"El Tomo Fish" Surfboard Review by Noel Salas Ep. 104
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In this episode I put the El Tomo Fish through the paces in 2-6' Surf.
Stock Board Tested:
5'4" x 18 3/4 x 2 5/16 (25.8L)
My height 5'9"
My Weight: 160 lb or 72.57 kg
Fins I recommend for this board:
Naked Viking: Large Peregrine side fins
Futures: Pyzel Medium Quad Rears - Фільми й анімація
![Lp. Последняя Реальность #107 РОДНОЙ ДОМ [Финал] • Майнкрафт](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/IK3QKzKUlHM/mqdefault.jpg)
Great review Noel. Lots of great information in there. 👌 I like how you broke down the fins for the board and still touched on the design elements of the board. I personally rode the 5’5 and had the exact same experience. Tons of hold and grip from that double diamond tail... and lots of speed with that wide tail. (Maybe more hold than the sci-fi bat tail). I also found the tomo fins to be a bit stiff. If you get a chance to ride the powerdrive fins (Krypt fins) they go insane in that board. Great review Noel. Stoked. 🤙⚡️⚡️
Best review channel in the game! I love old shred show too but you guys are legends
Your backhand surfing was absolutely on fire Noel! Great review. The Tomo fins look a bit strange to ride. Look forward to your review of the Glazer 😉
It looks like it tends to surf pretty low. It goes fast down the face of the wave and yet still has good drive. It looked pretty stiff until you showed your third session. That mix and match with the fins was great! Thanks for the awesome review Noel!
Cheers Noel ! Ripping Mate !! . Just a side note: The Tomo Quads fins are One size fits all, making them a bit on the larger side for the 5'4 EL Tomo. ideally suited to a surfer 170- 200lb (roughly 78-95kg) or ET model 5'6-6'4. As a rule of thumb the QISC hull design gives you more grip than traditional bottoms and allows you to rides slightly smaller fin templates. Shaka :)
Tomo Surfboards Cheers... thanks for posting this... it helps us all!!!
Tomo Surfboards would you recommend the Tomo Quads for a Vader? Or are they specially designed for the El Tomo Fish?
Anyone tried these on a Cymatic?
Great review! I have had my EYE on this board. I have a no brainer this would complete the quiver!! The left when your wearing the red suit was legit lowers left!!;))
I really apreciate your honesty on the boards you review. You dont just give a cotton candy review..you give the pros- and the cons. If the board needs a steeper face and bigger waves unlike what the mfg says about it..you keep it real.
Keep it up yo!
Joseph Hatami Cheers
Awesome content. Thank you Noel, I realized that I have learnt a lot from you.
Noel, would be great to hear about any exercises you do for surfing mobility and fitness!
Thanks for another great review Noel. The fact that you take the time and effort to try different fin set ups and explain them is unlike anyone else. Your explanation of fins and how they work have opened the door and brought new life to boards that I thought were just not that fun anymore. Keep ripping and putting out these fantastic and informative videos. One more thing, you state that the Fishbeard and El Tomo have the same HP vibe but what do you feel is the main difference?
Delmo 1 The FB and El Tomo Fish surf Nothing alike. What I was saying about them both is their ability to shred the pocket due to their sleek performance outline. The nose on both models are pretty pulled in for a fish design and I love that. The nose doesn’t catch like a fish with more of a classic look. I could surf fish type boards like the FB and El Tomo Fish as my daily drivers. These two boards are epic and I’m sad the board reviews are over. I will be doing fin testing with the FB, El Tomo Fish, along with the Black Baron, Seaside, Akila Aipa Fish In the near future.
Surf n Show Reviews Thanks again Noel for your expert advice. Not a fan of fishes but these have really peaked my interest. looking forward to your Glazer review. Mark
Sheesh, on fire for sure, like others are saying you really did look connected to the board and I'm surprised how well it went as the waves got bigger. Great stuff as always, thanks.
Ripping Dude, footage in the first half had Us rewinding an hittin Da Pause!
Unreal You an El Tomo Famila esse.
Great Show Surfin Snow, Shredding Matey.
I would have rather seen you use the Tomo fronts with your favourite quad rears.
