In this episode, Cam Richards and I put the new CI Solution through its paces. I rode it at Waco Surf, where the new Wave One is a totally different wave than the old Advanced Wave One. It has a flatter face with less of a lip, so I really had to manufacture my turns.

What impressed me about the Solution was that the harder I pushed it onto rail and drove through my turns, the more the board responded. It absolutely squirted with speed, even on that flatter, mushier wave.

Once I moved into Waves 2, 3, and 4 at Waco, the board really came alive. Those waves remind me of a punchy little beach break, and the Solution felt right at home. It surfs the pocket like a true high-performance shortboard with no real limitations.

When Britt Merrick talks about the new rocker, he’s referring to a more staged rocker design. There’s a little more entry rocker, a low-to-medium exit rocker, and a relatively straighter section through the middle. That combination gives the board quick acceleration, easy glide, and excellent paddling, especially in smaller waves.

Overall, I think the CI Solution generates speed effortlessly and is going to be a great board for a lot of surfers in our community.

Cam’s perspective was just as impressive. He’s from the East Coast, but he tested the Solution in small Hawaiian waves with softer, flatter faces, and he was absolutely ripping. Whenever a section stood up, he laid into big carves and even launched a couple of impressive airs. It really showed how much speed and pop this board can generate, even when the waves aren’t offering much.

If you’re considering the CI Solution and want the full breakdown, including who it’s for, where it shines, and any potential drawbacks, check out the complete review. I think you’re going to come away with a really good feel for what this board can do. Enjoy! 

Noel's height 5'9" and weight 170 lb. 
Board DIMS: Stock 5'5" x 19 1/4 x 2 3/8 (26.6L)

Cam Richards height 5'9" and weight 165 lb.
Board DIMS: Custom 5'5" x 19 3/8 x 2 1/2 (28.1L)

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Where to Buy Boards: 
https://cisurfboards.com/products/the-solution

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After 9 years of surfboard reviews, Noel Salas picks his BEST of the BEST boards to help you build the ultimate quiver. Noel has ridden hundreds of surfboards from the world's best Board Builders in categories from Twin Fins, Small Wave Performance Boards, Daily Drivers, Hybrid Grovelers, Fish, High-Performance Short Boards, and Performance Grovelers. With shapers and surfboards becoming better and better, now Noel's clarifying what makes his "Best" surfboard list and shares some insight on what's coming up next. Check out Surfnshow.com to compare surfboards in all different categories, so you can make the best new board purchase. But first, watch the full review to see what's in Noel's ultimate quiver.

BEST of the BEST - WINNERS!

Hybrid Groveler:
Pyzel Gremlin

Fish:
Lost RNF 96 &
Akila Aipa Modern Fish

Small Wave Performance Board (SWPB):
SharpEye Storms Twin Turbo

Daily Driver:
Pyzel Mini Ghost

HPSB:
Lost Driver 2.0

Twin Fin:
Rusty Twin Fin

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In this episode, Noel shares his top picks for the best surfboards of 2024 and reveals his "Favorite Finds" for the year. These must-have products are perfect for every surfer's Christmas wishlist! Check out the links below to grab your gear and make this holiday season unforgettable.

"Favorite Finds" for 2024 - Where to Buy:

Noel's Favorite Vaer Watch
Pivot Twin + Trailer Prepreg Carbon 
Channel Islands "Everyday Shortboard Day Bag" 
Channel Islands "Essentials 40L Surf Back Pack"  
"Wax Fresh" wax remover (wax comb) 
Dremel Lite 7760 N/10.4V 
Bob & Brad Q2 Mini Message Gun 
Gearbox "Pro Power Pickleball Paddle" 
G/Fore "Gallivan2R" Golf Shoes 
Sidas "Golf Shoe Inserts"
Freewaters "Cloud9 Ultra Sandals" 
Go Pro "Hero 13 Black"

In this episode Ian from Wooly TV gets a custom Rusty PU/Poly "Deuce" and puts it through the paces in West Australia.

Noel mentions in this review that he wanted a third party unbiased review on the Deuce model he designed with Rusty, so he reached out to Ian from. Wooly TV. Ian has his on You Tube channel called Wooly TV where he regularly reviews surfboards from some of the largest surfboard brands.

Ian brings his A Game to shred the Deuce in chest high to overhead waves. Ian likes the performance of the Deuce on his forehand and backhand, and notices that he can push hard on his rails through turns. He also mentions that surfing backside on most twin fins can be difficult..... however on the Deuce he feels like he can push through his turns similar to a Thruster off the bottom and still have the release of a Twin Fin.

Ian says the Deuce offers excellent hold and drive through turns and it's very fast down the line. He liked the Deuce in 2-6'+ surf and mentions that it could easily replace a High Performance Short Board with its ability to perform in the pocket in waves that have push.

Ian surfed the EN Twin Fins by Future for the entire review. He said the EN Twin Fin template is a little bigger and they offered plenty of hold and drive. The last thing he mentions is the Deuce did not grovel well in small mushy waves but he loved it in waves with steeper sections or flatter waves that have push.

Ian's Height 6'1" (187cm) & Weight 195 lb (89kg)
Ian's Board DIMS: 6'1" x 20 x 2.48 (34L)

Where to Buy Boards:
Rusty USA
Rusty Australia
Rusty Deuce Dark Arts
Rusty Deuce XTR10

Where to Buy Noel's HP Twin Fins:
https://surfnshow.com/products/twin-fins-hp-twins

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Have you ever seen yourself surf on video before? Ever wonder if you’re riding the right board? How about your fins… do they even matter? Can a couple minor changes in your technique get you to the next level in your surfing? 

My brother Aarron and I would like to invite you to experience a VIP session with us. 
Come spend 2 hours getting the VIP treatment as we dial in your boards, fins, and surf technique.

Aarron will capture your waves on video, and I will be in the water with you working on surf technique and dissecting your surf equipment. After the session is over, I will take the captured video and break down technique and equipment adjustments as needed.