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| FIREWIRE SURFBOARDS, FLEXFIRE, QUAD, FUTURA AND ALTERNATOR >> |
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Introducing Firewire Surfboards - new technology and
boards that everyones talking about, another first for Secretspot!!!
- Our Summer order is in now!!! Very limited UK availability... but please call if you would like to order a perticular model or require
more information.
Use this link and the one at the bottom of the page to check out and
buy any of the boards we have in now, or read on for detailed info and
specs on all the ranges of brand new Firewires we stock:
FIREWIRE Surfboards represents the Future of Shape in surfboard design.
In a market that has been slow to accept change, Firewire have pushed
the boundaries of surfboard design with FUTURE SHAPES TECHNOLOGY and
will continue to foster innovation and bring ideas to surfboard design
that increase performance, board durability and sustainable manufacturing.
Firewire surfboards offer the original PARABOLIC balsa wood rails, EPS
foam core and advanced composites, creating long lasting and rapid flex
memory, catapulting the board in and out of turns.
The award winning construction techniques represents the culmination
of over 10 years of intensive R&D into alternative surfboard construction.
Firewire Surfboards will make you surf better!
Firewires boards are designed by Nev Hyman and Dan
Mann.
Nev Hyman is a master craftsman with over 30 years of shaping experience.
He is passionate about progressive surfboard design and has distilled
surfboards down to their essential ingredients.
Dan Mann, a former pro longboarder, cut his teeth as a ghost shaper
for a number of name brands in California and was an early proponent
of alternative materials in surfboard construction, making him a natural
fit for Firewire.
FUTURE SHAPES TECHNOLOGY is the result of their collective expertise.
FIREWIRE Surfboards’ FUTURE SHAPES TECHNOLOGY features controlled
flex memory with rapid rebound. The PARABOLIC balsa wood rails flex
at the start of a turn storing energy and rebound through the turn,
releasing built up energy in the form of speed. The spring back of the
PARABOLIC rails to the original rocker triggers rapid acceleration,
like an arrow shot from a bow. Combined with the composite materials
used in our sandwich construction, PARABOLIC balsa rails reduce material
fatigue and ensure that FIREWIRE Surfboards maintain their long lasting
“twang-like” sensation.
FIREWIRE Surfboards maintain the ‘lively’ feeling that polyurethane
boards start out with but lose relatively quickly. Due to the unique
formulation of hi-tech epoxy resins, advanced composites and the outer
skin of hi-density foam, our surfboards are up to 20% lighter than traditional
PU boards and the performance characteristics last 5-10 times longer.
Furthermore, our PARABOLIC balsa rails combined with the composite materials
used in sandwich construction reduces premature denting and material
fatigue.
Firewire
Surfboards use epoxy resin and EPS foam, materials that are exponentially
less harmful than traditional surfboard materials. Over a 5-year
lifespan, including the construction process, a traditional PU
surfboard releases 50 times more Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s)
than a Firewire surfboard. In recognition of this, Firewire Surfboards
won the coveted EuroSIMA Environmental Product of the Year Award
in 2005.
Ultimately our goal is to develop 100% sustainable manufacturing,
designing and building a product that can be recycled indefinitely
by reusing old boards to make future Firewire Surfboards - instead
of grinding the boards up for a different, lesser product. Granted,
we are a long way from that lofty goal, but it is a standard they
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Layered into the dual density core of the STEP UP guns, SPRINGERS are
like a suspension system, providing the optimal amount of flex and drive
needed to control the higher speed and heavier torque in larger waves.
Like the leaf springs and shock absorbers of a speeding car, SPRINGERS
work in tandem with the PARABOLIC Balsa Rails to maintain smooth control
through hi-speed turns.

The FCS fin system compliments and actually boosts the FLEX properties
built into Firewire surfboards. The unique reinforced insertion method
allows maximum strength without anchoring each insert plug to the surfboard
top deck, increasing the tail flex and enhancing performance.

