SharpEye "Modern 2 Fusion E2" Surfboard Review by Noel Salas EP. 42

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P A - 5 years ago

Thanks for adding the Toledo experience. I was gonna get a 5'6" but now I know I need a 5'10" 180lbs. Which you liked better? 5'4" or 5'6"?

Brian Navarrete - 5 years ago

Do you think the Merrick 2+1 twin fin setup would be better than the MR twin fins on the Modern 2 on the waves you tested the board in?

Brian Navarrete - 5 years ago

Surf n Show Reviews awesome, i’m gearing up for the small waves here in San Diego. Very helpful, cheers!

Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago

b navarrete I like the MR’s better in that board. The AMt’s are a bit to upright and make that board too loose.

Felipe Segatto do Carmo - 5 years ago

I'm lookinf for one to surf in small waves on summer 1-2 foot. Is the monsta box hify epoxy good in small wave like the modern 2 ? Whith is bether?

Felipe Segatto do Carmo - 5 years ago

Thanks for help

Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago

Felipe Segatto do Carmo I would say the Modern 2 is better in 1-3’ surf... the Monsta Box is more of a daily Driver in 3-5’ surf.

surfvocals - 6 years ago

What construction do you like more, the Dual-Core or the E2 by Surftech?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

pirateunder40 E2

Brent Travis - 6 years ago

Noel. I'm on the fence between the 5'8 (31.6L) and the 5'10 (34.2) modern 2. I usually ride around 33L. Do you recommend I go with more or less volume?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Brent Travis I say go more on this model... I could’ve went a little more and been good too.

Carlos A Ramos S S - 6 years ago

Hi, sick review... I bought a Pod Mod a year ago and I love it.. its still pretty much intact as I only surf it at mushy pointbreak like waves. However I want to give it a twist, ¿How do you think a Pod Mod would work with the Twin plus small trailer setup?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Carlos A Ramos S S Pod Mod is epic for sure. Not sure why don’t you try it and report back to all of us. You be the test pilot in this one... cheers!!!

David Valdes - 6 years ago

Thanks Noel, I just rode my Modern 2 for the first time. I’m running the Merrick twin plus 1 setup. I held them up to the MR twin fins and they are very similar but the slimmer tip on the Merrick’s really lets you load up more quickly when you’re pumping for speed in sub par conditions. The V in wider boards is key which I why I went with this over the Merrick Twin but I got it two inches longer for float - this is the magic board at 6’2- I’m 200 lbs in a wetsuit. You are hands down the best board reviewer, THANK YOU!

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

David Valdes Yewww So stoked for you. I love hearing comments like this. Magic carpet!!!

Philip Kelly - 6 years ago

Thanks for another great review. Maybe you can start reviewing dirt bikes and basses too so I can just get all my info from your channel!

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Philip Kelly Classic... dirt bikes scare me bro.. I have only done that once and hit my face on the handle bars going a micro jump. Classic... cheers

Thom Ye - 6 years ago

Quick question. How is the board in regards to durability. I find that I pressure dent my PU boards quite easily comparing that to my Firewires, they are rock solid. Is the Fusion e2 closer to PU or Firewire.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Thom Ye The FireWire LFT and HE constructions are pretty durable. The Fusion E2 is in between the PU and the FireWire LFT. PU’s are pressure dent pretty easy and I think a regular EPS foam blank is roughly 20-30% stronger when it comes to pressure dents. The HE by FireWire is the most durable and has the best flex compared to anything else I have tested.

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djpipe1 - 6 years ago

How u compare the modern2 and the rocket9?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

djpipe1 The Modern 2 is more of a Groveler and super fun in 1-3+. The Rocket 9 feels more like a short board and goes good in 2-6’+ surf. When you see both of these two boards in person side by side they look and feel completely different. The volume in the nose and chest area on the Modern 2 makes it a legitimate small wave board.

UniqueStranger - 6 years ago

What Channel Islands board would you recommend for the following conditions? An outside peak with 4-5 ft. faces that are slopey to medium steep that breaks into a flat spot, then reforms into 1-2 ft. face that is slopey to medium steep. I have a 5'2"x18 3/4"x2 1/4" squash tail, high-performance, small-wave board and my weight varies between 150-160 lbs. I may be too heavy for this board. It works best for me on reef breaks and it paddles into waves best for me under the lip. I have to pump hard and plenty to get through flat spots and this board pivots in a very short space. When I frontside cutback to rebound, it happens very fast as though it happens in the same space. I like to feel the rail engage a bit more. I also have to back off a bit when doing backside snaps because it feels like it's going to fly out if I go vertical.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

UniqueStranger it’s all a personal preference. They all surf so different too.

