/owned, but sold it in search a go fish with a little more volume or possibly a seaside. What are some defining factors between the two boards?
Becca Wilson Seaside is faster and more user friendly. I found the Go Fish to be a little sticky at times. If you loved the Go Fish and it your favorite of all time... just get another one.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 rad thank you Noel cheers
I am 6'3 and 190 pounds. Wondering what size would be best for me? Thanks! Great review like always. Im also an intermediate level surfer if that helps.
john35864 I would say 5’11 looks about right.
Your a good surfer.
Thanks for this review. Great job. I would like to have some advice on the size of the board.
I'm 5'4'' (166cm) and 62kg. I ride a SharpEye Game Changer 5'10 x 19'' 3/4 (28.5L) and in weaker waves i feel that's hard to catch up waves and keep it going. I'm intermediate to advance, being surfing for 15 years but some years without practicing...
I've never rode fishes before and no twin too so I don't know what to expect. I wonder if it'd be better to ride a board smaller than my height (the 5'3 model with 27.4L) to have this skatier feeling or better go for one with almost the same volume I already ride (the 5'5 with 29.3L) or go for the 5'7 with the extra volume (31.1L)...
Thanks for the advice
Gustavo Meireles Go with the Machado Seaside around 28.5L. It’s faster than the Go Fish and easier to surf.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thanks Noel!
Hi Noel what Fcs 2 fin recommendations for this board?
Ryan The Rock I nothing for you on the Go Fish in FCSII... sorry. FCS needs to make more Twin Fins in their lineup. They might make the Machado Keels but I don’t have them.
Do you think the go fish can be ridden in a larger size, for a beginner/intermediate?
Charles Hawk It would have to a bit bigger so the board is more stable. I think it’s good for a intermediate surfer but not so much for a beginner.
Hey thanks! awesome review. I’m 6’4” 210lbs and I ride a chubby cheddar at 33.1 liters. Sometimes feels a little small but mostly it’s perfect for the waves I ride. I want one of these boards but I can’t decide on either the 5’11” at 35 liters or the 6’1” at 39.5 liters what do you think?
Garrett Baker That is tough choice for sure. If you surf slow mushy waves a lot and your an intermediate surfer then the 6’1 might be a good call but that is a big increase in volume from the board your riding. If your skill level is intermediate/advanced then I would go 5’11. The 5’11 is going to be very responsive.... and it will paddle good too. I would go 5’11 because I don’t like a board to feel too boaty.
had the same question. I just put one on lay away. I'm 6'2" 210 and intermediate. I typically ride 5'
11" to 6'0" twin fish and wasn't sure what to get with this because I've also never ridden firewire and also hate that feeling of having a bloated front end.. Hopefully I made the right choice
CW Rodriguez What size did you go with?
I put the 5'11" on lay away as I didn't have 7.5 bills at the moment. Hopefully pick it up next week. It's either the 5'11" or 5'9". Thoughts? Also, thanks for including the fin analysis. That's obviously important for any board but it seems even more important for a twin. Great info
great review....firewire is not afraid to think out of the box with the boards it releases, which is fantastic.....check with chuey and I am sure he would let you demo anything..
GREAT WHITE PLANT EATER Thanks and I agree they are not afraid to do new things.
I have talked to Chuey a couple of times now and he is not on board.... bummer for now hopefully soon. Cheers!!!
maybe that can be changed...over 18k views on this one might help...
GREAT WHITE PLANT EATER Maybe... I will contact him again this week. Cheers!!!
best review
Hey brother I know the review isn't out yet, but I've gotta make a decision between two boards. Which board, go to fish or lost rnf retro? I'm looking for the one with tighter turns and better vertical ability.
Thanks my friend
Brandon Lane Tough one... I struggled on the Go Fish but a bunch of my friends love that board. The Retro Fish goes pretty good but I have only ridden mine two times. Sorry I need more time on the Retro before I give you a solid opinion.
