DUDE!!!! I absolutely love all your videos. Your channel has helped me progress more than any other and I think its because of the way you perfectly articulate what you are trying to say
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Hi Noel, I can’t decide if going for the two happy or the fever, what are the main differences? I’m looking for a performance shortboard that is easy to ride, goes well in small conditions but can also hold a more solid surf (I want to fill the gap between my neckbeard3 and the SD Gamma, having a performance shortboard that could be versatile). Thanks for the help!
@@foxgd88 From head high to overhead surf. Hard to surf and find the perfect balance, but the worst is that is totally dead on mellow sections. Not very forgiving but in the right condition is the best surfboard in rail to rail transitions
If I were surfing hollow punchy beach breaks then the Two Happy would be top of my list for HPSB’s. It’s got the rocker needed to shred hollow Beachies
Huge thanks for all the amazing contents you are doing, sincerly 🙏 One question: The New Flyer (now quite old :) ) having also an aggressive entry/exit rocker (both staged) & a strong double-concave, do you think that the feeling we can find on this Two Happy could be a bit similar to the sensations we had on the New Flyer ? (saying that because I had once a magical New Flyer and searching for a slightly updated version of this NF)
Not really… the NF and Twi Happy surfing nothing alike. I personally like the Happy Everyday way better compared to the two models you are talking about. The Happy ED is faster, more versatile and easier to shred in 2-6’ surf.
Many thanks Noel it helps me a lot ☺️ I’ll need one last recommendation between HE and NB3… My choice will now be reduced to Happy ED or NB3: both having similar programs isn’t it? (Happy ED having slightly more rocker so being slightly more versatile if I’ve understood your reviews correctly?) I’m more ‘back footed’ :) Thank you.
Howzit Noel, I’m a huge fan of the show and really take your analysis/opinion into consideration when buying the boards you review. That being said, it would be cool/helpful to the audience if you went over why a board wasn’t a favorite of yours. Thanks!
Boards that become favorites of mine are boards that I don’t want to stop riding after the review. Boards that set the bar for the category they are built for. Most boards feel solid and go good. Boards that are favorites are exceptional and if a board makes my favorite list should be on your radar. I’ve only had one board review that did not go good and that was the Rusty Chew Toy. I also struggled to get good speed from the Rocket 9 in PU/Poly with a Thruster set up for the point breaks I surf.
@@chrisairpr The Fever suits my style of surfing in So Cal surf... especially at the point breaks I like to surf. The waves I surf don’t have a lot of power and not very hollow so I tend to like HPSB without a lot of rocker. To be completely honest with you I prefer boards like the NB2, OG Flyer, Rocket Wide for 1-6’ waves here in So Cal. They carry way more speed, easier to paddle and easier to shred.
Hi Noel I’m going on a trip to indo to nias island north Indonesia im looking to buy a short board for my trip I’ve been looking at this two happy looks really sick any thoughts. I’m currently bringing a album twinsman and a lost baby buggy, potentially with a two happy any other recommendations for maybe a more proper shortboard, better wave board Ps, I meet u in Puerto Rico recently surfing with magnum ! Very nice to meet you!
Nice to meet you too. For your HPSB in good waves I like the Ghost in 5-10’ hollow surf. Other boards I like for good waves…. Shadow, Fever, Driver 2.0
Hi Noel, thank you for your reviews, always a pleasure to watch! What would you say are the main differences between the Two Happy and the Pyzel Shadow? And which one would you choose for shoulder to overhead Indo waves?
I like the Original Happy better... it’s a little more demanding but I could knife the rail into the wave better especially with the swallow tail. The Two Happy is easier to surf and more on top of the water. It felt a little faster from turn to turn.too.
Hi Noel, love your work. My 5'10" Happy (18 3/4" x 2 3/8") is my favourite ever board, looking to replace my step-down Fever (also great, 5'8" x 19" x 2 3/8"). Would you recommend this in those dims, or something else? Cheers
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Cheers. So you find the squash tail to be a big improvement over the swallow in the Rocket Wide? I've got a stock 5'6" spinetek. It grovels well, but I'd say too skatey if it gets overhead.
