Slater Designs "Flat Earth VS Dark Twinn" Duke Aipa Board Comparison 

The flat earth has a ton of performance packed in the design that’s why it’s recommended to surf it in more liters than your average to help Tone down the performance via extra foam this board will absolutely step your game up as a twin because it’s a whole lot looser in general which forces you to do 2 things 1: put your foot behind the twins versus stepping all the way back on the tail pad like you would on a traditional thruster which stiffens your surf stance and the board encourages you to surf off your rail rather than from your fins if you do your research you will find that the best surfers with the best rail game have mastered the art of surfing of the rails rather than of your fins this helps with finding the fast spots of the wave and assists in your vertical game as well

I got a used Dark Twin yesterday. First wave had me saying "holy shit, holy shit, I love this board!" Liked it so much I went and bought a new one today. Flows through rail to rail carving like nothing I've ever surfed. Yet, it took very little effort to release tail and flow out of it. I had been riding an NSP Tinder D8. Nothing really wrong with it, but always felt like it was just off for what I needed. This is another world. It's not just the added volume, but the placement of the volume that stands out. It's an easy paddle and duck dives easy. I'm 51, so that matters. Lol. I surfed it in mushy 2' chop. Which is typical here in Florida. But caught every wave I paddled for. It's so fast and flowy, but totally controlled. I think I'm going to sell my Potato-nator and Tinder D8. I can't imagine pulling them out of the rack. It's the board I've been looking for for 30 years.

I was in Oahu recently surfing Rockpiles and Ala Moana Bowls on a smaller day when an incredibly friendly surfer paddled up to me and started chatting me up. He shared some waves with me and I quickly realized it was Akila! Having had the privilege and honor to meet Akila on a mellow summer afternoon like that, and seeing these videos with Duke, the Aipa family really is full of truly incredible individuals! Good hearted and true to their craft. Loved seeing those quick clips of Akila on this latest video….I’ve been looking at a dual core Dark Twinn for a handful of months now…being in SoCal…but now I can’t stop reading about the Flat Earth…I’m torn! But I might have to stick to my original gut and go with the Twinn…for those mushy SoCal days! Tough decision to make but a good one to have. Thanks as always for the exceptional content Noel 🤙🏻

Excellent break down and as close to a test drive of these models as you can give the viewer. I am also the same size as Eddie yet rip slightly less and hearing both of your takes on same boards/same waves is very helpful. Thank you Noel for this edition of surf school: don't judge a book by its cover.

It would be awesome if Eddie was on more shows in the future. It’s cool to see what the bigger guys are riding. I’m pretty much the same height and weight as him so would definitely help me decide what size board I need to get. I’m sure there are lots of other bigger guys in the same boat!

So sick bringing on someone different size than you! Helpful for the bigger guys

Thank you for having Duke on to clear that up. I have a flat earth and it is my favorite good wave board. I will definitely be looking at the dark twin a couple inches shorter for more of a average surf board.

Love both designs

Another GREAT episode!

I used to have so much fun on my single fin stinger from Ben way way back in the day.

Mate that massive turn you did was sick

Hi Salas, First of All hope you are recovering well !! and ...getting into shape for the 2022 winter ;) Would be great to see a comparation between the RocketWide and the Bobby Quad :) would it make sense ????

Am I the only one that obeys Noel when he says “sit back, get your favorite drink, enjoy the show”? :)

We all know boards ride differently but can still be awesome boards. Really nice to see you go over two similar boards, but highlighting differences. Did you try the Dark Twinn just as a twin? no trailer? Would like to hear more about how it works just as a twin. (I love how youtube fact checked 'Flat Earth' hahaha)

my local said the flat earth is discontinued at Firewire, not sure how true that is

So rad Noel 🎉

YEW!!! 💪🔥🙌

Hey Noel, bobby quad in the mix for a review?

I have the flat earth and friend was also going to get one, he might get the dark twin now

What’s your go to high performance/everyday surfboard shortboard for California? Pyzelian 2, shadow, phantom, sharpeye inferno 72 or maybe even these two in the video?

No other surf board reviewer comes close.

Hi Noel! So first thanks for all the great info on boards and fins! Im 6.4” 190lbs im 43 iive bin surfing since 14 im on my second ghost 6.2” 32.7liters its a great board first i rode it with jj fins large it was a bit stiff in the turns then i tried jj med that was nice and loose but lacked drive now i got pyzel large my favorite so far (all 3 fin setups) im super interested in your fins and how you think they would go in my ghost anyway thanks again! Ps I’ve watched all your videos 🤘🏾

you are my favorite surfer

A buddy of mine told me that he was riding the flat earth in double punchy overhead surf is this accurate? I mean it does have the medium rocker and knifey high performance nose and the wide point in the back? Does this sound doable?

Hey Noel I was wondering what fcs 1 fin you think is best for small waves?

Good stuff... which one for Mexico Right Point Breaks... from Shoulder High to about 1.5 x over head? Would you take one of these or the Channel Island Happy Everyday? Thanks

Do you have any pyzel high line or radius review coming up bro?

what does "true to size" mean in a surfboard?

would really like to meet you one-day

Had an Akila "Modern Twin" and it went mental and had what I call a constant motor pushing the tail ....... can you do a Firewire Slater Designs Tomo "Revo" review?

would you do Chris Borst with Tylor Knox review 🤙

What volume is Eddie riding

holy sh¡t! Eddie was f**ing ripping!!!

Eddie rippppppppppppping

Flat earth is staying in my quiver it’s one of the sickest boards I’ve ever owned especially as a twin

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