Lost "Puddle Fish" Surfboard Review by Noel Salas Ep.38

Click to buy: SURF STATION - https://www.surfstationstore.com/collections/lost-surfboards/products/lost-puddle-fish-surfboard 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 Lost Puddle Fish board is very fun in 1-3 waves. It's fast, ultra responsive, and it has the traction I like in small waves. When we I started testing this board for this review the waves were really small, (1-2) and I needed motivation to get out there and surf. We had a 3 week dry spell for waves and this little 5'2" Puddle Fish made it fun and manageable. As the waves picked up I continued to ride it in 3-4 surf just to see how it could handle a little size and to my surprise it went good. Most of the time Fish type boards like this for me have a tendency to slide out and be a bit unpredictable in turns. This board has great traction and control because of the tail design along with the release channel. I also enjoyed this board in the Carbon Wrap technology. The EPS foam core has good buoyancy for paddling and is very lively under foot. The flex characteristics in the Carbon Wrap Technology is spot on for small wave boards and I am a huge fan. Get yourself a Puddle Fish for the small meager days to keep you sessions fun. Cheers!!!

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Click to buy: SURF STATION - https://www.surfstationstore.com/collections/lost-surfboards/products/lost-puddle-fish-surfboard 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 Lost Puddle Fish board is very fun in 1-3 waves. It's fast, ultra responsive, and it has the traction I like in small waves. When we I started testing this board for this review the waves were really small, (1-2) and I needed motivation to get out there and surf. We had a 3 week dry spell for waves and this little 5'2" Puddle Fish made it fun and manageable. As the waves picked up I continued to ride it in 3-4 surf just to see how it could handle a little size and to my surprise it went good. Most of the time Fish type boards like this for me have a tendency to slide out and be a bit unpredictable in turns. This board has great traction and control because of the tail design along with the release channel. I also enjoyed this board in the Carbon Wrap technology. The EPS foam core has good buoyancy for paddling and is very lively under foot. The flex characteristics in the Carbon Wrap Technology is spot on for small wave boards and I am a huge fan. Get yourself a Puddle Fish for the small meager days to keep you sessions fun. Cheers!!!

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Ricardo Tavares
Ricardo Tavares - 5 years ago
Does anyone have an opinion on this board vs rob machado seaside ??
Julius Thomas
Julius Thomas - 5 years ago
3:22 99% of the top surfers would've done a reverse but that slash turn was so cool and refreshing to see!
Geno mcnerney
Geno mcnerney - 5 years ago
1-3' hawaiian ? more like 3-6' face
Ryan The Rock
Ryan The Rock - 5 years ago
Hey Noel do you ride all your boards at the same volume regardless of length?
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Ryan The Rock Yes for the most part. Boards with a hybrid nose tend to get top heavy and affect swing weight when I go over 27 liters.
Shaheen Arab
Shaheen Arab - 5 years ago
Hi Noel I’m considering buying the 5’8 pu version of this board off craigslist. It’s about 34 l of volume. I’m 5’10 195 lbs. Do you think that this board in these dimensions might be too small for small/weak surf for a guy as heavy as me? I’m a beginner intermediate so I want to a good board to learn to pump on. I’m trying to decide between this board and a 5’11 helium FireWire mann Kine chumlee.
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Shaheen Arab Maybe a little too small... I say go with 35-36 liters.
Wesley Turner
Wesley Turner - 5 years ago
Is this a contest with the Seaside or does the Seaside win hands down? OR... is this a better true groveler than the Seaside? I like that this board is offered in the ultra tough Lib Tech.
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Wesley Turner Seaside for me
L Dupree
L Dupree - 5 years ago
Noel, if you had to choose between the puddle fish and the Seaside, how say you??
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
L Dupree Seaside... Both boards are super fun though.
Wordoftheday
Wordoftheday - 5 years ago
What's faster, Puddle Fish or CI Mini?
Wordoftheday
Wordoftheday - 5 years ago
@Surf n Show Reviews Nice thank you
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Wordoftheday Puddle Fish is faster
calpitoc
calpitoc - 5 years ago
Really good surfer. Great review!