UniqueStranger - 6 years ago

Surf n Show Reviews Thanks! The B & W has similar qualities to the fever. Why don't more Channel Islands pros use it in contests? Zeke switched to the b & w from the rook 15. However, Adriano did win his championship mainly with rook 15s.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

UniqueStranger You could go with the Pod Mod. It will go good in the wave types your talking about and it can surf in the pocket really well to. You could also go with a custom B&W. Low entry rocker with aggressive tail rocker for progressive surfing. This 3 are my favorite.

UniqueStranger - 6 years ago

Are there other Channel Islands boards with similar qualities?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

UniqueStranger I would go Fever!

JRock888 - 6 years ago

Hey Noel, Im wondering what the difference is between a rounder template compared to a board with more parallel rails. Perhaps you could start a video series about some of the different board characteristics i.e. tail shape, rockers, fin configurations, and so on. I think they would get a ton of views. Anyhow thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise, it's greatly appreciated.

JRock888 - 6 years ago

Surf n Show Reviews That makes perfect sense. Similar to board length.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

A rounder template will have an easier time getting in the pocket compared to a board design with more parallel rails. The board with more parallel outline or rails will be faster down the line though. I hope this makes sense.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

J-Rock Sounds like a good idea... I will consider it moving forward. Cheers

Joseph McGinity - 6 years ago

Noel can you do a review of the lost pocket rocket?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Joseph McGinity I have 3 new boards coming from Lost that will be introduced in 2018z the PR might be something I can do soon.

AmirVechter - 6 years ago

Great review,hell i just like to watch u surf ! Those bigger MR's did the trick! U surfed it great Noel,and Felipe oh my god ! that guy can turn an ironing-board into a magic-stick ! great review keep em coming ! :)

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

AmirVechter So stoked you like the show. Filipe was blowing my mind on this board!!!

Bobby - 6 years ago

Yeewwwww!!! Toledo sounds like a nice guy!

Ed Souto - 6 years ago

Hi, what's the main feeling difference in between this board and the Haydenshapes Untitled one?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

This Modern 2 feels like a true groveler and the Untitled has hidden foam and feels like a small wave performance board. The Untitled is way more progressive in the pocket. The Modern 2 has a performance feel for a Twin Fin and goes good in 1-3' surf. I would not choose to ride this Modern 2 in surf over 4' but I would have no problem surfing the Untitled in waves up to 6'. I hope this helps.

SoCal Surfer - 6 years ago

Surf n Show Reviews I totally love your channel and I had a question for you. I have been riding the channel islands pod mod (5' 10 and about 38 liters of volume) as my first shortboard for the last year. It works great in little waves but is a little slow when it gets into bigger surf. By the way I am 5 foot 11 and 145 pounds at 13 yrs of age (still growing). I am looking for a board that I can take out in bigger surf more towards the 5-8 foot range. Do you think the channel islands fever would be a good board for that? If so what dimensions would you reccomend. If not do you know of any other boards that would be good for me? (I like Channel islands because I get a 40% discount on boards because my cousins are team riders).

SoCal Surfer - 6 years ago

Aweso,e thanks so much, Will do! Also I was wrong about the volume it is actually 34 not 38 but its still a lot and. im super stoked thx so mucn

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Earthling of the Sea So stoked you like our show. The Pod Mod is so good and yes I think the Fever would be great for you.

One thing concerns me is the volume at 38 Liters on your PM is a lot. When you get on a Fever your gonna have to work hard paddling and the Fever is going to be very loose and responsive compared to your PM. I suggest the 6’1” if this will be your first HP board or a little bigger. Maybe you should consult with your cousins who are team riders to help you too.

rippert - 6 years ago

Noel how would you compare the lost carbon wrap to this construction? I'm skeptical about a pop out board but the price is right.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Tony Howell This construction is as good as all the EPS boards I have been testing including the Lost Carbon Wrap. Now the flex and feel is not the same but the quality is there for sure. Each new EPS construction has a little different feel but their strength and quality has been very good for my testing process.

bushkey - 6 years ago

Board looks super fun. You had good flow on that board, looked good under your feet.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

bushkey Yew!! Thanks.... super fun board!!!

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Valentine Emelyanov - 6 years ago

Noel Thx alot! will u make more review about sharpeye surf?
whats about game changer or disco?

