Pyzel "Shadow" Surfboard Review by Noel Salas Ep.76

Click to buy: SURFSTATION - https://www.surfstationstore.com/products/pyzel-shadow-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 In this episode, I review Pyzel’s new HPSB (high-performance short board) called the “Shadow.” The Shadow is the 4th model in the Ghost family that completes a four-board quiver for waves ranging from 1-10’+. The Shadow fills the gap between the Ghost and Phantom for the surfer looking for precise surfing in more critical sections. We got great waves for this review ranging from 2-5’, and the Shadow did not disappoint. I noticed the similarities between the Shadow and Phantom, like great down-the-line-speed and good flow between turns. I got two boards with the exact same dimensions for this review. One board was PU/PE with Futures fin boxes and the other board is EPS/Epoxy with FCSII fin boxes. Both board constructions felt good underfoot, and each of them had their strengths and weaknesses in different conditions. The Shadow is solid in my book, and I recommend it for intermediate/pro-level surfers for waves ranging from 3-8’. Board Dimensions 5’7” x 18.75 x 2.31 Liters 25.5 My Height: 5’9” Weight: 160 lbs or 72.57 kg

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Click to buy: SURFSTATION - https://www.surfstationstore.com/products/pyzel-shadow-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 In this episode, I review Pyzel’s new HPSB (high-performance short board) called the “Shadow.” The Shadow is the 4th model in the Ghost family that completes a four-board quiver for waves ranging from 1-10’+. The Shadow fills the gap between the Ghost and Phantom for the surfer looking for precise surfing in more critical sections. We got great waves for this review ranging from 2-5’, and the Shadow did not disappoint. I noticed the similarities between the Shadow and Phantom, like great down-the-line-speed and good flow between turns. I got two boards with the exact same dimensions for this review. One board was PU/PE with Futures fin boxes and the other board is EPS/Epoxy with FCSII fin boxes. Both board constructions felt good underfoot, and each of them had their strengths and weaknesses in different conditions. The Shadow is solid in my book, and I recommend it for intermediate/pro-level surfers for waves ranging from 3-8’. Board Dimensions 5’7” x 18.75 x 2.31 Liters 25.5 My Height: 5’9” Weight: 160 lbs or 72.57 kg

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for Pyzel "Shadow" Surfboard Review by Noel Salas Ep.76

hell0curry
hell0curry - 5 years ago
Bro it would be sick if you did a review on the pyzel radius. Same one jordy smith choose for a stab in the dark winner. Debating on that board or the pyzel shadow. Peace
oMittch
oMittch - 5 years ago
Hi Noel, I’ve been looking at a few options, I currently have a HS Untitled, mainly use it for smaller waves. Looking for a step up HPSB looking at the shadow or a JS air 17 x what would you recommend cheers
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
oMittch The Air17 seems like it can handle a bit more surf. I have not tried one... sorry no opinion at this time
oMittch
oMittch - 5 years ago
Surf n Show Reviews air 17x or air 17? I’ve put the air 17x out of the picture and started looking towards just the air 17 in PU or are they both more for small wave performance
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
oMittch The Shadow can handle more size... it’s got more rocker. The Air17X is a small wave performance board
oMittch
oMittch - 5 years ago
Surf n Show Reviews how does the shadow compare to a js air 17
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
oMittch For waves 4-8’+ PU.
oMittch
oMittch - 5 years ago
Surf n Show Reviews thankyou, would you go eps or Pu
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
oMittch The Shadow is a better choice. It has a bit more rocker so you will have better traction in the bigger surf. The Shadow paddles well and it’s pretty user friendly too. Good choice.
Wesley Turner
Wesley Turner - 5 years ago
Phantom Vs. Shadow...Better board for performance surfing on California points to slightly overhead and beachbreaks from 3ft to 5ft?
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Wesley Turner I like the a Phantom better. In really hollow surf the Shadow will perform better
Jason Curtis
Jason Curtis - 5 years ago
Great review! Detailed, but also well summarized. Thanks!
Brandon Lane
Brandon Lane - 5 years ago
I can only have one new board this year and Im torn between a shadow, and a CI Fever. Which one in which construction? I'm living on Maui (windy, waves have some push) and plan to use in chest to head and a half. Which is more user friendly/easier to ride or are they about the same.
Thank you in advance for being awesome. You've helped me out with my last 2 board purchases and I couldn't be more stoked
Brandon Lane
Brandon Lane - 5 years ago
@Surf n Show Reviews thank you for that brother. You're the man
PS - You should review the Patterson IF-15....would be an interesting one because italo rides his over volume compared to most pros but absolutely tears into waves on that thing. He does like 27 liters at 150lb.
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Brandon Lane The Shadow has a little more surface area in the nose so it might paddle a little better but the Fever carries more speed when surfing through flatter mushy eaves.
Brandon Lane
Brandon Lane - 5 years ago
@Surf n Show Reviews Rodger that. As far as performance and ease of use they're about the same, yeah?
Thanks again for answering all my questions. You're seriously surf-legend status in my book brother man.
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Brandon Lane The Fever carries more speed in smaller surf.
Brandon Lane
Brandon Lane - 5 years ago
@Surf n Show Reviews Thank you so much Noel. Can I ask why you like the fever over the shadow specifically? They seem so incredibly similar
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Brandon Lane If your looking for a user friendly HPSB that’s very user friendly and still shreds I would go Phantom for 3-8’ surf.
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
I would go Fever in PU
Xabier xabi
Xabier xabi - 5 years ago
Midas review we need it
Paul John Balderston
Paul John Balderston - 5 years ago
Potential favorite?
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Paul John Balderston It’s good but I like the Phantom better for where I surf.
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
McCauley Baker Yewww!! The “Musicians” are amazing.... so stoked on the music too. This is Ron Artis II from HI. Cheers
zach adams
zach adams - 5 years ago
Which did you Ike better under your feet the Shadow or ghost?

