Channel Islands "Fusion Dual Core" Surfboard Review by Noel Salas Ep. 35 75 1

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Click to buy: SURF STATION - https://www.surfstationstore.com/collections/channel-islands-fusion-dual-core-surfboards No obligation, but these links & ads help support the site and keeps the reviews coming! If you decide to buy somewhere else or would like to support the show, please donate at https://www.paypal.me/surfnshow The Fusion Dual Core surfboards are very innovative and feel really good under my feet. I rode two different Rocket 9's and one Twin Fin and all three were very lively and solid on the rail. The Fusion Dual Core concept incorporates an EPS (Expanded Polystyrene Foam)Core and PU (Polyurethane) foam inserts on the rails to marry the two most popular surfboard constructions together. Both EPS and PU foams have their pros and cons and Channel Islands teamed up with Surftech to make this concept a reality. I truly enjoyed this review and the theory behind these boards is very functional. All three boards felt solid on the rail with great control and consistency in my turns. The EPS core had great spring in and out of turns and the flotation was good too.

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Matthew Jones - 6 years ago

Hi Noel, is there much difference in the feel of the E2 construction and the Dual Fusion? Trying to decide which way to go on the a Sharp Eye Modern 2...

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Matthew Jones Absolutely...the Rocket 9 in PU did not have the speed for me as a Thruster but in the DC it felt good. I got the extra speed and pop out of the EPS Core that I needed and liked the Rocket 9 as a a Thruster.

Matthew Jones - 6 years ago

Thanks Noel.....I don’t mind a litttle extra weight as long as it’s not to heavy.....does dual C have more pop than PU?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Matthew Jones The Dual Cote weight seems real close to a stock PU glass job. Not super light but not heavy....

The PU rails smooth at the ride pretty good but still not as smooth as a PU board... but close.

Matthew Jones - 6 years ago

I’m super tied Noel. I like the feel of EPS, I’ve got a few C3 cork boards that are insane. I do however like the feel of PU.....how does the weight of dual core compare to a team light (single 4oz) and double 4oz glass job? Also do the Pu rails really smooth out the ride?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Matthew Jones Both constructions are good... the Dual Core has a little less chatter but it feels a bit heavier compared to the E2. I am so used to surfing EPS now I don’t notice much chatter any more so I would probably go E2... I like my Grovelers light and responsive.

Beach Shak - 6 years ago

For A sub par condition/daily would which would you pick the Rocket 9 Dual Core vs HS Untitled ?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Beach Shak HS Untitled

Filipe Silva - 6 years ago

whats name of the beach that you surfing in this video?

Torrey B - 6 years ago

I felt one of these at a shop the other day..thought the board had rail channels where the two materials meet !

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Torrey B It has a little something there but my boards were subtle.

Jon Salvador - 6 years ago

another great one, thanks hermano, yewww

Matt Levy - 6 years ago

Please review the pyzel ghost!!!!

Matt Levy - 6 years ago

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Matt Levy I don't know anything about the Voyager 1 so that will be difficult. Sorry

Matt Levy - 6 years ago

In your review could you compare the Ghost to the Voyager 1?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Yew!! Cheers

Matt Levy - 6 years ago

u legend congrats on the channel growing

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

I just spoke with the folks at Pyzel today and I will be reviewing their boards!!! The Ghost is on my radar big time and I am sure this review will be coming SOON!

Shane 1 - 6 years ago

Have you reviewed the sharp eye Disco Tech

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Shane Moriarty No Sharpeye boards yet but I hope too soon. I have a couple on order... hopefully soon.

Craig Steven - 7 years ago

So what have u got next for us Mr Salas? Will the Hayden shapes reviews drop next or do you have to pump out the OG Flyer for the CI release? And what is beyond that?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Craig Steven Hardenshapes Darkside is next then Haydenshapes Untitled. CI OG Flyer somewhere at the end of this month. All the surf footage is done on both Haydenshapes... now we shoot the talking points and edit.