If I begged you to have to choose one would you do that for me? I'll totally take into consideration that you've only surfed the retro a few times. I just have to pick one in the next 2 or 3 days otherwise the decision will be made for me (or I'd have to wait on a custom) and I REALLY REALLY value your opinion. Thank you in advance my brother. You're so awesome for helping the surf community out the way you do
Brandon Lane I think I would go Retro Fish because I Surf better on Quads than I do Twin fins. I also like all the different fin combos I can run in the Retro Fish.
Surf n Show Reviews Do you think it goes vertical just as well as the go fish from what you can tell? Also, do you think you could try it as a straight twin and let us know how that works?
Thanks a million my brother
Brandon Lane Ok let try it a bit before I answer your questions. I want to be educated and fair to both boards. Hang tight...
Good review as always, ordered mine last week - can't wait to get it. that little backside spin at 10:45, is that always on your backside? and did twin fin make it easier? gotta try it sometime.
Traction Software Fun little board. Maybe you can post how it goes for you after you ride it a bit....
Yes that reverse 360 is easier for me on my backside and the Twin Fin rotates quick and easy.
I have ridden it a couple of times now so I can give some useful feedback - I had the dilemma of whether to go for 5'7 or 5'9, my performance shortboards are just under 30L, but my small 5'3" Baked Potato grovel board is 33L, the GO FISH 5'7 is 31L and the 5'9 is 33L. so I decided as it's my first ever Fish board with the 5'9" and I haven't regretted it so far. I stuck on some Futures K1 keel fins.
First I was surprised how pointy the board is, it paddles well like my BP and can pickup small weak waves just under 2ft upwards - it feels very similar when paddling to the BP. the first wave I got caught out with the timing and went too far in-front of the wave, this board has speed! the balance is something else to get used to as it's very front foam heavy and a very thin tail. After a couple of waves I got used to it but I think this board is really aimed at intermediate/advanced surfer as you have to adjust your timing & really feel what it's doing. the board is very forgiving and feels light and glides effortlessly, I did a foam climb with it on one wave with ease and it has lot's of release off the top - that part really reminded me of the EVO (very similar), some of my other boards would have got stuck on that part of the wave. the fin's feel good (very precise), but I'll probably try one of the other makes at some point like the Sea Shepherds.
Overall it's a keeper, I think it will work very well if you can get the right flow & let it do what it's designed to do. I haven't had chance to try it in bigger than 3ft waves yet... can't wait, should be fun.
Traction Software Love the feedback and I am so stoked you like your GO FISH. I think I would have enjoyed the 5'5" a bit more too. Cheers!!!
As for the fins...."you just gotta push a little harder mate." Simon Anderson
Hi Noel, Thanks for the review, excellent work. I would like your opinion on the board size. I am hesitating between the following options:
5' 5" 20 3/8" 2 1/4" 29.3 L
5' 7" 20 1/2" 2 5/16" 31.1 L
I have tried the volume calculator of firewire and both sizes are recommended. My level is interm/advan, above avg fit, age 40 (25 yrs exp, surf once a week), 160 lb, length 6' 2'' (yes, a skinny dude). I have a CI POD of 5'8'' x 20' x 2 3/8'' - 29.3 L that suits me fine. I surf a variety of waves in the Caribbean. I tend to go for the 5' 5'' but are not sure. Any recommendations?
Grtz, Martijn
Martijn Henriquez I say 5’7” because your so tall. The 5’5” will work too but I wish I had picked the 5’5” for my review instead of the 5’3” for a little more rail in the water. I think more rail in the water would have given me a little more control.
The GO Fish is really fast and loose so the 5’7” will be quick and nimble.
Thanks for your quick reply!
@@martijnhenriquez did you end up buying the go fish? I am similar to you and also hesitating between the 5'5 and the 5'7. Any feedback would be great.
I think the 5'5 would have gone better for you. that one seems like its too small for you. I'm your same weight and went with the 5'5 and it goes insane. I think this board is really thin for a fish so a few extra inches helps. Killer surfing either way though, cheers
lowercase_nate I was thinking that too. A little more rail in the water would have helped too.
How much do u weigh
recommendations for a 6'2" 210 intermediate level, in socal?
Right on bruddah!! Keeping it real!! if i was a ghost shaper you would have a quiver sent...hint, hint, hint...!
P A Epic comment!!! Glad you like the show.
