: The project featured the six most successful shapers from past events, essentially a "best of the best" lineup.
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
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. Stab in the Dark: All Stars YIFY
: The "three-headed monster" of Fanning (3x World Champ), Reynolds (the freesurf icon), and Smith (power surfing specialist).