Are Firewire Surfboards any good?
Although Firewire surfboards generally are, the added width to its nose gives you extra momentum with lesser paddle strokes. Testing its 6’2” surfboard resulted in catching more waves than a conventional shortboard. They are good at crumbling waves where extra paddle power is necessary to drop down the wall.
What is Timbertek?
The combination of a lightweight EPS core, sustainably-grown Paulownia wood deck skins, Firewire’s proprietary parabolic rail construction, and an Entropy bio-resin hot coat yield an extremely lightweight, durable surfboard with ALL of the high performance flex characteristics of Firewire’s existing technologies.
What board does Kelly surf?
The guys of Stabmag noted that “With its blunt nose, the Omni is Slater’s vision of an everyday, go-to board. He rides it at 5’3”x 18 3/4”x 2 5/16” with 24.8L of volume. The board is an updated version of the planing hull theory that Thomson’s been playing with over the last several years.
What size Sci Fi should I ride?
Tomo recommends surfing the Sci-Fi three inches shorter than your regular shortboard, yet being conservative with volume, so allowing up to half a litre more than usual.
Is Firewire an epoxy?
Epoxy Resins: Firewire boards are built with epoxy resins, which are not only far stronger than polyurethane based resins, but emit only 2% of the VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) versus regular PU resin.
Where are Firewire surfboards manufactured?
Thailand
The company, which has been around since 2005, started with factories in California and Australia, but moved to Thailand in 2007. Firewire uses expanded polystyrene, which is lighter, tougher, and better for the environment. And because they’re designed with CAD and made with CNC machines, every board is identical.
Is Firewire Timbertek epoxy?
Timbertek is the same eps epoxy core as FST with a proper Paulownia wood top and bottom skin and rails of course! The Timbertek board is the only construction which is classified as a gold level eco product.
What is the best surfboard brand?
What is the best surfboard brand? The best surfboard brand right now, for top-level surfers, is Pyzel. That’s followed by Al Merrick, JS, Mayhem, DHD, Pukas and T. Patterson.
How can I meet Kelly Slater?
Contact AthleteSpeakers today at 800-916-6008 to book Kelly Slater for a keynote speech, virtual meetings, corporate appearance, grand opening, product announcement, moderated Q&A or for an exclusive meet and greet.
Where is Firewire made?
Here at Killer Dana, some of our most popular boards are made by Firewire surfboards. Founded in 1981 in Western Australia, Firewire (then called Nev Surfboards) has a deep history of producing boards for the world’s best surfers.
Who makes Firewire surfboards?
Slater
Slater Designs – Firewire – USA.
Why are Firewire Surfboards the future of surfing?
Firewire Surfboards believes that the combination of EPS/Epoxy and other high tech materials is where the future of surfboard technology lies. Firewire Surfboards goal has always been to combine high performance surfing with increased durability resulting in a more sustainable surfboard that increases the fun factor for everyone who rides them.
How much does a FireWire Go Fish surfboard cost?
Firewire Go Fish Surfboard – LFT $785.00 Firewire Hydronaut Surfboard – LFT $785.00 Firewire Moonbeam Surfboard – LFT $499.00 $765.00 Firewire Creeper Surfboard – LFT $499.00 $785.00 Firewire EVO Surfboard – Helium $785.00 Firewire Nano Surfboard – FST $399.00 $740.00 Firewire Vanguard Surfboard $899.00…
What kind of wood does FireWire board use?
Helium – cut from the lightest foam blank weighing just .8 pounds combined with a brand new rail that has been specially crafted for Helium. It uses both Paulownia wood from their TimberTEK boards and balsa wood from their FST boards.
What kind of board is the FireWire potatonator?
Firewire Potatonator A special surfboard, Potatonator is what you get if the Sweet Potato and the Dominator bore a child. Potatonator is short, wide, and fat around the tail. You will see from its side view how flat the board is. Meaning, it is easy to paddle.