10. comment for Lost "Puddle Fish" Surfboard Review by Noel Salas Ep.38

101unz
101unz - 6 years ago
You have to try the hs quad fins.. They are solid.. The ones specific for a hypto.. They suit the chubby small wave boards
FREEDOMEDIA
FREEDOMEDIA - 6 years ago
That fish looks insane! Great review although I must say the surf is much bigger than 2' at the 6:00 minute mark ;)
chris powers
chris powers - 6 years ago
For a 220 lb guy on the east coast, Long island, what size do you think I should go for? 6'1?
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago
chris powers I would go 6’4” as a step down from your other boards. After you feel good on the 6’4” then drop again to 6’1”. The 6’4” will keep surfing fun.... if you go too short too fast it can be frustrating. Cheers
chris powers
chris powers - 6 years ago
I actually don't have a small wave board. I've only been surfing for a few months, started at the beginning of the summer. I think 90% of Long Island conditions are 1-4 foot outside of hurricane swells so I kind of want a board that will work well in those conditions. I started on a tri-fin (later single fin) 8 foot Costco Wavestorm then stepped down to a 7 ft, 23', 3', 52 L of volume fish. My skill level is novice-intermediate. Want a shorter board that will float me at my weight that works well in small waves.
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago
chris powers What are the Dims on your small wave boards now? What is your skill level?
Bruno Palmieri
Bruno Palmieri - 6 years ago
Great reviews brother! Hoping you can tip me in a direction. I can’t decide on the Puddle fish, puddle jumper, puddle jumper round pin. I live in san clemente ca, I’m an intermediate surfer, haven’t mastered hard snaps or floating. looking at 2-5’ waves. Occasional overhead. @195pounds. Any advice would be huge. Thanks!
N. Ayooti
N. Ayooti - 6 years ago
Bruno Palmieri j
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago
Bruno Palmieri I think the 5’10” sounds good.
Bruno Palmieri
Bruno Palmieri - 6 years ago
Surf n Show Reviews , thanks for that advice. I’ve been leaning towards the PF. @195 dry do you the 5’10”@38cl will do the trick? Or should I step up in size a bit? Sorry. Last question. Thanks!
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago
Bruno Palmieri I think the Puddle Fish is a good board for your skill level and the SC waves if your surfing Trestles. It’s user friendly, fast, and easy to turn quick. Getting the right size is key though.
Marc Umayam
Marc Umayam - 6 years ago
watched both reviews on the puddle fish and puddle jumper. both seem like super quality small wave boards, but do you feel like you’re particular to either? you seem to move really fast and fluid on both
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago
Marc Umayam I like the PJHP better... it suits my style of surfing a little better. The PJHP is better in the pocket and the PF seems a tad faster down the line. Both boards are fun but the PJHP got a favorite for 2018. Sick little board as a Quad. Cheers
Angel Tovar
Angel Tovar - 6 years ago
Guys I need help, can't decide this board or RV? what would you guys recommend? I'm looking for to step up from my Average Joe from Channel Island.
Ryo Deo
Ryo Deo - 6 years ago
Sweet surfing dude, Lost boards are amazing, they work in the surf, and they rip :)
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago
Ryo Deo Cheers glad you liked this review. Lost boards are epic for sure. Matt gives us so many options for different waves in his board designs.
Landon Hill
Landon Hill - 6 years ago
Great review. I am 5' 9" 145 lbs, intermediate-above average surfer. I've been going back and forth between ordering a RNF Redux or a Puddlefish. What volume and size PF would you recommend? I surf mainly mushy, choppy small surf in Virginia Beach.
Youdig
Youdig - 6 years ago
Hi noel, i reach to get your expert advice it not really the same board but still kind of close ;) ... i have a libtech puddle jumper as a groveler, i toke it with a lot of volume those dimension are 6’1” 22.5" 2.80" 44liters , iam 5.8 , 190 pound i find it really hard to move rail to rail to get speed do you think it due to overvolumed or the width of the board ? what should i look for as a groveler in term of dimension (compared to my regular board evo 5'9 / 20 1/2" / 2 3/4" 37.5 liters )? thanks you in advance .
Youdig
Youdig - 6 years ago
thanks you're the man !
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago
Youdig I think it’s hard to turn for both reasons. Too much volume and too wide. I would scale both of those down. See if you can demo a board with the same volume as your Evo. Make sure the board you demo has a wide hybrid nose like your PJ so you get good paddling.
The Marris family
The Marris family - 6 years ago
Hi Noel. Great review thank you I have just ordered a Puddlefish largely off the back of your review and need to get some fins sorted now. I’ve heard you talk about your preference for large fins in small wave boards for the extra drive but the fins you use in this review are mediums and as such I wondered if there was a specific reason for that (do you apply a different rule to quads?)
The Marris family
The Marris family - 6 years ago
Surf n Show Reviews Ah. The side fins in your video look to be the carbon ones (with the carbon strips) however I cannot see that they make them in a size other than medium.
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago
The Marris family The Reactor Quad side fins I Used are Large with Medium Quad Trailers. I had all the speed I needed with this set up.