Good review, would be stoked if you could get your hands on an HS untitled or HS Darkside
Twed j8 I have both of those boards coming for review and I can't wait to try some Hayden Shapes. Stay Tuned!
Surf n Show Reviews yewww
Hi Noel, love your show. Was just wondering if could get a sizing recommendation. I'm 5'10 and 165-170 pounds intermediate surfer who's aspiring to be advanced in the next couple of years. Do you think a 5'5 would be too small? Appreciate your time, thanks mate!
James Agius The height might be a little short but it really depends on the board and volume your used too. I’m 5’9” and riding 5’2” boards all of the time.
Are you thinking of getting the GO Fish in 5’5”?
@@surfnshowreviews7777 I usually ride a 5'11 shortboard (unknown volume but it's not thick nor wide) but I've never ridden a fish before so I'm a bit confused. I am leaning towards a 5'5 only because I don't want to buy a 5'7 and wish I had something more maneuverable under me as I become better. In saying that, I haven't ridden a fish so it's hard to say how I will handle the shorter size. I have a skating background so feel as though I'm progressing quickly. What do you recommend?
James Agius You could go either way... if 170lbs plus a 4/3 winter suit the you might want to go 5’7”. The board is really fast and easy to turn. If you go 5’5” then you might struggle with it being too loose.
Hey guys i hope i can get a reply but im currently transitioning to a short board and i would like to try out the fish im 5'7 65kg what should the ideal length and volume of my board be?
Anthony Jan Sepe Your at 143.3 pounds but stepping down to a short board from a long Board is a tough transition. Maybe find a used one around 5’11 or 6’0just to get the hang of it. Then sell it and get one better suited to your weight.
Hi Noel a very good review
I need advice for the size I do 155 lbs but I surf weak wave in Mediterranean Sea I have a good level thanks
te hugo I would get the 5’5” for your weight and skill level. If I were to get another Go Fish I would get the 5’5”.
Damn I was hoping you would talk more about those tanner twin fins , haven't seen a whole lot on them.. ordered a rnf redux and trying to find the best twin fin , I'm like you I never rode a twin fin before so I figured that would be a good board to start off with
Jeff Holmes I think this Twin Fin is pretty fun but it will take some time to get good at riding it if your like me. Fin testing is huge and I think you need to test them out for yourself. I would suggest a fin program like Surf Finatics so you can try a bunch by narrowing down what works for you. Cheers
Surf n Show Reviews I had finatic a while ago , at first I thought it was great but after a few months I got annoyed that they were never sending me my first and second pick , I then did the premium account where you got 2 sets and was still getting picks from the bottom of the list that were kinda fillers cause you had to have a certain amt in your queue, there was a few times I would get them in the mail and open it and put it right back in the mail box to send back.
I been trying to find these captain fin especial , no surf shops have them and thy been sold out on there page for a little while now.
Jeff Holmes Bumner to hear about the Finatics fiasco, but thanks for posting it so others know could happen to them too.
Those Captain Especial fins are good. I really like them so make sure grab a pair when they have them in stock again. Sorry I didn't dive into the details more but they are all Fiberglass and feel great. Cheers!!!
Nice, yea when I saw you had them I got excited to hear more about them since I can't find much info online other then the short video from tanner himself, hopefully you can do a review on a rnf redux or a superbrand Siamese twin fin and talk more about the fins.
Jeff Holmes Sounds good. Twin Fins are hot right now and so are those fins. Hang in there.... we'll get one done soon.
I have to get that surfboard
Pacheco If you get it let me know how it goes. Cheers!!!
Nice detailed review! I am 6ft tall with 170 pounds. Intermediary surf here in South Atlantic waves. What would be the best size for me? a 5.5 or 5.7?
T Munhoz Stoked you like review!!! I would go 5'7" for sure. The board will float you good and it will be very responsive too. Cheers
Thanks a lot!
you should try the lost rnf redux. very fun board as a twin with trailer.
christopher kupczynski sounds so fun.... so many boards to try.
