Dominator 2.0

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The Dominator 2.0, designed by Dan Mann, is a board that excels in a variety of conditions, fitting in the daily driver category. Featuring a new squash tail, this board offers enhanced release in turns while maintaining smooth rail-to-rail transitions. The refined, performance-oriented low to medium rails provide increased control and responsiveness. Under the front foot, there’s a single concave which blends into a subtle double concave and ending in a Vee out the tail in the last 5 inches, enhancing speed and maneuverability. These attributes make the Dominator 2.0 a versatile choice for all surfers, capable of performing exceptionally well in waves ranging from small beach breaks to larger point and reef breaks.

RETAIL PRICE: $875.00 USD

Specs Overview

Outline: Daily Driver

Ability Level: All levels

Wave Height: 2-6ft

Wave Type: Beach and Point Breaks, Reefs

Fin Type: 5 Fins

Concave: Single to Double Concave to Vee

Entry Rocker: Moderate

Exit Rocker: Moderate

Rail Type: Low/Medium

Specs Overview

Outline: Daily Driver

Ability Level: All levels

Wave Height: 2-6ft

Wave Type: Beach and Point Breaks, Reefs

Fin Type: 5 Fins

Concave: Single to Double Concave to Vee

Entry Rocker: Moderate

Exit Rocker: Moderate

Rail Type: Low/Medium

Dimensions

5’2” x 19 1/8” x 2 1/8” x 23.4L
5’4” x 19 3/8” x 2 1/4” x 25.9L
5’4” x 19 3/4” x 2 5/16” x 28.0L
5’7” x 19 7/8” x 2 3/8” x 29.4L
5’8” x 20” x 2 3/8” x 30.1L
5’9” x 20 1/8” x 2 7/16” x 31.5L
5’10” x 20 1/4” x 2 1/2” x 33.0L
5’10” x 20 3/8” x 2 3/4” x 36.4L
5’11” x 20 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 33.9L
5’11” x 20 5/8” x 2 1/2” x 34.9L
6’0” x 20 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 34.9L
6’0” x 20 5/8” x 2 9/16” x 36.0L
6’2” x 20 3/4” x 2 5/8” x 37.8L
6’4” x 21” x 2 3/4” x 40.9L
6’4” x 21 1/4” x 2 7/8” x 44.4L
6’6” x 21 1/4” x 2 7/8” x 44.4L
6’8” x 21 3/4” x 3” x 48.6L
6’10” x 22” x 3 1/4” x 54.5L

Description by the Shaper

The Dominator II is a revisited version that I’m super excited about. The Dominator has been a staple in my quiver, and the Firewire line, since its inception in 2008. The DM II is meant to be a clean update of the original with design features that allow it to work well in a wider range of conditions and enhance its performance.

The obvious outline change is the tail going to a squash from the round tail. Also, the rails are slightly more refined and performance oriented. The concave is the same under the front foot but splits into a subtle, double-barrel and V out the tail in the last 5”. I normally look for a round tail to provide smoothness in transition from rail to rail and during turns, but the squash tail is proving to not only have that quality as well, but also a bit more release in the turns.

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What owners think about this board

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Firewire Surfboards, founded in 2006, is renowned for its innovative designs and sustainability. Based in Carlsbad, California, Firewire focuses on reducing environmental impact using eco-friendly materials and processes. Collaborating with surfing legends like Kelly Slater and Rob Machado, and iconic shapers like Dan Mann and Tomo, Firewire integrates advanced technologies like Volcanic, Ibolic, Helium, TimberTek, and LFT into their products. The company’s surfboards are celebrated for performance and durability.

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Specs Overview

Specs Overview

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