Lost "Puddle Jumper HP" Surfboard Review by Noel Salas Ep.55

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steve wild - 5 years ago

how do you think the PJ HP would go with the machado seaside quads ?

Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago

steve wild It should go good

Steve Vosseller - 5 years ago

Great review. Very helpful. What length PJHP would you recommend for me?I’m 5’11”, 170 lb, 47 years old. Intermediate surfer, not getting younger. San Diego beaches and reefs. My shortboards are 5’10”, 6’0”. Also ride 5’6” and 5’8” keel fin fish. PJHP or regular PJ? And What length would you recommend in both? Thank you

Sea Monkey - 5 years ago

Hey Noel. Another PJHP question for you. I've been riding my PJHP as a twin + trailer. It feels really good and responsive but the last time I was out I was having a hard time making sections that I felt like I should have been able to make. I want to put in some quads like you recommend to see if that would give me more speed and performance. I know you recommended using upright fins like the Reactors but the only quads I have are the FCS II DHD large quads. Do you think that fin would work well on the PJHP or should I invest in another set of fins? Thanks as always for your help.

Sea Monkey - 5 years ago

@Surf n Show Reviews Thanks Noel! I just bought a Reactor 5 fin set.

Immiroberts - 5 years ago

Hey noel puddle jumper hp or rocket wide, thorn between the two boards

Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago

Immiroberts Both boards are epic!!! The RW does tighter turns in the hook and incredible raps in the pocket for a small wave board. The PJHP has a really Wide Tail so it’s really quick down the line and with the right set of Upright fins it will get in the hook too. Cheers!!!

X -MAN X MAN - 5 years ago

Hay noel great review.looking for step up board.im surf the ci.wirrdo ripper.what is your recomrend from lost surfboards?im going castom.tnx

X -MAN X MAN - 5 years ago

@Surf n Show Reviews baby bugy?

Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago

X -MAN X MAN A great step up for me is the Pyzel Ghost. I think the Sabotaj looks epic too!

Waldo doo - 5 years ago

Hey Noel, awesome Review. Trying to decide between PHJP and Pyzel Gremlin. What would be your Choice?

Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago

Waldo doo Both boards are epic!! The Gremlin Paddles better and a bit faster down the line and the PJHP is a little better in the pocket as a Quad. I didn’t care for the PJHP as a Thruster. The tail was too wide and the board wanted to stay flat in my turns.

giannis moschos - 6 years ago

Hi Noel I m about to buy a lost puddle jumper.The quad that you use are Large size?what size fins would work better with this board medium or large.I weight 83 kilos plus wetsuit.Thanks in addvance and also I have to say what a great review you are doing an amazing job!!!!!!!!!!

giannis moschos - 6 years ago

@Surf n Show Reviews thanks a million!!!

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

giannis moschos Try those first....

giannis moschos - 6 years ago

@Surf n Show Reviews thanks for the quick response..I have the H3 nexus in large,do you think they will work with some medium rears or I should buy more upright front fins?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

giannis moschos Yes, I would go Large side fins with Medium Quad Rears. I also recommend a upright fin like the Reactors in FCS2 or Haydenshapes HS1 in Futures.

Andrea Bordoni - 6 years ago

Puddle jumper HP vs Rocket Wide ??

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Andrea Bordoni Both boards are sick!!! PJHP paddles a little better but the RW has a little more performance in the hook in 1-3’ surf.

Sea Monkey - 6 years ago

Hey Noel. Love your videos. I have a 5'7 lib tech PJ for groveling. Do you think I could do the same length for the HP? I would be going down from 33.9 liters to 31. I am thinking it would work at that size in better waves but I'm not sure and the slimmed down shape would help with performance. I am an intermediate surfer and weigh about 172.

Sea Monkey - 6 years ago

@Surf n Show Reviews Thank you Noel!

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Sea Monkey Going down 2.9 liters is a lot... I like to think for every liter it’s roughly 8-10lbs. So if I loose 10lbs I will drop 1 liter of foam. Your almost dropping 3 liters... I would try to demo that board before you buy it.

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waxcomb - 6 years ago

Does anyone have any experience comparing this to the Placebo quad from a few years back?

KOSTAS GOULAS - 6 years ago

Noel u give great reviews! Can I use my the front thruster reactors with accelerator rear quads? The board is Pukas El locco

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

KOSTAS GOULAS I think it’s worth a try.

Robear Le - 6 years ago

I believe the puddle jumper that I just bought off craigslist came from you. Can't wait to try it out!

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Robert Le Yewww

Eddie Dingle - 6 years ago

Living in SoCal, we occasionally get some 6 footers rolling through. Would this board handle waves in the 5-6 foot range?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Eddie Dingle It’s not ideal for waves in the 5-6’ range. The range on this PJHP is 1-3’ maybe 4’ max to maximize performance.