Valentine Emelyanov - 6 years ago

will be waiting ! thx

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Valentine Emelyanov I will be doing the SharpEye Disco and Disco Cheater.

Lew Manning - 6 years ago

what all around surfboard would you recommend

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Lew Manning The Holy Grail by Haydenshapes in the Future Flex Technology. EPIC board!!!

Miguel Marquina - 6 years ago

Hey Noel
How does board feel under your feet as apposed to the rocket 9?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Miguel Marquina The Rocket 9 feels more like a performance short board compared to this board. This board is a true groveler... tins of volume under the chest. You should check them both out and you will see what I am saying.

ryan rowe - 6 years ago

I dont think ive ever seen a convex bottom on a performance shortboard before. Im shaping (or trying to shape) a performance twin fin like this board but i was just gonna do a single to double to v out the tail but maybe i'll give the convex a try. Most of the twin fins ive ridden felt a little sticky going rail to rail so i could see why he did that.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

ryan rowe So Sick.... I would love to hear how that goes for you. Maybe you could shape one and tell me how it goes after you shred it a bit? If you shape it with a convex bottom please snap a shot of the board and email it to me. Noel@surfnshow.com. Cheers

Shannon Essers - 6 years ago

Sick board! looks a lot like the RNF Redux from Mayhem.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Shannon Essers I would have done the same... I am a sucker for the wing / swallow combo. They always go so good for me. Cheers

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Patrick Cummings This is the first board I have ever ridden with a Vee bottom like this one too. I heard from the guys at Lost that the Redux is a good seller for them.

Shannon Essers - 6 years ago

Yeah I almost got one but ended up getting the Short Round from Lost. The fish outline with that wing and swallow tail just looks really good!

Patrick Cummings - 6 years ago

It's definitely epic and I ride it with MR's as well. BUT, totally different bottom contours. RNF is single to double to vee. That convex all the way through looks interesting. A few of my Stretch boards start with vee but then go concave thereafter.

bushkey - 6 years ago

Surf n Show Reviews it is!

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Shannon Essers I heard the RNF Redux by Lost is EPIC too!!!

Valdo van Zyl - 6 years ago

Great honest feedback on the different fin setups! Wish you could get the MR Twins in Futures...

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Valdo van Zyl That would be epic if the MR Twin Fins were in Futures.

daniel vb - 6 years ago

wow sick that you found Filipe there to try out the board

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

daniel vb He uses the MR Twin Fin + a small trailer just like i did.

daniel vb - 6 years ago

he uses a thruster setup or a twin fin with the small center fin?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

daniel vb He is a really nice guy... and talked a bunch about boards and fins. He rides a Large fin too.... all the time and he weighs 20lbs less then I do.

Johnny Ferreira - 6 years ago

What do you like better as a pure twin, This or the CI Twin, in the dual core?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Johnny Ferreira I like this one better. A little more performance for sure.

UniqueStranger - 6 years ago

Have you tried reversing the fins by using a larger fin in back and smaller fins on the side? The large back fin tends to give more drive.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

UniqueStranger Epic.. thanks for tip...

UniqueStranger - 6 years ago

I have done it on a Stretch quad. I placed the larger fins in the rear for more drive and it worked.

fireboxer70 - 6 years ago

I have, your pivot is farther back than pivoting off the front fins. But, it has tremendous amount of hold for really big hard driving bottom turns.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

UniqueStranger I have not tried that... sounds interesting though. I will check it out. Thanks

Jason Hines - 6 years ago

Looks good under your feet. Like a mix between a Lost RNF Redux and a CI Rocket 9. What's your height and weight?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Jason Hines I am 5’9” and 170. Stoked you like the review. Super sick board.

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Oshri Sudri - 6 years ago

One of the best review. tnx. wating for feedbak for the JS fins setup on shortboard and the review for LOST driver. bothe together will be great. cheers

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Cheers... glad you liked the review. I don't have a set of the JS Fins yet. I will try to get my hands on some. The Lost Driver review is up next!!!

Rad-Dad - 6 years ago

Wow. Dig my TLPC new flyer and love twin fins - will definitely check out the M2. Silky backside 360 Noel! Great video and edit. Thanks.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Glad you liked this review and thanks for the props on the edit. The Fusion E2 has great flex and feel so if you like the TLPC then you will love this board and construction. Cheers

Shea Kelly - 6 years ago

Nice thinking on suit + fin set up combo.

ttv74 - 6 years ago

https://www.surfer.com/blogs/culture/wetsuit-color/
Did you notice the difference?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Stoked you like that little idea.... trying to keep it simple. Cheers

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