The FLEXFIRE Series is designed around the performance specifications
of Firewires top surfers. The dimensions, foils and rail configurations
are all geared towards maximum speed and the tightest turning
radius possible. The rapid response flex memory inherent in FUTURE
SHAPES TECHNOLOGY ensures that the FLEXFIRE series explodes through
turns while the parabolic rail configuration guarantees 100% return
memory for years.
* Featuring
SPRINGER Technology |
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FE
506Q
FE 508Q
FE 510Q
FE 511Q
FE 600Q
FE 601Q
FE 602R
FE 603Q
FE 604Q
FE 606Q
FE 606P
FE 608P |
5’6”
5’8”
5’10”
5’11”
6’0”
6’1”
6’2”
6’3”
6’4”
6’6”
6’6” STEP UP *
6’8” STEP UP * |
17
3/8”
18 1/4”
18 1/4”
18 1/4”
18 1/2”
18 1/2”
18 5/8”
18 3/4”
19”
19 1/4”
18 3/4”
18 3/4” |
1
7/8”
2 1/8”
2 1/8”
2 1/8”
2 3/16”
2 3/16”
2 1/4”
2 3/8”
2 3/8”
2 1/2”
2 1/2”
2 1/2” |
bump
squash
bump squash
squash tail
squash tail
squash tail
squash tail
round tail
squash tail
squash tail
squash tail
pin tail
pin tail |
PC3
with inside foil
PC3 with inside foil
PC3 with inside foil
PC3 with inside foil
PC3 with inside foil
PC5 with inside foil
PC5 with inside foil
PC5 with inside foil
PC5 with inside foil
PC7 with inside foil
PC7 with inside foil
PC7 with inside foil |
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The ALTERNATOR Series combines the perfect blend of a short rail
line, generous curve and a slightly thicker foil, producing a
surfboard that paddles well but still turns on a dime.
The ALTERNATOR is the workhorse in our collection and naturally
incorporates all aspects of FUTURE SHAPES TECHNOLOGY. |
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AR
600B
AR 600S
AR 602B
AR 602S
AR 604B
AR 606B
AR 608B
AR 610B
AR 702B |
6’0”
6’0”
6’2”
6’2”
6’4”
6’6”
6’8”
6’10”
7’2” |
18
3/4”
18 3/4”
19”
19”
19 1/2”
19 3/4”
20 1/4”
20 7/8”
21 1/2” |
2
1/4”
2 1/4”
2 3/8”
2 3/8”
2 1/2”
2 1/2”
2 1/2”
2 3/4”
2 15/16” |
bump
squash
swallow tail
bump squash
swallow tail
bump squash
bump squash
bump squash
bump squash
bump squash
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PC3
with inside foil
PC3 with inside foil
PC5 with inside foil
PC5 with inside foil
PC5 with inside foil
PC7 with inside foil
PC7 with inside foil
PC7 with inside foil
PC7 with inside foil |
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The FUTURA Series merges the innate performance of new school
fish design with the acceleration of FUTURE SHAPES TECHNOLOGY,
creating a surfboard with ‘pedal to the metal’ top
end speed and remarkably tight turning radius.
Buckle your seatbelt. |
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FA
510S
FA 600S
FA 602S |
5’10”
6’0”
6’2” |
19
1/2”
19 3/4”
20” |
2
1/4”
2 3/8”
2 1/2” |
swallow
tail
swallow tail
swallow tail |
PC5
with inside foil
PC5 with inside foil
PC5 with inside foil |
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The QUADRAFLEX Series combines the control of an Alternator thruster
with the top end speed of a twin fin. We’ve pushed the wide
point back slightly to create a fuller tail, while still maintaining
an even curve throughout.
Combined with FUTURE SHAPES TECHNOLOGY, the result is an extremely
fast, loose surfboard, capable of handling a variety of conditions. |
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QF
510S
QF 600S
QF 602S
QF 604S
QF 606S |
5’10”
6’0”
6’2”
6’4”
6’6” |
19
1/8”
19 1/4”
19 1/2”
19 5/8”
20” |
2
1/8”
2 1/4”
2 3/8”
2 1/2”
2 5/8” |
swallow
tail
swallow tail
swallow tail
swallow tail
swallow tail
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Stretch
QUAD Fin set
Stretch QUAD Fin set
Stretch QUAD Fin set
Stretch QUAD Fin set
Stretch QUAD Fin set |
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| FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS |
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HOW DO
I CARE FOR MY BOARD TO GET THE MOST OUT OF IT?
Do not leave your board where temperatures reach 160 degrees. Never
leave your board in a sealed car. Keep board out of direct sunlight.
If you sustain a ding, get out of the water immediately and dry out
your board completely before repairing to prevent further damage to
the integrity of the core construction.
WHY IS THERE A PLUG IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TOP DECK?
As the temperature changes, the core naturally breathes in and out
through the vent to alleviate pressure build up, preventing expansions
and contractions that could potentially stress the surrounding materials.
The vent’s GORE-Tex membrane allows air movement but blocks
water. Therefore, the vent should never be adjusted, and keeping it
free of wax and any other debris will ensure the long life span of
Firewire’s performance characteristics.
WHAT DO I DO IF MY BOARD GETS DINGED?
In the event your board is damaged, get out of the water right away
to reduce water absorption and further damage to the integrity of
the core construction. This will also reduce the amount of time it
takes for your board to dry out. You may repair your board with standard
store-bought epoxy resin. As with any surfboard, be sure to completely
dry out the damaged area before sealing with the epoxy resin. For
detailed information on EPS/Epoxy repair, please call the shop 01723
500467.
ARE
FIREWIRE’S TOO LIGHT FOR WINDY CONDITIONS?
There is no question boards can be too heavy as well as too light.
There is an optimum weight that does not compromise performance and
strength. Though extensive R&D we have determined that the current
weight of a FIREWIRE takes advantage of all the obvious benefits of
a lighter surfboard, while ensuring consistent drive across all conditions.
HOW DO I KNOW WHICH FIREWIRE DIMENSIONS ARE RIGHT FOR ME?
We recommend riding the same dimensions as your current PU surfboard.
The buoyancy differential is negligible and does not require an adjustment
in length, thickness or width.
CAN
I ORDER A CUSTOM BOARD?
Not only do FIREWIRE Surfboards incorporate FUTURE SHAPES TECHNOLOGY,
they can also be custom ordered to your exact dimensions starting
Summer 2008. Due to the one-off nature of custom boards, there will
be a surcharge and a longer lead-time. Please contact
Secretspot for more information...

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