20. comment for Lost "Puddle Fish" Surfboard Review by Noel Salas Ep.38

madthevillain
madthevillain - 6 years ago
Aloha squad!
I'm on the verge of ordering one of these to prepare for San Diego summer mush fest, but am kinda stuck on dims and liters.
I'm 5'7 and weigh 150, my daily driver is a Sharp Eye Disco 5'7 somewhere between 24-25 liters (second hand custom dims). I would consider myself a solid intermediate surfer, can pocket surf semi-vertically and am in pretty good paddling shape.

I'm sliding between the 5'2 (26.25L) and the 5'3 (27.5L) 'bro' dims. Any reliable feedback from Noel or any other rider out there with some good insight would save me a lot of new board ordering anxiety!
Cheers!
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago
madthevillain I say 5’3” PF will go mental... I should have chose the 5’3 for my review. I could have used a little more rail in the water off the bottom.
Ilan Zugman
Ilan Zugman - 6 years ago
Hi Noel!

How would you compare the Puddle Jumper with the superbrand the fling?
Thanks a lot!
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago
Ilan Zugman I have not tried the Fling sorry. The PF is a sick little board that has great speed and super fun in small waves.
Gust George
Gust George - 6 years ago
What future quad fins do you recommend for a 5'10 puddlefish? I weigh 175lbs and surf mushy waves
Gust George
Gust George - 6 years ago
Thanks for the reply!
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago
Gust George I really like the F8 Blackstix fiv fin set up. It will go great in that PF too. Lots of speed and great flex too. Cheers
IndialanticRob
IndialanticRob - 6 years ago
Love mine...5'5. I weight the same as you and I can not believe your're on 26 Liters. Not sure I could accomplish this with Florida waves. Great video, inspired my purchase.
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago
Bchside Stoked your board goes good. A little more float for your waves was a good call. Cheers
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago
Bchside Stoked your board goes good. A little more float for your waves was a good call. Cheers
kellyrojo78
kellyrojo78 - 6 years ago
I saw your holy grail review and no lie for the first 30 seconds I was like, "how did this guy get Slater to test the Holy Grail for him and use the footage?" Ha ha--you rip and your reviews are great brother.....just bought a RNF redux but will watch your vids before buying my next board--thanks for doing these!--also I liked the ruler segment to really see the concave cheers
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago
Glenn Reggie The HG is EPIC... love that board!
Glenn Reggie
Glenn Reggie - 6 years ago
Noel, I've got to agree; you did rip on the Holy Grail!
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago
kellyrojo78 Classic comments!!! Stoked you like our show. Cheers
Spasalonsupplier Sekarshopkuta
Spasalonsupplier Sekarshopkuta - 6 years ago
Or "Knife Fight?
Spasalonsupplier Sekarshopkuta
Spasalonsupplier Sekarshopkuta - 6 years ago
Could you kinda make shaped competition as
"Forged in Fir"
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago
Spasalonsupplier Sekarshopkuta Not sure I know what you mean by this comment. Sorry
Just Some Dude
Just Some Dude - 6 years ago
hey, how would you compare this to the Average Joe, the puddle jumper or the CI Pod Mod? I'm looking for a smaller board im a beginner but im looking to move away from the longboard.
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago
Just Some Dude You should rise the board in some mellow surf... and the nose won’t dive if you take off in a angle.
Just Some Dude
Just Some Dude - 6 years ago
thanks for the fast response! would i stil be able to learn how to do turns and cutbacks on the average joe? ( also with the lack of rocker would I be nose diving). i am a small dude 5'2 and 130lbs
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago
Just Some Dude I would say this board and the Pod Mod are a bit too responsive for your transition. Check out the Lost EZ UP, and the Lazy Toy.... the CI AVE Joe is good too. Cheers
Inky Dinx
Inky Dinx - 6 years ago
could you do a channel islands fred rubble review
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago
Inky gamer9 The FR is a bit older and I don’t have many requests for that board. I am trying to focus on the newer models right now unless I get a bunch of requests on a older model.

