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I'm glad you wrote that because I was thinking the same thing but was wondering if it was just me. I'm 95kg and want a 35 litre board, but it's so difficult to find a sub 6' board that is maximum 20" wide.

Yeah it's a board I keep going back to! She's a gooden...

To be honest mate, I only tried the AMs as they've always been a staple of mine. Probably should have tried some others to see if the motor of the board was any different. Could have made it a V8... but on the flip side, could have changed it into a golf buggy. One of the other staff said he was using the MF large and thought it went super.

@@slimesboardstore6667 Good deal seems like an rake fin performs better, tried the performer and kolohine Adino fin the AM’s so far felt the best . I give mick fanning an try as well as an quad

Mate, my eyes aren't that great so i wouldn't know. I watched the clip back and can't confirm or deny. Probably just a heap of seaweed... haha :)

Hey Michael, Nah I haven't ridden the FMN with the quad setup. In the review I have a quiver of three boards all with thruster setups. I prefer to have the predictability and flow of the thruster in these size boards. However I do have a 7'0 , 8'0 and 8'6 gun from JS designed off the FMN and they are all quads, but these are full Rhino chasers. I'll always tend towards the thruster for the maneuverability when turns are achievable. Yew

I'd usually recommend running with something around the litres that you personally ride, depending on how much shorter you have to get the board - Remember to always grab some more literage as this is a twinny. The other manager at our store is the same weight and height as you and he's been playing around on the 5'7 lately. Rip in! Slimes

I would rather the Glazer in smaller weaker conditions as it has more foam and a flatter rocker, and prefer the Dominator II as an all round shortboard as it suits waves with a bit more punch.

I rode it in waves that are overhead and it went alright. But I found that riding it with the MR 2+1 fins as I did, it performed best in 2ft - 6ft.

@@slimesboardstore6667 thanks for the info!

@@slimesboardstore6667 if you had to recommend this or the dominator 2 for punchy beach breaks with some power and occasional hollow sections what would you say is a better choice

@@stevehills5753 They are both good boards but it really depends if you'd rather be on a twinny or thruster. You'll probably find that the Dominator 2 being a thruster will be drivier and hold better in those hollow sections

@@slimesboardstore6667 thank you

The Flat Earth is definitely suitable for a more advanced surfer, so if you're tossing up between the two and you say you're at more of an intermediate level i'd be looking at the Rocket Wide. I guess what you also need to consider here is also what kind of waves you want to ride the board in... The Flat earth is more of a performance twin, so maybe better for everyday waves, and the Rocket Wide you'd be looking at riding in smaller conditions. Hope this helps. Yew, Slimes

I tend to agree, I’d say this board shines in the larger stuff even at its smaller size… with the added volume you can get in super early to set your line. I’ve got the 5’5”

Yo Steven, I think the phoenix is still a smaller wave board than the BV2. I consider the BV2 to be closer to an all-round go-to board for everyday waves. I rode the Phoenix a few inches shorter than the BV2 at the same volume so it felt looser and fit into the curve of the smaller waves better. Both surf really well in small to mid-size waves, so you can't really go wrong with either. Keep rippin'

5'11 and 74 kegs

@@slimesboardstore6667 thank you!

Hey there, I'm 82kg and 5'10. The 5'8 I rode in the review is 30.9L. I usually ride 28-29L in my performance boards, but always jump up a litre or two when riding firewire or twins. Yew

@@slimesboardstore6667 Thank you for your prompt reply! I got it. I am 59years and 80kg & 5'9". So usually use bit over flow for example ELTOMO Fish 5'9". but it is good at my home point Inamura Kamakura. Again I appreciate for you reply! Have a nice day. Greeting from Kamakura.

@@yamtex2532 No worries mate. G'day from Central Coast New South Wales Australia.

5'11

uh huh

Nope. Skill issue for you 😅

I'm around the 5'9 mark

Hey Shano, I reckon at the 1-4 foot range the Glazer would be perfect. Though the Dominator 2 was actually one of my favourite Firewire boards to date, i feel like it's more of a solo board that you take to the beach not knowing the conditions and can surf it 90% of the time. If i only had one board, i'd reccomend the Dominator 2.0 but if you have another board for when the waves are overhead run a Glazer, they're heaps of fun. We have a 5'4, 5'5, 5'6, 5'7, 5'8 and 5'9 demos in the Glazer and 5'7, 5'8, 5'9, 5'11, 6'1 and 6'8 demos in the Dominator 2 if you want to throw one under your feet before committing. Hope this helps bud, Greeny

The 5'9 is 31.8L and the 5'8 is 30.4L Id definitely give the 5'9 a lash but I think the volume might be that bit too much. I have a couple of other staff that are around your weight and they would be riding the 5'8, if not, 5'7 or 5'6. There's obviously a heap of factures that come into play here but.

Hey Michael, I weigh in at 82kg and usually ride between 28L and 29L on my performance boards. The board I rode in this review was a 5'8 @ 30.9L. I always ride a litre or so more when on a Firewire. Hope this helps. Yew

Absolutely shredding it!

I'm 56 years young and weigh around 82kg before dinner. In PU shortboards I ride around the 28L mark but when I ride any of the firewire models I can jump to 30 or 31L easily, keeping in mind they are usually a shorter model. To make it easier for you, feel free to come try the 5'7 @ 29.4L we have as a demoboard so you can determine whether that's where you wanna go. We have a range of demos in the Dominator 2.0 ranging from 5'7 to 6'8. Hope this helps. Yew

@@slimesboardstore6667 great idea bro.can you sent me a one way flight ticket from Israel to you guys?😝😝😝 took your advice with the volume🤟

@@eyalpolishook6486 Haha not at the moment mate... You know, COVID and all. Glad we could help. Drop in next time you're in Aus.

@@slimesboardstore6667 hi Greeny..a different question.your level..old school power surf...beach breaks 1-2.5 feet...can choose only one board... evo or a seaside??🤔🤔

@@eyalpolishook6486 In this case, I'm running a seaside all day. I think in those conditions, the quad and the width of the seaside are gonna give me that little bit more inspiration to go get amongst it.

Sorry for the late reply mate. I'm 5'9 and around the 75kg mark.

Yeah 27L is my standard volume on all boards around 5'9 to 5'11. This 5'10 that I rode in the clip I've found perfect for anything chest to a couple of feet overhead. If the waves were "macking" then I'd be more inclined to ride one of these but maybe a size or two longer, just to get that extra paddle. Either way, it's an epic board for any solid or powerful swells.

i came here for the rocker too lol..

Cheers for that! I'd definitely recommend one as a groveller. There are obviously shorter boards on the market carrying higher volumes for grovelling, but if you want a performance small wave sled, you're onto a good thing here. Maybe the 5'6 @ 27.5L could be up your alley? We do both the PU and EPS versions in-store. Hope this helps.

Hey Troy, sorry about the late, late reply. Fins are just set up to be a thruster so I used my Large Mick Fanning fins in the clip but I've also tried the MR Twin with the stabilizer and that felt pretty good too. It's a great board cause it allows you to play with fins to change it up and find what you're in to. Yew

I have this board and because of how boxy the tail is. Medium fins slipped out on critical barrel bottom drops. I put jjf larg and now it is a little barrel machine.