Haydenshapes "Darkside" Surfboard review by Noel Salas Ep. 36

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Andrew Ratchelous - 4 years ago

What differences did you notice about the PE compared to a PU with poly resin

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

Andrew Ratchelous Nothing Super noticeable...

lohena1 - 4 years ago

Hi Noel, have you ever ridden the Ando and know how it compares to other HS boards you've ridden?

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

lohena1 Sorry I have not ridden the Ando

Bon Summers - 5 years ago

Hi Noel, did Hayden recommend not trying 'White Noiz'? I highly recommend it. Basically best board I've ever had,…. neutral, fast, and solid surfing, simultaneously. I prefer F8 fin in the back, and F6 or Scimitars on the sides, i.e., larger fin in back, smaller fins (next size smaller) on sides.

Robby Towle - 5 years ago

Great reviews! I'm thinking about getting the dark side for this fall/winter season. Can this board handle over head days? Good for SF/SM beach/ point breaks? Do you recommend Epoxy resin for a bigger guy? Thanks in advanced!
Robby

Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago

Robby Towle Robby the Darkside is Epic and yes it can handle over head days. I would say it ideal wave size is 3-8’+. Yes the PE construction will go good for you. The Epoxy resin feels a tad more lively compared to Polyester resin.

Wyatt Bauer - 5 years ago

Do you ever try throwin some airs?

Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago

Wyatt Bauer Yes I try them all the time. Just not very good at them.

Phaidrus - 6 years ago

Best board reviews on the internet.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Phaidrus Cheers

TheRipcat - 6 years ago

Can you do the Shred Sled with future flex?

TheRipcat - 6 years ago

Surf n Show Reviews Hayden

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

TheRipcat Who makes the Shred Sled?

Chris Fan - 6 years ago

How do you like the darkside PE vs the CI fever? Do you think they're for similar waves? Also was the tail rocker noticeably more on the darkside? I think I tend to like lower tail rockers. Thanks!

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Chris Fan Yes... the Fever will have a little more drive in the 2-3’ surf range.

Chris Fan - 6 years ago

So you think their entry is about the same and they could both handle the 2-6ft socal wave pretty nicely? Thanks!

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Chris Fan Both boards are EPIC and they are built for the same wave sizes. The Fever has less tail rocker but they both feel sick off the bottom and in the hook. If you want less tail rocker then the Fever is the one for you.

Nicholas Adriaens - 6 years ago

Please please please please do a Hypto Krypto review, i know its a bit late but i watch all your videos so i know your surfing and i want to see that board under your feet because im contemplating one im stuck between that and the pyzel ghost

Nicholas Adriaens - 6 years ago

Surf n Show Reviews yeah, the thing is that im still young, and i live in Cape Town South Africa so we have such a large variety of waves that you almost need a 1 board quiver

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Nicholas Adriaens I say charge!!!

Nicholas Adriaens - 6 years ago

Surf n Show Reviews that would be amazing, yeah verry different for sure but thats what im struggling with to decide if i go the high performance route and start charging a bit more or keep it chilled

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

I will talk to the folks at Haydenshapes and see what they think. The Hypto Krypto looks mental... the two boards Pyzel Ghost and the Hypto are two completely different types of boards for sure....

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Aaron & Jessica Harris - 6 years ago

I think it would be cool to see just a scene or two of you paddling in your episodes just to see difference in effort and a board's ability to catch. Watching you shred isn't bad to watch at all though. You guys are awesome! Thanks for the reviews and wisdom!

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Aaron & Jessica Harris Stoked you like the show. I will try to add your request. Cheers

Miguel Marquina - 6 years ago

Hey Noel, how's the chatter on that board?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

I really didn't notice too much but then again I didn't surf big waves with heavy offshore winds either. I suggest getting one but make sure the glass job is stock (heavier) so it has a little bit of weight too it and that will lessen the chatter.

Jack Pav - 6 years ago

What are the Dane Reynolds fins like in general and would you recommend them as an all-round fin? Thinking of getting them and want to get a proper opinion on how they go. Cheers!

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

I really like the Dane Reynolds fin by CF Co. I have used them in a bunch of different types of boards..... high performance, and grovelers and they are one of my favorites. I would say that are similar to the CI AM2's Honey Comb with less Rake. Because they have a little less Rake they can pivot faster. I think these fins are sick!! Cheers

Geoff Koop - 6 years ago

Take my like! Great reviews as always Noel!