Would you say the CI Pro would surf easier then the orginal "Happy" which was known the be "hard to surf" (so they made the two happy) im thinking the ci pro might sit somehwre between the happy and and two happy
Phantom has less rocker overall so it paddles better and has more glide. The Phantom’s wide point is front of center with more foam under your chest and it likes to carve. Two Happy is a HPSB…. You need to keep it moving to generate speed, it will surf the pocket better with the ability for more critical turns. I personally like the Phantom better out of these two boards. If you are a intermediate to advanced surfer go Phantom. If you are a advanced to expert level surfer go Fever or Driver 2.0
@@henriquevert The Two Happy rails feel a little fuller. The Fever rails knifed into the wave face better for me so they might be a little more tapered.
I feel like I may have seen you answer this somewhere but i forget even if you did. Will you be reviewing the sub driver 2.0? Either gonna get that or the driver 2
Hi Noel, I’ve been hearing mostly great things about the Fever and was wondering if it’s a good daily driver seeing as how Channel Islands always (and any big board company) claims that their models are very versatile. Also do you like the Fever better than the Two happy?
whats happening Noel! I desperately need some advice please. Im 6'1 and 165lbs. Moving to Indo for a year and looking for a good all rounder. Thinking of the two happy (6'0 18 7/8 2 1/4 27.1L) with a thumb tail. Dont want to mess with the dims too much and am a bit confused on what to consider. im quite light footed and not sure if i should be going less volume or looking at another board? thanks for the mad review as always!
That’s a good comparison... Shadow paddles better and a little easier to surf with the foam forward under your front foot. The Two Happy is faster turn to turn and a little more radical in the pocket.
Thanks. I just ordered a shadow in xl dims based your feedback on shorter, wider hp boards. I think they’re better suited for my locals breaks in north FL as well.
Hi Noel, wondering how you think the Two Happy would go as a round pin? The rocker and concaves sound a bit more attune to smaller waves than the Happy Traveller, but prefer the extra hold of a round pin.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Hmmm, ok. I've ridden both White Noiz (owned three) 2016 to the present, and an OG Flyer (in 2018), and I find the boards in different classes,… the WN is classic continuous rocker HPSP general purpose board, and the OGF is a staged rocker fuller volume distribution and not as 'smooth' of an outline as WN. Very different I find, not in the same class.
Just broke my happy that was 5'10 stock dims and don't know what to get. It felt a little long for my east coast waves but it was great in Nicaragua. Very demanding board though and have to be on your A game to rip it. Anyone have recommendations for a good shortboard for FL and volume? Im 5'9 and 150. I was thinking either a Shadow or Monsta Box.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 ahh interesting. I have the original sub driver in carbon wrap. One of my favorite San Clemente boards if its a bit better and more bowly from 2-4ft i ride andrew dohenys ghetto wave captain fins theyre a small based large fin with a lot more rake and it really helps the sub driver actually get drive as the outline is already really forgiving and easy to turn the only thing it lacked with other fins was drive ironically till i tried those. Cant wait to see your thoughts! Also mine is a 5'10 tried a friends light speed 2.0 stock 5'9 and couldnt really figure it out could be his fins though
@@cyberxdeth I don't like the Sub Driver 2.0 Ligth Speed. Fever Spine Tek best board I have ever had. Construction matters, Spine Tek feels very natural.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 I upgraded to S-glass on the deck for my last custom. I can't tell any changes in performance, but there has been a noticeable decrease in pressure dents. For the relatively small additional cost, it was worth it.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Not that I've noticed. Pretty much identical as far as I can tell. I'm ordering another custom next week and upgrading all 3 layers to S, so maybe it will be more noticeable on that one. We'll see. Love the reviews!