MOTOKITER71 - 6 years ago

Will never buy or consider buying a new board, without watching a review here from Noel Salas !!! Great info, and learned a lot from fins from you Noel !! God Bless !!! Got my Helium Gamma after your review..and all went perfect with the board.. now looking to a 1 to 3 foot floatey performance board and after watching bthis Im hooked into this HP board !

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

MOTOKITER71 Yewww!! Thanks for the kind words. Stoked the Gamma goes good for you. Cheers

Christian69James - 6 years ago

Hey Noel, I have the 5'5" PJHP and looking to try it as a quad. Normally riding AM large fins in Futures but this board is FCS2. I'm 165lbs...would you recommend the large rears with the large AM or jump down to medium for all fins?! Thanks

Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago

Brett O'Bourke Yes.. that’s a great Quad setup

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Christian69James Try to rent some... Fin Fanatics or used surf in San Clemente.

Christian69James - 6 years ago

@Surf n Show Reviews I might have to break down and buy some haha...thanks Noel.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Christian69James Using upright fins on this board will stop it from being sticky. The Reactors or Haydenshapes go sick in that board.

Christian69James - 6 years ago

Thanks Noel...been riding this board on the smaller 1-3 ft days in HB with the AM (PC) large fronts and Reactor medium rears with success but still feels a bit sticky at times. I don't have a lot of options with upright fins so trying the AM (PC) mediums up front on the next run. Too bad it's not Futures because I already have the HS1 and I could just throw in the medium rears. Definitely liking it as a quad though so thanks for the review..!! Cheers.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Christian69James I would try that board with a more upright side fins in Large and a Upright Medium Quad Rears like the Reactors. You should try it with fins that you have first and then try what I recommend. I like to use Large Side fins and Medium Quad Rears.

Ducati Drew - 6 years ago

Hands down best board reviews! Love it Noel.

dizzeepetee - 6 years ago

Personally didn’t click with this board. I rode it with the same quad HS large fins. For me it tended to bog or want to bog. The rails are thinned down, as is the tail and the V is very extreme, it rocked from rail to rail a little too easy. Sold it after three surfs, but it looked good under your feet.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

dizzeepetee Bummer... thanks for posting your experience with this board though. Good for others to know. Cheers!

Scott Hamilton - 6 years ago

Hi Noel, when choosing a small wave board which would you choose between the Lost Puddle Jumper HP and the Puddle Jumper Fish? Keeping in mind it would be for 1-3 foot fat waves. Which did you prefer for these waves? I ride a 29.5L everyday driver and was thinking of going up to 32L for this type of board due to the waves I’ll be riding. I’m same weight as you. Do you have any other favourite boards in this range? What about carbon v PU for bumpy wind affected waves? Cheers

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Scott Hamilton I like the PJHP better... a bit more performance. Both boards are fun and go good In gutless 1-3’ surf. If you surf a lot of choppy surf then I would stick to PU. EPS goes better in cleaner surf.

Metal Bear - 6 years ago

Best thing about these reviews is your deep knowledge and understanding about board designs and the fact you back up what your saying with absolutely awesome surfing. Always look forward to your reviews popping up.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Metal Bear Yewww!!! Cheers for the kind words.

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Mathieu Revel - 6 years ago

I m ordering the pjhp in cw ! Futures! Fin wise have you tried flat inside fins or only v foil. I have the blackstix in thruster on my neckbeard but even thou it s faster i feel like they stick too much on the wave and release later than my am2 for example. Those hayden shapes quad set behave like that as well ?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Mathieu Revel No I didn’t sorry.... maybe you can give it a try and let us all know how it goes. Cheers

Mathieu Revel - 6 years ago

Surf n Show Reviews ok cool! Have u tried the board with a 2+1 by any chance?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Mathieu Revel That board goes best with an Upright fin. I never have issues with the V2 Foil feeling sticky.

Louis Anthony - 6 years ago

I’ve got the original puddle jumper 5’6, it’s such a fun board to ride. I was worried because it’s so short and I’m almost 6ft, but after getting my first couple waves I learned that it’s definitely meant to be rode short. Good video man, you have great info, you’re a good surfer too.

Carlos Braga - 6 years ago

best reviews on the web for surfboards

Patrick Nickols - 6 years ago

Does the FCS2 reactor fins come as a quad set up? I’m only seeing the thruster set up and the back two trailer as an option. Just wanted to double check as these fins aren’t cheap.
Great reviews keep it up!

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Patrick Nickols I don’t remember if they came together or separate sorry. The Quad Rears are my favorite.