Got a trip to indo coming up and considering adding the ghost to the quiver.
zach adams
zach adams - 5 years ago
@Surf n Show Reviews thank you! appreciate the videos
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
zach adams I would take the Ghost to Indo out of these two boards. The Ghost can handle more size

10. comment for Pyzel "Shadow" Surfboard Review by Noel Salas Ep.76

Trevor Hocking
Trevor Hocking - 5 years ago
Hey Noel.
Thanks for the review and the education you have given us. Looking to add to my “Surf n Show Quiver” again and seeing you live in a great point break area what board would you say is a great point break board for someone your age n dims but just intermediate level? Already have a fever, cymatic and Wilko f13 and love em all. Looking for something to paddle easy & carry speed as my points are quite fat waves.
Cheers mate
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Trevor Hocking Sounds like the Phantom by Pyzel is a good fit. Very easy to surf and performance surfing in 3-7’ surf. Epic in point breaks.
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Trevor Hocking Epic quiver you got going there.
drumbull
drumbull - 5 years ago
Another great review Dr. Noel. Any reason why you went with a lower volume and shorter length with this board? I'd have thought Pyzel may have put you on a 5'9" x 18 5/8" x 2 5/16" with a volume closer to 26Ltrs...
drumbull
drumbull - 5 years ago
@Surf n Show Reviews the Shadow at 5'7" looked really good under your feet and didn't look to be lacking any drive. Just interested because I am 5'9 1/2" & (74kg) 163lbs. I have also been riding more boards around the 5'7" to 5'8" mark that are a 'daily driver' but as my go to HPSB. I'm always a bit wary at that head high wave range and above, that I am limiting my projection and therefore the possibilities of different lines on the wave face. As always, great stuff Noel. I appreciate you taking the time to reply. As others have mentioned before, I also wouldn't mind seeing advertising on your channel, as I think it is a valuable resource for the industry. Please keep up the great work. Cheers!
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
drumbull I went shorter with less volume cause I have been riding a ton of really short boards (5’2’) and jumping on a 5’9” feels too long and slow to turn. The 5’7” felt great and seemed appropriate for the wave height we got for this review too.
drumbull
drumbull - 5 years ago
I can see the advantage of comparing the Phantom 5"7" x 19" x 2.31" 26.1L with the Shadow 5’7” x 18.75" x 2.31" 25.5L but with quite a short length for a High Performance Shortboard, do you think it may have made your rail turns a bit shorter and less 'drivey' than if you were on a 5' 9"?
kseshapoopy
kseshapoopy - 5 years ago
Going up to used surf today, to pick up a pyzel shortcut. Hope we got some decent surf eventually so I can get some use out of it.
Izaac Burong-black
Izaac Burong-black - 5 years ago
Can you please do the new ozzy wrong “not the fool” by Santa Cruz surfboards! Would love to hear your breakdown on it!
כפיר ברדה
כפיר ברדה - 5 years ago
please do another review about the fever Spine-Tek this is the winner in stab in the dark
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
כפיר ברדה Sounds like a fun review to me. Not sure our community would like to see another review on a board and technology we have already. Done.
onespeed
onespeed - 5 years ago
Hey Noel, did you try the electralite construction? Is it durable, do you have a 1 -10 rating? Thanks!
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
craig takafuji Sorry.... I have NOT tried the Electralite construction yet.
Filipe Vicente
Filipe Vicente - 5 years ago
Hi Noel.
Do you already tried the JW large sides w/ jw medium centre in other boards? I'm looking a fins similar to my favorite MF large neocarbon but with a little more release and pivot... What you think about the mix of JW fins? It's a good solution? Thanks.
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Filipe Vicente Just go Performers in PC. The GM fins a really stiff but they are more upright.
Filipe Vicente
Filipe Vicente - 5 years ago
@Surf n Show Reviews I tried the KA and they have a lot of speed and nice release but I had very difficulty in my turns (carving, cutback)... With this fins I need to put a extra power on my back foot to turn the board in comparison to MF. I think the problem is the longer base 4.67 and the depth 4.70... This make sense?? After watched more reviews and check the fin data on FCS website I`m thinking in the Performer in PCC or GM... As they have a similar base and depth of MF but less rake and area.. What´s your feedback? They are very stiffer for ride in 2 to 5ft waves? I tried also the Performer in NeoGlass and I liked the release and pivot but they have too much flex....so I lost drive! Thanks again.
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Filipe Vicente The JW have a lot of rake.... for them to loosen up abut I suggest a smaller center fin. I suggest the Kolohe Andino fins. They are my favorite FCSII fins for what your looking for.
Michael Campbell
Michael Campbell - 5 years ago
G'day Noel.
Love these reviews.
You are ripping as usual!
Would you choose the Lost Driver or Pyzel Shadow in fast punchy waves?
cheers mate!
Michael Campbell
Michael Campbell - 5 years ago
Cheers mate!
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Michael Campbell Driver
Hamish M
Hamish M - 5 years ago
Hey Noel, looking into transitioning into my first performance shortboard and was looking at the Uber Driver/Sub Driver from Lost. Have been riding a 6ft shortboard with a ton of foam in it but was wanting to drop to low volume while riding beach breaks(2-6ft). Any thoughts on this?
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Hamish M Sub Driver sounds like a good one.
sean love
sean love - 5 years ago
I noticed in the description you have a place where people can donate to keep the videos comin. I feel like most viewers wouldn't mind a 5 second ad before the videos if it means we keep getting these solid reviews.