Great knowledge and great review thanks 🤝🏼
Shit Noel, I gotta say you looked like you were tearing down walls and taking names on this savage of a beastly board! You certainly looked like you were in tune with the board and the waves on this one and having fun 👌🤙. Nice one brah, yeeewwwww 🤙
Cheers.... this board feels good under foot!
Nice review Nole. Did you try the Tommo quad side fins and your favorite quad rears? Thought this might have been a good set up to see and how much flex the Tommo and your favorite fins have? Cheers.
Holding out for your Glazer review which I presume is imminent... Nice one Noel.
Awesome review. Can you do a follow up on this model? We would love to see you riding different set of fins including twin/keel fins.
Would love to see it in bigger conditions, perhaps in beach breaks. I've seen RK at his break tearing the pieces of the wave on bigger days.
Love your reviews and surf coaching! Gonna sign-up for Patreon for sure! Question, which Tomo board is your All-time favorite?
Tom Arntson This El Tomo Fish is pretty sick.... it’s between this Fish and the Cymatic.
You make great reviews, would love to see one on Rob’s new Glazer I think it looks like it could be a great daily driver.
Degan McCloskey I just ordered two Glazers. One Futures one FCSII... both Stock 5’2”
Thanks Noel for this new Review, hope you could try El Tomo Quad with the S-wings Sw500 Orange combo with RQ375 at the back ?
Did u try it?
Awesome review. Thanks - best review of Tomo boards - Aloha.
Tomas Anthony Cheers
Hey Noel , thanks for the vids , they're really great and comprehensive for the board carcteristics !!
I posted this commentary on your puddle jumper hp review :
I was wondering if you could help me decide. I currently ride an All merrick sampler 29,7 L in 5'9 in french west coast waves, all seasons exept in cold winter days (mid novembre - march)
I sometimes get on top of the waves trouble getting that paddle speed and was looking at the puddle jumper hp or the El TOMO fish.
Intermediate surfer , 180cm tall and about 75kg.
Im looking at the 5'8 for both boards (33L for the PJHP and 31,9L for the TOMO)...
Wich board and what size would you recommend?
Another great review!! Appreciate time and effort you put into these. As an older surfer finding 40litres seems to be my go to. Been riding the ET fish for a year following your review and am now looking at a Pyzel Alien 2 in around the same volume. What are your thoughts on how these two compare. Cheers.
The P2 is excellent and you can shred it with a bunch of different fin set ups. The P2 can handle bigger waves… best in 3-8’ surf.
Hiyall! I've had this board through summer going into winter. Really happy to have it! Using Mankine Medium fins (I'm 165lbs) that look and work great in the board. So glad I have it in my quiver and I have to say this show sold me on it. It's great to have along side my Rusty Twin Thanks Noel
Two sick boards
Awesome review and being honest... Quick question did you try it as just a twin... with that tail end set up makes me wonder about just a twin...🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
I did not... I hear it goes pretty good as a Twin. I am keeping my El Tomo Fish and I will play with it a bit as a Twin Fin a bit. Cheers
Great review Noel...looking so good on that board. Question...Naked Viking Peregrine fins or HS1 futures large for 5'5" small wave board, swallow tail? Cheers
Christian69James Peregrine Large
Hey Noel
I’m
Looking to get this board as a good wave overhead point break/reef break board any thoughts?
I’m 6’4” 82kg thinking a 5’11” 37 liters is the way or would you go smaller?
Hey Noel,
Wondering whether your thinking of rounding the 2020 year out with your favourite board and fin, for each board category, for the last five years? Would be nice to see which one or two for each board category, out of all your favorites, you kept going back to, felt the best connection or miss the most. 🤘
What Fins should i choose in FCS2
You should run a super brand fling review for summer
Wondering what his thoughts would be on the Toni compared to the hydra?
Once again...Great surfing and style !
As well, I do really prefer to see you on your first set of fins. I have notice that your takeoff was a bit delayed, was that on purpose (looks like the board pauses for a bit when you see the takeoff moment, nameley on the left ones)
I didn't notice that.... not saying it didn't happen I just didn't notice any delay.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Maybe it is just me, but on second 1:39 or 2:04 your takeoff is slower than usual :) kind of drags a bit. Just me.