Jason Foat - 6 years ago

Another great show, really intrigued by this board. However, given all these new and exotic constructions, I think you should report WEIGHT and DENSITY as well as length and volume. Just get a $30 postal scale and weigh 'em, super easy. My favorite construction is Merrick Eco-Gold EPS, though I also like the Merrick Spinetek.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Jason Foat I have a scale... I will try to incorporate that. Thanks

Killa Swish - 6 years ago

Sir Noel, just wanna ask if that's future HS gen1 or gen2 or gen3 quad set-up? I wanna buy the specific futures HS Generation. for my weight n heigth 5'4" & 60kg I prefer size small fins

김경표 - 6 years ago

Epic Review!!PJHP is in my range because of your review!I am considering buying PJHP 5'4" 27.5L. I am 5'7", 150~145lb. normally ride 25~27L.you mentioned quad set with HS Fins in future.I know you use HS1(large size) and HS rear fins as quad.should I use HS2(Medium) with HS rear fins as quad? HS Rear fins seem Large.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

경표 김 Large fins for small waves equal more speed and I used the HS1 Quad Rears and they go good. Very fast and easy to turn.

Kevin Tyrer - 6 years ago

Awesome little board :)

Nate Yeomans - 6 years ago

Epic Review once again Noel. Im ordering a C4 PJHP after watching your surfing on that bad boy. Thinking it could be the board for a Podium finish this year at ECSC. Hope to see you in the water soon, Cheers

j k - 6 years ago

Hi Noel! Big fan of your videos and surfing. How come you’re not using the Trace anymore?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

j k Stoked you like our show!!! They got a little to busy to help me gather the data I was looking for on some projects we were working on together so we moved on. It’s all good..., the Trace unit is pretty sick though.

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Matthew Jones - 6 years ago

That’s what I was thinking Noel.....I’m tied between the Uber Driver and the PJHP....I want to keep the extra speed and glide of the PJHP but have it go rail to rail easily. My local spot has a flat take off that hollows up inside so flat fishy entry rocker works.....

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Matthew Jones I would go PJHP for sure...

Matthew Jones - 6 years ago

Hi Noel, what’s your thoughts on pulling the width of the PJHP in a little to help it go rail to rail a bit quicker? Not to take away the speed that the width will give but just enough to give it a bit more quickness rail to rail...

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Matthew Jones I think that could go good... this board feels quick rail to rail as a Quad but I know what your thinking. All I can say is try it... sometimes a small change like that could make it magic or just so so. My suggestion would be don’t go too narrow... you will need that surface area for lift and speed and it also makes a Short Board like this a bit more stable. Cheers...

daniel vb - 6 years ago

Noel is becoming a "quads guy"!

Javier Hernando Rodriguez - 6 years ago

Hi Noel! Epic review!!!!. Quick question: this board is comparable with the firewire SPITFIRE???. Do you had the opportunity to try one?. Which you prefer is you so?. thanks!!!!

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Javier Hernando Rodriguez Ihave not tried the Spitfire... sorry. Firewire had been pretty selective of the boards they give us to review. Hopefully we will have more of an opinion on their boards soon as they open their models up to us. Sorry

Vaughan Heilman - 6 years ago

When you first started I remember asking you about your Channel Islands relationship due to the fact that virtually all of the boards were from that brand. I've really appreciated the expansion in manufacturers and board construction. Keep up the awesome work!

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Vaughan Heilman Cheers!!! Expanding has been great for our show and community. Thanks for you input.

marcos redondo diaz - 6 years ago

Hi there Noel, great review. How do you notice differences beetwen this one and Puddle Fish about speed down the line? I guess PJHP works better surfing in the pocket and PF in open turns...

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

marcos redondo diaz The PF likes to cruise a bit more.. The PF goes better in flat faced waves with a lot of speed and fun for carves. You can surf it in the pocket a bit too but most Fish type boards that I have ridden like more down the line surfing.

8span - 6 years ago

I know you said it's for 1 to 3 foot but what's the biggest surf you can push this board in? 5 or 6 foot maybe?

8span - 6 years ago

Noel can shred on anything

Sneekinabout Om' - 6 years ago

Nice man, that new construction looks pretty sick!

Metal Bear - 6 years ago

Absolutely love your reviews. Particularly with the footage of your surfing in which you absolutely shred and then give us insight into how the board was performing at the time. Awesome

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Metal Bear Stoked you like our show!!! Cheers

Maurice Cureton - 6 years ago

Noel awesome review. Curious if you think this C4 construction is as good as dampening in chop as the FireWire. I had a V2 rocket in their cork construction and hated it. It’s durability was amazing but the paddling was not good in chop. I loved my libtec puddle jumper but the fins were always an issue. I’d. Love to get the HP one if it’s durable especially if it’s as durable as FireWire.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Maurice Cureton The Firewire constructions are a bit more durable. Not sure about the C4 being as good in the chop because I don’t surf choppy waves. Sorry

elb2018 - 6 years ago

Hi noel, another great review. Looks a lot better as a quad for sure... what do you think is the best 1-4 board for pocket surfing out of this pjhp, Uber driver or the rocket wide?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

elb2018 Rocket Wide is better in the pocket in 1-3’ waves out of those 3 boards. The RW and PJHP are epic in 1-3’ surf and the UD can handle 1-5’.

