I just started surfing again and this is my first board after coming back to it and I completely agree with you. The board is great for getting your wave count up and for me getting back into the swing of things but as soon as you want to do anything other than ride the face it's pretty unresponsive.
Nice one. Thanks for the reply. I guess its not in their interest to leave any negative reviews as its not good for business. Bit of false advertising though.
This made my day Shaun! Great review too, although I sort of guessed it'd be too sluggish for you. Stoked you've made your first vid, one of many more to come I hope! YEEWW!! :)
I had the same board just in the PU construction but a 5,6" thing went better once I put larger fins in it , it actually felt losers as the fins gave it more drive and speed making it quite skatey , but its better in pushier waves I found, as I used it at greenmount around head high and it flew but when I came back to Cornwall UK , the waves little less push the board felt slow. But for the money theyre well made so I cant complain as I got good price for it when I sold it.
I reckon a fair review for the size. I surf it in a 5"8'. Went from a traditional 6"4'. It took me a bit to get use to it but now find it fast and nimble. Good up to 6ft. I did have a good long chat to them before I got one about waves and surf ability. Jusy my opinion. Cheers
Absolutely RD. I think you nailed the size. I would have loved to have tried a smaller board. I chose the size due to my stuffed shoulder, and it delivered on catching waves, just not responsive. Ended up buying a 6"1' Dominator and I'm finding I am getting similar wave numbers but I get a more responsive board. No change out of a $1000 (AUD) though. For that I could get three Zephyrs for each occasion!! Thanks for the comments!
I've just ordered a 6 '2" but wish I'd seen this review before I was sucked in by all the 26x five star reviews on their website. I'm similar age and have been out of the water for sometime so hopefully I'll have a different experience .
Yes please let me know how you go. You will definitely get heaps of waves on it. I almost wish I had kept it for those tiny days as it is sort of like a mal without the length. I bought the new dominator II instead and it absolutely rips. very happy with that one.
@@FernandoGonzalez1965 G'day Fernando. You truly get what you pay for. The dominator was from a local surf shop around $1000AUD. Much, much better quality than the zephyr. Not even a comparison. Be careful though as all firewire seem to go yellow.....but doesn't effect performance. I'm buying another one to go to Indo.
wish i'd seen this before buying. Bought the 6ft but wish I'd got the 5'10. Same thoughts, feels like a boat and hard to sink the rail. Does surf well in 1ft onshore, and powers through fat sections really well
I have to say I disagree with this review. I bought a 6’8 zephyr, and expected it to ride like a boat. Instead it catches waves very easily, is very stable, has good drive and has good turns. I have surfed for many years using lots of well known shapers (pyzel, mayhem, etc.). This board has been great for me as an older surfer, my 2 cents
G'day Paul. Really stoked it worked for you. I've ended up with a seaside and beyond. Goes like a dream but wow the price tag. Love the feedback and glad you are getting waves. 2 cents well spent.
Hahaha I've been surfing 6 months and my 8ft mini Mal was awesome but Ive maxed it out and wanna carve now.. just got this in top condition for $170 and am worried it's too small and also going from softboard to hard is intimidating...I'm 6ft, 80kg and got the 6'2, hope I can get up on it
Absolutely. Dont go the mini mal option most guys tend to do. Go for something a little thicker and longer. If you can regularly get to your feet and stand up fairly easy then this board is good. I'm 85ks and 170cm. As a 12 month surfer this would have been a good size. Take your time too. I bought it for $520 and a month later they were $420.
@@jose2x784 Being 73kg and just starting out on a shorter board I think the 6'2". Any smaller and you will fall off too much. Any bigger and you probably wouldn't progress with it. It would be good for you for a good couple of years.
G'day mate. At 110kg it would be perfect. Ive got it on Gumtree for 300 and already looks like I have sold it. Thanks for the reply. And I hope you get one. For older, bigger guys these things are magic at catching waves. I might still buy a 5"8' for me.
Your right there. They are pretty slick in getting the goods to you though and the promotional stuff is very convincing. There must be a good board in that quiver they sell but I just didn't get one of them.
I just started surfing again and this is my first board after coming back to it and I completely agree with you. The board is great for getting your wave count up and for me getting back into the swing of things but as soon as you want to do anything other than ride the face it's pretty unresponsive.
Man it's good to see an honest review. I left a reasonable review on their site about another board and they deleted it because it wasn't 5 stars
Nice one. Thanks for the reply. I guess its not in their interest to leave any negative reviews as its not good for business. Bit of false advertising though.
This made my day Shaun! Great review too, although I sort of guessed it'd be too sluggish for you. Stoked you've made your first vid, one of many more to come I hope! YEEWW!! :)
Cheers McCoy. I thought I'd have a go after watching so many of yours. i can see now you are quite the pro!
