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Pulling in several attributes of a performance shortboard into a mid length, the Mid6 is likely the best performance mid length available. Features like the performance entry rocker, pulled in pin tail, 6 channels bottom, and a 5 fin configuration allowing you to ride it as a thruster or quad or maybe even a 2+1, it's basically a longer shortboard made for bigger steeper waves. Watch @harleyingleby and Kevin Schultz @firewiresurfboards just tear up waves, it's rather impressive. Surfer: 5'8" 145lbs Surfboard: 7'0" x 20 1/2" x 2 5/8" @ 40.3L Fins: pivot quad fins Traction: unknown Leash: unknown Wetsuit: Volcom 3/2 Modulator @firewiresurfboards @firewirejapan @firewirenetwork4054 @harleyingleby #surfer #surf #surfing #surfboard #surfboards #surfboardreview #surfboardreviews #firewire #harelyingleby #firewiremoe #moe #surfermag #stab #surflesson #surflessons #surfergirl #asiansurfer #beginnersurflessons #beginnersurfer #learningtosurf #wavestorm #firewiresurfboards #midlength #midlengthsurfboard

"Best soft top that I have ever surfed". Truth guys, I'm not say it is the best soft top out there but with my exposure, this has been the best one I have ever surfed. Definitely better than any foamy, hands down. Surfer: 5'8" 145lbs 53 Years Old Surfboard: 5'2" x 21" x 2 13/16" @ 37 L Fins: Controller (split keels) not sure of brand though Traction: None required Leash: FCS 6' Helix Wetsuit: Volcom 4/3 Modulator #surfer #surf #surfing #surfboard #surfboards #surfboardreview #surfboardreviews #firewire #harelyingleby #firewiremoe #moe #surfermag #stab #surflesson #surflessons #asiansurfer #beginnersurflessons #beginnersurfer #learningtosurf #wavestorm #firewiresurfboards #softtop #foamy @helmsuppliesofficial

#shorts I liked the HELM Weekender Mini Simmons (Quad) so much that I decided to try out their Performance Fish. It has less volume than the Weekender but likely has a slightly higher ceiling for performance. These waves were a bit sloppy and difficult to surf. But I will try and get it out on a few more days. Because it isn't my board, I used the fins it had on it which were MR Twins with a stabilizer. They worked pretty good but felt like they needed a bit more drive and hold. The hip (almost looks like a sting) is high up therefor it created a pivot point which felt like the fins weren't deep enough. A slightly taller stabilizer fins would also be helpful. #surf #surfer #surfing #surfboard #surfboardreview #minisimmons #quadfins #twinfins #softtop

Got a chance to test out the Bobby Quad. It was tiny during my test window but I think it was a blessing in disguise. The board went extremely well and I had a blast. With its wide tail and flattish rocker, the board proved to be a fantastic groveler. It can be a good board for beginners if sized up and a great board for high end intermediate to advanced. For some intermediate surfers that size their boards bigger, it might seem too tight and boggy. I have read and heard mixed reviews but the common theme with those that dislike teh board seems to be that they are oversized. Personally, I think it has to do with their fins. The NVS/AIPA pivots might have helped the situation. Surfer: 5'8" 145lbs Surfboard: 5'4" x 19 3/8" x 2 3/8" @ 27.4 L Fins: NVS/AIPA Sequencer and Horseman (pivot and raked for different conditions) Traction: Not sure, it was a demo board and I didn't look Leash: FCS 6' Helix Wetsuit: Volcom 4/3 Modulator #surfer #surf #surfing #surfboard #surfboards #surfboardreview #surfboardreviews #firewire #harelyingleby #firewiremoe #moe #surfermag #stab #surflesson #surflessons #surfergirl #asiansurfer #beginnersurflessons #beginnersurfer #learningtosurf #wavestorm #firewiresurfboards @cisurfboards @surfnvs

