I have the 5'11 as an intermmediate surfer of 82kg and had quite a different fin experience. I have tried a few combinations but settled on medium performer quads for most conditions. It really looked like you were doing some good surfing on the board and carried good speed between turns. Thanks for another great review.
Hello Wooly love the reviews you are dong , the FLAT EARTH was spot on with the way you call it,,since your are doing firewire in Helium of late, if possible, can you review the EVO,, since summer is just around the corner ,🤘keep them reviews coming, mate
It looked really good under your feet, i had a dominator a few years ago and it was a really good board. Have to try one of these ;) Nice surf and nice reviews as allways.
I have a 6’8, 48.5L coming late October (hopefully)… I weigh 103kg I had a ride on my mate’s 6’10, 55L and couldn’t believe how smooth and responsive it was on a chest high wave! I’m super excited to get mine lol…
I just sold a 6'8" to a friend of mine who is about the same weight and he has taken it up north for a trip but Im not sure how it went as yet. You will love it!
Great review as always. I have a dominator 1 which I love, I agree that the dominator 2 is very different. I think for WA conditions the D1 is better suited, the rail is lower and the board not as light... I think it works better in our punchy beach breaks that can get windy. I haven't really enjoyed the D2 as much, but now I feel like I should try it as a thruster...
I prefer the thruster set up as well on this board! That first break you were riding was right up my alley. Lefts all day for this goofy footer!!! Where’s that break anyway cause whenever I get a chance to visit AUS that’s somewhere I’d go for sure?
Yew! Awesome surfing Woolly! This is my favorite high performance shortboard! I think Sci-Fi is just for clean waves with good size unlike Dominator 2 that grovels so well. I totally agree on foot placement. Cheers!
@@SkipperSurfReview Hey man thanks, I dunno I just haven't connected with this board, I get up and it feels weird & I struggle to get it going. Thanks for the offer to take a look bro but I havent got any footage. I think I surf alot on the front foot higher up the board & I need to get my back foot futher back on this board. I'm 5'7 on a 5'11 so have to make some adjustments with the back foot. I'll let you know how I get on. Thanks bro, peaceeee
Hi wooly, thanks for the review! I´m 6`1 and 86kg as you. 44 years old. I got a 6`2 x 21.5 x 44L Board from LSD called "the Tex". Large performer fins as quad. I only can surf in France for 1-2 Weeks a year in France West cost in 2-6 feet swell. I can duckdive, paddle and pop up on waves easily and go down the line. Here comes the problem: It´s hard get the rails in the face of the wave to get some grip and gain some speed even with the large Fins. It feels like I´m drifting/floating on the wave/water instead of cutting in the water with the rails So I´m thinking of an D2 in 6`4 (41L) or 6´6 (44,4L). - I know for sure that 37L is way to small even in best conditions 41L is absolute minimum. - A Torq Fish with 6`6 x 21 x 39,6L was harder to paddle than my Tex, but started to feel too long. So what might fit better: - a 6´4 with the fear of having eventually not enough volume? - a 6`6 with enough volume but maybe beeing to long to fit into small waves? Or will the thinner rails and squash tail make it feel easy to maneuver? Firewire recommends riding the board same size as the surfer. So it would be 6`1. Is the board generally not suited for my abilitys? Cheers from Germany ps: In case you have other suggestions for board models please let me know
Hi mate, It sounds like you could be ok on the 6'4" but if your worried about the volume go up to the 6'6". It could feel a little long but it might give you the feeling you are chasing.
I just watched your JS black Baron, Firewire Mashup and now this review. Of those three reviews your surfing on the Dominator looks best. You were ripping it up out there.
Thanks mate. I’m not saying I agree 100% but feedback from viewers is that I surfed my best on the Slater Flat Earth and the JS Xero Gravity. The Dom is more of an everyday board compared to the Black Baron and the Mash Up so it allows more standard surfing style 🤙
which would you rather have between the sci-fi 2.0 and the dominator 2? i want to purchase one of these boards -- and am hearing different comments on both of them. looking at riding so cal beach breaks - 3-6ft.
Hi mate, I would go the Sci-fi if its for 3 to 6' surf but only if you like that type of shape. The Dom was a better groveller but the Sci-fi would surf up.
Wooly im 15 years old and have been surfing for a year. I've been getting better and have started doing cutbacks and turns. But Im getting a new board soon and don't know what to get. ANy suggestions?