Dante Sellas - 7 years ago

a full suit and booties in summer?!

Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago

Dante Sellas I started testing this board at the end of April.

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Craig Steven - 7 years ago

I like the idea of these stronger contructions for grovellers, like the mini etc.. then you will always have that old faithful tiny wave board and only need to replace better wave boards. But then again it's always great to ride the new shapes that come out. So maybe the tougher constructions could be looked at like they won't get so beat up and won't lose as much money on the resale when you're done. ( compared to a PU)

Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago

Craig Steven I agree good point on the resale value.

Scott Horban - 7 years ago

Wow, you can see the spring of your bottom turns. Thanks for the review , definitely going to go pick one up !

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Epic... let me know how it goes for you after you ride it a few times.

dizzeepetee - 7 years ago

Looks like CI has been inspired by DHD and their 'EpoxiCore' construction, probably for good reason too!

ttv74 - 7 years ago

As mentioned http://dhdsurf.com/surfboards/dx1-epoxicore/

lestliness - 7 years ago

I thought you didn't like the Rocket 9 as a thruster.. change of heart?

Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago

lestliness With the EPS Core and the Pop Stringers the board had plenty of speed and felt spicy as a Thruster. Great comment though. Cheers!!'

TRIKushbeachside - 7 years ago

Just out of curiosity what is the weight comparison to a standard PU? Also how do you like this compared to the flexbar boards?

Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago

TRIKushbeachside The weight compared to a PU feels similar. It's not super light but not heavy either.

I really like both techs... the Flexbar and Fusion Dual Core feel great. The FDC seems to be more durable and both have great flex characteristics.

Andrew Kim - 7 years ago

REVIEW NEW OG FLYER FROM CHANNEL ISLAND

Andrew Kim - 7 years ago

SICK!...Excited for the Review!!

Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago

Andrew Kim Its coming soon!!! We've already started shooting. Should be done by the end of this month.

Torrey B - 7 years ago

Noel, sampler flex bar I got off you goes great ! Quick question: where are these boards made?

Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago

The Sampler Felxbar is mental... good to hear it's going good for you. These boards are made in Thailand.

Bon Summers - 7 years ago

The latest,… oh goodness.

Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago

It will never end.... I love all the new Technology coming out!

Surfdocsteve - 7 years ago

Great review. How would you compare the Rocket 9 to the Nitro? I have the Nitro and really like it but the Rocket 9 seems like it would be close to the same.

Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago

The Rocket 9 is good in 2-6' surf... and the Nitro is sick Groveler in 1-3' surf. Rocket 9 daily driver and Nitro Groveler only.

Jack Pav - 7 years ago

Review the JS Monsta 6, no one has done a proper review of it yet and your reviews are on point!!

Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago

Cheers for the props on the show!!! I want to review the Monsta 6 and I am sure i will for this winter. Hang in there.....

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Rad-Dad - 7 years ago

Will have to check out the newer tuflite construction- sounds amazing. Love my TLPC new flyer still after 50+ good sessions Good stuff Noel!!!

Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago

Glad you like the show!!! I think you will like this new Fusion Dual Core... great flex and spring in your turns. If you get one let me know what you think. Cheers!!

Johnny Ferreira - 7 years ago

sick review. Knowing that they're way different boards...if u could only buy 1 board, would u take a rocket 9 in this construction or a fever in PU? San diego waves. Thanks Noel

Johnny Ferreira - 7 years ago

Awesome, thanks for the feedback. Appreciate it.

Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago

You know I love the Fever too!! Now if you say Fever in Flexbar that's a tough call.

Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago

Johnny Ferreira I would go Fusion Dual Core because it will last longer and it feels more lively!

OT OT - 7 years ago

Surfing is on point !!! Sleepy afternoon in San Clemente this afternoon. Heading down to trestles later yewwww

Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago

Epic thanks!!! Have a fun surf.

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