Christian69James - 6 years ago

Great review Noel...boards look good under your feet. Always appreciate your fin reviews as well.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

kingsofmayhem Yew.... cheers!

PipeLineGt - 6 years ago

Whats a board you would recommend for waves around 4-7 ft, and another one for 2-3 ft. I'm 5'4" and I weigh 118 lbs. Im 15 so I'm growing. Any recommendations?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

PipeLineGt I like the HS Darkside for 4-7 Surf and I like a few boards for the 2-3’ range. The Untitled by HS is sick.... that review drove tomorrow. I also like the Sampler by CI, Monsta Box by JS, and the Lost V3 Stealth. All of these boards are mental for 2-3’ Surf and I recommend getting them in EPS too.

PartyParker3512 - 6 years ago

Great review as always! Do you sell the boards that you test?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

PartyParker3512 Sometimes.... shoot me an email. Noel@surfnshow.com

Hugo M - 6 years ago

Hello Noel, did you notice any diference between the FutureFlex Vs Pu regarding floatation? Does the FF floats a bit more with the same volume? Regards and another great review!

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Hugo M I did not notice too much difference but I am sure the buoyancy is better with the FF because EPS foam is more buoyant.

Jose - 6 years ago

Great Noel!! What is the best surfboard you could try for medium size waves or medium power waves? 35- 40 liters. Thank you very much!!! I am mediterranean surfer. 5`11 75 kilos. Thanks for the reviews

Jose - 6 years ago

Thank you very much for your prompt response. Very thankful. Cheers

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

jose Prieto There are a bunch of good boards for Medium size waves. I like the Haydenshapes Darkside and Untitled for Medium waves. The Untitled is a great board and very versatile... it will go good in 2-8 foot surf. I recommend the Untitled for you. Cheers

Nathan Seeley - 6 years ago

can you do a review of the DHD XRS model

Nathan Seeley - 6 years ago

Ok thanks ill hang in there

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Nathan Seeley The DHD models look good to me. I have reached out to DHD a couple of times and they are not down for sending boards for review yet. Maybe in the future. Hang in there....

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surfvocals - 6 years ago

sick looking board and as always spot on surfing, i surf the love buzz 5'8 in future flex, what camera do you use for your surf footage?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

pirateunder40 Epic.... glad you like the review.

The camera we use is a Canon Vixia HF G30.

79 Strat - 6 years ago

As per usual...well done.

Harry Sidgwick - 6 years ago

Hi noel Is there any chance you can do some reviews on some step-up boards or boards for hollow waves/travel boards. Nice review btw.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Harry Sidgwick I will try this winter.

Jake Bryja - 6 years ago

could you do a review on the mini by ci

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Jake Bryja I did the Mini already

Bruno Madio - 6 years ago

Hey Noel, love your reviews! I am about to order a new board and I am not sure if I should get a CI fever or the darkide in futureflex. I did't have a chance to try these boards. At your reviews for these boards your surf is sick! Could you help me take a decision? Many thanks!

Haydenshapes Surfboards - 6 years ago

Hi Bruno, Here is a Darkside setup in the HS STUDiO for you to play around with and check out dimensions and volumes on offer through a custom order. http://bit.ly/2fM1hcp

Bruno Madio - 6 years ago

Many thanks, Noel! I'm really looking forward to trying the darkside! All the best!

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Bruno Madio Two sick boards for sure. The Darkside in FF is my favorite combo at the moment.... and the FF technology is off the charts. I would go FF Darkside for waves 2-8+ and the durability is good too! Cheers

Dthraco - 6 years ago

Super quality review.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Dthraco Yewww!!! Cheers glad you liked it.

Dan Hogan - 6 years ago

Great review, hope you can do a Slaters new board, the Gamma in Helium construction

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

I hope so too!!! I am meeting with the folks from FireWire this week to see if they want to do some reviews with us. Hang tight.... Cheers

Frankie Proscia - 6 years ago

You’ve talked to me a couple of times but what Whould you recommend for me the hypto krypto or the lost puddle junper

Darren Young - 6 years ago

I would have to say this is the best I have seen you surf on this eps construction. Fast, Flowing, Exciting, Fun, powerful, snappy, and responsive flowing. Nice

monkeypawism - 6 years ago

Great episode. I'm really looking forward to the "Holy Grail" review! Trying not to buy boards for a while but that FF construction sure is tempting.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

elb2018 I hear great things about the Love Buzz. I will be talking with the folks at HS too see what’s next to review.

elb2018 - 6 years ago

Haydenshapes Surfboards how about the love buzz too while you’re at it ;P
Sick boards haydo

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Haydenshapes Surfboards Sounds good to me!!!

