Pyzel "Pyzalien 2" Surfboard Review by Noel Salas Ep.99

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Where to Buy: The Surf Station: https://www.surfstationstore.com/products/pyzel-pyzalien-2-surfboard Surf Ontario: https://surfontario.ca/collections/future-fins/products/futures-amt-twin-mini-trailer Surfboard Empire (Australia & NZ): https://surfboardempire.com.au/collections/futures-fins-1/products/jordylargehcthruster 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 give at https://www.paypal.me/surfnshow In this episode I put the “Pyzalien 2” through the paces in 1-6’+ surf. We started our board testing at BSR Surf Resort in Waco, TX and the more I rode this model it quickly became a Favorite. The Pyzalien 2 is fast down the line and offers quick rail to rail transitions with excellent projection and hold in a wide range of wave sizes. I also found it to be very versatile with different fin set up options to suit surfers that like Thrusters, Quads, and Twin + Trailer in 1-7’ surf. This board excelled in 3-7’ surf and blew my mind in 1-2’ surf with it’s quick get up and go speed as a small wave performance board. The Pyzel website claims a pretty wide wave range from 2-10’ surf and they may have understated the low-end range on this model as it exceeded my expectations in 1’ surf. The Pyzalien 2 is a FAVORITE of mine for the Daily Driver category but it’s truly a 1 board quiver for surfers looking for a board that excels in 1-7’ surf. I highly recommend the Pyzalien 2 for intermediate – pro level surfers. Surfboard Dimensions: Custom PU/Poly and Custom EPS/Epoxy 5’6” x 18.63 x 2.31 (25.5L) Suggested Fins: Thruster: New Jordy Smith Quad: JJF Side fins with HS Quad Rears Twin + Trailer: Al Merrick Twin + Trailer in Honeycomb Construction My Height: 5’9” My Weight: 160 lb or 72.57 kg

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patrick crowley - 4 years ago

Always a great show, question what would you recommend for intermediate /to advanced , vol range : 5'11" 155 …..Just curious...Noel ...I'm all over on volumes , I still go by grabbing rails , hold,feel..most of all thickness....I guess shapers now, are so good at hiding foam, and material used is huge, they hide it sooo well in board. Thanks Pat

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

Pat.... I hardly ever go by ONLY feeling rails and DIMS now. I use Liters as a tool just like dimensions and using them all combined helps me know it will float me good and offer excellent performance. For your skill level and weight I think a good liter range is 27-28.5. If you go EPS then you could technically go 26.5(L) and it will float like 27(L).

kye chee - 4 years ago

What would you classify as a beginner, intermediate and advanced surfer?

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

kye chee Beginner.... just angling and little turns with some pumping down the line. Intermediate does cutbacks and uses more of the wave

ronald roodhart - 4 years ago

thanks for the review, and witch fcs2 fins would you use....

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

ronald roodhart Up to you... it will go good with a bunch of different templates

joe Dirt - 4 years ago

The board seemed to work for you .Cool little Cheeky lip slide on da right.

Konrad Karwowski - 4 years ago

The best board review I’ve seen.

Outward Bound - 4 years ago

Your surfing very well. What do you do to keep body all good and intact?

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

Outward Bound Eat healthy, surf 5 days a week, and train a little riding skateboards.

Christian Bondra - 4 years ago

Hey Noel thanks for another great review.

I just want your two cents on the Pyzalien 2 vs the NB2
Which is easier to surf and why?

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

Christian Bondra P2 is easier to surf. A bit more foam throughout and it’s a smoother ride. The NB2 is insane... but it pivots off that tail a bit abruptly. The NB2 is a bit more radical... which I love too

IzandEva Inmyheart - 4 years ago

Good explanation on foam distribution and drive styles. This could be my next boatd.
Still rippn dude! Unbelievable. U should sell vitamins. I'd buy em

Michael Auger - 4 years ago

Hey Noel thanks for the review. What size should I get? 5'10, 180 lbs intermediate surfer. My other surfboards are between 28-32L. Looks so good under your feet man

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

Michael Auger Cheers!!! I receive the Blessings... we need it. Ha

Michael Auger - 4 years ago

@Surf n Show Reviews Thank you so much for the Time you spend to answer to the Surf Community. Bless you !