Hi mate, I think it would be a toss up between the Sci-Fi and the Flat Earth. Its been a while since I did the Sci-Fi review but it did work in waves overhead and had plenty of drive. The Flat Earth was great in anything from waist high to over head.
Thanks Woolly another great review. What would you choose between this or the Machado Glazer? I’m on the goldy so surf points and beachies (mainly beachies, points get nuts). I’ve a got a seaside and love it. I’ve also got a black box 2 in hyfi and looking for something more performance than seaside but not too performance that it sits in a rack not being ridden.
Hi mate I would probably go the Dom 2.0. I think with having a Seaside you probably need a more standard type of shortboard for the better days (but will still surf well on the sub-standard days too).
What conditions do you recommend for gamma? I surf steep waves at my local but when there’s no waves it’s usually a bit slopey? Surfing 2-5 foot. Ithink a dm2 and gamma could be a wide range quiver for a similar feeling?
Hi mate The Gamma work work better in slighter better waves. I think the Dom 2 would surf down to a smaller range. Sounds like the Dom would be the better option for you. 🤙
Wooly you truly are a inspiration to so many i think as far as good vibes and honest board reviews your second to none! I have a burning question for you if you had to take pick one board to travel around with would you take the dominator 2.0 or the js xero hifi ??
Nice ! How do you feel about the dominator 2 vs sci fi 2 to complement a small wave board ? Want something easy to ride in bigger waves than grovel waves
@@WoolyTV i was considering it, but i heard its not user friendly at all... not sure if its true ? it would be kind of my daily driver for good quality waves (waves in my area are really good most of the times, but im at best lower intermediate)
@@KC-ro9roit is user friendly, quite a lot of kooks running the model and they actually never surfed a hpsb before but for a shortboard it’s more user friendly. I prefer it than the Pyzel shadow. Otherwise sci fi 2.0 is better but none of those boards will go good over 5 feet
@@foxgd88 its funny, noel sallas says its really not user friendly at all and kinda hates it. but again, hes a pro, so what exactly does user friendly mean according to him xD I need some kook that still kinda rips but not too much to say haha
Hey Wooly, thanks very much for pumping out all the honest reviews mate! So from what I understand the Dom 2.0 goes better in the small stuff when compared to the Flat Earth? I've got a Seaside and am very happy with it. Also got a Pyzel Stubby Bastard and Amigo for better waves. I'm keen on trying a more performance twin/twin + trailer, as I enjoy the Seaside with big raked keel twins (AM keels).
Thanks mate! Yes that would be correct, I found the Dom grovels better than the Flat Earth. Get a Flat Earth, you wont be disappointed! Best 2 + 1 i have ridden.
@@WoolyTV thanks heaps mate, much appreciated. Cheers also for answering all the comments! The one thing that throws me off a bit is the high volumes people like to ride it in. If I'd go 3l more than my performance board, it would carry more volume than the seaside (and I know one size bigger in that board would be too much). Getting scary big there...guess at one size down 1.3l more volume should suit just fine. Have a good day mate
@@WoolyTV I’ve got the glazer and the DOM 2. Which would you say you prefer? Surprisingly I’ve surfed the glazer in some head high to slightly overhead surf and it handled fine. Which board do you prefer and why
@@stevehills8580 I think if I was going to buy 1 of them I would grab the Dom. I think it’s a touch more versatile and allows me to surf the way I like to. The Glazer would be better in slower, flatter waves and if I was a bit more of a cruiser!
Hey man! Been watching your reviews for a few weeks now and love seeing someone review boards in a variety of waves! Was hoping you could help me out! I’m similar build/experienced as yourself and I’m after a new daily driver - having not got on well with my Haydenshapes Holy Grail I’m looking at either the Dom 2.0 (slightly put off by everyone recommending it as a quad set up over a thruster) JS Monsta box (seemingly one of your fav go to boards and I loved the older model, haven’t tried the 2020 one!) or the new JS Xero (can wait for you to drop that review soon!) I’ve got a fish for small, fun days and a step up for bigger, better days but want something for shoulder high to overhead beachies etc Any help would be appreciated!
