Firewire Mashup Review - Your New Daily Driver? 🏄♂️ (Surfboard Review) | Stoked For Travel
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- Опубликовано: 6 июл 2024
- Looking for an epic daily driver for your quiver?
Here's my full Firewire Mashup review from Rob Machado and Dan Mann - including why it's my new go to surfboard.
The Firewire Mashup is a collaborative board design from two legendary shapers - Rob Machado and Dan Mann. Combining the DNA of the Firewire Seaside and Dominator 2, the Mashup is a small wave performance board which has quickly become my daily driver.
Fast, fun and a lot more versatile than you might think, my full Firewire Mashup review breaks down what makes this board so epic and everything you need to know before adding it to your own quiver - including why it's the best board for intermediate surfers and another addition to my best small wave surfboard guide!
✅ Who it's aimed at
✅ Optimum surf conditions
✅ Best fin setups
✅ Board breakdown and features
✅ Comparison to both the Seaside and Dominator 2
✅ Why it's my go to board (and will be for a lot of surfers)
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Chapters:
0:00 Firewire Mashup Review
0:13 Intro
0:56 Who's It For & Optimal Wave Type
2:16 Board Dims & Specs
4:01Helium Construction
4:27 Fin Setup
5:49 VS The Seaside
7:00 VS The Dominator 2
8:23 Final thoughts
9:28 Useful Links
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Nice review with good insight on your own experience. Seen a few other reviews where clearly you can tell the person has never ridden the board and just spewing out marketing. Top job!
Thanks heaps, glad you appreciated it! Always try to test out boards in a range of conditions before filming my edits so it’s a bit more well rounded! Can honestly say the Mashup is one of the most fun boards I’ve surfed for a while 😊🤙
Was waiting fro your review before I checked it out. I think im sold
Stoked to hear it! Absolutely loving the Mashup, really fun to surf. Let me know how you get on with it 🤙
Great review mate. Ive got one coming over the next few days...Cant wait!!!
Stoked you like it! 🤙 let me know how you get on with the new board!
Super helpful review. Cheers!
Glad it helped you out 😊
awesome review- thanks man!
Glad you enjoyed it 🤙
Great review, I've got the 5'7.. I'm 180cm height and 82kg... Been riding at Snapper to Coolangatta. Good up to about 4ft, handled the steep waves pretty good. Its fast, paddles well and turns great.. I'm using the Marchado tri fins and totally agree will you, be my new daily for sure..
Stoked to hear you're loving it Mark and good to hear it's handling the bigger, punchier surf at Snapper too! Need to test out the Machado tri fins, but I'm just having too much fun on it as a quad!
Great review! 🔥🙌
stoked you like it Shannon!
I was looking at this board for the past couple of days. I’ve been looking for “a versatile, all around daily driver board” I can enjoy riding around in and get some turns and decent speed in.
This review was very helpful as reviews aren’t easy to find for surfing unless being a big time pro. I really appreciate the help! I’m definitely confident in my buy and going with Future fins on this set up! 👍
It’s a solid choice abs certainly ticks the boxes you’re looking at - and good choice on going over to Futures too! Let me know how you get on 🤙
@@StokedForTravel will do mate!
Great review! I have a D2 and love it but not in the smaller stuff. I have my mashup ordered and picking it up from FireWire next week. Hoping it works well with the MR + trailer just to get a different feeling than the quads I love in the D2.
Nice! Someone else mentioned it works well with a twinny and trailer, gonna test it out myself this week, but let me know how you get on with it!
Riding mine the past few days with 2+1 (AmT)….super fun. I actually wasn’t really digging this board until I switched from quad to 2+1….gives it a bit more of that smooth groove.
@@chrisnorton201 good to know Chris - got my 2+1 setup ready to roll now when the waves line up for a test!
I wonder how many bots are in this comment section - 'just ordered mine!' 'can't wait to get mine!' ...