I've had one for a couple of months now and love it. But I'm not convinced on quad yet, maybe it's just me, but I prefer it as twin with a tiny knubster trailer on my heelside back quad. For the twins I've used the Album NVS and the C-drive NVS. Quads for me felt more tracky and sticky and I'm sure it's mostly my foot positioning but with the twin plus asymmetrical knub on my heelside I feel fast but still in control. Do you have thoughts on that @surfnshow ? What's the advantage of quad over what I'm describing?
Sizing is a little difficult and I never thought I'd get to the point where I could feel a difference in 1.5 litres but I get it now. I went oversized vs undersized mainly because a lot of my waves don't have a ton of power on average days and I have to battle longboarders and midlenghts out the back for the nicer sets. I got mine 5'7" and I'm 5'10" 155 lbs, intermediate. I could have gone 5'6" and sacrificed a little paddle power for maneuverability but learning to get my back foot farther back is a good habit. The glide through flats and getting in early from out the back maximizes my wave count. I've ridden it waist to a few feet overhead and felt great.
Excellent post... this will help many in our community if they take the time to read through these valuable comments. The Twin set up your running sounds fun and interesting. The Nubster on your heel side makes sense as it would slide out a bit without it. On another note... it's good to hear that the El Tomo Fish is not too loose as a Twin Fin. I also think because you went with a little more foam and sized up that it works as a Twin Fin (Extra Rail Line for hold). It will keep it loose, responsive, and the little Nubster stabilizes it so you can push through your backside turns. I am keeping my El Tomo Fish and I will continue to run different fin set ups when I have time. Cheers
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thanks for your reviews!! What quad NVS quad set are you running in this video? Thanks!!
Shaun Walter Peregrine Large Side fins that come as a Thruster set and I paired them with the Pyzel Medium Quad rears. Did you watch the review? I say this at the beginning
@@surfnshowreviews7777 sorry I was skipped to your review! Thanks!!
Not sure if you have reviewed that h4 FCS yet? Hearing good things, I usually run futures f8 or mayhems lrg but used to run FCS H2 on my OG Rocket and thinking about going back to fcs so I can try a Rocket Redux with H2. Only thing is the H4 area is considerably less that the fins I've been riding and my rocket dimms have grown several litres since then as well. I wonder if the design of the H4 will offer extra hold to compensate for the lesser fin area I am used to. I know you ride large fins and can't wait for your review, love em all. Thanks N!!
Glad I saw your comment on here, I've just bought the el tomo fish and my local shop didn't have any quad set ups and I don't have time before the weekends swell arrived to order online, so I've gone for a twin set up! Hoping I find the same thing as you have and it still surfs real well
great reviews! witch one you liked most this one or the Dominator 2?
D2... it will go better in 1-3’ surf
Noel, love your reviews mate. It helps so much with board and fin selection. Have you had a chance to try purely as a twin yet? Cheers mate. Keep up the great work
Cheers for the kind words. Yes I did ride this sled purely as a Twin Fin. Check out the footage here.
m.ua-cam.com/video/S4C2qbD-6tA/v-deo.html
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Cheers Noel. Great video and super informative. I’ve just got the El Tomo (but it’s FCSII unfortunately) but at least now there’s an opportunity to ride it as a Twin. FSC does a CI Keel for the fishbeard. Would that be something similar to what I should be looking for?
I got an EVO also so that’ll stay stay purely as a quad and got a Galzer too so looking forward to that review.
Cheers again mate. Keep the videos coming 🤙🏾
@@Nateford79 Yes.. get the Al Merrick Keels and shred your Quads as a Twin Fin.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 I am using the amk keel fins in my tomo fish and its great. Better feel than the quad. In backside works fine, no sliding at all, very easy 👍
Thanks for the review, keep up the good work and surf!!!
And Help me please..... what is the big difference between the hydroschort and el tomo l like them both but don"t have the money . Its for beachbreak surf
Thanks
ronald roodhart The Hydroshort offers more vertical surfing and it’s more responsive.... with that being said it’s a bit harder to surf. If your Beachies are hollow then go Hydroshort. The El Fish is a bit easier to surf and it will crave good and still get into the lip pretty quick. If your beach break wave gets really hollow then the Fish will struggle a little. If your beach break is mushy then go El T Fish
@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks !!!!! oke yessss El tomo then
Speaking of favs lists, has it been awhile since a board that you’ve reviewed make it to the list?