Hi mate I liked the Monsta Box over the Dom. Now I’m riding the Xero I’m preferring that to the Monsta Box. The Xero has all the positives of the Monsta Box but is better in the pocket - similar to the Monsta. I should have the review done in a couple of weeks 🤙
Would you say this or the monsta box 2020 would be a better all rounder board? I'm an intermediate surfer moving from a 7'2", I've been surfing a few years but can't get out too often here. I'm wanting something a bit shorter 6'4 or 6'6 I'm thinking would be a good step down for me now I'm after something with a bit more manouverability that can handle hollow waves too. Generally knee to head high surf where I live. I'm 6' and 73kg Any advice would be great. Cheers
Hi mate Both those boards would work for what you are after. The Dom probably surfs a little better in the really small stuff and the Monsta Box would be better as it gets bigger. Great idea to look at larger sizes in these models as you don’t want to go to small if you are coming down from a 7’2” 🤙
Hey Wooly, legendary reviews and great work on the channel. I'm stuck surfing trigg beach breaks (young kids, can't travel), what do you reckon goes better - JS Xero or Dom 2 as a daily driver for waist to head high trigg. From reading your comments/reviews it sounds like the Xero in HYFI can do everything a helium Dom 2 could do. Or is there another daily driver that's way better than those ones?
Hey Jon. I think I preferred the HYFI Xero as it felt like it was more versatile. If it were me I would ride the HYFI Xero at Trigg and that’s the board I go to for Perth/Mandurah. What size are you chasing as we have both the Dom and Xero in stock and have a freight free option to Perth. You can always jump online starsurf.com.au or give the shop a buzz 95354500 🤙
U mention that the MB vs D2 are kinda similar range. Do u think D2 is slightly lower in the range? And the MB can handle more size? And which do u think it is higher performance? Easier to go vert or work in the pocket and handle steeper juicier surf? Appreciate your thoughts and dig your vids. Btw im also bigger guy also 6'2 215-220 intermed/ advance and my quiver already includes an older 6'4 38L MB that I like a lot. But been eyeballin the D2 as a poss replacement for the old mb if it might actually b an upgrade. If not then i would just stick with old MB and put the money toward a Monsta 2020 easy rider instead for 3-5 surf (and see if it can knock my Hayden Shred Sled out of that slot).
Hi mate The MB would def surf up to bigger surf better than the Dom and I think the Dom would grovel a little better. Both boards work well in the pocket. This could replace a MB in your quiver but you might be boxed in a little with the range. Saying that, I didn’t really ride the Dom in overhead surf so I’m not sure what it’s limitations are.
@@WoolyTV I’d be looking to use it to complement my Rocket Wide (grovelling) on the east coast here for around head high, but as long as I can get in a cheeky 10 days in Bali on small-med surf it might be the go?
Nice review. I bought one about six months ago and I am really enjoying it. Could be a quaddie thing, but I didnt enjoy it as a thruster but like it alot as a quad fin. One of the best boards I've ridden in a long time to be honest. I have found it to be a litle soft (already got the foot wells in it) and a little slippery when it got a bit chunkier. great for us older blokes as it seems to paddle really well.
Nice! Mine held up well and I didn’t notice anything different to any of the other demo boards as far as deck dents go BUT I only rode it 5 or 6 times.
Great review bro! I'm looking for a daily driver and I'm doubt between the D2 and the Pyzel Phantom. I'm 137lbs (62kg) and 167 (5'5) tall, 37 years old and level wise I'm in the middle of intermediate to advanced. I'm afraid of getting the D2 on 5'6 (28L) and being too much volume, but it doesn't come on 5'5 and the 5'4 risks being too little (25.9L). I surf in west coast of France, most part of the time on beach breaks, with average waves and choppy sections. Sometimes it can be overhead but it's like some surfs in a year. What would you recommend? What would be better, the D2 5'6 (28L) or shall I go with a Phantom on 5'7 (26,7L). They say "foam is your friend", but I'm now riding a DHD Black Diamond (5'8 x 29.5L) and I feel it too buoyant. Appreciate very much your thoughts dude!
@@schtisoo I got the D2 and I'm stoked with. It's so fast down the line and still very reactive. I've got the 5'6. It's a pity that Mann jumped the 5'5 length. I would prefer that one cauz' the volume of the 5'6 is a little too much. But it catch waves like 90% of my paddling tries. I loved the D2 with the 2+1 Mick Fanno's fins. It goes even faster whilst loose in the tail.