Haydenshapes Surfboards - 6 years ago

We are going to have to thrown in the Hypto Krypto after the Holy Grail :)

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

monkeypawism You hit it.... I am sure it will not be easy to narrow it down but I will do my best. Cheers

monkeypawism - 6 years ago

ok Noel, we are going to need to hear a favorite HS model once you are done with these tests.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

monkeypawism Stiked you like the review! The FF is mental and I am excited for the Holy Grail too. I also have the Untitled review coming up next. That board in FF is ridiculous!!! So fun...

Valdo van Zyl - 6 years ago

monkeypawism word! Holy Grail looks so good!

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bodhi tree - 6 years ago

Looking very agile on that surfboard Noel.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

bodhi tree Cheers!

Justin Bordwell - 6 years ago

That future flex looks like a swivel under your feet. I'm getting one

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Justin Bordwell Epic!!! Let me know how it goes after you ride it a few times. Cheers

Chasingwaves - 6 years ago

Sick man , I have the hypto krypto and its a cool board , I love that other hypto with the carbon rails , I wanna try that board so bad looks so fast .

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Chasingwaves You have to try one. It will blow your mind!!!

Luke - 6 years ago

you can really notice the board loading and sling shooting you out of turns. very lively.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

luke Armstrong Future Flex & Darkside combo is mental!

Felix Lux - 6 years ago

Hey Noel, love your reviews!
Any chance you will review the Holy Grail and maybe even the old Hypto Krypto?

Haydenshapes Surfboards - 6 years ago

We will get to the Hypto Felix at some point. Sharing some love with the rest of the family first :)

Felix Lux - 6 years ago

Awesome man, really looking forward to it and thanks for the reply!

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Stoked you like the show! The Holy Grail is coming... I have two customs on order and I cant wait for that board. Not sure about the Hypto Krypto though.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

SurfTopics Point taken guys and I will take the advice as I am sure it will help many. Cheers!!!

SurfTopics - 6 years ago

Noel, I agree with Glen Mack. Nose and Tail measurements are always so hard to find online and it would be awesome if you mentioned them while going over the outline. Maybe just show the dims while your doing the review. I really enjoy your reviews and thank you for taking the time to put them together.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Sounds good... I will try to incorporate that in the upcoming reviews. Stoked you like the show!!! Cheers

lestliness - 6 years ago

Did you notice much chatter on the PE construction?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

lestliness Not really... it felt really good.

Alex Boutilier - 6 years ago

Have you ever done an air? Your rail game is beautiful to watch.

Marco Renzi - 6 years ago

This is your best surfing i've seen from you since when you are doing reviews...the superflex one really suit your style, better than any other board. Great job!

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Wow... thanks for you comment. The Future Flex Technology has a very fast time and it feels amazing under my feet.

Rad-Dad - 6 years ago

Killing it on the left @ 4:45. Another epic review!

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

ocean-life Yew!!! Stoked you liked it. This Darkside model in the Future Flex is second to nothing in technology that I have tried. Epic boards!

SoCal Boys - 6 years ago

Sweet review dude. I just might have to write some sick tracks for your background music. Love the reviews. Keep it up. Northwest windswell is up, time to get some waves today, just gotta watch out for that wind. :) Love your channel.

SoCal Boys - 6 years ago

Sweet! I'm going to e-mail you my info there, and would love to chat about collaborating my brother. Thanks!!! Happy Friday bro!

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

You can reach me at noel@surfnshow.com. Stoked!

SoCal Boys - 6 years ago

That would be sick my brother. Let me know the best way to get you the tracks, or if you want to chat, we can work up some ideas. Rock on Noel!

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Stoked you like the review and our show. Have a good surf and I would love to hear some tracks of music for the show when you have some time! Cheers

Haydenshapes Surfboards - 6 years ago

Thanks Noel. Great articulation of how the constructions are feeling under your feet. Thanks for the review!

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Stoked you like the review, and thank you for the EPIC boards!!!

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