Miguel Marquina Hydra, Driver 2.0, El Tomo Fish.... 3 in a row so far. All three boards hit different board types.
I’m having trouble looking for a board and keep changing my mind. I’m an intermediate surfer who mostly surfs a hollow beach break and average surf here is usually around 4-6 ft. I know these boards are very different but between the NB2 and the JS Monsta Box 2020 Hyfi, which board do you prefer? Thanks again and sry to keep asking!
Random Stuff I suggest the Pyzalien 2 for your break. The other two boards would not be my choice for 4-6’ hollow beachies
Surf n Show Reviews ok will look into it
You should do the review of the pocket rocket! Ripping noel
Loving the reviews! JS Monstabox 2020 round tail review coming soon?
I have the MB 2020 in Swallow and Squash tail coming soon. Sorry no round tail.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 No worries, looking forward to it
Any plans on a Tomo Revo review, bought one and I believe I have to much volume but struggling with the fin selection also. Even with the extra volume she goes just still looking for the sweet spot🤷♂️
Yes…
Sick review Noel! How does this compare to the Fish Beard (though it's a twin) or say the Sea Side? Thanks!
The Fishbeard and El Tomo Fish have a similar High Performance vibe in the outline.... more in the nose of the board. (however they do NOT surf alike) They are both free from catching through quick transitions and big carves compared to the Seaside. The Seaside is fast and quick in tight transitions but the nose will catch a bit if your not surfing it off the tail hard. The Seaside is faster than both the FB and El Tomo Fish down the line but no match for FB and E. T. Fish in the pocket for top to bottom surfing.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 You're the best, thanks for the insight.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thank you for that insight between those boards! What about for smaller days(head high, down to maybe waste high) in a place like Popoyo, Nicaragua? An all around daily driver out of those 3 boards for here? Still having trouble deciding between Tomo(love the cymatic and the evo) or the Seaside. Guess maybe the FB should be in the conversation too?
@@minimalistvagabonds1597 I suggest the Fishbeard first and Seaside second.
What would u recommend for the ultimate performance grovler? I live in Texas was thinking about this board but after you said it excels in better surf it's got me considering something else lol
Joseph Wiard Seaside
@@surfnshowreviews7777 thanks for the reply! 🤙🏽
Hi Noel!
What is your opinion between the No Brainer and the Sci fi 2.0? I´m an intermediate surfer and I surf 2-6 foot waves in the middle of mushy and hollow. What do you think could be better for me, knowing that I have a JS Monsta 8 at 5'9 24,9L?
Thanks
and I truly love your videos
Hi Noel, would your prefer the El tomo or the gremlin Pyzel? thanks in advance!
I prefer theGremlin in 1-3’ surf, and I prefer the El Tomo Fish in 3-6’ surf.
I’ve got a 6’2 and can’t drift the tail. Is it me or is it harder to snap on your turns with a 6’2?
Its oversized unless you're a monster 👾.
Multiply your bodyweight in kgs by 0.36 or lbs x 0.17 and that's how how many litres. Add up to 3 l from there if you like more paddle power. But any more than that will just hold back your surfing 🏄. Peace from aus
Good indo travel board? I have the seaside as my daily which I’m stoked with so how’s this for a travel board?
Yes, it can be a travel board as a Daily Driver. I would say the Seaside is faster, paddles better and grovels better too. However the El Tomo Fish will out perform the Seaside in the pocket and has better flow surfing top to bottom.
Great video once more. Really like them. You think this is better than the swordfish?
Yes.... this board has more flow and smoother rail to rail especially back side.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 wow. Didn't think I'd hear you say that. Especially after the how you preferred the swordfish to the RNF. Definitely interested in this board.
Could you please arrange your videos into playlists based on board brand/shaper
Hi guys, Do you consider the lost swordfish a hp fish too? How do you compare the tomo fish with the swordfish?
Yes, the Lost Swordfish fits in this category. The El Tomo Fish is smoother rail to rail and has better flow compared to the Swordfish. I also think the El Tomo Fish can handle bigger surf... on the other hand the Swordfish is faster in 1-2' surf and it will grovel a bit better.
I keep finding reviews how this "fish" has such great hold and actually performs better in bigger surf. Given the amount of hold, and the fact that it's a dedicated quad, how do you think it'd go for riding barrels? Seems like a good combo.