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

Michael Auger I say 31-32 liters is good for this board and your skill level. Cheers

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Ferdinand Arcinue - 4 years ago

I love the little alien guy logo.

Felix Lux - 4 years ago

Hmmm food for thought regarding the 1 board quiver. Great review!

T. Rudolpho - 4 years ago

Great review as always. This is by far my favorite channel on the tube. Soo much to learn!
BIG SHOUTOUT TO AARRON for capturing all of the surfing radness for every review!
I have a question regarding fins: You often run a quad setup with Large neutral front/ Medium upright back fins in smaller waves and or to loosen up a board. I weigh around 195 lb. Should I go XLarge front/ Large back then? Thanks in advance!

T. Rudolpho - 4 years ago

@Surf n Show Reviews Thanks, Noel!

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

T. Rudolpho Just go Large sides and Medium Quad rears... if you want a little more hold then go Large Quad rears

Speedee71 - 4 years ago

Another great review. Would love to see how this compares with a JS Psycho Nitro.

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

Speedee71 No comparison.... PN is a Groveler. It’s super wide and really short with low rocker.

Yorky surfboards - 4 years ago

epic mate, cheers

CarvemediA - 4 years ago

*in the

Kapukataumahaka Ōwheo - 4 years ago

Also been meaning to ask if you go down a fin size for larger waves and what your rationale for doing so is? I usually ride a large fin as I am 93kg and was thinking about going down to a medium fin for bigger waves. I have ridden medium fins way in the past and while they definitely lacked drive they were much easier to manoeuvre thru turns. Take it easy!

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

Kapukataumahaka Ōwheo I agree

Kapukataumahaka Ōwheo - 4 years ago

@Surf n Show Reviews Got it, given my weight (93kg), perhaps I had better stay with a large fin in bigger surf.

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

Kapukataumahaka Ōwheo Yes... I often go down to Medium fins when the waves get bigger. The Medium fin seems to keep my rails engaged better at high speeds. Not on all boards but most of the time I like a medium fin in 5-8’+ surf.

The real Z - 4 years ago

Noel your reviews are great! And you rip! Thanks

Kapukataumahaka Ōwheo - 4 years ago

Hi Noel, great surfing as per usual! Can I ask, is the P2 less chunky (width, thickness combined) in the front half of the board than the Phantom? I have placed a few Phantoms under my arm and the swing weight feels/looks terrible. I have a Flash and it has more of a foiled HPSB feel, hoping the P2 is the same but would rather know the truth. Thanks!!

Kapukataumahaka Ōwheo - 4 years ago

@Surf n Show Reviews Definitely :)

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

Kapukataumahaka Ōwheo The rails are bit on the full side. You will need to feel one up for yourself

Jero Domingo - 4 years ago

Great review! Any chance the Lost Sabotaj will be reviewed?

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

Jero Domingo I don’t think so. Sorry

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Waxfoot - 4 years ago

You made me buy a Phantom and a Gremlin. Now you're making me want to sell them and get a Pyzalien. Damn you, you shiny headed bastard.

Nathan Jones - 4 years ago

I'll never understand the "one foot is waist high and two foot is chest high" thing. One foot is one foot, it's not relative haha.

ANDREW H - 4 years ago

I have to applaud you for switching through all the different boards and shapes and still ripping like you’ve been riding the same board forever.

Keep ripping.. thanks for the great review.. board looks so sick!!

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

ANDREW H Cheers... sometimes the transitions are brutal.

Ardy Aryan - 4 years ago

As always , I grabbed my favorite drink and really enjoyed the show \m/

Ken Kohncke - 4 years ago

Another excellent review thanks Noel. The comparison with the Phantom and Astro Pop, was very helpful. Love that sort of thing.