I did have a FR a few years ago and it went good though.
Nico
Nico - 6 years ago
How am I supposed to make up my mind about a board from a guy who surfs so well :-) Looks like they all do the job! Jokes aside, great videos man, thanks for sharing your thoughts about these models. The Puddle fish looks like a great board. Might pull the trigger on this one at some point.
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago
Nico Cheers for the props on our show. The Lost PF is a sick little board for sure. Let me know when you get it and how it goes for you. Cheers

30. comment for Lost "Puddle Fish" Surfboard Review by Noel Salas Ep.38

AJ J
AJ J - 6 years ago
Love your reviews Noel but honestly I think you could surf a door and still do quality power turns..bit tougher for the many Joes of us out there!
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago
AJ J Thanks for the props!!! I am hear to help you guys pick the right surf equipment for you.
Shannon Essers
Shannon Essers - 6 years ago
Flat spells? Those waves look like so much fun! I wish our flat spells looked like that. When its flat in cape town, it's F.L.A.T!!!
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago
Shannon Essers I know we have it good compared to most... cheers
Hineskitt Velvett
Hineskitt Velvett - 6 years ago
The left arm Hi
The Sprout House
The Sprout House - 7 years ago
Hi Noel, Great vid. Would be interested to hear you compare the Puddle Fish to the Puddle Jumper and which you prefer better. Thanks!
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago
The Sprout House I think the Puddle Jumper would be more performance compared to the Puddle Fish.
j T
j T - 7 years ago
Hi have you tried the lost sub buggy lib tech construction, if so is it any good
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago
Sorry... I have not tried it yet.
Joshua Cain
Joshua Cain - 7 years ago
Noel, It seems like this fish design suited your surfing better than the firewire go fish. Would you say that's true? I am looking for a new fish type board to replace an old 5'6" foiled out twin I have and I am torn between the two. I have had firewires and lost boards in the past and have been happy with both. You and I have similar builds and surfing styles. Let me know, Thanks.
Joshua Cain
Joshua Cain - 7 years ago
Right on! thanks
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago
I would say that is true.... the Puddle Fish suits my style better but I did ride it as a quad. The Go Fish is a Twin Fin and they ride nothing alike. It's really up to you and what you are looking for in a fish type board. Both boards are fun but it  felt like the Puddle Fish offers more performance for my surfing style.
יכין ינקלביץ
יכין ינקלביץ - 7 years ago
Great surfing Noel
How about puddle fish vs go fish
And sci fi vs untiteld please
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago
I don’t really do boards VS other boards. It’s a cool idea but I am trying to review boards that are requested and boards that I have interest in. Maybe we will do some VS in the future. Cheers יכין ינקלביץ
Peace Soup
Peace Soup - 7 years ago
Hey Noel thinking about picking me up one of these, just wondering did you go with your standard dims or more towards your groveler dims? thanks man.
Peace Soup
Peace Soup - 7 years ago
Thanks
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago
I like to ride these Groveler boards around 26.5-27.5 Liters. This is close to my HPSB volume too but where I surf it doesn't too mushy where I have to grovel hard. I suggest at least 1-2 liters more than your daily driver if your a intermediate surfer. If you advanced then I think you will like the volume around the same as you daily driver board. Cheers
vanislandsurf
vanislandsurf - 7 years ago
You seem to prefer this over the Firewire Go Fish. Can you speak to the differences between the two boards a bit and how that relates to performance in the water.
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago
vanislandsurf First off the GoFish is a Twin Fin with a more traditional fish out line. Both boards are really fast but the GoFish would tend to slide because of no center Fin for me. The Puddle Fish is a bit more pivotal and transitions from rail to rail faster with traction. Traction meaning the board would not slide out unless I wanted it too. I hope this helps.