It will go good in barrels too… you could push it in 3-6’ hollow waves.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thanks Noel! Which to you felt better in REAL waves: this or the Cymatic? I think your surfing in the Cymatic review is some of the best you've ever done on the channel, but I just have a hard time wrapping my head around that round nose. Others seem to surf really well on the Cymatic, too, but I just find the El Tomo more aesthetically pleasing. I care more about how it feels, though. Haha.
@@sumatran I like the Cymatic better… it offers excellent top to bottom surfing
Great review, ripping surfing Noel!! So tempted to pull the trigger on the Tomo Fish based on this review...5-9, 165lbs Intermediate that surfs mostly lackluster beachbreaks - but sounds like this board could handle or step up on overhead days as well - which is a huge plus for that rare occasion when surf gets good near me and already a Quad fan - but couldn't imagine surfing this board at 5-5...what would be a good size board based on specs if I'm not looking for the tomo fish to be a groverler?
Maybe go up 1 size... if you go too much foam it will be to topical and hard to sink at high speeds on the bigger waves.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 ok cool, so maybe 5-7 or 5-8?
@@markbrown2885 Get the size that’s going to favor your high end liter range
This year every ones gone and got a fish,no pro tour on..,people are seeing there are more small days than big days.MR got it right .
The clips looked like they were sped up the responsiveness was VISIBLE. Unbelievable.
Yewww, go Noel!!!
Hi Noel. I only got money for 1 board. It's between el tomo fish or firewire dominator 2.0. I surf Huntington Beach and intermediate surfer. Which should I choose?
Both boards are epic... my choice out of those two is the Dominator 2
Any plans for reviewing Chilli boards?
Looked a bit like your in slo mo to me. Maybe that shows how much time this boards gives you or maybe thats the release it was missing and making you look slower in the turn?. It looks like a fun board, Id defo give it a go but at $AUD1400 its an expensive try out. I have Tomo’s hydro short round and its an amazingly lite construct and a great shape, I love it apart for the 4 or dents, or chips in my rails. Where these chips come from I dunno but Ive been surfing for 30yrs or more and never seen a board chip away with such ease. Tomo needs to look into the integrity of his eco surfboard construct, I’m happy to pay the extra 30% $$ per board for dynamic & innovative shapers like Tomo but cant help feel ripped off by the lack of integrity in the construct.
Hi Noel, amazed about the review. Some time ago you recommended me to buy the seaside at my usual volume( 31,5L), and i can tell that im totally addicted to that thing even though im 6.2 tall.
But sometimes when im in well overhead surf with the seaside i think i should have something bigger( i still surf it in 6ft. Decently), but then i think about an HP board, which for me would be around a 6,1 or so and the idea of jumping from a 5.5 seaside to that, doesnt attract me at all. So now after listening carefully to your review i understood that you can surf some Performing surf in bigger surf.
Would you recommend me this board as complementary to the seaside for bigger surf?? If so, you still would go for the same volume as the seaside?
Thanks very much Noel!!!!!
The El Tomo Fish is excellent and it will offer more performance in bigger surf for sure. How much do u weigh?
Hi Noel im 82/83kg
@@alxcln A good liter range for you is 33-35L
Thanks for the feedback Noel, im a little bit afraid of the 5.9 x 20 at 33.6, maybe is too wide and the rail to rail could feel a bit lazy at high speed. I feel like going for the 5.8 x 19 3/4 at 31.9 as its my normal volume choice in my boards, but if you think it wont affect the performance of the board ill go for the 5.9. Last time with the seaside you expressed precisily to go for my usual volume so performance wouldnt be affected, so thats why im asking. Once again, Thanks again for your interest and professionalism.
@@alxcln Go for the 5’8” and keep your liters the same.
Do you have a recommendation for a surfboard and fins for someone who lives in the East Coast?
LSP101 Small waves... Seaside for 1-4’ surf with your favorite Quad set up. Small wave performance out line I like the NB2 Spinetek with a good raked fin like the Al Merrick template.
Surf n Show Reviews Thanks a bunch!😀
the first fins looked best have you tried hs quad fins
cat in the hat Yes... they are epic
You should do giveaways for the boards you test
could you use this board with the Machado quad set from futures ??? thanks for the help in advance
michael hogan Yes...