Hahaha probably a few of them for sure 🤣
Curious what your thoughts are on my dilemma -
I have a 6'8" mid length, a 6'4 OG Flyer and I'm looking to get a fish/every day board for our usual 2-4 foot surf. Trying to decide between a Seaside at 5'10"-5'11" or a Mashup 6'0"-6'2"
I'm 6'4 - 195lbs - surfing southern California waves that aren't hollow at all - mostly nice mushy reef breaks. Surfing Level - Intermediate + (can do bottom and top turns pretty well front side, not consistently back side)
Looking for a daily driver that will allow me to get into maximum waves and progress my turns/snaps as much as possible. You obviously loved your seaside and then sold it, and now you have this. If you had to choose between the two, which would you choose and why for where I'm surfing/surfing level
Out of the two, given your level, wanting to progress turns and waves you're riding I'd go Mashup. The more streamline outline is definitely going to help push your turns more than the Seaside :)
Love the reviews!! Loving the sound of the Mashup. Have you had any experience with the Rocket Wide (preferably squash)? Looking for a small wave performance board to progress my top to bottom surfing and turns soft weak waves. These two boards sounds like they do just that. Would you suggest one over the other? or a different board entirely?
Glad you're enjoying them Geoff! The Mashup is heaps of fun and certainly ticks the boxes for what you're looking for. Personally I haven't tested out the Rocket Wide, but my buddy Jake has - you can check out his review here:
ruclips.net/video/Cb95X1Rskwk/видео.html
Always come for the good reviews mate. I have a 5'5 seaside (31.5 L), do you recommend getting the same volume for the mashup? The 5'7 mashup is (31.4L), cheers!
Stoked you enjoy them Matt! Indeed I’d go for the same volume on your Mashup as your Seaside, unless you’ve progressed heaps or feel like the Seaside is now a bit too much foam for you 🤙
The Mashup is really fun! I have the SciFi 2 and mashup as my 2 board quiver now. I thought the dominator 2 was subpar compared to the SciFi 2 in punchy beach breaks. And is the head high range also.
Stoked to hear you’re enjoying it! I’ve yet to surf the sci-fi 2 but I’ll add it to the list! 🤙
Awesome review. I have a Ultra Average Joe and it just does not go. Its been frustrating so I just ordered a Mashup. I weigh 170, but with a full suit on, add 8-10lbs. I ordered a 5'10" but wondering if I should pull it back to a 5'9". I want a board that I can easily get into waves and has a great get-up and go. I would love it if you could share your fin specs. Thanks!
Glad it helped David! Hmmm you could probably get away with the 5’9 but if you’re surfing smaller, mushier stuff the extra bit of volume could be a good thing. I’m loving my 5’10 and it doesn’t feel bulky at all. Fin wise I’ve got the LZ Activators in the front with the Futures QD2 4.0 in the rear
Great review mate, love hearing your thoughts on these sticks! How does the Mashup compare to the Lost Evil Twin? I was JUST about to buy an Evil Twin (in large part due to your review as a small wave beast, yet versatile in larger conditions) until I just checked your Mashup review. I live in New England, so I usually surf super slow and mushy waist high beach breaks, but also charge overhead point breaks with howling offshore winds when the low pressures roll through. I want a board that can handle that range, and importantly, generate tons of paddle speed so I can get up on my feet early and start down the line. I'm 186 cm and 90 kg, above average surfer. I've never surfed anything other than PU boards before. Will a 6'4 (44 Liter) Mashup in EPS have the heft to drive through wind and get down the face on offshore days? Or is the 6'4 Evil Twin (43L) the better choice for this range of conditions? Thanks so much for all your insight!!
Glad you enjoyed the review! With your height and weight I would potentially suggest dropping down a little in size to maximise performance, especially on the Mashup, which you could boat out pretty easily. They do feel like very different boards though, so I'd say it really comes down to what fin setup you want - quad or 2+1 for the Mashup (although I still prefer quad) or twin fin for the Evil Twin. I would however say the extra weight in the PU build of the ET is going to handle your offshore winds a bit better, but I would also chuck the Dominator 2 into the mix if you're surfing the bigger side of things more often.
Amazing, comprehensive, honest review. I'll be tuning in for more
Happy days Steve 😊
@@StokedForTravel Hate to bother you with this question, but I'm coming from an Aloha Black Panda groveller which I ride in most conditions for the past 2 years. It's 5'10, 38.5L and I love it. I'm 6'2 and between 85-89kg, depending on the week! Surfing a few times a week, intermediate-advanced. Looking to surf it in Sydney beachies and some hollow point breaks, and a cheeky trip to Bali (although I have a 6'3 step-up too). I've heard with the helium you can go slightly on the low volume side, and the 5'10 Mashup is 35.5 and the 6'0 is 38.5 (with no 5'11 available in between!!!). What do you think I could lean towards? For context, I also have a 35.5L Stacey Snake Eyes and it feels way too small - but it's in EPS, not Helium. Thanks heaps!!!