#shorts #short This board is actually a soft top. Unlike other soft tops, the EVA skin is only added to the top of the board. The bottom of the board is actually the epoxy glass of the board which makes this board surf more like a regular board but with some safety built in and comfort and soft padding for trunking it in the summer. I had a blast. I don't surf mini simmons type boards so it took a bit of getting used and I my bad muscle memory kicked in here and there but overall, it was fun, challenging, but above all else, it caught waves from 3 inches to 3 feet. Surfer: 5'8" 145lbs Surfboard: 5'2" x 21" x 2.81" @ 37 L (HELM - Weekender) Fins: n/a (using controller type fins that belong to board owner) Traction: n/a (Soft top) Leash: FCS 6' Wetsuit: Volcom 4/3 Modulator #surfer #surf #surfing #surfboard #surfboards #surfboardreview #surfboardreviews #firewire #harelyingleby #firewiremoe #moe #surfermag #stab #surflesson #surflessons #surfergirl #asiansurfer #beginnersurflessons #beginnersurfer #learningtosurf #wavestorm #firewiresurfboards #minisimmons #quadfins #groveler

Surfer: 5'8" 145lbs Surfboard: 5'2" x 21" x 2.81" @ 37 L Fins: n/a (using controller type fins that belong to board owner) Traction: n/a (Soft top) Leash: FCS 6' Wetsuit: Volcom 4/3 Modulator #surfer #surf #surfing #surfboard #surfboards #surfboardreview #surfboardreviews #firewire #harelyingleby #firewiremoe #moe #surfermag #stab #surflesson #surflessons #surfergirl #asiansurfer #beginnersurflessons #beginnersurfer #learningtosurf #wavestorm #firewiresurfboards #minisimmons #quadfins #groveler

turns every day into a weekend. #surf #surfer #surfing #surfboard #surfboardreview #minisimmons #quadfins #twinfins #softtop @helmsuppliesofficial

#shorts CI Demo Days at Katin. Borrowed a 5'4 Bobby Quad. Day 3 of the demo was a tad bigger in waves size and energy. It was 2' which was enough to get a good sense of this board. I really like the way the board feels and surfs. I think the flat rocker along with the wide tail plus the eps Spine-tek construction, made this board ideal for small waves. The mini notched swallow helped break up the water at the tail giving it a tad extra hold but maneuverability to get some nice turns. Initially I was unsure about this board but think it is a great small wave performance groveler. Surfer: 5'8" 145lbs Surfboard: 5'4" x 19 3/8" x 2 3/8" @ 27.4 L Fins: @surfnvs @AIPASURF #horseman #sequencer #apexseries Traction: Demo Board (didn't look) Leash: FCS 6' Wetsuit: Volcom 4/3 Modulator #surfer #surf #surfing #surfboard #surfboards #surfboardreview #surfboardreviews #firewire #harelyingleby #firewiremoe #moe #surfermag #stab #surflesson #surflessons #surfergirl #asiansurfer #beginnersurflessons #beginnersurfer #learningtosurf #wavestorm #firewiresurfboards

Trying out a CI Mid for the first time. Not sure I'll have enough video to do a full review since this is a demo board but I do have it for one more day. Fingers crossed for tomorrow. First impressions, super easy to catch waves. The board is super flat and glides with little resistance. This is good for a high end intermediate and up. Might be challenging for beginners. Easy to stroke into waves if positioned correctly but because it is so flat, it could nose dive easily. The design makes it so you have to surf it using the board and fins; not so much compressions and extensions like a shortboard. I really like the way it feels. Overall great board. Love to have one in my quiver.