Surf n Show Reviews thanks for the reply your videos are awesome and well documented , keep up the great work guys 🤙😁
I’m on the lower side of a begginer/intermediate surfer looking to start to transition down from a longboard to a Shortboard. I’m looking for an easy to ride shorter board to help me transition down and thinking about a board like an average joe or a fish board. I’m also about 6 foot, 130 pounds thinking about around 33-36 liters for about 2-4 foot waves. Any advise?
Bol Bol Ultra Joe 36 liters is good
Surf n Show Reviews ok thank you but 2 questions. How does the ultra joe compare to average joe? Will it be just as easy to ride? Also they only offer it in dims if 5’9 34 L and 5’11 37.2 L. Which would you recommend?
Bol Bol Ultra Joe will turn quicker... Ave Joe is a bit more of a cruiser. Go for 37 liters... make it easy on yourself
Surf n Show Reviews ok thank you both boards seem sick I just gotta figure out which ones for me
Surf n Show Reviews sorry for all the questions but I just saw your review on the seaside and looks good to transition down to. I can get it at 35.6 L. Do you think that would be another good option?
hey, I'm 6'2, 190 lbs, intermediate surfer, mostly surf point breaks in portugal. you think a 6'1 at 40 Litres might be too much board?
I think 35-37L is a bit better… maybe 38-39L is max for easier performance turns.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 appreciate the feedback, makes sense 100%. keep up the great show!
Will you be doing a review on the FireWire twice baked
Johnson Hwong I don’t think so...looks to be a cruiser and hard to turn quickly. Not my style of board....
What do you think of the twin fin from the morning of the earth? Have you ever gave it a go?
indosurftours Never heard of that board brand
Surf n Show Reviews check out Torren marytn
I tried my el tomo with the keels you mentioned, with the machado split keel rears, it was fast and drivey, but stiff and tracked in the pocket.
Great review but I was just wondering because I watched the review on this board, the no brainer, and the seaside, and I was wondering which board would you recommend. I am 5'4 and I weigh 150. I am also a beginner to intermediate and I want to transfer from my longboard. the waves I surf are typically 1-2 feet and sometimes 3-4.
Little Quesadilla Get the Seaside.... it paddles great and very fast.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Thank you so much
Noel, love your reviews; I wish i watched your video before diving in to get the El Tomo fins! I'm 190lbs and riding the 5'8 el tomo. Volume feels perfect.
I have a question though.. I love riding quads on a skinny tail like the Seaside and when I used the El Tomo Quads, I felt so much slower. I couldnt make sections I usually would make and sometimes I would just lose momentum. I tried switching to the Rob Machado Seaside quad fins and they flew, only thing was that the turns felt super tight and everything just felt really drawn out.. Is it because the seaside keel like fins are just too fat or do I need to just adjust? Or combo it somehow with the el tomo quads like you did? Any suggestions?
Victor Lo Try a normal Quad set...
Surf n Show Reviews thank you 🤙
why did u not use the tommo quads as the side fins and the pyzels as the rear 2 !!!
There is something very special about this tail type...
chicoxiba I was trying what Tomo recommended... I think mix n matching the side fins like you are asking about would be interesting too. There are many different fin configurations to run... the idea is to experiment yourself, have fun and figure out what works best. Some surfers also want to know if it’s worth it for them to get the recommended fins that were designed for this board..... after testing the Tomo Quads myself.... I say no. Go with your favorite Quad set that you love first. Then start experimenting.
Readers need to take into account that Noel is lighter than the recommended minimum weight for those Tomo fins. He is also riding a board that is smaller than recommended for those fins. YMMV!
You got great waves on this test, how do you think it will ride in small surf?
So so... I think if the waves are small and punchy it will go good. If the waves are small and mushy it will struggle a bit. Just not super fast is n the smaller waves I put it in.
Mabey as a twin be better in smaller waves?
Troy Robinson Maybe
What is your favorite SoCal board?
Mattie Miller What type of board and what size waves? Go to our website www.surfnshow.com and you will see all of my Favorites
2:03 dat slide
How may this preform in east coast fall surfing
This boards needs a wave with a little push. If the waves are 1-6’ and hollow then it will go good. If the waves are 1-2’ and mushy not so good.