20. comment for Pyzel "Shadow" Surfboard Review by Noel Salas Ep.76

Marc Binns
Marc Binns - 5 years ago
Hey Noel! Loving the reviews. How does this compare to the Pyzel Radius?
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Marc Binns Sorry... I have not ridden the Radius.
Nayda44
Nayda44 - 5 years ago
Hi Noel thanks for all the amazing and very infomative reviews! Thanks to your videos many shaping aspects of surfboards became very clear to me! However what I can see is that you often change fins depending on the surf, and that where I still need more explainations! So could you make a special review about fins shape/setup and how they change the performance of surfing? I always surf with the same ones because I would not know which one i should pick up when the surf is hollow/flat/bumpy etc.
thanks man, and keep the stoke!
Nayda44
Nayda44 - 5 years ago
@Surf n Show Reviews sweet thanks mate! cheers!
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Nayda44 Ok we will do more fin vlogs to help with these types of questions. Cheers
Tracey Baker
Tracey Baker - 5 years ago
you should go on tour on that board .great review
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Tracey Baker Cheers!!! The guys on tour blow my mind.
Christian69James
Christian69James - 5 years ago
Another great review Noel. Question, I noticed that you've been riding the AM medium fins more...is this because you need less fin in bigger surf or because you weigh less now? Are you still riding the AM Tech 1 large fins anymore? Just curious, cheers!!
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Christian69James I just want to loosen up the board a bit more.
Sands Slayter
Sands Slayter - 5 years ago
oh yeah yeah
Kohei Matsuda
Kohei Matsuda - 5 years ago
You had more flow and speed on phantom for those type of waves.
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Kohei Matsuda I agree...
Max Hudepohl
Max Hudepohl - 5 years ago
Thanks for the show Noel, will you do a review on the Neck Beard 2 ?
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Max Hudepohl I did that board already!! Where you been bro? I also did a interview with Britt Merrick on it too.
Kahele Koki
Kahele Koki - 5 years ago
Bro you gotta get on a Wade Tokoro lemonade model you can do turns on knee high waves
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Kahele Koki I will check it out
Salty Barber
Salty Barber - 5 years ago
One board and only one, what board would you ride for most waves? As an average surfer who surfs every day, I need an all around board. You rip and rock, cheers from New Zealand!
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
onespeed Yes, it leaves pressure dents. It’s really about the Future Flex Technology. The rebound is is really fast cause of the carbon on the rails. Excellent tech...
onespeed
onespeed - 5 years ago
How's the durability of the Holy Grail, does it have less pressures?
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Salty Barber I recommend the Phantom or CI Neck Beard 2 for a 1 board quiver. Cheers
Nimrod Iny
Nimrod Iny - 5 years ago
Haydenshapes Holy Grail, such a sick board for pretty much every type of wave you can think of
Karl Jakobsson
Karl Jakobsson - 5 years ago
