FRK+

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The Firewire FRK+ created by Dan Mann is a classic squash tail high-performance shortboard, designed as an enhanced version of the original FRK for everyday conditions. This model is meant to be ridden slightly shorter, offering quick rail-to-rail responsiveness and excellent drive and release through turns. The squash tail and minor adjustments to the concaves and fin placements provide a touch more release. Ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers, the FRK+ excels in 2-6ft surf, thriving in waist-high to bigger waves, and is best paired with Kelly’s KS1 fin template.

RETAIL PRICE: $875.00 USD

Specs Overview

Outline: High Performance
Ability Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Wave Height: 2-6ft
Wave Type: Beach and Point Breaks, Reefs
Fin Type: 5 Fins
Concave: Single to Double
Entry Rocker: Moderate
Exit Rocker: Moderate
Rail Type: Low/Medium

Specs Overview

Outline: High Performance
Ability Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Wave Height: 2-6ft
Wave Type: Beach and Point Breaks, Reefs
Fin Type: 5 Fins
Concave: Single to Double
Entry Rocker: Moderate
Exit Rocker: Moderate
Rail Type: Low/Medium

GROM – 4’8” x 17” x 2 1/16” x 16.95L
GROM – 4’10” x 17 1/8” x 2 1/16” x 17.79L
GROM – 5’0” x 17 1/8” x 2 1/8” x 18.5L
GROM – 5’2 1/2” x 17” x 2 1/8” x 20.4L
GROM – 5’3” x 17 1/2” x 2 1/4” x 21.4L
5’6” x 18 1/4” x 2 1/4” x 24.1L
5’7” x 18 3/8” x 2 5/16” x 25.0L
5’8” x 18 1/2” x 2 3/8” x 26.1L
5’9” x 18 11/16” x 2 1/2” x 28.2L
5’10” x 18 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 29.0L
5’11” x 19” x 2 5/8” x 30.6L
6’0” x 19 1/4” x 2 11/16” x 32.2L
6’1” x 19 9/16” x 2 11/16” x 34.1L
6’2” x 19 3/4” x 2 13/16” x 36.1L
6’4” x 20 3/16” x 2 13/16” x 38.6L

Dan Mann’s FRK+ is a classic squash tail high-performance shortboard, an enhanced version of the FRK for everyday conditions.

The FRK+ is meant to be ridden slightly shorter than the original FRK round tail. It has all the on-wave benefits of the original FRK with a touch more release through turns that comes from the squash tail and minor adjustments to how the concaves and fin placements relate to the increased surface area of the squash when compared to a round tail.

The feedback on this shape has been that it has a super quick rail-to-rail responsiveness mixed with extremely good drive and release. Most intermediate and above surfers will appreciate the FRK+ for the way it gets out of your way to the point that you don’t even notice it’s there – it feels like the most high performance expression of your intentions possible.

Wave Type
An enhanced version of the FRK for everyday waves, the FRK+ is your daily driver. Designed for performance surfing, the FRK+ will work in the smaller stuff but really starts to excel when it hits waist high or bigger. Recommended in 2-6′ surf, best in average to epic conditions.

Board Features
Updated from the FRK with a squash tail, this model has all the benefits of its predecessor with a touch more release through turns from the squash tail adjustment. The “engine,” or back third of the shape, has incredible drive will still providing release, and is super responsive rail-to-rail. Best paired with Kelly’s KS1 fin template.

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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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