I bought this board largely based on this review, and I couldn't be happier. It is definitely the most pivoty quad and most high performance "fish" I've ever owned. I ride it it almost anything up to about head-and-half high, including barreling waves. I can't pretend to understand how/why everything works on Tomo boards the way they do, but it's got all the speed of a quad yet more control like a thruster. I think it has to do with something about the quad rears being noticeably closer to the center line than other quads I've owned. Also, with the board being only 5'4", it has less swing weight up front and turns on a dime. I'm a Tomo Whore now.
Great post… his boards are legit
Just picked up this board. Only three sessions in and I agree with you that this is one high performance fish. You can definitely lay some power into your turns and it will hold while providing release. Best thing is, it will handle bigger waves without a hiccup. Amazing board...
i am 1.78m and weigh 66kg. what dimensions should i go for?
What are the Liters on a board you like right now?
@@surfnshowreviews7777 it’s a shortboard that’s about about 40l.
@@mrarican1271 Your liter range at the different skill levels look like this for your weight.
Expert / Advanced = 24-26L
Intermediate = 27-29L
Beginner/Intermediate = 32-34L
Beginner = 40L+ the bigger and wider the board the better.
Can it be ridden as a twin fin?
KALANI12017 Yes... you will need a twin fin with some surface area for hold going backside though. I just posted a few waves of my riding the El Tomo Fish as a Twin Fin on our Insta page... check it out at @surfnshow.
Surf n Show Reviews appreciate it. Your videos are the best and you are an exceptional surfer
SHREDDING YEEEEEEEEWWWW
When is the Glazer review coming?
Jon Rooster Still waiting for boards
would you take this board to the ranch?
Yes, it will go good there in 3-6’ surf
Review the pool party 2.0
El tomo or seaside?
doesn't matter El Tomo is way more HP in the pocket. The Seaside is faster and grovels better. If you like pocket surfing go EL Tomo Fish, if you like speed and carving go Seaside.
What about Glazer? ;)
Ricardo Brasal Waiting for boards...
Looked fast
Looks like a Dylan Siamese Twin quad
Tomo's rear fin area is way further back - compare :-)
It looks a lot like the v4 from a few years ago
El tomo vs the holy grail i cant decide
damn good Two completely different rides. The HG surfs more like a HPSB.... more radical in the pocket. The EL Tomo is a Quad and goes good but it’s a bit more restrictive in the pocket without the center fin to pivot off of. If you want a HPSB qualities go HG. If you want a high performance fish for 3-6’+ surf then go EL T.
Toe mow
you need a better cover photo on your profile page that barrel is hitting you on the back and everything ... you have better photos for sure
if you like eltomo fish you will like EVO too
Did you try them both? What is the difference?
Still trying to get the EVO for review.
@@surfnshowreviews7777 Yeah I have the Vanguard and love it and the tail looks really similar - though I don't think it has that much veeeeee... Still although I feel like it's my favourite board underfoot my friends reckon I surf heaps better on my Omni. Anyhow maybe I need to pick up one of these... but I need a new groveler next ;)
Sick review thanks Noel ;)
@@surfnshowreviews7777 been waiting for that one as im considering it as a small wave complement to the Holy Grail in my 2 board quiver.
Spray for days
That board looks so boring. I get the same feel from it with I see Tomo ride it as well. Backside it didn't seem like it anticipated your thoughts like other boards you've tested out have. I can see pulling at it to complete a turn instead of snapping faster around, which seems odd to me because historically I think of "fish" as a looser board. Maybe that's my own stigma and not true and it's more of a twin that does that instead of "fish".
Boring? You’re entitled to your opinion but “boring” is definitely not a word that 90% of surfers I believe would use to describe the characteristics of that board
The Wave at 6:00 fellt horrible, no drag on the fins, no rail to rail work... the board was slapping like a Alaia... 🤔🤔🤔
Even with your favorite quad set, it looked really sticky, tracky and forced under your feet. The worst looking board under your feet that I have seen in a long time. I'm really shocked you are calling this "one of your Favorites". Yes, there were some bigger waves where it was obvious the board made some nice grippy carves, but overall not the normal free polished surfing you get out of other boards. I am definitely questioning your conclusion on this one today. Sorry Noel, I love you man, and your top notch reviews, just keeping it real. Keep em coming....Thanks.... Peace out!
Sorry to hear that but I appreciate your honesty too. Cheers