Garret Douglas - 4 years ago

Great review as usual. Major pressure dent on that one board!

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

Garret Douglas Yes the EPS is pretty hammered. Team light glass for maximum performance but not very durable.

KiwiInKanto - 4 years ago

solid review man. on the list for sure

Eddy Jones - 4 years ago

Dude, I can't believe how much your styles a carbon copy of Kelly Slaters.

Johnny Pep - 4 years ago

Settle down ..!

Mic Spaffy Millard - 4 years ago

@zenLife Minnie kelly

zenLife - 4 years ago

hair style

Nantucket Surfer - 4 years ago

What does Noel do with the boards after the review? Does he Keep them all?

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

Nantucket Surfer Ours to keep or sell

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

Murray Kernick BC has a wider tail too. It could be carting more speed due to the wider tail.

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Murray Kernick - 4 years ago

@Surf n Show Reviews I went back and watched your BunnyChow review. It seems like the Pyzalien 2 has a very different outline, softer entry rocker and deeper channels than the Bunnychow. Maybe it was the editing but the bunnychow looked faster under your feet. Anyway, thanks for the show. I'm keen to try both boards.

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

Murray Kernick Bunny Chow is epic too but it struggles in 1-2’ surf and tops out around 6’ surf. This Pyzalien holds its own in 1-7’+

Carlos Ramos - 4 years ago

Amazing review, Noel! I think this will be a nice replacement for my rocket 9. Seems like it would be a smooth transition?

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

Carlos Ramos Absolutely... this Pyzalien 2 carries more speed compared to R9

KOSTAS GOULAS - 4 years ago

Another leggit review

Roger Pye - 4 years ago

Hey Noel, another solid review. How does it compare to the CI Rocket Wide?

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

Roger Pye RW is a small wave shredder... this Pyzalien has a wider wave range... solid in 1-7’ surf. I think the Pyzalien 2 might even hang in bigger surf too.

Raymond Stevens - 4 years ago

ever consider trying a review trip to the mentawais

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

Raymond Stevens Sounds like a sick trip. Hard to break away from work and family for that long.

FD B - 4 years ago

How come you only have 17.9K subs? Great reviews.

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

FD B Not sure.... however we are stoked on the Subscribers we do have.

John Vallesteros - 4 years ago

Noel, I had my favorite cereal before starting my day. Mahalo for all of your reviews. The way you describe these subtle differences will help many surfers narrow their decision when choosing a board base on their experience, style and goals. Aloha.

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

John Vallesteros Excellent... that’s my hope for our community.

Elio Fedeli - 4 years ago

Hi, great review, this board is on the same floor level than you? thanks

arrzfr - 4 years ago

So Noel, how does it compare to the Phantom? LOL j/k. Awesome review, always great how you play with fin setups and try sth new.

surfer soldier for Christ - 4 years ago

Best daily driver to date!!!!...wow that's a heavy statement I'll have to get one and have a go at it in HUNTINGTON this summer. Rad review great surfing as always this channel's priceless.

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

surfer soldier for Christ Yewww!! Thanks for the kind words. Let me know how it goes for you....

joao 35 - 4 years ago

pls review the driver 2.0

joao 35 - 4 years ago

@Surf n Show Reviews so sick

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

joao 35 I am working on that review now...

Xabier xabi - 4 years ago

I had the FireWire pizalien and was the same, the best board for all conditions, with the quad was ideal for powerful spots. But was nice for all conditions but not brilliant for anything, I think is a very nice choice for big guys that are intermediate, learning to turn well level.

surfer - 4 years ago

I want to try this board..1to6 fit
So what is your favorit payzel?

TheJDenz - 4 years ago

Better than the cymatic?

Surf n Show Reviews - 4 years ago

TheJDenz Cymatic does NOT go good in 1-2’ surf. In 3-8’ surf these two boards would battle... the Cymatic might be a little better in the pocket due to it being shorter but the Pyzalien 2 is way faster down the line.