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DUDE!!!! I absolutely love all your videos. Your channel has helped me progress more than any other and I think its because of the way you perfectly articulate what you are trying to say
Dont know if anyone cares but if you are stoned like me during the covid times you can stream pretty much all the latest series on InstaFlixxer. Have been streaming with my brother during the lockdown xD
@Diego Lukas Yup, have been watching on InstaFlixxer for years myself :)
@Diego Lukas yea, have been using InstaFlixxer for since november myself :D
Hi Noel, I can’t decide if going for the two happy or the fever, what are the main differences? I’m looking for a performance shortboard that is easy to ride, goes well in small conditions but can also hold a more solid surf (I want to fill the gap between my neckbeard3 and the SD Gamma, having a performance shortboard that could be versatile). Thanks for the help!
Same question! Another fever or 2 happy (spin tek)
How do you find the gamma? Wave range? Hard sweet spot?
@@foxgd88 From head high to overhead surf. Hard to surf and find the perfect balance, but the worst is that is totally dead on mellow sections. Not very forgiving but in the right condition is the best surfboard in rail to rail transitions
Hi Noel, nice review as always. How would your board choice / board attributes change for a punchy, barrelling beach break?
If I were surfing hollow punchy beach breaks then the Two Happy would be top of my list for HPSB’s. It’s got the rocker needed to shred hollow Beachies
been looking forward to this review thanks noel! you killed it!
Huge thanks for all the amazing contents you are doing, sincerly 🙏
One question: The New Flyer (now quite old :) ) having also an aggressive entry/exit rocker (both staged) & a strong double-concave, do you think that the feeling we can find on this Two Happy could be a bit similar to the sensations we had on the New Flyer ?
(saying that because I had once a magical New Flyer and searching for a slightly updated version of this NF)
Not really… the NF and Twi Happy surfing nothing alike. I personally like the Happy Everyday way better compared to the two models you are talking about.
The Happy ED is faster, more versatile and easier to shred in 2-6’ surf.
Many thanks Noel it helps me a lot ☺️ I’ll need one last recommendation between HE and NB3… My choice will now be reduced to Happy ED or NB3: both having similar programs isn’t it? (Happy ED having slightly more rocker so being slightly more versatile if I’ve understood your reviews correctly?) I’m more ‘back footed’ :) Thank you.
@@laulytof7785 Yes… Happy Everyday is more versatile. Go HE for sure
Howzit Noel,
I’m a huge fan of the show and really take your analysis/opinion into consideration when buying the boards you review. That being said, it would be cool/helpful to the audience if you went over why a board wasn’t a favorite of yours. Thanks!
Boards that become favorites of mine are boards that I don’t want to stop riding after the review. Boards that set the bar for the category they are built for. Most boards feel solid and go good. Boards that are favorites are exceptional and if a board makes my favorite list should be on your radar. I’ve only had one board review that did not go good and that was the Rusty Chew Toy. I also struggled to get good speed from the Rocket 9 in PU/Poly with a Thruster set up for the point breaks I surf.
Awesomeness vid! Noel, if you had to pick one CI board right now for overall performance and a go to board, what would it be?
For a HPSB my first choice would be Fever.
Thanks Noel. Could you briefly breakdown why? And could you compare it to the Happy OG?
@@chrisairpr The Fever suits my style of surfing in So Cal surf... especially at the point breaks I like to surf. The waves I surf don’t have a lot of power and not very hollow so I tend to like HPSB without a lot of rocker. To be completely honest with you I prefer boards like the NB2, OG Flyer, Rocket Wide for 1-6’ waves here in So Cal. They carry way more speed, easier to paddle and easier to shred.
Awesome! Thanks for taking your time to respond! Much respect 🙏🏼💪🏼
Well explained review . When will someone prefer the two happy over the fever . Really asking
Hi Noel I’m going on a trip to indo to nias island north Indonesia im looking to buy a short board for my trip I’ve been looking at this two happy looks really sick any thoughts. I’m currently bringing a album twinsman and a lost baby buggy, potentially with a two happy any other recommendations for maybe a more proper shortboard, better wave board
Ps, I meet u in Puerto Rico recently surfing with magnum ! Very nice to meet you!