Hey Noel, how would this compare to the CI fever. Dims and outline look fairly similar, how does the rocker compare?
Karl Jakobsson
Karl Jakobsson - 5 years ago
Surf n Show Reviews thanks!
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Karl Jakobsson I think the Fever has more belly rocker and less foam under the chest.

30. comment for Pyzel "Shadow" Surfboard Review by Noel Salas Ep.76

Jake Ingamells
Jake Ingamells - 5 years ago
*noa
Jake Ingamells
Jake Ingamells - 5 years ago
It’s called the boa Deane model
GeniusUnleashed
GeniusUnleashed - 5 years ago
The EPS looks great. The PU just seemed like you're working really hard to do what you want, which might be nice in heavier surf.
Jake Ingamells
Jake Ingamells - 5 years ago
Great review would be cool to see one on the board Deane lsd model in the future
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Jake Ingamells Do you have a model in mind?
Geoff Koop
Geoff Koop - 5 years ago
Great review Noel! Look like epic boards.
Mathieu Revel
Mathieu Revel - 5 years ago
Great work, looks like the board would light up on bigger, more steeper waves. Like you say, the phantom feels faster on the waves you tried it on. EPS for smaller cleaner waves is the way to go thou !
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Mathieu Revel Yea, I think so too
hell0curry
hell0curry - 5 years ago
Another great review. Stand out surfing. I have the pyzel phantom and after watching this i want a shadow to add to my quiver. Also noticed your shadows came with the pyzel traction pad, one of the best choices nowadays. Good traction, doesnt peel easily and holds up to continued use.
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
hell0curry The pars are great... not to rough or to soft on grip feel either.?i like the decent size arch bar too.
IkoPB
IkoPB - 5 years ago
Best surfboard reviews ever!
C degs
C degs - 5 years ago
Song at the end?
C degs
C degs - 5 years ago
thanks keep shreddin@Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
C degs Same song as the beginning. I put it on the very first wave and in the credits at the end.
Jayson Websther
Jayson Websther - 5 years ago
Sir Noel, watching your reviews on varieties of pyzel boards i learn alot of insigths.. a sir since you mention you prefer eps what would be the edge if its contruct with the electrolite technology?
bodhi tree
bodhi tree - 5 years ago
That boards a winner. Nice surfing.
Blade Runner
Blade Runner - 5 years ago
Noel, I don't know what you ate those days, bet it's really spicy. is the board ? or the great surfer you are. wonder..
Great review Noel, you are a master. you get me to go straight to surf shop and buy one of those Pyzel shadow board. this board look much better , friendly daily HPSB for every one. Cheers man, you are the best !
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Blade Runner Sick... thanks for the kind words and faithfully commenting. This Shadow is very user friendly for a HPSB. Let me know if you get one and how it goes for you. Cheers
Julius Thomas
Julius Thomas - 5 years ago
great as always!
Felix Lux
Felix Lux - 5 years ago
Awesome review, board looks great!
Surf n Show Reviews
Surf n Show Reviews - 5 years ago
Felix Lux Cheers!! I really liked the performance of the EPS in 2-5’ surf.

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