Sorry for the small waves but it's been a rough dry spell and anywhere there is actual surfable size, it is too packed to take out a demo board. In the end, I think this is a good test. I know some might think that my wave choices were better on the BQ than the GS. and you are right but a lot had to do with 1) getting into the wave early enough 2) getting a good first pump to project down the line 3) the way the board felt (the GS didn't respond to the pressure I was putting on it, tail is too narrow for the low energy) In the end, it start to affect how I was looking at waves. the very first wave in the video of the BQ, was right after I switched from the GS back to the BQ. Right away, I was able to take a wave half as big, maybe cuz it was eps but also, cuz of the tail block. An important feature is lift and when paddling to catch a wave, lift in the tail helps to angle the board down. The GS felt like the nose always wanted to point up. Anyways, it's only a first impressions and my opinion in sub 1ft conditions. it likely is different in bigger or better waves. #surfer #surf #surfing #surfboard #surfboards #surfboardreview #surfboardreviews #firewire #harelyingleby #firewiremoe #moe #surfermag #stab #surflesson #surflessons #surfergirl #asiansurfer #beginnersurflessons #beginnersurfer #learningtosurf #firewiresurfboards #quadfins #asiansurfer #asain

For as small as the waves were, this board managed really well. Hopefully we will get some bigger waves and I can do a proper review of it. If you are wondering, I ran the NVS AIPA Sequencer Quad fins. Excellent pivot set that has a tremendous amount of drive. #surfer #surf #surfing #surfboard #surfboards #surfboardreview #surfboardreviews #firewire #harelyingleby #firewiremoe #moe #surfermag #stab #surflesson #surflessons #surfergirl #asiansurfer #beginnersurflessons #beginnersurfer #learningtosurf #firewiresurfboards #quadfins #asiansurfer #asain

"Taking hints from an experimental board made in 1977 made by Ben Aipa, The Wrecking Ball is the High Performance / Super Groveler that fills the void between Fish and HP Shortboards that brings together all the design qualities needed to pack a ton of action into a small board." I found this board to surf as unique as its design. It didn't surf like a conventional board. At moments it was radical and other times, I need to get used how the rails responded and surfed as well as the Sting. I only got one day at it but I can see the potential. Having said that, I feel like for Beginner and Intermediate surfers, some of these design elements could be very beneficial for oversizing this board. This is my theory and not AIPAs. He recommends you surf this board at 2 to 5 inches below your standard board however, I feel that is for high end intermediates and above. I plan to retest this board at a much longer length to test my theory. Even at the shorter length for me, it surfed great. It was responsive and fast and at times, almost too fast. Setting the beveled rails took a bit to get used to. Surfer: 5'8" 145lbs Surfboard: 5'4" x 20" x 2.563" @ 29.84 L Fins: Futures Stretch Quads (didn't have AIPA fins yet, now I have a few) Traction: N/A Leash: FCS 6' Helix Wetsuit: Volcom 4/3 Modulator #surfer #surf #surfing #surfboard #surfboards #surfboardreview #surfboardreviews #firewire #harelyingleby #firewiremoe #moe #surfermag #stab #surflesson #surflessons #surfergirl #asiansurfer #beginnersurflessons #beginnersurfer #learningtosurf #wavestorm #softopening #firewiresurfboards #twinfin #surftwinfin @SurftechUSA @AIPASURF

This board may be a step down board for Kelly but it is likely a perfect step up for an average surfer. Because of its moderate to low rocker and the dna traces of the dominator, this board can be sized up and wouldn't 'require too much adjustment. If you loved the dominator but need something that handles better in bigger steeper waves, look at the FRK+. It would be a great performance board if sized correctly in your quiver. Surfer: 5'8" 145lbs Surfboard: 5'8" x 18 1/2" x 2 3/8" @ 26.1 L Fins: NVS Dan Mann - Mann Kind thruster and quad (Apex Series) Traction: none FCS Toledo Tread Lite Leash: FCS 6' Helix Wetsuit: Volcom 4/3 Modulator #surfer #surf #surfing #surfboard #surfboards #surfboardreview #surfboardreviews #firewire #harelyingleby #firewiremoe #moe #surfermag #stab #surflesson #surflessons #surfergirl #asiansurfer #beginnersurflessons #beginnersurfer #learningtosurf #firewiresurfboards @firewiresurfboards @KellySlaterVEVO @KSWaveCo @surfnvs