@@WoolyTV At the moment I have a lost baby buggy 59. I wanted to buy two boards, one for small waves and one for large waves. weight 78 kg 173 height. what can you advise me? Thanks
Thanks Wooly appreciate that! I got a 6'6" Domintor 2, sick board! It will be cool to crank that tune before I'll go out 🌊🏄♂️👌🏼 I wish I could rip like you do but I'm a but of a kook 😅 I'll get better one day. Your videos really inspire me to surf more. Thanks so much mate!🤙🏼🙏🏼😌
I'm getting a dominator 2 5.11 second hand tomorrow as I have a seaside 5.11 and at 75 kgs it's grovels like a fomaie but I can't duck it above shoulder high! Very excited to have a go with this I'm going to beg, borrow and steal fins off mates until I find something I like 👍
You surf better on all the Firewires than any other board. You are aware of that, yes? Not a fan of the "pulled down rails" but then we're bigger and heavier. You should show other guys surfing too, maybe the kid filming you? What you don't do is explain what the hell "Helium" or "iBolic" or "Thunderbolt" etc etc is and the differences. They're all variations on EPS boards, so what's the difference? We know Thunderbolt is the toughest and mimics PU well too. Then you need to tell us where the widest point is on each board (actually show us), and what differences each board has to the hackneyed single-to-double-concave thing so prevalent now. For example we think channels with flyers work better than concaves, with the channels being the actual concave but with the channel edges delivering "grip" and squirting the water out the flyers.
Again thanks for your view and input. In my opinion I surf the best on PU board in overhead surf. What you see on the TH-cam channel is a bunch of boards I ride 3 to 5 times for the review. None of which showcase my best surfing as I’m just getting used to them and then I move onto the next board. The other thing is I only film about 5 or 10% of my surfs. In my opinion I surf the best on a very standard PU daily driver or a performance shortboard. But that’s what I like, some people say I look good on twins (but I feel like a kook on them). Anyway thanks for watching and here is another yewwwww and a Shakka for you🤙🤙🤙
“I didn’t like the original one so I gave it to my brother” aaaah that brotherly love! Nothing can beat that!
Yeah he is bigger than me and the original one felt too big and clunky for me at the time.
I have the 5'11 as an intermmediate surfer of 82kg and had quite a different fin experience. I have tried a few combinations but settled on medium performer quads for most conditions. It really looked like you were doing some good surfing on the board and carried good speed between turns. Thanks for another great review.
Thanks mate. Thats the great thing about all the choices when have with fins! I just dont really suit quads where as others love them!
@@WoolyTV Dom 2 Vs Hydroshort which board was your favourite?
@@tezf6883 Dominator wins for me.
I’ve been riding this as a quad for a while now, but just picked up the 2+1 AMTs Futures and it absolutely flys! Highly recommend.
Interesting! Might have to try it.
Good stuff Wooly, the one I grabbed off ya ran as 2+1 goes great for me
Cheers
2 + 1 interesting! I never tried it as a 2 + 1........maybe I should have
Throwing buckets on one of the backhand turns. Great review.
Thanks!
Hello Wooly love the reviews you are dong , the FLAT EARTH was spot on with the way you call it,,since your are doing firewire in Helium of late, if possible, can you review the EVO,, since summer is just around the corner ,🤘keep them reviews coming, mate
Hi mate, the Evo is an older model so its not on the list at this stage.........
It looked really good under your feet, i had a dominator a few years ago and it was a really good board. Have to try one of these ;) Nice surf and nice reviews as allways.
Thanks!
I have a 6’8, 48.5L coming late October (hopefully)… I weigh 103kg
I had a ride on my mate’s 6’10, 55L and couldn’t believe how smooth and responsive it was on a chest high wave! I’m super excited to get mine lol…
I just sold a 6'8" to a friend of mine who is about the same weight and he has taken it up north for a trip but Im not sure how it went as yet. You will love it!
@@WoolyTV haha, cheers mate 😊
@@WoolyTV Hey big fella 😊 How did your mate go with his 6’8? Did he like it and did he prefer it as a quad or thruster? Cheers bru 🤙🏽
Great review as always. I have a dominator 1 which I love, I agree that the dominator 2 is very different. I think for WA conditions the D1 is better suited, the rail is lower and the board not as light... I think it works better in our punchy beach breaks that can get windy. I haven't really enjoyed the D2 as much, but now I feel like I should try it as a thruster...
Yes I would try it as a thruster. I much preferred the new 2.0 version
I prefer the thruster set up as well on this board! That first break you were riding was right up my alley. Lefts all day for this goofy footer!!! Where’s that break anyway cause whenever I get a chance to visit AUS that’s somewhere I’d go for sure?
Just a little left about 10 mins drive from my surf shop, pretty consistent wave all year round.
