DHD "3DV" Surfboard Review by Noel Salas Ep.64 155 3

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No obligation, but if you want to support the Site and keep the reviews coming you can donate here. https://www.paypal.me/surfnshow In this episode I get a custom PU 5’7” x 18 ¾ x 2 5/16, 26 liter 3DV by DHD. We got great waves ranging from 2-5’ and the 3DV did NOT disappoint. This board has great speed and very easy to rail to rail transitions. Once you get this board on rail you can keep it on rail for as long as you want. The Vee in the tail is very noticeable to the eye and touch and it translates into how this board surfs. I highly recommend this board for surfers in the range of medium intermediate to the pro level. The 3DV offers high performance surfing for waves in the 2-5’ range, beyond the 5’ range I recommend transitioning into a board with a little more tail rocker like the Monsta 6 or 8. In this episode we also have guest surfer Magnum Martinez talk about his experiences with the DHD 3DV. My Height: 5’9” My Weight: 160lbs or 72.57kg

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Rob Loudon - 5 years ago

Hi Noel, what would you prefer, the 3dv or the JS Air 17 X? Thanks again and great review

Rob Loudon - 5 years ago

@Surf n Show Reviews thanks heaps Noel

Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago

Rob Loudon Air17X for sure

Filipe Vicente - 6 years ago

Hi Noel.
What´s glassing you have in the 3DV? Stock, Stock Lite or Team lite ??
Thanks.

chicoxiba - 6 years ago

not a fan of v in the tail

J B - 6 years ago

Hey man, great reviews keep them up!!, would love to see you ride and review a hypto krypto!

J B - 6 years ago

@Surf n Show Reviews yeah me too, chur bro have a good one

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

JB Media I think it will be a bit more cruisy but I am down to see.

J B - 6 years ago

Curious to see if you are able to whip it around with critical turns like most of the other shortboards you test or if have to be more conservative with your lines, look forward to it!!

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

JB Media I have been talking about getting a HK with a Hayden for review.

Andre Pecoraro - 6 years ago

i bought one, perfect review! great job!

Carlos Becerra - 6 years ago

Always great reviews! Specially like the fact you didn't recommend this board to beginners!

Terence Ingram - 6 years ago

Your guest is your doppelgänger. Just a younger skinnier version. Ha ha. Get some more guests. Maybe next time someone taller. Go Mags.

Miguel Marquina - 6 years ago

Great review, cool that you had a guest so we can get a different point of view

Blade Runner - 6 years ago

Great review, and honest review about DHD 3DV, we can clearly see you slide a bit at very first waves, in intro. it's really nice to see another surfer testing a board, ( Mr.Martinez). Great job guys, great review !!! you are the best Noel ! absolutly the best
Sssssssit back and enjoy the show ! hahaha ! :D

Valdo van Zyl - 6 years ago

Blade Runner gotta grab your favourite drink first tho! ;)

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Blade Runner Yewww!!! Cheers

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Asaf Naot - 6 years ago

Great review Noel. Thanks. When do you plan on doing the Mini Twin review that you mentioned in one of the other episodes?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Asaf Naot Waiting on the folks at DHD to send it down. I ordered in a couple months ago. On another note.... I am supposed to pick up the new Wilko F13 model this week.

Hoku Insai - 6 years ago

Noel, you planning to do a review on the Rusty Dwart Too?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Hoku Insai No Rusty boards on the radar at the moment.

Justin Bordwell - 6 years ago

I agree. Dhd short boards can be pretty demanding.

Cristiano Seibert - 6 years ago

Amazing review, as usual!! I would suggest to keep using the ruler to show us the concave. It's a good way to show us how is the concave and also how deep it is.

Thanks Noel!!

Jake Ingamells - 6 years ago

Please make a video for the mf dna

price man - 6 years ago

Great review Noel super insightful. Out of interest, how do you feel about going with shorter board lengths than usual for a daily driver. Ie; I usually ride 5'11 but looking at a few of the lost boards around the 5'9 mark? Keep up the good work

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

price man I like my Daily Drivers a little shorter. I am 5’9” and my Daily Drivers range from 5’6-5’7”. As long as the volume is there then the 2-3” aren’t a problem for me. A shorter board turns quicker and I like that... and it fits better in the pocket on smaller waves.

-SpyGuy- - 6 years ago

U look like brothers lol

Ken Kohncke - 6 years ago

Another excellent review Noel and Aaron, thanks. My son has this board and loves it, I have the 3DX, wishin I had the 3DV now. Noel which board do you like best out of the 3DV and the Pyzel Phantom? And why?

Ken Kohncke - 6 years ago

Thanks heaps Noel, the Phantom will probably replace my 3DX eventually.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Ken Kohncke The Phantom... it’s a better paddler, more user friendly, and it’s better in the pocket.

Eduardo Omena - 6 years ago

Great job on this review

Jon Salvador - 6 years ago

Another epic review and great to see Magnum too, cheers

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Scott - 6 years ago

You are so amazing at surfing! Are you sponsored by any surf companies?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Scott Thank you for the kind words though.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Scott No sponsors...

X -MAN X MAN - 6 years ago

Your backsid on this board look sharp

X -MAN X MAN - 6 years ago

Surf n Show Reviews this board can go 5 fit? Dont think so

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Erezdekel Erez123123 It is very loose and solid on rail.

X -MAN X MAN - 6 years ago

The board looks very loose and quick.

X -MAN X MAN - 6 years ago

The bottom turn was sharp

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Erezdekel Erez123123 in what way did you see a difference in my backside. Just curious....

Steven Daw - 6 years ago

Hi Noel, i was wondering if the v would help a lower intermediate level with getting on rail and initiating propper turns instead of just cruising down the line going top to bottom, but i see you don't think a lower intermediate is a good fit. Im riding a lost v3 and wanted somthing more manuverable short board looking. My friends baby buggy felt good but i only rode a few waves on in. What would you suggest for somone trying to get to that next level nailing some propper turns? I'm looking at baby buggy, monster box, phantom, uber driver and 3dv. Thanks mate, im a bigger guy 6 foot 2 about 90kgs from gold coast australia, i watch every video you post really like your show

Steven Daw - 6 years ago

@sean love That's probably my problem, just my mates board seemed to want to turn easier, I've always surfed hybrid type boards but i should prob work more with my v3 rocket before I spend the money on a new board

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

sean love Maybe so... but I have surfed many boards that try to stay flat through turns. It will start on rail then go flat. This board wants to get on rail....

sean love - 6 years ago

Any board is manueverable when you get your back foot far enough back

Steven Daw - 6 years ago

Thanks mate

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Steven Daw The 3DV wants to get on rail with very little effort from the surfer.... sometimes too easy and the board can feel unstable. That’s why I set the skill level. I think all the other boards you mentioned will go good for you. I think the 3DX is more user friendly compared to the 3DV.

Maybe get to a DHD Demo day and see if you can try a 3DV before you buy one.