That has been a great review! Thanks a lot. I will also buy a Gofish shortly. I´m still doubting about the size. I usually rides my 5´10x19.5x2.65 shortboard (30L) in 0.5 to 2m south atlantic ocean waves. Intermediate+ surfer. 44 ys . 182 lbs. 5´11. Would a 5´9 be ok? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks again!
cueroovino I think the 5'9 sounds good. The 5'7 will float you good but because it's so short it will be too responsive and hard to control.
Surf n Show Reviews Great! Thanks! I like your reviews! Cheers from Argentina!
I'm 5 9 160 lbs which dimensions should i be looking at if i were to get this board
Mark Pascual It really depends on your skill level and what your Volume is on your current boards.... can you give me that info?
Did you ever consider with all the fin changes your maybe trying to turn the board into as much of a thruster feel as you can, how about a hardcore 6 months on the full keels and a second video to see it you develope a new wider style range in your surfing?
krusher74 I think 6 months of riding this Twin Fin would help a bunch. I also think riding one set of fins for a month or two would help me adapt to a different style of Twin Fin surfing like you mentioned. On the other hand I switch boards every week or two for a new review. It's pretty rare for me to be on one board without changing for longer than 2 weeks max. So many boards to review and so little time. Cheers and thanks for your comments.
Do you think is better this board or the RNF retro'?!!?
Daniel Scott RNF Retro was more fun to surf for me.
Noel you gotta try a twin your height like I did and it will blow your mind!
Great review !!! Il want to try à fish.
Which board for me ? 175 lbs and intermediate surfer.
(I have a chubby chedda 5'11/29 l and a chumlee 5'7/ 32.7 la)
le goff fabrice I think the 5’7” would be fun for you. Great paddler, fast, and very responsive.
How do you like the chumlee, can it compete with the longboarders?
@@sean8081a not for me ! I am not a very great paddler.... But it s my favorite groveler since i ve sold my sweet potato.
Would you recommend that board for beginners?
Rafhael Silva I think the Seaside is better... a little more stable in your turns. Get plenary of volume though. Remember make surfing fun and easy on yourself.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Hey man, Great review! I'm trying to decide between this and a seaside. I'm 88kg and 6'4" and a 'good' intermediate. The volume calculator says 39l volume average up to 42l in weak waves - it comes in really short on a seaside -5'10", and 6'1" on a gofish. Which do you reckon I should go for? I'd be looking to ride it mainly in weak waves. I've also never tried a twin fin before. Thanks! Keep up the good work!
jim bob 34-35 liters
Hey could you tell me what the song was in the first clip of you surfing the GO FISH? Alson don't criticise yourself too much. It's like learning to ride a new bike with twin fins. To completely different style with the volume and design of fish. Enjoy it man that's what it was made for!!!!!
Conor Rathburn Thanks for the comments. I think the name of the song is in the comment fields below. Someone else asked the same question and I don't know the answer.
So just getting my review Wishlist in because others are.. haha. In no particular order Lost puddle fish Lost quiver killerJS Monsta 6DHD DX1DHD MF JbayAnd just for something differentMark Richards Super twin (2+1 fin set up) 🤙 Kreeg!
Craig Steven Pretty cool list of boards here. The Puddle Fish, Monsta 6, and the DHD MF sound good too me. I will have to check out the MR Twin Fin. Cheers!
I got a little confused when you said you wanted a fin to tone down the skatey feeling. I agree that the K1 and K2's are huge and anchor the board too much to get loose and do more performance stuff, but isn't that wanting to board to actually be more skatey?
CW Rodriguez I was talking about the rake or sweep in the fins not the depth. The rake in a fin will make the board more stable and stiffen it up a bit and give it more speed. If the fin is more upright then the board will be looser. Sorry for any confusion.
CW Rodriguez My weight when I did this review was 170lbs and my height is 5’9”.
roger that. thank you
any chance you could review the new “Too Fish”? There are very few reviews on this board out there as it’s so new. Thanks!
