Firewire S Boss Surfboard Review by Kamaki

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Kamaki normally rides around 25-25.5L for a fishy board, but went with the 5'5" at 26L for a bit more volume. Kamaki finds the wider outline and extra volume works great for North Shore waves when you need to handle steeper, more sloping conditions while still being able to rip in the pocket.
He also tried the 5'7" which has significantly more volume around 28-29L. The added volume made it shine in mushy, smaller waves but it could still turn well when hitting the lip. For bigger North Shore days, Kamaki prefers the extra float and curve of the 5'7".
In terms of fins, he's been running the medium Kelly Slater 4-fin setup as a quad, and switching to a 2+1 thruster with a KS twin fin on smaller days when the extra center fin holds turns better. Unlike the Firewire Revo, the spine on the S Boss isn't as pronounced, preventing it from getting too stiff when running bigger center fins.
Overall, he loves how the S Boss handles North Shore conditions, providing versatility to handle both steep, hollow days as well as mushier, sloppier surf depending on the size and fin configuration. The wider shapes with extra volume give him the curve and drive he needs out of a performance fish design.
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[@mikeuptegrove]

What’s that guy weigh? 26 liters?! I’m 42, total top shape, surf like 4-6 hours daily literally, and I can’t imagine being in heavy water with such little liters. I had to paddle in yesterday here and switch boards over .8 liters because I needed the extra paddle power because it was draining heavy and creating a rip, and it’s not fun when your board doesn’t move when you paddle it. For me it seems like 1 liter is a big freaking deal. On smaller days, I actually use less liters cause there’s less water moving around and I don’t need to be able paddle out of heavy water. The more time I’m in the water the less I understand the philosophy that is more liters in less waves and less liters in more waves. Seems backwards to me.

[@hawaiiansouthshore]

He's 5'9 150lbs.

[@botaccount3449]

Sounds like ur surfing a beach break, i can relate. No channels no point, no easy out back. Well, Im assuming this guy surfs spots with channels to get out so current is probably less of a concern for him. Im with you on paddle power for longevity and safely getting back to shore.

[@mikeuptegrove]

@@botaccount3449 reef/rock break here in Hawaii.

[@botaccount3449]

@@mikeuptegrove ok cool so consistent channels unless a sandbar builds up over the reef/ rocks.

[@mikeuptegrove]

@@botaccount3449 no. Who said that? I’m not talking Oahu.