Rod Ezcurra - 6 years ago

Nice review! How does the PJHP compare to the Pod Mod?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Rod Ezcurra They both paddle good... very similar.

Rod Ezcurra - 6 years ago

Surf n Show Reviews Does one paddle better than the other?

Rod Ezcurra - 6 years ago

Surf n Show Reviews will wait then. Thanks!

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Rod Ezcurra The CI Rocket Wide is mental too. That review drops June 1st. I say watch that review and then pull the trigger on one of these two sick new small wave boards.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Rod Ezcurra They surf very similar... both very fast and go good in the pocket. When I watch both reviews I think the PJHPout performs the PM in the pocket.

mitch mcmaster - 6 years ago

Do you surf your small wave boards with more volume than your standard shortboards?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

mitch mcmaster Roughly the same volume. If the board has a lot of volume under the chest and the nose is wide with low entry rocker then I have all the paddle I need. Keeping the board short and sensitive helps me be creative in small waves. Too much volume in these small hybrid boards make the front end heavy.

flyingfish3210 - 6 years ago

awesome review! would you size this as the same volume as your regular short board? or would you recommend more volume bc its meant to be ridden in smaller waves?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

flyingfish3210 We are trying to drop one every Friday through Summer if waves and weather permit. Cheers

flyingfish3210 - 6 years ago

thanks noel - i look forward to your reviews every friday!

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

flyingfish3210 I recommend a little more compared to your HPSB but not too much. If your an advanced surfer The I would stay roughly the same as your HPSB so the board does not feel top heavy in and out of turns.

Iceberg Slim - 6 years ago

So glad i found your channel. Seen this notification in my inbox and was stoked and then you said ''so sit back and grab your favorite drink....'' that was a 20 minute pause for the cause. haha! dude. i can't get enough of your reviews. This channel rocks!

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

ɅƝȺЯĊHƔ ƵΣƊ Yewww!! So stoked you found us too. Super funny a few weeks a fan of the show that he would always grab his favorite drink on a new episode and sit back and enjoy our show. Ha

Ardy Aryan - 6 years ago

Epic review Noel! I'm so hyped to upgrade my PJ RP now!

Ardy Aryan - 6 years ago

awesome! thanks a lot

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Ardy Aryan I would try to stay the same Liters... it should have a more HP feel to it because of the shape modifications.

Ardy Aryan - 6 years ago

Thanks! will do! also I ride the 6"0 right now (40.5 L), what dims do you recommend on the new one?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Ardy Aryan Yewww!!! Just make sure you get a upright Quad set of fins.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Mohd Hafizhzar Cheers

Mohd Hafizhzar - 6 years ago

Surf n Show Reviews its ok. but you channel have the best review ever. keep up the good job.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Mohd Hafizhzar Sorry but we have it locked so people cannot embed our content and use it in their websites. I am not saying you are doing this but I cannot take that feature off so you can download it at this time. We work really hard to make our reviews and we want control on where it gets played and viewed. Sorry for the changes but this is what we think is best for now.

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Mohd Hafizhzar - 6 years ago

I usually download the video. so I can watch it again when I have no internet. the download button is beside the share button. it is download by youtube. download it, but it still need to play using youtube apps.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Mohd Hafizhzar What do you mean by you can’t download?

MicheleTCK - 6 years ago

Wich back quad fins would you recommend in small waves with the Am1 blacksticks? Thanks for you reviews

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

MicheleTCK Something upright in the Quad Rears.

X -MAN X MAN - 6 years ago

Looking good

X -MAN X MAN - 6 years ago

Rocket wide.ci..
New model ?

Nathan Eastaugh - 6 years ago

DHD 3DV in line?

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Nathan Eastaugh I just got it... it’s in the line up for review now. Hang tight...

Liam Rodriguez - 6 years ago

You nailed it. Great board

M - 6 years ago

Oh is it actually the C4 u r reviewing as well in this show Noel ?

M - 6 years ago

Cheers Noel. Very much looking forward to it.

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Mr Greg This is just a first look at the C4 Construction. I will be reviewing it when Lost allows me too. They will be launching it this summer... then I will do the construction review.

M - 6 years ago

Can't wait to watch this one. What about reviewing the Black Dart tech once ?
Cheers

Surf n Show Reviews - 6 years ago

Mr Greg Lost has not given me a BD construction to review yet.