73 episodes

Firewire believes in the perpetual improvement of the surfing experience through the development of new materials, construction methods and surfboard design, while maintaining continued focus on improving the ecofriendliness of surfboard production. The wire is our platform for introducing Firewire fans around the world to our community of Firewire contributors, as well as other individuals who's work and expertise benefits all surfers.

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    • Education
    • 4.8 • 167 Ratings

Firewire believes in the perpetual improvement of the surfing experience through the development of new materials, construction methods and surfboard design, while maintaining continued focus on improving the ecofriendliness of surfboard production. The wire is our platform for introducing Firewire fans around the world to our community of Firewire contributors, as well as other individuals who's work and expertise benefits all surfers.

    ep. #73 - Kelly Slater talks Great White Sharks and The Great White Twin

    ep. #73 - Kelly Slater talks Great White Sharks and The Great White Twin

    Inspired by the body of the Great White Shark, Kelly Slater designed the ‘Great White Twin’ in I-Bolic Technology with Volcanic Lamination alongside Bali based surfboard designer Mike Woo.
    This high performance fish fits in your quiver where most fish don’t - it creates speed in weak waves, but also controls speed in powerful waves, and it excels at tight arcs in punchy pockets and quick wraps on shoulder sections. 
    This all new surfboard model from Slater Designs has volume hidden at center with fine rails for immediate response and quick reaction in the pocket. It has the speed of a twin fin with the controlled pivot of a thruster, and it's elevated tail rocker makes it magic on your backhand. 
    Recommended to surf at your performance volume and designed to pair with Kelly's signature 'Twin + 2' fin set, the Great White Twin is available at Surf Shops and Online Stores everywhere on November 20th.
    About Volcanic Lamination:
    A sustainable alternative to carbon lamination in performance shapes. Derived from natural fibers extruded from basalt rock. A lamination enhancement for both I-Bolic and Helium Cores. Increased response and deck durability. About I-Bolic Technology:
     
    Firm, drivey and reassuring underfoot. Enables powerful surfing in good waves. Unrivaled break strength. A favorite among our most talented team riders
    For more, visit http://www.firewiresurfboards.com

     
     

    • 31 min
    ep. # 72 - Kevin Schulz raids Kelly's shed and shares his worst injuries, best boards and why he rides the Mashup as a 2 + 1.

    ep. # 72 - Kevin Schulz raids Kelly's shed and shares his worst injuries, best boards and why he rides the Mashup as a 2 + 1.

    Kevin Shulz has a new career in the Fire Service but still maintains his old career as a professional surfer. In this episode he shares what its like to be called 'the Air GOAT' while designing boards with the actual GOAT, Kelly Slater. 

    • 33 min
    ep. #71 - Tomo buys land in Scotland and rips Surf Ranch on a REVO

    ep. #71 - Tomo buys land in Scotland and rips Surf Ranch on a REVO

    Fresh off a productive knee rehab, Tomo joins us today to discuss buying land in Scotland, ripping Surf Ranch on a REVO, and riding the most uncommon wave craft we've ever seen - a 'Surfmat'.

    • 36 min
    ep. # 70 - Duct Tape Invitational Champion Taylor Jensen

    ep. # 70 - Duct Tape Invitational Champion Taylor Jensen

    This August, nearly 20 years after winning the U.S. Open of Surfing in 2003, Taylor Jensen became the Vans Duct Tape Invitational Champion at the U.S. Open in Huntington Beach, riding a Thunderbolt RED Special T model by Dan Mann. Enjoy this episode. 

    • 30 min
    ep. # 69 - REVO discussion at Nixon HQ, with Nixon VP of Sales Charlie Ninegar

    ep. # 69 - REVO discussion at Nixon HQ, with Nixon VP of Sales Charlie Ninegar

    Charlie Ninegar began his career at a Los Angeles Surf Shop and after a storied series of roles at many surf companies you've heard of, he is today VP of Sales at Nixon, where he spends at least some of his working hours partially occupied by thoughts of surfing his Tomo EVO and REVO. 
    Enjoy.

    • 31 min
    ep. # 68 - C.J. Nelson talks Parallax, Apex and Outlier + Surfing like No One is Watching

    ep. # 68 - C.J. Nelson talks Parallax, Apex and Outlier + Surfing like No One is Watching

    C.J. Nelson is a Duct Tape Invitational Champion and a Mexi Log Fest Champion who made a career for himself in the 90's and 00's as both a nose rider and performance long boarder. Today though he prefers the subtler aspects of surfing such as trim and turns, and he shares much in this episode about the shapes that enable his new surfing experience, focusing on what waves feel like without being mindful of who is watching.  

    • 29 min

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