Morning of the Earth Surfboards

[kvg]

I'm a MOTE/Torren fanboy and have been slowly picking up a few of Simon's models. I figured I'd post some comparison shots and ride reports here.

From left to right:

AuGoGo - 6'1 x 19 1/2 x 2 3/4 (with fins)
Fiji - 6'2 x 19 3/4 x 2 1/2 (yellow)
2Track - 6'4 x 19 5/8 x 2 5/8

AuGoGo - I think this shape was made specifically for the Stab Electric Acid test series and a bridge toward HPSBs. It definitely feels the most like a normal shortboard. I haven't surfed it in clean waves that much yet, but seems to do well in waist to OH waves. The snaps I've done on it have been nice and tight.

Much looser than the Fiji, but without much rocker is doesn't feel "poppy" like a shortboard does when trying to do a foam climb or whatever. This is probably a poor description of what's actually happening in the water but that's my explanation of the sensations. It's a very fun board thus far. Doesn't require a lot of excess moving about. Very point and shoot.

Fiji - This is the shape Torren and MOTE are most well known for. I believe it was made as a step-up of the Tracks Twinny model.

This is the one I've surfed the most. Despite having minimal rocker, it needs waves with some curve and power to not feel dead to me. It will catch smaller waves but it doesn't feel very dynamic. In small waves it just kinda wants to plane and go straight. It's a board made for harnessing speed rather than generating it.

Super fun on a punchy wave, the Fiji is incredibly forgiving. Lots of free speed to beat sections, recover from sloppy turns, etc. I think this one is a bit too thin for me, when I get a chance to order one I'll probably go a bit longer and a bit thicker. The AuGoGo's rail still feel great at 2 3/4.

2Track - Haven't surfed this one enough yet, will update with a proper ride report. I'm hoping toward the end of this week conditions line up for it.

 

[Syncro]

I'd argue that the Massive is what put Torren on the map, when chatting with him once through Dm's he says he prefers a 7'4 to 8'.

I'd love to get my hands on a Fiji or Massive, thanks for the write up!

 

[kvg]

I'd argue that the Massive is what put Torren on the map, when chatting with him once through Dm's he says he prefers a 7'4 to 8'.

I'd love to get my hands on a Fiji or Massive, thanks for the write up!

That's fair-- you reckon he really came into the limelight when folks saw him surfing that 7'5 (?) in Lost Track Atlantic?

 

[Syncro]

Yeah likely, that whole era of videos he was releasing at the time and the lines he was drawing made so many envious. Kind of like Burch and those damn rainbow fishes I still drool over today.

 

[DanSan]

I'd argue that the Massive is what put Torren on the map, when chatting with him once through Dm's he says he prefers a 7'4 to 8'.

I'd love to get my hands on a Fiji or Massive, thanks for the write up!

I'd argue that the Massive is what put Torren on the map, when chatting with him once through Dm's he says he prefers a 7'4 to 8'.

I'd love to get my hands on a Fiji or Massive, thanks for the write up!

Agree having a 7.10
And now a 8.2 in the quiver
Torren on that wave in central -amer.
And “dear vinta”… in the PI
Pure gold

 

[LogFeliz]

MOTE opens up the order book Feb 1... anyone planning on ordering?

Haven't ridden any yet but given the reputation here I'm considering ordering a Massive around 7'10 to handle the slop we get here in LA/OC to fit in between by 6'10 CC Long Phish and 8'6 DR Megafish

 

[RobG814]

Solid reviews! I’ll add based on my experience (East Coast):

5’11” Fiji
This was pretty much a step up only for when it was pumping. I really only rode it a handful of times and couldn’t justify keeping since it rarely gets good enough here to need it. Nicely foiled and clearly made for critical waves. Was very fast but not as much paddle power as I expected/want for days with lots of water moving.

5’4” Tracks Twinny
This was a fun little twin fin. Fast and loose but I found it to be more foiled than I prefer at that size. Really only worked in waves chest high and up for me. Had some great sessions on it but passed it along since I have other boards that overlap.

6’6” and 6’8.5” Fiji
Was able to score these thanks to the help of several members of the Jam fam! These ones are both sick. Lots of paddle power to get in early on big days. Can relax and glide or push them depending on the wave or my mood. I found them to be too similar and passed the 6’8” off to a friend. The 6’6” felt slightly better for my size and the tight pockets we get here when it’s hollow.

On order: 6’10” diamond tail Fiji
I’m thinking this will have some more range for the average days around here with the wider tail. We shall see

I was very tempted to order a Massive but I am hooked on the Haley Pin for a board that size and thought they would have too much overlap.

 

[Cuttlefish]

There's a new Massive sitting in the racks at the hipster cafe belonging to the local shaper who glasses them. $1800 Aud. No wait required.

 

[RobG814]

There's a new Massive sitting in the racks at the hipster cafe belonging to the local shaper who glasses them. $1800 Aud. No wait required.

The prices are very reasonable with the USD exchange rate. It is a good time to order a board from AU, ends up being less expensive than many US shapers even after factoring in shipping.

 

[JM NB]

I have a 6'6 Fiji in the queue. I saw a guy flying at a head high Mexican point and immediately put in my order.

I'm curious about how this board goes in the smaller lackluster surf in LA. Anyone have experience riding one of these on a average el porto day?