Yew! Awesome surfing Woolly! This is my favorite high performance shortboard! I think Sci-Fi is just for clean waves with good size unlike Dominator 2 that grovels so well. I totally agree on foot placement. Cheers!
Cheers mate!
Yo Skip I picked one up & was wobbling around all over the place 1st surf felt horrible. Do you need to get right on the back of the pad then?
@@peacepuffz Pretty much. What do you mean about wobbling? Any chance you can send me some footage of your surfing to analyze it?
@@SkipperSurfReview Hey man thanks, I dunno I just haven't connected with this board, I get up and it feels weird & I struggle to get it going. Thanks for the offer to take a look bro but I havent got any footage. I think I surf alot on the front foot higher up the board & I need to get my back foot futher back on this board. I'm 5'7 on a 5'11 so have to make some adjustments with the back foot. I'll let you know how I get on. Thanks bro, peaceeee
@@peacepuffz Well, hope it works out for you later. There could be many things involved from the conditions up to the fin setup. Cheers!
Hi wooly, thanks for the review!
I´m 6`1 and 86kg as you. 44 years old. I got a 6`2 x 21.5 x 44L Board from LSD called "the Tex". Large performer fins as quad.
I only can surf in France for 1-2 Weeks a year in France West cost in 2-6 feet swell.
I can duckdive, paddle and pop up on waves easily and go down the line.
Here comes the problem:
It´s hard get the rails in the face of the wave to get some grip and gain some speed even with the large Fins. It feels like I´m drifting/floating on the wave/water instead of cutting in the water with the rails
So I´m thinking of an D2 in 6`4 (41L) or 6´6 (44,4L).
- I know for sure that 37L is way to small even in best conditions 41L is absolute minimum.
- A Torq Fish with 6`6 x 21 x 39,6L was harder to paddle than my Tex, but started to feel too long.
So what might fit better:
- a 6´4 with the fear of having eventually not enough volume?
- a 6`6 with enough volume but maybe beeing to long to fit into small waves? Or will the thinner rails and squash tail make it feel easy to maneuver?
Firewire recommends riding the board same size as the surfer. So it would be 6`1.
Is the board generally not suited for my abilitys?
Cheers from Germany
ps: In case you have other suggestions for board models please let me know
Hi mate,
It sounds like you could be ok on the 6'4" but if your worried about the volume go up to the 6'6". It could feel a little long but it might give you the feeling you are chasing.
Thanks mate 😊
I just watched your JS black Baron, Firewire Mashup and now this review. Of those three reviews your surfing on the Dominator looks best. You were ripping it up out there.
Thanks mate. I’m not saying I agree 100% but feedback from viewers is that I surfed my best on the Slater Flat Earth and the JS Xero Gravity.
The Dom is more of an everyday board compared to the Black Baron and the Mash Up so it allows more standard surfing style 🤙
which would you rather have between the sci-fi 2.0 and the dominator 2? i want to purchase one of these boards -- and am hearing different comments on both of them. looking at riding so cal beach breaks - 3-6ft.
Hi mate, I would go the Sci-fi if its for 3 to 6' surf but only if you like that type of shape. The Dom was a better groveller but the Sci-fi would surf up.
Hey wooly great vid. Would you rather the dominator 2 or the mash up? I’ll be using it for similar surf size in Sydney mainly beaches
The Mash Up suited me better and will grovel better than the D2. I liked the D2 in head high plus better
Wooly im 15 years old and have been surfing for a year. I've been getting better and have started doing cutbacks and turns. But Im getting a new board soon and don't know what to get. ANy suggestions?
Ok mate, I will need a little more detail.
1. What board size/volume are you riding now?
2. What is your height/weight?
3. Where do you normally surf?
Hey Wooly, love your reviews. I have a Monsta box. Do you prefer the MB over the dominator 2? What are the main differences?
Hi mate, Yeah I feel I surfed better on the MB vs the Dom. It also had a better wave range.
Thanks mate, really appreciate you taking the time 👍
Out of the SciFi, Dominator 2.0., Flat Earth and Hydro Short, which is your favorite for punchy, head high wave conditions?
Hi mate, I think it would be a toss up between the Sci-Fi and the Flat Earth. Its been a while since I did the Sci-Fi review but it did work in waves overhead and had plenty of drive. The Flat Earth was great in anything from waist high to over head.
@@WoolyTV I appreciate the feedback! Now I am trying to decide between the SciFi 2.0 versus sizing up my Cymatic.
Thanks Woolly another great review.