The AIPA Dark Twin surfboard, built in Surftech's Dual Core Construction, is a high-performance board that blends modern design with cutting-edge technology. This review delves into the features, performance, and overall experience of riding the AIPA Dark Twin, highlighting its strengths and suitability for different wave conditions. Personal notes: board paddles and catches waves better than other 28L boards, it is fast through the flat sections, very drivey with Ahi fins, quick off the bottom, super user friendly and comfortable. Nothing weird about it. Surfer: 5'8" 145lbs Surfboard: 5'6" x 19.375" x 2.625" @ 28.86L Fins: NVS AIPA Ahi Twin w/Stabilizer (Apex Series) Traction: none :( Leash: FCS 6' Helix Wetsuit: Volcom 4/3 Modulator #surfer #surf #surfing #surfboard #surfboards #surfboardreview #surfboardreviews #firewire #harelyingleby #firewiremoe #moe #surfermag #stab #surflesson #surflessons #surfergirl #asiansurfer #beginnersurflessons #beginnersurfer #learningtosurf #wavestorm #softopening #firewiresurfboards #twinfin #surftwinfin @surfnvs @SurftechUSA

Someone once asked me what the best board was after the WaveStorm. Although there isn't a right answer to this, there is a better or best answer to this. The Firewire Harley Ingleby HI MOE mid length is a great option. With three great options (7'2, 7'4, 8'0) it is big enough to float a beginner and get you into waves, stable and maneuverable enough for an intermediate learning technique, and has a really great ceiling and upper limit for advanced surfers as demonstrated by Harley himself. It is a great all around groveler and will put a smile on your face not matter what level you are at. Surfer: 5'8" 145lbs Surfboard: 7'2" x 22" x 2 13/16" @ 49.4L Fins: NVS Rusty Quads (M) Traction: FCS T3 in white Leash: FCS 7' Wetsuit: Volcom 4/3 Modulator @firewiresurfboards @firewirejapan @firewirenetwork4054 @surfnvs @harleyingleby @rustyintl #surfer #surf #surfing #surfboard #surfboards #surfboardreview #surfboardreviews #firewire #harelyingleby #firewiremoe #moe #surfermag #stab #surflesson #surflessons #surfergirl #asiansurfer #beginnersurflessons #beginnersurfer #learningtosurf #wavestorm #softopening #firewiresurfboards

I was lucky enough to get my hands on this one. Although I won't say it's perfect for me, it is a fantastic board. If they made a version of this that was 8" shorter and 10L less, I would probably never get off of it. Even still, the board works and is surprisingly maneuverable. Surfer: 5'8" 145lbs Board: 7'2" Moe @50L Fins: NVS Rusty Quads Traction: FCS T3 Wetsuit: Volcom Modulator #surf #surfing #surfer #surfboard #surfboardreview #surfschool #surflessons #surfgirl #firewiresurfboards #island #hawaii @firewiresurfboards @surfnvs @harleyingleby @volcom

