The Dark: All Stars Yify - Stab In

: The project featured the six most successful shapers from past events, essentially a "best of the best" lineup.

: Matt "Mayhem" Biolos of Lost Surfboards won top honors from Fanning and Reynolds, while Smith gave his board a second-place finish. Impact and Narrative Stab in the Dark: All Stars YIFY

Beyond just hardware testing, the film captures the raw, subjective nature of surfing. While the goal is a scientific "double-blind" result, the film highlights that board choice is deeply personal. For instance, Mick Fanning utilized data from his Rip Curl SearchGPS watch to track speeds, though he ultimately prioritized "feel" over metrics. : The project featured the six most successful

: The "three-headed monster" of Fanning (3x World Champ), Reynolds (the freesurf icon), and Smith (power surfing specialist). While the goal is a scientific "double-blind" result,

The film's drama was heightened by the surfers' differing styles and the unpredictable conditions in South Africa. As Stab notes, "if you've seen the film, you know things don't always go as planned". Where to Watch