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I wouldn't take my 6'4 out in steep waves any bigger then chest high. A shorter one might fit in the pocket more but it's definitely a dedicated groveler so any decent size or steep waves shoulder - head high + are no good in my experience.

@@BigGuyBoardsSurfshop thanks so much for replying, I reallly appreciate it! I suppose my follow up is there anything you could recommend for that type of wave for a bigger guy?

I tried SUPing but didn't really like it. I have a decent high volume grovel board now that gets me in the water when the waves are junk

I've reviewed the Lost EL Patron, Pyzel Ghost and Matta Driver XL. All great options. Or something like the Lost Uber XL or Matta 2825 which I've reviewed if you are looking for more of an all round / hybrid shortboard

@@BigGuyBoardsSurfshop ok thanks a lot man! I will look into those!

@@bignickenergy2042 Have a look and let me know if you have any more questions.

Hard to compare as the hydra was low 40L. My Sweet Potato is about 57L. Both great boards though

What about compared with the Puddle Jumper? Does the Hydra have more lower end? I have chest and over waves covered but need something for the junk other than my longboard. Really stuck between these two

​@jewittian I found the hydra was better in smaller waves then the puddle jumper, which started to work for me in about chest high. For me now, I bump up the volume considerably when groveling. I'm currently riding a 6'4 sweet potato at 57L. I did a review on it recently.

Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

All the boards you mention are great for small waves. The SSB is similar to the Lost Puddle Jumper. Sweet Potato grovels slightly more with less top to bottom. Hydra somewhere in the middle.

Thank s. Apologize for my very late reply. Looking for a Mediterranean weak waves type of board, but still with performance, this should be fine. It will go together with a Chilli 6.2 rare bird for better conditions. The website suggest me the 5.9 but the 5.10 is available and cheaper, do you think if would be a big issue while looking for a skaty loose performance feel on the tail? Thank s a lot for the help

​@marcopaoletti5420 from my experience I would always go with more foam in small waves. I hope this helps. Tune me up for any more help. I hope you get the right board

@@BigGuyBoardsSurfshop thank s!! I just got frustrated with a flyer to swallow board that I bought recently and I cannot click with... Seems huge manouvering it, probably just because it hold too much and the tail sink instead of being reactive when pushing for acceleration. Thank s for the advices

Goliath fins are worth checking out: www.bigguyboards.com/collections/goliath-xxl-fins Great customer reviews.

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Thanks mate. Yeah I knew you ride one. I'll have to try out your 6'2 at some point

Yes, I'd love to try a smaller one. I've also just got a dominator 2 so excited to see how that goes

@@BigGuyBoardsSurfshopwhat size is the Dominator 2? I have been wanting to try that board. I hope you are going to be doing a review soon.

@DavidJones-yl9kk 6'4. Just got it so need to surf it a bit but there will be a review

Sounds like the 6'4 is just as maneuverable

Sweet Potato as a groveller. The Pod Mod in 6'2 as a daily driver

Hi. At the time I got this I'm pretty sure it was the only size available. From my experience any longer wouldn't work due to the flex. I wouldn't like to ride it any shorter. Do you know what the size options are and I'll check what size I have

Ok thank you, i saw 31 or 32 or 33 on some pages…only 31 was available…but maybe wrong…🤷🏻‍♂️

Thanks. Yeah, keel fins are usually sold in one size, which doesn't suit bigger surfers

Almost every surfer in the CT uses large fins tho, even some of the girls.

Thanks

Fair point. The main focus of the test was sizing but I may shoot a follow up

Thanks. I'm really pleased with them

I've just realised who this is🤣

Hi. Yes that sounds about right but you need to factor in ability and the waves you are riding. Do a search for 'surfboard volume calculator'. You input some info and get a recommended volume

@@BigGuyBoardsSurfshop sure have, always wanting to get other opinions too. Stoked to find a channel where presenter is of my weight too, getting sick and tired of watching reviews where anything above a 5’4 is considered too big…

Hi. No I haven't tried the fire. It looks good though.

Thanks for the feedback. The initial idea was to use this board as an alternative to a longboard. On small days my recommended volume doesn't provide enough lift and speed. After surfing it a bit I was surprised how well it goes in better conditions. But I would definitely like to try a smaller one.

I have the 6’2 and was thinking that might be true after looking at the 5’10 and 5’8. But I got an absolutely unreal deal on a used 6’2 so I definitely cannot complain. On the 6’2 you just need to make sure you are on the back of the stomp pad.

I haven't tried the nugget, but have heard good things about it

From memory, the board felt quite slow and stiff for me. I like a fast loose, skatey feel in smaller wave boards. I can't remember if I was riding the Goliath fins at this point, but a Goliath XL quad set might have helped with this board.

I got a 6'0" Sweet Potato; not quite a 6'4" like your last vid, but I like it. Maybe getting this is overkill then. I was just thinking have something for as junky as it could get so as never to be out of the water@@BigGuyBoardsSurfshop

@redtydefx the 6'4 sweet potato is much more skatey, faster and easy to turn. Although it's bigger goes much better in small waves

It is intended as an alternative to a mal. I find it hard to ride anything below chest high on my usual volume.

@@BigGuyBoardsSurfshop I personally think you're doing well riding such a small volume board. In general, people underestimate the impact of increasing weight on things like wave-catching

When will people realise big boys needs big boards

@@thebluewren I’m all for more volume. That size board is essentially the same as a fun shape type board. The problem with that shape is the larger boards do NOT surf as well as the smaller ones. You can actually feel the board rock on the center where the double concave meets. It ends up feeling like you’re catching a rail and threw off your surfing big time. I own a 5’3 baked potato and at 225 it rides amazing. I’ve ridden it in 5’5 and 5’7 and it’s the same thing. You feel the board rocking and it’s a very awkward feeling that hinders your surfing not help it.

Some excellent points on width and bottom contours.

I'm about 112kg. I haven't ridden the average Joe but looks like a good board

@@BigGuyBoardsSurfshop dude i greatly appreciate your response. In a pinch because i snapped my shortboard i reluctantly picked up a Channel Islands "wave hog" 7'8"/21-3/4/2-3/4. Took it out yesterday in head chest to head and ill say it was pretty maneuverable being im heavier. It felt fast paddling but i felt slower at the entry point. Once on the wave it was pretty sick. Fast smooth and loose enough for a bigger dude. Another swell should be here by weeks end so im looking forward to that. Thanks again dude. I appreciate your content

Hi. Yes, I didn't have any trouble duck diving

Thanks.

More broadly, how would you work out wave height to newton meters?

Looks like Surfline just added wave energy in kj 😮

Wave height and energy are not linear proportions. A tall wave could be gutless. A small wave could be very powerful.

Thanks. Got a couple more lined up if I can find time to film them.

I'd like to try a chumlee

Thanks. They'll be ready in next few weeks. Keep an eye on my social media.

Cool, if you have opportunity to test aipa big boy , Will be great 😊

I'd like to get my hands on one

I just got one - I’m same weight, mine’s 7’0. Great paddler! Only surfed it twice in gutless waves and still trying to work out fins…

I owned very different volume for both boards so hard to comment. I would own smaller or bigger versions of both boards as they were both great. I expect the Hydra is more fun in lower volume and the Sweet Potato is better as it gets to the top end of stock volume options.