Nice to meet you too. For your HPSB in good waves I like the Ghost in 5-10’ hollow surf. Other boards I like for good waves….
Shadow, Fever, Driver 2.0
Thanks for the review! How does this board compare (high level) to the fever?
Fever carries more speed, easier to shred, and holds better for me in bigger surf
Any chance you have ridden or will be getting your hands on the Hayden Shapes Cohort surfboard?
I hope so... I don’t have that board in my hands yet.
Hi Noel, thank you for your reviews, always a pleasure to watch!
What would you say are the main differences between the Two Happy and the Pyzel Shadow? And which one would you choose for shoulder to overhead Indo waves?
The Shadow seems to have less overall rocker and it paddles better and easier to shred. I say Shadow for for Steep hollow surf
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thank you for your help! I will let you know how it goes :)
Please continue your great reviews!
So which one do you prefer, the original happy or the twohappy?
I like the Original Happy better... it’s a little more demanding but I could knife the rail into the wave better especially with the swallow tail. The Two Happy is easier to surf and more on top of the water. It felt a little faster from turn to turn.too.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks for the honest feedback 💪💪
@@PabloFernandez-ro9ix two happy 'groveler' got close to winning stab in the dark with taj, maybe the two happy is better in groveler dims idk.
Noel! Need to do a review on the CI PRO
When are you reviewing the new ci pro 2?
I don’t think I will review that board. Maybe a little to much rocker for the waves I surf. I would need to go on a surf trip with some steeper waves
👍👍🙏Great! Noel hi from Spain. Wich do you prefer for wave range 2-7 .Og flyer , phantom or two happy . thanks !!
I would choose the OG Flyer or Phantom for 2-7’ surf. The OG Flyer and Phantom paddle better, more glide, easier to surf.
Thank you Noel
Amazing stuff!!! Always look forward to the next video. If you had to choose 1 FireWire seaside or pyzel gremlin what would it be? Cheers!
Tough one... For 1-3’ I say Gremlin. For 1-6’ surf I say Seaside
Excellent job on this video👏🏽very entertaining and educational at the same time
Hi Noel. Which board did you prefer with the Happy Everyday or the Inferno 72?
I72 is faster and easier to shred in 3-6’ surf
@@surfnshowreviews7777 as always really appreciate your time noel
Noel, I've not really heard you speak about spine tek and pu in CI boards. Is there a preference and if so could you elaborate which when please?
@@changingphysiques I talk about the Spinetek construction in the OG Flyer review.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 well in that case my friend I'm all over that 🙌
Hi Noel, one short question: Two Happy or Pyzalien 2?
@@iampetrunin P2
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thanks, mate! You are always incredibly helpful
I can't wait to see you review the ROCKET WIDE SQUASH TAIL... As always another awesomeness me review
My shaper is making me a board very similar to this, can't wait to get it...
have you ridden the CI pro or will you be doing the CI pro any time soon ? id love to know the differences between the happy and CI pro
I have not ridden one yet. I hope to review it in the future… it will be a bit though
Hi Noel, love your work. My 5'10" Happy (18 3/4" x 2 3/8") is my favourite ever board, looking to replace my step-down Fever (also great, 5'8" x 19" x 2 3/8"). Would you recommend this in those dims, or something else? Cheers
That’s too thick for the Two Happy at 5’8” if your surfing waves over 5’. I recommend the NB2 or Rocker Wide Squash tail.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 For a daily/step-down? Would be for 2-4', at 5' I'm riding my 5'10"
@@stamos81 I recommend the NB2 or RE Squash tail for 1-4’ surf
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Cheers. So you find the squash tail to be a big improvement over the swallow in the Rocket Wide? I've got a stock 5'6" spinetek. It grovels well, but I'd say too skatey if it gets overhead.