PartyParker3512
PartyParker3512 - 7 years ago
any plans on doing the torsion spring tech from rusty? the concept sounds super interesting
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago
PartyParker3512 I would love too... that’s an Extruded EPS foam and it looks like they have carbon on the rails like Haydenshapes. I am sure those boards are sick.
g reg
g reg - 7 years ago
Yo Noel, are those Reactors L or M set?  Apprec!
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago
They are size Large.....
Michael Pemberton
Michael Pemberton - 7 years ago
I've got an original squash tail puddle jumper in carbon wrap and it's my best board ever. I'd be interested to see you review that board as it is from the same family but a different feel I guess. I'd love to see what you would think was the funniest out of the two. Your doing a great job!!!
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago
Michael Pemberton Stoked you got a sick Puddle Jumper and I am glad you like the show. Not sure I will do a review on the PJ because Lost has some newer models that are on my radar at the moment. But I never say never. Cheers!!!
Jean-Simon Lamarre
Jean-Simon Lamarre - 7 years ago
Any idea if/when that board will be made in lib tech like the Puddle Jumper?
Jean-Simon Lamarre
Jean-Simon Lamarre - 6 years ago
Rodrigo Pascual yea they put it on last week cheers! My 6'0 is coming!
Rodrigo Pascual
Rodrigo Pascual - 6 years ago
Already on their website.
Jean-Simon Lamarre
Jean-Simon Lamarre - 6 years ago
Any idea when? I have not seen it annonced yet and I can't wait cheers!
Adrian  Hawke
Adrian Hawke - 6 years ago
They r doing the puddle fish in lib tech....coming this year..
Jean-Simon Lamarre
Jean-Simon Lamarre - 7 years ago
hey mate, do you have any news from them thx!
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago
Jean-Simon Lamarre Ok I will talk to the folks at Lost about it. Thanks!!!
Jean-Simon Lamarre
Jean-Simon Lamarre - 7 years ago
Surf n Show Reviews I don't have it but my friend does and he said it's way more durable and really smooth in the water... I hope they make the Puddle Fish with this tech too
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago
Jean-Simon Lamarre I have no idea... do you like the Lib Tech?
Valdo van Zyl
Valdo van Zyl - 7 years ago
Putting you in a tight spot Noel, but which construction do you prefer? Future flex or Carbon wrap?
Mike Doom
Mike Doom - 7 years ago
Hi mate, thoroughly enjoy your reviews. Always really well explained and loved the straight edge on the bottom to show the concaves - please keep this feature.
Catch the Wave
Catch the Wave - 7 years ago
Another awesome review, didn't want the review to end; It was fun watching the board perform in different wave conditions.
I also have the 5'2 in PU but I now feel that 5'1 would've been perfect for me since I am much lighter in weight -- I'am also learning my dims so its part of the process - but still loving the board.

PS: Will you update the HS Untitled in bigger surf conditions? Just curious, thanks.
Catch the Wave
Catch the Wave - 7 years ago
No worries, thanks for the quick reply and can't wait for the next one!
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago
Catch the Wave Cheers on the review... super fun little board. Good to hear you have the 5’2 also. It took me some time to figure out my Liters too.

I probably will not have time to update the HS Untitled in bigger waves but there is some great footage on the HS website of their team guys surfing some overhead hollow surf. Cheers
Surfdocsteve
Surfdocsteve - 7 years ago
How would you compare this board to the Pod Mod or the Psycho Nitro. I have those boards already, but maybe this one would be better?
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago
Surfdocsteve The PM can surf a little more vertical in the pocket because the tail is pulled in a bit more. Remember the PF is a FIsh and it likes to project down the line with a wider tail. The PF is faster down the line and carves very well... it will go vertical but not as easy as the PM.