@@shaunjej1855 It only gets easier Shaun, like anything else! We're still lucky here in Oz, people will applaud you if you have a go. :)
Glad I saw this, they do look like they're pushing water on their promo vids too.
cheers mate
I had the same board just in the PU construction but a 5,6" thing went better once I put larger fins in it , it actually felt losers as the fins gave it more drive and speed making it quite skatey , but its better in pushier waves I found, as I used it at greenmount around head high and it flew but when I came back to Cornwall UK , the waves little less push the board felt slow. But for the money theyre well made so I cant complain as I got good price for it when I sold it.
Mate, I was looking for some honest feedback & you certainly delivered.... 👍
G'day Justahound. Cheers. I appreciate the feedback. You may tell I am frustrated. I think spend more coin and get something lighter and with shape.
I reckon a fair review for the size.
I surf it in a 5"8'. Went from a traditional 6"4'. It took me a bit to get use to it but now find it fast and nimble. Good up to 6ft. I did have a good long chat to them before I got one about waves and surf ability.
Jusy my opinion.
Cheers
Absolutely RD. I think you nailed the size. I would have loved to have tried a smaller board. I chose the size due to my stuffed shoulder, and it delivered on catching waves, just not responsive. Ended up buying a 6"1' Dominator and I'm finding I am getting similar wave numbers but I get a more responsive board. No change out of a $1000 (AUD) though. For that I could get three Zephyrs for each occasion!! Thanks for the comments!
I've just ordered a 6 '2" but wish I'd seen this review before I was sucked in by all the 26x five star reviews on their website. I'm similar age and have been out of the water for sometime so hopefully I'll have a different experience .
Yes please let me know how you go. You will definitely get heaps of waves on it. I almost wish I had kept it for those tiny days as it is sort of like a mal without the length. I bought the new dominator II instead and it absolutely rips. very happy with that one.
@@shaunjej1855 The Dominator 2 looks great but comes with a big-ticket price compared to the Zephyr. Where did you get yours?
@@FernandoGonzalez1965 G'day Fernando. You truly get what you pay for. The dominator was from a local surf shop around $1000AUD. Much, much better quality than the zephyr. Not even a comparison. Be careful though as all firewire seem to go yellow.....but doesn't effect performance. I'm buying another one to go to Indo.
wish i'd seen this before buying. Bought the 6ft but wish I'd got the 5'10. Same thoughts, feels like a boat and hard to sink the rail. Does surf well in 1ft onshore, and powers through fat sections really well
I have to say I disagree with this review. I bought a 6’8 zephyr, and expected it to ride like a boat. Instead it catches waves very easily, is very stable, has good drive and has good turns. I have surfed for many years using lots of well known shapers (pyzel, mayhem, etc.).
This board has been great for me as an older surfer, my 2 cents
G'day Paul. Really stoked it worked for you. I've ended up with a seaside and beyond. Goes like a dream but wow the price tag. Love the feedback and glad you are getting waves. 2 cents well spent.
I did choose the standard epoxy, which is quite a bit lighter than the ecotech, and probably a bit more lively.
Hahaha I've been surfing 6 months and my 8ft mini Mal was awesome but Ive maxed it out and wanna carve now.. just got this in top condition for $170 and am worried it's too small and also going from softboard to hard is intimidating...I'm 6ft, 80kg and got the 6'2, hope I can get up on it
Keep me posted. First few surfs will be frustrating but will definitely give you some rewards.
@@shaunjej1855 legend thanks Shaun
What type of board do you think will suit someone that is 70 kilos, 5’4 ?
Yep I think you are on the money there. They hold a lot of volume becasue they are wide and flat.
Would you recommend it for a 1 year experience surfer?
Absolutely. Dont go the mini mal option most guys tend to do. Go for something a little thicker and longer. If you can regularly get to your feet and stand up fairly easy then this board is good. I'm 85ks and 170cm. As a 12 month surfer this would have been a good size. Take your time too. I bought it for $520 and a month later they were $420.
@@shaunjej1855 what size have you used?
I am 170cm 73kg, what size would you recommend?
@@jose2x784 Being 73kg and just starting out on a shorter board I think the 6'2". Any smaller and you will fall off too much. Any bigger and you probably wouldn't progress with it. It would be good for you for a good couple of years.
@@shaunjej1855 thank you!
What are the dimensions my daughter has a 6ft 8 zephyr it goes really well after surfing on my 9 ft 1 a good transition board
Where do you live I'll buy it for $200 I'm 110kg reckon it might be OK!
G'day mate. At 110kg it would be perfect. Ive got it on Gumtree for 300 and already looks like I have sold it. Thanks for the reply. And I hope you get one. For older, bigger guys these things are magic at catching waves. I might still buy a 5"8' for me.
Needs to see it on some waves 🤙😷🇺🇲
Yeah good point Larry. I agree. Couldn't talk the misses into it. Thanks for the comments.
welcome to china my friend this company have no market value after you get the board
Your right there. They are pretty slick in getting the goods to you though and the promotional stuff is very convincing. There must be a good board in that quiver they sell but I just didn't get one of them.