CI Dumpster Diver 2 Surfboard Review

   / @thomyeonthego   Huge shout out to my good friend Geoff who was kind enough to not only sell me his Firewire Great White Twin but also lend me his CI Dumpster Diver 2. Without him, my reviews would likely have only half the diversity it does. Quick note about the Dumpster Diver 2, from the dimensions off their website, I find this 2nd version to be very similar to the original in regards to volume to length. They stated they wanted to make it longer than the older version and this is only true if you compare them by width. However, by going with longer, you end up with a slightly narrower board and fraction less volume. I never got to ride the original so I can't compare the two but I found this board to be a decent groveler but more importantly, and excellent performance board for an average surfer like myself in average conditions. Definitely in the category of a daily driver for me. The rail to rail transition felt effortless maybe even a bit twitchy. It was something I had to get used to. It really reminded me of the old Firewire Dominator and Firewire Spitfire. It caught waves easily and provided the wave had a little steepness, the board went fast. On the softer waves, as long as you kept it on rail, it maintained speed very well. I don't often ride PU boards but found this one to be lively and responsive. Thumbs up for the DD2. Surfer: 5'8" 145lbs Surfboard: 5'7" x 19.25" x 2.38" @27.8L Fins: NVS Orcas Traction: Creatures Fanning Leash: FCS Wetsuit: Volcom 5/4/3 Modulator hooded (I'm a big wuss) Upcoming board for 2024, in no particular order: Firewire 5'2 Too Fish - DONE Pyzel 5'3 White Tiger - DONE CI 5'7 Dumpster Diver 2 - DONE Firewire 5'7 GWT - NEXT UP HELM Performance Fish Album 5'4 Twinsman AIPA 5'7 Dark Horse (just Added) Lost 5'4 RNF Retro Revamp HELM 6'8 Opener Firewire 5'3 & 5'4 Revo Firewire 5'8 Hydroshort HI Moe Mini HI Mid6 Mini (if I can get my hands on one) Firewire Boss Up (if I can get my hands on one) Firewire S-Boss (if I can get my hands on one) Firewire New Releases (if any new ones come out) #surfer #surf #surfing #surfboard #surfboards #surfboardreview #surfboardreviews #channelislandssurfboards #CIsurfboards #surfermag #stab #surflesson #surflessons #surfergirl #asiansurfer #beginnersurflessons #beginnersurfer #learningtosurf #wavestorm ‪@cisurfboards‬ ‪@surfnvs‬ ‪@chapter11tv93‬