@@Steve-fs7ze hmmm tough call on this one Steve! Given the sizing you're looking for as well as that range of waves, I'd be tempted to sugest checking out the Dominator 2 instead. Will certainly handle those bigger Indo days a bit better and then you can hone in your dims a bit better as well. It'll also sit beside your Aloha nicely in your quiver too!
@@StokedForTravel thanks heaps! I’ll check it out for sure 🤙🏻
As luck would have it, a 6’1 at 36L on sale just popped up! Could be the right one?
great review good knowledge dump cant weight to see your review on the sweet potato to compare both boards surfing sth gold coast alot of times can be fullish waves with no punch them days have a 8ft mini mal getting bored with it want ahigh volume short board thanks for your time and effort
stoked you enjoyed the review Michael! Still working on getting my hands on a Sweet Potato for a full review - from what I'd expect from the original the Mashup will have a bigger wave range, but the SP will be an epic board for waist and under. I still think the Mashup will slightly win out though
Nice review. How would you compare it to the Glazer? This is my go board, although it doesn't work very well in bigger conditions... cheers!
Personally I wasn't a huge fan of the Glazer, so I'd say this was a solid choice over it! Quad fin setup and narrower outline means you'll notice a difference with speed and manoeuvrability though.
Love my Seaside & helium construction so figured can't go wrong with a new mashup! Hopefully my 5'10 goes good @ urbnsurf Friday
For sure - you’ll love it! Guarantee your turns will progress heaps on it 😊 let me know how it goes in the wave pool!
@lhavenothingtosay I'm 185cm, about 82kg, high end intermidiate/low level advanced (depending on how you measure it!haha!)
@lhavenothingtosay personally I'd say go for it - it's a fun board to ride and certainly turns well so it'll offer you a lot of progression and still plenty of paddle power
@lhavenothingtosay hahaha that's always the tough decision! Based on your height and weight I'd say around 5'9 - but if you're at the lower level of intermediate some extra volume might be good too. What are you riding now as your go to board?
@lhavenothingtosay No worries! If you get on well with the Seaside at that size just go a size or 2 up for the Mashup. What I would say is dont just rely on volume - if you oversize a board for your height and weight you'll end up loosing the characteristics that make it fun. You'd be better off putting another board in the middle to push your skills to the right level :)
Nice review, how would you compare it with NB2 for smaller days ?
Stoked you like the review Jose! Unfortunately I can’t do a comparison to the NB2 as I still haven’t got my hands on one!
Great review! I’ve heard it goes well as a twin, thoughts?
Stoked you enjoyed the review Michael! Hmmm can't say I'd even thought about riding it as a twin, the quad just feels so good! Might have to give it a blast as one now though!
Great review and helped me make a decision to get mine!
My experience with the mashup:
About me: height 1.75m / weight 72 kilos. mid 40's level: intermediate. I bought the 5.8 (32 liters) mashup. I am coming from surfing a mid length surfboard for the last 5 plus years. But I did previously ride shortboard when I was younger.
Answers to some simple questions you surely have if you are thinking of buying this board (based on my experience):
- Is the Mashup a good board overall: No it's not. it is a crazy good board!
- I am in two mind between the seaside or mashup: The mashup can do all what the seaside does plus more.
- Does it really surf well on small wave: yes but you still need to surf the unbroken part of the wave.
What volume should I get:
All the volume of that board is extremely well hidden. I recommended using the firewire volume calculator default values (for me it was 32 liters) and that is spot on. I can paddle no problem. and when surfing on flat section the board does not sink it just carries you along, and the volume is way enough to allow you to take heaps of waves.
How does it handle, is it too shortboardish, does it feel too much like a performance shortboard?
To be honest I am just an intermediate level surfer and I just had the best session I had in years with this board. not because of the waves but because that board feels like It reads you mind. You just want to go down line, that things just glide effortlessly cruising along. you want to do turns, cut backs or any radical manoeuvre it does so in a snap. I actually was able to do moves and turns I never did before in years of surfing (surely due to how light that board is). but really that thing feels like a flying carpet that does whatever you want. and best of all, you don't need to be a pro to surf it.