This is only part 1 of 2, possibly 3. I have only had the opportunity to surf the frk+ in the Waco Surf wavepool. I am hoping to get this thing out in the ocean soon provided mother nature cooperates. In a nutshell, I found the board to be super maneuverable rail to rail. It had great pivot in steep sections. It was a 7 of 10 in the pool for me. I found that once my legs got tired though, I lacked the strength to push the board around. The tail is very narrow compared to what I'm used to. Waco is a strange wave, it is steep in the pocket but also really slopey just outside of it. Overall though, the frk+ reminds me of the dominator, spitfire, and dominator2. They seem like close cousins. They have similar outlines with the frk+ being super narrow for performance, both have their wide points back from center about the same amount, the concaves are similar as well and the rockers are close, both being medium entry and exit but the frk+ having probably a tad more since it is meant for high performance. If you are looking for a step down from the original frk, the frk+ is ideal. If you loved the dominator, dominator 2 or spitfire and thought I wish it was leaner and meaner, wanting to shed some volume, then the frk+ might also be the right choice. However, if you are wanting more performance, you shouldn't target the volume, rather, target the length. Example being, if you loved and surfed a 5'10 dominator or D2 at 33 liters, don't target an frk+ at 33 L. Doing that will put the wide point further up in your stance, it would mean you would have to get the 6'0 frk+. Rather, get the 5'10 or 5'11 to keep the board feeling the same. Less volume will also help with the performance. If you don't like the idea of losing so much volume, then compromise but try and keep the board as close to your original d,d2, or spitfire. Lastly, I'm 5'8 and weigh 145 lbs right now. The board is 5'8" x 18 1/2" X 2 3/8" coming in at 26.1L. Stay tuned for part 2 @firewiresurfboards @Wacosurf #firewirefrk+ #firewirefrkplus #firewiresurfboards #surf #surfing #surfboards #surfboardreview #surfboardreviews #surfing #surfer #surfers

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#shorts Surfed all three Firewire Sundays in a 30 days period is similar conditions but not exact. All had pluses and minuses. But love them all equally. @firewiresurfboards #firewiresunday #robmachado #firewiresurfboards #surf #surfing #surfboard #surfboards

Highlights - * High performance. I can barely tap the potential. It increases my confidence especially in bigger waves. * Super responsive. * Grovels way better than expected. Typically, high performance boards for me don' grovel well. * Off the bottom projection is insane. Best I have ever experienced. * Super light weight. Adds to buoyancy so get it a liter less than your usual unless you want it more for groveling. This is is 5'8" x 18.75" x 2.38" @25.5L and I'm 5'8" weighing 145lbs at the moment. I feel like I sized it perfectly. My normal boards are around 27L. #sharpeyesurfboards #infernoft #surf #surfboard #surfboards #darkarts #darkartssurfboard #filipetoledo #surfing #surfboardreview #carbonfibersurfboard #darkartssurf #surfer @darkartssurf7376

WOW, this is a fantastic super groveler. Best in smaller waves maybe chest high and below. Also better in softer conditions which is perfect for Bolsa. I would place this board in terms of grovelability between the Sweet Potato and the Seaside for those of you familiar with firewires. The reason being, a 5'2 Sweet Potato is 32L, a 5'2 Seaside is 26.5L, and the 5'2 Hydra is 27.2L. Somewhat in between. I surfed it as a 2 + 1/2 (I say half because my buddies trailer fin is tiny). I also surfed it as a quad, and then again as a 2 +1 using the NVS stabilizer. Let me know which you thought looked best on me. #lostsurfboards #losthydra #hydrasurfboard #surfing #surfboard #surfboardreview #boardreview

Just a quick video of my 29th annual surf camping trip down south. It was a great trip this year and probably the best weather we have ever had. Although the surf on paper was forecasted to be the best of all time, it turned out to be just OK. Sometimes too much swell isn't good for the cobble stones. Between the bad angles and the tide, most mornings were just too wonky. Remember, please support the channel if you can. You can actively do it by using the THANKS button below the video or passively by watching the entire video (at least let it play out). Day 1: Hypto Krypto Day 2: Hypto Krypto Day 3: Firewire Mashup Day 4: Firewire Mashup Yewwww!!!

Until I can get a hold of another board to review, I thought I would post a session vlog. Also, I'll be posting an update of some things to come. Lastly, I have my annual camping trip down south so I hope that produces some good content. Hope everyone is following this coming swell. See you in the water. @Firewire Surfboards #surfing #surfboard #firewiremashup #mashup @Naked Viking Surf #taylorknox #nvstwinfins