What would you choose between this or the Machado Glazer? I’m on the goldy so surf points and beachies (mainly beachies, points get nuts). I’ve a got a seaside and love it. I’ve also got a black box 2 in hyfi and looking for something more performance than seaside but not too performance that it sits in a rack not being ridden.
Hi mate
I would probably go the Dom 2.0. I think with having a Seaside you probably need a more standard type of shortboard for the better days (but will still surf well on the sub-standard days too).
What conditions do you recommend for gamma? I surf steep waves at my local but when there’s no waves it’s usually a bit slopey? Surfing 2-5 foot. Ithink a dm2 and gamma could be a wide range quiver for a similar feeling?
Hi mate
The Gamma work work better in slighter better waves. I think the Dom 2 would surf down to a smaller range. Sounds like the Dom would be the better option for you.
🤙
I love my 64 for winter heavier conditions
Sweet! Enjoy it.
So what is your weight and size? What iat your skill level. I m thinking of getting the 6 4 too.
Wooly you truly are a inspiration to so many i think as far as good vibes and honest board reviews your second to none! I have a burning question for you if you had to take pick one board to travel around with would you take the dominator 2.0 or the js xero hifi ??
Thanks 🙏
That’s a hard one but I think the JS would win on performance but the FW would win on durability.
Nice ! How do you feel about the dominator 2 vs sci fi 2 to complement a small wave board ? Want something easy to ride in bigger waves than grovel waves
Have a look at the Slater FRK plus. It’s better in good quality waves than the 2 you’ve suggested
@@WoolyTV i was considering it, but i heard its not user friendly at all... not sure if its true ? it would be kind of my daily driver for good quality waves (waves in my area are really good most of the times, but im at best lower intermediate)
@@KC-ro9roit is user friendly, quite a lot of kooks running the model and they actually never surfed a hpsb before but for a shortboard it’s more user friendly. I prefer it than the Pyzel shadow. Otherwise sci fi 2.0 is better but none of those boards will go good over 5 feet
@@foxgd88 its funny, noel sallas says its really not user friendly at all and kinda hates it. but again, hes a pro, so what exactly does user friendly mean according to him xD I need some kook that still kinda rips but not too much to say haha
Hey Wooly, thanks very much for pumping out all the honest reviews mate!
So from what I understand the Dom 2.0 goes better in the small stuff when compared to the Flat Earth?
I've got a Seaside and am very happy with it. Also got a Pyzel Stubby Bastard and Amigo for better waves. I'm keen on trying a more performance twin/twin + trailer, as I enjoy the Seaside with big raked keel twins (AM keels).
Thanks mate! Yes that would be correct, I found the Dom grovels better than the Flat Earth. Get a Flat Earth, you wont be disappointed! Best 2 + 1 i have ridden.
@@WoolyTV thanks heaps mate, much appreciated. Cheers also for answering all the comments!
The one thing that throws me off a bit is the high volumes people like to ride it in. If I'd go 3l more than my performance board, it would carry more volume than the seaside (and I know one size bigger in that board would be too much). Getting scary big there...guess at one size down 1.3l more volume should suit just fine.
Have a good day mate
@@Felix-mr1vs I would probably stick to a similar volume to what you are riding in the Seaside.
@@WoolyTV I’ve got the glazer and the DOM 2. Which would you say you prefer?
Surprisingly I’ve surfed the glazer in some head high to slightly overhead surf and it handled fine. Which board do you prefer and why
@@stevehills8580 I think if I was going to buy 1 of them I would grab the Dom. I think it’s a touch more versatile and allows me to surf the way I like to. The Glazer would be better in slower, flatter waves and if I was a bit more of a cruiser!
Puddle jumper hp vs dominator? Which one gives more potential to progress on when starting to learn cut backs?
Hi mate, sorry but Ive never ridden a Puddle Jumper so I cant compare them.
what about the construction of the helium wooly? for that hefty price tag can you tell me if im going to get a longer lasting board mate?
Hi mate
My demo boards held up really well. Couple of deck dents but not much!
Hey man! Been watching your reviews for a few weeks now and love seeing someone review boards in a variety of waves!
Was hoping you could help me out! I’m similar build/experienced as yourself and I’m after a new daily driver - having not got on well with my Haydenshapes Holy Grail I’m looking at either the Dom 2.0 (slightly put off by everyone recommending it as a quad set up over a thruster) JS Monsta box (seemingly one of your fav go to boards and I loved the older model, haven’t tried the 2020 one!) or the new JS Xero (can wait for you to drop that review soon!)