@@stamos81 I find the RW Squash tail to be faster and pivot quicker. In 1-4’ surf I find it has plenty of hold with a good set of Raked fins
Would you say the CI Pro would surf easier then the orginal "Happy" which was known the be "hard to surf" (so they made the two happy) im thinking the ci pro might sit somehwre between the happy and and two happy
Not really… the new CI Pro with less rocker might be better though
Nice video Noel. You reminded me of the HS Holy Grail here. Do you feel like it? Maybe the design and fin combo
Yes a little... I would say the Two Happy offers my performance in the pocket. It has more rocker
noel, whats is the difference between the pyzel phanton and the tow happy in term of surfing ? need to decide to buy
Phantom has less rocker overall so it paddles better and has more glide. The Phantom’s wide point is front of center with more foam under your chest and it likes to carve.
Two Happy is a HPSB…. You need to keep it moving to generate speed, it will surf the pocket better with the ability for more critical turns.
I personally like the Phantom better out of these two boards.
If you are a intermediate to advanced surfer go Phantom. If you are a advanced to expert level surfer go Fever or Driver 2.0
thanks a lot .@@surfnshowreviews7777
Hi Noel, Are the Two Happy concept and the conditions where it should be used, similar to Fever?
Yes... similar waves and conditions as you would ride the Fever.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 and about the rails ... are they also similar?
@@henriquevert The Two Happy rails feel a little fuller. The Fever rails knifed into the wave face better for me so they might be a little more tapered.
hi Noel… which is more userfriendly: Two Happy or Driver 2.0?
Driver 2.0
I feel like I may have seen you answer this somewhere but i forget even if you did. Will you be reviewing the sub driver 2.0? Either gonna get that or the driver 2
Yes... I am waiting for a Lightspeed Sub Driver 2.0.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 sick im excited
Hi Noel, I’ve been hearing mostly great things about the Fever and was wondering if it’s a good daily driver seeing as how Channel Islands always (and any big board company) claims that their models are very versatile. Also do you like the Fever better than the Two happy?
Yes, the Fever is my favorite HPSB in the CI line up.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 ok thanks! Also ik that the og flyer is labeled as a groveler but og flyer vs fever which would u pick
@@maxsurfs3168 I would go Fever in my small wave board Dims. 5’7” x 19 x 2 5/16
@@surfnshowreviews7777 ok thanks
whats happening Noel! I desperately need some advice please. Im 6'1 and 165lbs. Moving to Indo for a year and looking for a good all rounder. Thinking of the two happy (6'0 18 7/8 2 1/4 27.1L) with a thumb tail. Dont want to mess with the dims too much and am a bit confused on what to consider. im quite light footed and not sure if i should be going less volume or looking at another board? thanks for the mad review as always!
The Two Happy is good as a round tail. I also like the Shadow in hollow waves.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks Noel! And volume wise If I weigh the same as you should I consider more volume as a 6’0 on the two happy?
@@brentcampbell8145 You can go 6’0” for good waves…
@@surfnshowreviews7777 legend! Thanks Noel!Come visit SA when the sh*t settles, will show you around ✌🏽
If I’m in the small fin category for weight if I get a large fin what would be the difference
Go with a Medium fin not large if you weigh 150 or less
Hi Noel, thanks for the great review. How would you compare the Two Happy to the Shadow in hollow beach breaks? Many Thanks
That’s a good comparison... Shadow paddles better and a little easier to surf with the foam forward under your front foot. The Two Happy is faster turn to turn and a little more radical in the pocket.
Thanks. I just ordered a shadow in xl dims based your feedback on shorter, wider hp boards. I think they’re better suited for my locals breaks in north FL as well.
Hi Noel. Whats your recommendation on glossing for the two happy? Thanks
Talk to folks at CI and ask them what’s best. All of my boards are Team Light Glassing
By moving the dims away from the stock sizes are you not creating a board different from the two happy?
My fins are adjust for what I want without sacrificing the board design and performance according to Britt shaping my customs
Where can I get one of those racks that you put the surfboard on?
Boardraxx.com
Awesome. Thx
Hi Noel, wondering how you think the Two Happy would go as a round pin? The rocker and concaves sound a bit more attune to smaller waves than the Happy Traveller, but prefer the extra hold of a round pin.