I have not ridden the Psycho Nitro yet sorry.
IrieAdventures
IrieAdventures - 7 years ago
Is there any way you could give me the time stamps of the clips where you are riding it as a thruster, if any were featured?

This board looks very good on top turns, but it looks as if you are having to be pretty tentative off the bottom and at times it seems to be bouncing a lot, I know fish are known to be this way, but I'd be interested to hear more of your input specifically on how this board bottoms turns and how the fin setup effected that!

Thanks for creating such an awesome channel!
Sea Monkey
Sea Monkey - 7 years ago
Just got one of these boards also in Carbon Wrap. Took it out the third time on Saturday and it broke in half. Bummed. Waves were only 2-3 ft. I thought the epoxy/carbon wrap combo would have been a lot more durable.
Sea Monkey
Sea Monkey - 7 years ago
I just posted a review on the Lost Facebook page and noticed that the first review after mine was almost identical-- buckled epoxy carbon wrap puddle fish. Leaves me wondering if Lost is too confident about the strength added to the board by the carbon wrap and is combining it with a lighter glass job that makes the board too weak.
Sea Monkey
Sea Monkey - 7 years ago
Yeah. Makes sense.
kineticsurf
kineticsurf - 7 years ago
Seen more than a few of the expensive eps stringerless epoxy cues get their backs broken in the last few years. Seen dozens of the Hayden future flex snapped/creased. It most likely broke because it was held perpendicular to the shorebreak by your leash behind you while diving under the wave- the worst possible position for it. Doesn't have to touch the bottom. The wave folded it like a taco shell. Beware anyone that rides dumpy, shallow, grinding, barrelling beachbreak with these. The solution might be to not wear a leash if possible like those crazy dudes in Puerto Escondido/Playa Zicatela- a legendary board snapping spot. Noel only surfs beautiful and perfect deeper water cobblestone rivermouth points and never lets his board dangle by the leash because he never crashes and always makes the wave to the end. Unlike all of us average barnyard animals.....
IrieAdventures
IrieAdventures - 7 years ago
I feel your pain brother that is really really sad.
Sea Monkey
Sea Monkey - 7 years ago
I was waist deep on the sandbar and dove under a wave. I guess the board got thrown onto the sand and the wave snapped it.

I had just bought some quads for it and was starting to really get a feel for the board. Enjoyed it while it lasted.
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago
What????? What happened? I surfed mine over 15 times and in 1-4+ surf and I barely have any pressure dents. Did you land on it or something?
E Dawg
E Dawg - 7 years ago
How does it compare with the Gofish? Which would you prefer as a small wave board?
E Dawg
E Dawg - 7 years ago
Surf n Show Reviews Thanks man I appreciate the insight and love your reviews!!
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago
The Gofish is a fun little board but it took me some time to get used too. The Gofish is also a twin fin.... This Puddle Fish and I connected right away and it feels like a little skateboard. Both boards are fun but draw completely different lines.

50. comment for Lost "Puddle Fish" Surfboard Review by Noel Salas Ep.38

Chris Bruynzeel
Chris Bruynzeel - 7 years ago
Looks like a fun board… Another great review! Have you ever tried Roberts surfboards Metamorph?
Rad-Dad
Rad-Dad - 7 years ago
The ultimate Groveler. Lost boards seem to always go really well. Another great review!
Thomas V.
Thomas V. - 7 years ago
Dude, these video's are the best! I'm not even interested in the board, just came here for the surfing ;-) Shaka bra!
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago
Thomas V. Thanks for your detailed reply. Right now I am really keen on the EPS construction for small waves. The Future Flex by HS and the Lost Carbon Wrap are really good. To be honest with you there are so many good boards that I have tested that it’s hard to narrow it down to one favorite. Check out our website at www.surfnshow.com and you will see some of my favorites for 2017. Cheers
Thomas V.
Thomas V. - 7 years ago
Thanks for the reply dude!!