I’ve got a fish for small, fun days and a step up for bigger, better days but want something for shoulder high to overhead beachies etc
Any help would be appreciated!
Hi mate
I liked the Monsta Box over the Dom. Now I’m riding the Xero I’m preferring that to the Monsta Box. The Xero has all the positives of the Monsta Box but is better in the pocket - similar to the Monsta. I should have the review done in a couple of weeks 🤙
Would you say this or the monsta box 2020 would be a better all rounder board?
I'm an intermediate surfer moving from a 7'2", I've been surfing a few years but can't get out too often here.
I'm wanting something a bit shorter 6'4 or 6'6 I'm thinking would be a good step down for me now I'm after something with a bit more manouverability that can handle hollow waves too.
Generally knee to head high surf where I live.
I'm 6' and 73kg
Any advice would be great.
Cheers
Hi mate
Both those boards would work for what you are after. The Dom probably surfs a little better in the really small stuff and the Monsta Box would be better as it gets bigger. Great idea to look at larger sizes in these models as you don’t want to go to small if you are coming down from a 7’2” 🤙
Hey Wooly, legendary reviews and great work on the channel. I'm stuck surfing trigg beach breaks (young kids, can't travel), what do you reckon goes better - JS Xero or Dom 2 as a daily driver for waist to head high trigg. From reading your comments/reviews it sounds like the Xero in HYFI can do everything a helium Dom 2 could do. Or is there another daily driver that's way better than those ones?
Hey Jon.
I think I preferred the HYFI Xero as it felt like it was more versatile. If it were me I would ride the HYFI Xero at Trigg and that’s the board I go to for Perth/Mandurah. What size are you chasing as we have both the Dom and Xero in stock and have a freight free option to Perth. You can always jump online starsurf.com.au or give the shop a buzz 95354500 🤙
U mention that the MB vs D2 are kinda similar range. Do u think D2 is slightly lower in the range? And the MB can handle more size? And which do u think it is higher performance? Easier to go vert or work in the pocket and handle steeper juicier surf? Appreciate your thoughts and dig your vids. Btw im also bigger guy also 6'2 215-220 intermed/ advance and my quiver already includes an older 6'4 38L MB that I like a lot. But been eyeballin the D2 as a poss replacement for the old mb if it might actually b an upgrade. If not then i would just stick with old MB and put the money toward a Monsta 2020 easy rider instead for 3-5 surf (and see if it can knock my Hayden Shred Sled out of that slot).
Hi mate
The MB would def surf up to bigger surf better than the Dom and I think the Dom would grovel a little better. Both boards work well in the pocket. This could replace a MB in your quiver but you might be boxed in a little with the range. Saying that, I didn’t really ride the Dom in overhead surf so I’m not sure what it’s limitations are.
Hey mate, thoughts on riding this in indo? Nothing too heavy, small-medium bingin, ulus etc? Cheers!
Probably not my first choice when I think of small Indo but you could make it work 🤙
@@WoolyTV I’d be looking to use it to complement my Rocket Wide (grovelling) on the east coast here for around head high, but as long as I can get in a cheeky 10 days in Bali on small-med surf it might be the go?
Nice review. I bought one about six months ago and I am really enjoying it. Could be a quaddie thing, but I didnt enjoy it as a thruster but like it alot as a quad fin. One of the best boards I've ridden in a long time to be honest. I have found it to be a litle soft (already got the foot wells in it) and a little slippery when it got a bit chunkier. great for us older blokes as it seems to paddle really well.
Nice! Mine held up well and I didn’t notice anything different to any of the other demo boards as far as deck dents go BUT I only rode it 5 or 6 times.
How much do you weigh and what size did you get? tia
@@simrdownmon6431 85kg and a 6"1'. BTW still love the board. Took it to the Maldives though and it was a bit skatey in powerful waves.
@@shaunjej1855 Thanks, much appreciated. I would be using it primarily in mushy beachbreak.
Great review bro! I'm looking for a daily driver and I'm doubt between the D2 and the Pyzel Phantom.
I'm 137lbs (62kg) and 167 (5'5) tall, 37 years old and level wise I'm in the middle of intermediate to advanced.
I'm afraid of getting the D2 on 5'6 (28L) and being too much volume, but it doesn't come on 5'5 and the 5'4 risks being too little (25.9L).