When are you doing the JS Red Baron? Ive been waiting!
JS has not sent boards yet... sorry
Hi Noel, what wave size do you recommend for this board?
I like the 2 Happy for 3-8’ surf
What carver would you recommend buying. Or are they all pretty much the same.
How tall are you?
@@surfnshowreviews7777 5' 7" 145 lbs
@@alexlerner7964 Get the Rad Ripper or something around that length.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks
Two happy , happy or fever? What’s your rankings?
Fever, Happy, Two Happy. In that order.
That was the question, thanks!
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thanks for the review. And, how do you like the HS WhiteNoiz in comparison to those Ci models?
@@bonsummers2657 White Noiz is similar to the OG Flyer
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Hmmm, ok. I've ridden both White Noiz (owned three) 2016 to the present, and an OG Flyer (in 2018), and I find the boards in different classes,… the WN is classic continuous rocker HPSP general purpose board, and the OGF is a staged rocker fuller volume distribution and not as 'smooth' of an outline as WN. Very different I find, not in the same class.
Just broke my happy that was 5'10 stock dims and don't know what to get. It felt a little long for my east coast waves but it was great in Nicaragua. Very demanding board though and have to be on your A game to rip it. Anyone have recommendations for a good shortboard for FL and volume? Im 5'9 and 150. I was thinking either a Shadow or Monsta Box.
Dominator 2
What kind stand is that keyboard or ?
Driver 2.0 or two happy? Thx Noel
My two favorite HPSB’s are Fever and Driver 2.0. My first choice for 3-8’ surf is Fever.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 have you surfed a sub driver? And would you ever review one?
@@cyberxdeth I have surfed a S Driver 2... working slowly on the review. So far... it’s just ok.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 ahh interesting. I have the original sub driver in carbon wrap. One of my favorite San Clemente boards if its a bit better and more bowly from 2-4ft i ride andrew dohenys ghetto wave captain fins theyre a small based large fin with a lot more rake and it really helps the sub driver actually get drive as the outline is already really forgiving and easy to turn the only thing it lacked with other fins was drive ironically till i tried those. Cant wait to see your thoughts! Also mine is a 5'10 tried a friends light speed 2.0 stock 5'9 and couldnt really figure it out could be his fins though
@@cyberxdeth I don't like the Sub Driver 2.0 Ligth Speed. Fever Spine Tek best board I have ever had. Construction matters, Spine Tek feels very natural.
You ship fins to AUS? Any other fins with similar concept?
Yes we ship worldwide. No other fins like mine that I know of.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 sweet. Great work noel
Waiting for your surfboard collection to feature :)
Hi Noel are you guys gonna make ur fins in FCS II?
You can buy our fins in two Tab and they go great in FCSII plugs. No talks at this point making them with FCS to make them in the click in FCSII tab.
Sci fi 2.0 vs two happy ?
I like the Dominator 2 or the Fever way better than the Sci Fi 2.0
I feel CI lost its touch. All these revisions on their model... Happy, neck beard, rocket, flyer. Feels like buying an Apple product
I have this board. I wanna ask it to marry me. It's love love love all the way!
What fins do you use?
Forgot to mention pressure dents 1-10
Not talking about pressure dents much on PU Poly boards. I love PU/Poly on my HPSB’s but they damage so easily that it’s not worth talking about.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 I upgraded to S-glass on the deck for my last custom. I can't tell any changes in performance, but there has been a noticeable decrease in pressure dents. For the relatively small additional cost, it was worth it.
@@michaelj2091 How about the weight? Does it feel heavier?
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Not that I've noticed. Pretty much identical as far as I can tell. I'm ordering another custom next week and upgrading all 3 layers to S, so maybe it will be more noticeable on that one. We'll see. Love the reviews!
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why ci boards her in Australia are very weak ?boards made in Australia are much more durable ci shapes are amazing just weak
Not sure why... that’s not good
Ultra light finboxes are trash