My '2018 Favorite Finds' Review by Noel Salas Ep. 72

In this episode I talk about my Favorite Finds that I have tested for 2018.

We test more than surfboards and fins here at Surf n' Show and at the end of every year the products that I like the most are introduced to our community as a Favorite of mine.

I show how each product works and what I like most about it. I also put where you can buy each product and how much the products cost.

This is our third year doing our Favorite Finds review and some surfers find it to be very valuable and a great way to make their Christmas list.

Links to Buy Products:

Fins Out Product: $19.95 (USA)

Fin Puller: $22.00 (USA)

FCS Change Mat / Wet Bag: $30.00 (USA)

Xcel Threade Surf T Shirt: $44.95 (USA)

Hurley Phantom Compression Shorts: $56.97 (USA)

FCS II Mick Fanning NEO Carbon Fins: $85.00 (USA)

Futures Fins AM2 Beta Fins: $80.00 (USA)

Futures Fins AMK Fins: Available December 2018

O'Neill Hyper Freak 3/2 Wetsuit: $289.95

[vantheman]

God I love this channel. This is what the internet is made for how cool is it to sit back and grab your favorite drink and bro down with Noel. As far as I'm concerned this is some of the best wisdom and advice for surfing on planet Earth. Noel you rule dude happy holidays buddy.🎅🤙

[OUTDOORSWITHDOMINGO]

Thanks for posting, I just got the Finpuller and Emailed them and got a quick reply from Toby too !! very cool guy, just like you . Happy holidays

[dkilla]

Good seeing you the other morning and cool meeting your brother Aaron, Thank you for the 2018 fav picks

[bodhitree]

Excellent reviews and explanations. Props to your brother for staying behind the lens whilst other people are gobbling up nice waves.

[peterslaby]

Got a horrific rash that got infected on my last trip to Maui because I was in trunks all day and constantly in the water. Never again. Bought those Hurley compression shorts and wore them to an all day beach session after I had healed up. Worth every penny. Just make sure to order a size larger than normal. That’s what what all the reviews said and I’m glad I listened to them.

[caravanclips]

Thanks for sending it with no voice, lots of great stuff here!

[SamBirchenough]

looking forward to your monsta 8 review. love my monstabox; had a lot of fun at lowers a few weeks ago. happy holidays!

[oisinhaley]

This video is my favorite part of a new year coming

[gregschexnayder]

Great Review as always! I have used a mat like that for years, when you gotta have one you gotta have one! One not on compression shorts. I have some (O'Neill I think) went to Fiji and kept having my trunks come off all the time as it makes you more slippery - just something to note when selecting the trunks!

[JRock-yrrw]

Those Oneill wetsuits are truly next level. So unbelievably light and flexible that they are more comparable to wearing boardshorts.

[richardembery]

It’s amazing how much easier the neo carbon is to turn than the performance core. Such a great template for down the line speed.
Also I was talking to the FCS rep and got it confirmed that the green and black Mick Fanning fins have more flex then the black and white ones due to the different hex core inlays they use.
Similar to what we were discussing with regards to the KA black fins being stiffer then the yellow ones. Although in that case it wasn’t to do with the hex core inlays.
Thought some of your fans maybe able to use that information to their benefit.
Awesome show as always Noel.
Look forward to your next review.

[kenkohncke]

Excellent Noel, I was wondering if there was one stand out board for you out of the fav's, and which it may be?

[MontanaWeatherby]

Hi Noel, Long time no talk! I've been stealthy but still keeping up to date with your vids. I have a question for you, I have yet to buy another board. Would you recommend the driver or the gamma for the surf at churches, Uppers, and creek? / maybe lowers

[seana]

Hey Noel, i don't know anything about wetsuits, but i'm planning to buy a weak life preserver (NP Surf Rise Side Zip Impact Vest) to help me float in case i lose my board. Question, do you think this will add buoyancy for paddling or maybe even hurt paddling, and would i need to adjust my board liters to compensate?

[newyrat]

Hi noel i live in Lennox Head Australia and just bought a solo shot 3, i remember a while back u where saying u possibly would like some clips from viewers, i been riding JS M8 for a bit and wondered if u might want a couple of waves to go with your review? Thanks mate im a big fan!
Jordan

[TomekKosalka]

Now my wish list is set thanks your help Noel. Happy Thanksgiving, grateful for your diligent and honest work on this channel, many thanks! Feel better 🙏🏼

[dkilla]

I’m in between a firewire sci fi and an HS untitled for a lower to mid range board, I have the HS Holy Grail and its a fun board but I really don’t get to see all the features of the design until it gets chest high and up. I’m wondering if the untitled will fill the gap at the lower end of the wave spectrum or compete with my H grail for good wave domination?

[joaoluis]

Nice work!
Regards from a cold but offshore Portugal 🤙🏻

[wesleyturner]

I have the MF neo carbon tri and like them! what would you add to them to run a quad set? Im 5'9 175-180lbs and they would be for a hybrid DD in waste to head high surf. Would the Reactor slide out to much or just allow for tighter turns? The MF neo's give me good speed. Would the Performer be a more complementary choice?

[hunterdavis]

That change mat is siiiick. Putting that on my letter to Santa fo sure!