I surf in west coast of France, most part of the time on beach breaks, with average waves and choppy sections. Sometimes it can be overhead but it's like some surfs in a year.
What would you recommend? What would be better, the D2 5'6 (28L) or shall I go with a Phantom on 5'7 (26,7L). They say "foam is your friend", but I'm now riding a DHD Black Diamond (5'8 x 29.5L) and I feel it too buoyant.
Appreciate very much your thoughts dude!
Hi mate
I’m thinking the Dom 2.0 in the 5’6”. That is still 1.5L less volume than your DHD so it should not feel as big under you feet.
@@WoolyTV thanks mate! Appreciate your answer! Cheers
What did you end up with?
@@schtisoo I got the D2 and I'm stoked with. It's so fast down the line and still very reactive. I've got the 5'6. It's a pity that Mann jumped the 5'5 length. I would prefer that one cauz' the volume of the 5'6 is a little too much. But it catch waves like 90% of my paddling tries.
I loved the D2 with the 2+1 Mick Fanno's fins. It goes even faster whilst loose in the tail.
Better Dominator 2 , Monsta box easy rider or Rocket wide ?
Thanks
For small flat surf...... Rocket Wide
The Dom and MB would surf better in a bigger range of conditions (so if you only have one board).
@@WoolyTV At the moment I have a lost baby buggy 59. I wanted to buy two boards, one for small waves and one for large waves.
weight 78 kg 173 height. what can you advise me?
Thanks
Nicccccceeee niccccccceeee!!
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@@kylewattssurfing3266 🙏
Sick video Wooly!!!!
Band's name of first wave please????🙏🏼
Cheers!
Keep on ripping legend 🤙🏼
Thanks mate!
Not sure who the band is?
Dylan does all the production and editing so I will have to ask him.
Thanks Wooly appreciate that!
I got a 6'6" Domintor 2, sick board!
It will be cool to crank that tune before I'll go out 🌊🏄♂️👌🏼
I wish I could rip like you do but I'm a but of a kook 😅
I'll get better one day.
Your videos really inspire me to surf more.
Thanks so much mate!🤙🏼🙏🏼😌
Yea you rippah Shaka bradduh 🐐
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4:13 yeeeeeww 😀🤙
That was at one of the little local reef breaks and that particular day was pretty much as good as I have ever seen it!
@@WoolyTV Yep know exactly where m8, well navigated 😃👍
First wave song please! 🙏🏼
Hopefully you got the replies on the other clip? Did you fid it?
Yes I did thanks so much Wooly!
Big fun!
I've bought a bunch of boards because of yours reviews mate.
You're a Legend!!!
4:07 👌🤙
Yeeewwww
I'm getting a dominator 2 5.11 second hand tomorrow as I have a seaside 5.11 and at 75 kgs it's grovels like a fomaie but I can't duck it above shoulder high!
Very excited to have a go with this I'm going to beg, borrow and steal fins off mates until I find something I like 👍
Also seaside hates a late drop as much as I do so not the best combo
Sounds good. I would just start with a standard set of mediums and go from there 🤙
@Wooly TV - Surfboard Reviews cheers mate that's what I ended up with just what the shop had going cheap. Works lovely
My favourite Hippy . Lol
Should I start hugging a few trees on the next review?
You surf better on all the Firewires than any other board. You are aware of that, yes? Not a fan of the "pulled down rails" but then we're bigger and heavier. You should show other guys surfing too, maybe the kid filming you? What you don't do is explain what the hell "Helium" or "iBolic" or "Thunderbolt" etc etc is and the differences. They're all variations on EPS boards, so what's the difference? We know Thunderbolt is the toughest and mimics PU well too. Then you need to tell us where the widest point is on each board (actually show us), and what differences each board has to the hackneyed single-to-double-concave thing so prevalent now. For example we think channels with flyers work better than concaves, with the channels being the actual concave but with the channel edges delivering "grip" and squirting the water out the flyers.
Again thanks for your view and input. In my opinion I surf the best on PU board in overhead surf. What you see on the TH-cam channel is a bunch of boards I ride 3 to 5 times for the review. None of which showcase my best surfing as I’m just getting used to them and then I move onto the next board.
The other thing is I only film about 5 or 10% of my surfs.
In my opinion I surf the best on a very standard PU daily driver or a performance shortboard.
But that’s what I like, some people say I look good on twins (but I feel like a kook on them).
Anyway thanks for watching and here is another yewwwww and a Shakka for you🤙🤙🤙