I don’t think the folks at Firewire want me to review it. Not really my cup of tea…. and I don’t think they liked my review on the Go Fish.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 wow thanks for your honesty on this. I have a flat earth and I love it but I’m not willing to drop $900 on a board with only a few reviews online. Your channel is my go to channel for board reviews. I’m sure you’re busy and have a ton of episode ideas but I’m in the market for a new fish and would love to hear your recommendations. I’m looking for something that will help me on the long paddle outs to outer reefs but also something that can handle overhead mushy.
can you try do a review on the moonbeam by Rob Machado please ;)
Torin Jensen Firewire and Machado aren’t down for me doing a review on this board at the moment. They don’t want to send this board down for a review. Your on your own the Moonbeam. Sorry
Can you do a review on the firewire dominator?
Aaron Lin That board looks pretty sick... maybe in the future. My next Firewire review will be on the SKX.
I love twin fisheS
I'm 5'5", 125 lbs. intermediate skill level. I'm thinking the 5'1". What do you think?
ryan sarmiento I think that sounds pretty good... what are the liters you are riding on you small wave boards and HP boards?
Surf n Show Reviews - My grovel boards are around 26-27 liters, my hp 24-25
ryan sarmiento You should go 5’3” then. The Go Fish is very responsive and fast. I wish I got the 5’5” for this review instead of the 5’3”.
Surf n Show Reviews Forsure appreciate your input and thanks for taking the time to respond. Still a little torn, I have a CI mini, 5'3" with similar volume to the go fish and I wish it was the 5'1. Just thinking out loud here....Thanks again.
ryan sarmiento Try to get a demo on one of them... maybe try to buy one used on Craigslist and if it doesn’t go good then sell it for the same price. Just a thought.
you should do a review on the Sharpeye Disco tech.
Shane Moriarty That board looks good to me too. I reached out to Marcio and we are going to hook up and hopefully get a review going soon. Cheers
sound good
Could you review the firewire midas? I'm curious the difference between the go fish and the midas.
jp hrabe I would love to review the Midas but Firewire is not keen on working with us at the moment. Hopefully in the near future. Sorry
Interesting and concerning. I haven't seen a lot of footage of the midas yet they are marketing it through rob pretty hard. I picked one up but haven't had a chance to surf it yet, I am wondering now seeing this comment and lack of footage if the board is not such a great performer.
Shea Kelly I am sure the Midas is a super fun board but I have not tried one yet. This Twin Fin was tough for me to surf but I still had fun. I think I would surf better on the Midas because I could ride it with a small center Fin and that will allow me to pivot better than the Go Fish. Cheers
Thanks for the reply. Ya i currently have it set up as a twin with a trailer in the TW es especial. Hopefully you and firewire can work it out and we can get some reviews. Keep the reviews up!
I am sure we will have some FireWire boards on the show soon! Let me know how the Midas goes for you after you ride it a bit. Cheers!!
Noel what's your intake on the go fish vs the puddle fish?
Two completely different boards. The Go Fish is a twin fin for starters and that will make it draw different lines completely. The Puddle Fish is a bit more performance for me and it felt like I could surf it a little more aggressive on it compared to the Go Fish.
Surf n Show Reviews that's what I thought when I saw u Surfing them both.
When u r doing the HS holy Grail?
יכין ינקלביץ The Holy Grail goes mental and the full review is coming soon. Hang in there
hello , i'm 165lb weight, what size do you recommend for me ?
thank you !
really good review !
sylvain HADJAB How tall are you and what is your skill level?
I m 6 ft tall, and i m advanced, 15 years of surfing, not radical surfing, but fast and curves surfing.
sylvain HADJAB I think you will like the 5’7”. The Go Fish is very loose and responsive., the twin fin set up makes the board very skatey. If I were to get another one I would get the 5’5” and I am 5’9” 160 lbs. the 5’3” paddles me good but the board was hard for me to control.
Surf n Show Review. Ok you confirm my idea. Thanks a lot for your answer :) !! And your good work and advices
No one comes close to Noel’s board reviews! Plus, he’s “one bad shredder brah!” Check the spinner at 9 mins 30 seconds mark... Yesh!
Benjamin Schacht Cheers!!!
Merry Christmas Noel!
Would love to see your review of the updated model - Too Fish!!
Surf n Show Reviews maybe you dont surf like rob but you have a really good style dude yeewww
Pacheco Cheers!!!
the k1s are the best keels by far
There's a new Machado fish coming out soon called the Seaside. More progressive version of this one...
