Firewire and Thunderbolt: Going Their Separate Ways Over the past 10 years, Firewire has established itself as one of the largest and most progressive, high-tech surfboard brands on the market. Part of this has been in-house innovation, but another major factor has been collaborating and partnering with dozens of industry-leading shapers, designers, and inventors, from Kelly Slater (Slater Designs), Rob Machado, Dan Mann, and Tomo to Ryan Engle, CJ Nelson, Kai Sallas, Harley Ingleby, Taylor Jensen, and Ben “Skindog” Skinner.   The Firewire x Thunderbolt Collaboration SHOP FIREWIRE SURFBOARDS The Firewire x Thunderbolt collaboration brought a huge stable of world-class surfers, shapers,...

Parallax Surfboard Review John is 6'1" tall and weighs around 195 pounds. He took the Parallax 9'6" out for a spin on a slightly crowded day. Despite the crowd, John said the board felt fast, maneuverable, and easy to paddle. The wide point forward design of the Parallax allowed it to feel very stable under John's feet, while still being nimble enough to navigate through the lineup. He was able to catch waves and get up to speed quickly thanks to the board's ample float and displacement. John gave the Parallax 9'6" glowing reviews, calling it "absolutely amazing" and a...

Your longboard fin is one of the most important pieces of equipment you own, yet it's often overlooked. The right fin can make a big difference in your board's performance, stability, and maneuverability.   Here are a few reasons why you should consider buying or changing your longboard fin: To improve your board's performance. The right fin can help your board generate more speed, turn more easily, and track better in waves. To match your surfing style. Different fin shapes and sizes are designed for different surfing styles. If you're into noseriding, for example, you'll want a different fin than if you're...