Well, i like all types of boards (longboards, shortboards, fishes, beaters, stubby's, etc.) and i try to surf as much as possible on any kind of board. Shortboard-wise, they're usually groveler types of boards since the surf here is powerless (I live in The Netherlands). So i i'm always searching for the perfect mix of volume and maneuverability for those sloppy waves. I even had the Lost 'Gullwing" at some point, which was awesome but it got stolen :( As of now i'm really interested in twin-fins because of their speeds and looseness. Had great sessions so far with twinners.

So yeah, tbh i am kinda interested in the Puddle Fish (and all the other boards review you do) but not from a buyer perspective because...you know...they're so expensive :P And i don't wanna suffer from Gear Acquisition Syndrome haha.

Anyway, i'm just always curious how they perform in the water and you always showcase them really well! You got a favorite board btw? I got a Pyzel Nugget which i absolutely adore right now (especially with twinfins).
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago
That's a sick comment!!! What boards are you interested in? You have me curious....
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago
Craig Steven I will check it out.
Craig Steven
Craig Steven - 7 years ago
That was prob my least favourite.. I like the one with the FireWire employees, dan Mann, Chris and mark pesce and the dougall walker one was really good too!
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago
Yea they are pretty cool. I only heard the one with him and Kelly and it was great.
Craig Steven
Craig Steven - 7 years ago
I think Chris' podcast on the wire are all time! A few of them I've listen to multiple times. I had no idea who dan Mann was before these!
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago
Kreeg, glad you like the review!! I am also stoked on how knowledgeable you are about what were up too. Thanks for your support. On another note... Chris Grow from the Shred Show that works for Fire Wire now is who I am working over there. We have been chatting a bunch and both of us laugh all the time about the two of us working together on something now. Chris is a really cool guy and I think he does great stuff. Cheers!!!
craig miera
craig miera - 7 years ago
best reviewer out there right now. Hope to see you on a Tomo SKX soon.
gilbertrockstv
gilbertrockstv - 7 years ago
You know I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this one. lol. I think I'm coming down with a FEVERRRRRRRR! lol. Great review as always Noel!!
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago
Yew!!! The SKX is on my radar but I don't have one yet. I will have the Gamma in my hands on Saturday. Stay tuned
Chasingwaves
Chasingwaves - 7 years ago
Sick !!!!
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago
That sounds sick... some of my friends love their Puddle Jumper!
Blade Runner
Blade Runner - 7 years ago
Nice review, ..when we see the 2017 DRIVER, and the Pocket Rocket ...thanks Noel.
Keith Hindle
Keith Hindle - 7 years ago
Pocket Rocket and Sub Driver review would be sick!
Blade Runner
Blade Runner - 7 years ago
Actually : 28 L ..feel like it's too big. I'm good intermediate. i have fitness, do martial art and good skateboard. ( need a board to let me carve better)
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago
What Volume are you riding now and what is your skill level?
Blade Runner
Blade Runner - 7 years ago
Noel, i will buy the 2017 Driver, I like the way you shred on 26L.5 boards (your favorite volume so to speak / you 170lbs)..but I'm 145 lbs..do you think i can handle a 25.5 L ? easely. ? thanks.
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago
Yew!!! Glad you liked the review.... I am currently working on the Driver review and I still have a couple weeks to go on gathering footage. Not sure what's next after that from Lost but you are the second person to request the Pocket Rocket. Cheers!!!
Hit Markers
Hit Markers - 7 years ago
could u do a video about the baby buggy or the poket roket by lost and talk about the tech lost have ?
cheers
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago
Sounds good to me!! I will talk to the Folks at Lost about this. Cheers!!
Hit Markers
Hit Markers - 7 years ago
i mean technology like the carbon wrap, the black dart, libtech and the proformance seris
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago
Both of those boards look sick and I would love to review them. I will mention it to the folks at Lost and see what they say. What do you mean by Tech?
Jlevorin
Jlevorin - 7 years ago
Just tested my v3 stealth in quad.Its goes fast, liked it very much.
Jlevorin
Jlevorin - 7 years ago
A jordy (2 on the front) and a thunther t4.
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 7 years ago
Jlevorin Epic... so stoked that you picked one up and it goes good for you. What quad setup are you using?

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