Connor Pearson I got a couple coming soon!!!
Can u do a review on the pyzel 74
I would love too but I have not connected with the folks at Pyzel. I hope to get on their boards soon. Hang in there.
what happened to the moonbeam review?
Miguel Marquina It’s coming... maybe another week or two. Take it easy Miguel.... go surf a little.
v3 stealth would fit your syle
Liam Rodriguez Sounds fun.... I would like to try the new Puddle Fish too!!!
Yeah Noel get some Lost boards in here! PS glad to hear your thoughts on the Go Fish - been looking at this one on the dl
anton martin The Lost Voodoo Child is up next and it goes mental. I have it in the Carbon Wrap and PU. Glad you liked the Go Fish review. Cheers!!!!
Awesome Noel, when can we expect it?
In a week or 2!!!
is your 5'3 on craigslist oc right now? cool review btw, you actually have surf video footage.
Stoked you like the review.... and yes that is my Go Fish on Craigslist right now.
yeah i like the review, there are a ton of reviewers but very few actually have the time to gather footage of that board being surfed. i lack the surf ability, other wise id be stoked on reviewing boards and filming, editing the reviews. ( let me try your go fish ^_^ (
What's the first song in the intro? Anyone?
John Pale Sorry, I am not sure who this song is by.
thanks for your reply Noel! damned I've been wondering already for a few months who this song is by (heard it also during WSL breaks) but cannot shazam it. So if anyone knows, shoot! :)
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - People-Vultures
thanks Amon Skala, eternal gratitude!
Do u know anyone who has a CI MTF if so do they like it?
KayneHunter Are you talking about CI's Twin Fin with a small trailer that they came out with last year?
Im not sure if it was last year but it has that insane hip that goes into a swallow tail. Dane used to ride them a bunch, they are not in production anymore but i want to see if my local shaper can make one, i just want to hear other peoples experiences with the board.
KayneHunter That is the older one and I heard from some friends that it was super fun. I would keep an eye on Craigslist for one or see if you can order one custom from CI. Sorry I couldn't be more help on this one.
thanks mate!
This new trend of shorter fatter is hurting a lot of peoples surfing, mine included. They look like we're riding a potato chip or skimboards with fins. Sure they give quicker response but the flow is messed up. I find my 6'6 gives me more flow. It feels like the skinny board trends from the early 90s.
review the SD omni please
mounproject The Omni is not on my radar at the moment because there are so many newer models out there that people want to know about. Do you have one or have you demoed one yet.
About : have one, not really. Just want to hear about this particular concept
mounproject Ok.... my friend Magnum Martinez did a good review in the Tomo Omni. Check it out on You Tube.
Gracias, i got it
Do people go with there groveller dims?
Peace Soup Yes... that’s what I did.
Thanks Noel (Pound)
2 things of constructive criticism
1. Your audio has a lot of echo and reverb and makes it difficult to listen to.
2. Your intro story about seeing it on insta and going to HSS is boring. If you are going to tell a story make sure it has a narrative arch so it pulls your viewer in.
Really dig that you went through how all those different fins made the board feel for you. That's often glossed over in other reviews.
Ranar14 Thanks for the criticism, I know you mean well by it. Not sure I can do much about the sound issue but I will try. You are the first to mention it. Glad you like the run through on the fins.
A room with less hard surfaces, using drapes or even bed sheets to deaden the echos is the easiest way to do it. Even standing further away from that wall behind you would help. I'd bet there are even plug ins for editing software that would help
Ranar14 Ok thanks I will check it out. Cheers
A headset style of micro could solve your sound issue if there is no real pro studio environment available to you. And talking a little bit more despacio as well.... ;-)
Otherwise great review and your surfing shows that you know what you are talking about.
Ranar14 he's gotta give the product plug to the guys that help him out or no more freebies
wish it wasnt so much money!
Jesus is King Yes they are expensive. Try to find one on Craigslist.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 right on want a 5 5
DJ Anthony I’m good... we are moving one to other boards now. Thank you though....
@@surfnshowreviews7777 review the new ci fish
DJ Anthony That review is coming up. Hang tight....