To sum up: that board looks amazing, when walking around with it. it has all the volume needed to allow you to take tons of waves big or small and when you surf it you become kelly slater.
awesome feedback Billy, thanks for sharing and stoked to hear the review helped you out!
I should be getting mine in a couple weeks! Interesting info on the dominator so you feel it’s for bigger waves? I guess I can see that although I’ve never thought of helium in overhead surf… maybe I should re considered that ? Always used the LFT in the punchier stuff maybe it’s time to give the dominator a try
happy days Steve - I think you'll love it! D2 has a really good range of waves, but compared to the Mashup I think it has the edge in bigger, punchier stuff. Feels a bit more solid and stable underfoot. I do also love the Seaside & Beyond in 6'8 as a mid length step up as well, and it rips in bigger conditions!
Let me know how you get on with the Mashup!
@@StokedForTravel will do! Mine should arrive in a week or 2 can’t wait
Yeewwwww let the countdown begin! 🎉
@@StokedForTravel as a 2 board quiver, what would you have, SSAB + DII or Mashup?
@@rocapeinado really depends on what your local break and conditions usually are. For me the SSAB + Mashup combo would be the winner
I'm looking at buying this board, I'm currently riding a torq mod pod 5'10.. just think they're the same shape? Just want a lighter board to travel but I also dont want to buy same board as my torq mod pod
Would be a solid change from the Pod Mod due to the bottom contours and I think you’ll be stoked on the speed and fun of it 🤙
Hi.
Do you already tested the twin+1 set in the Mashup?
What is your feedback?
Thanks
Indeed I have! It’s a fun setup for sure, especially in smaller stuff, but personally I still prefer the quads. Definitely worth testing out though as I have a few mates who love that setup!
How does the rocker compare to the dominator? Do you find that the same set of fins work equally well on both boards? Are the fin boxes placed similarly?
Very similar rocker to the D2 and I’ve been running the same fin setup in both for a more fair comparison and it works really well 😊 fun placement is pretty on par too, the main difference is the v through to the swallow on the Mashup
@@StokedForTravel How well does that fanning traction pad fit the mashup?
@@benjaminm5232 pretty freaking perfectly! :)
Damn… got my D2 in November and I’m frothing like a little grom on it.
The temptation to sell my glazer and ssab to grab a Mashup is tormenting 😂
Well the D2 is still a solid choice for sure! Hahaha I’d keep the SSAB, but swapping the Glazer for the Mashup would be a good decision! 🤙
@@StokedForTravel Cheers mate 🙏👍🏼
@Craig Phillips Hey Craig, I replied yesterday but my reply has disappeared - perhaps because it had a link to the DVS Quad Keels I have in the Dom2.?
I’ve had mine out in 2x head and it holds fine. I weigh around 100kg and the board is a 6’8. The high volume is perfect for me - I feel very confident taking off under the lip on big steep waves and in small waves the board skips across and generates lots of speed with a tick-tack. The quad keels are quite upright so they pivot very easily but the large area gives great hold. Even on a waist/shoulder high wave the board will go vert and come straight back down. It may be the medium rocker but if I want I can easily slide the fins out across the lip. I don’t know how it will go in stuff over 2x head but that’s not my most frequented size range 😂
I bought some big raked quads for scary waves but I haven’t tried them out yet. Who knows, they might be great all round but I’m enjoying the board so much I’m reluctant even to experiment lol..,
Hope that helps - I live in West Australia and surf between the capes in the Margaret River region.
@@klaiejah Thanks for your input - awesome to hear it works so well in the bigger, hollower stuff for you!
@Craig Phillips look like @klaiejah has you covered on that front!
Nice review, super useful and straight to the point!
How does this board compare with a best seller like the Hypto krypto? More performancy or just different?
Stoked you enjoyed the review Simone. I feel like the Mashup is a very different board to the Hypto and feels way more lively and turns a lot better. Not quite as big a range wave wise (mainly at the higher end of things) but I feel like the Mashup will certainly progress your surfing more 🤙
Hey dude, defo appreciate the reviews, I've watched a few of them while trying to figure out my next board purchase.
I was very much leaning towards a 6'6" Hypto Krypto FutureFlex but can't get one with a Futures set up in Europe anywhere. Getting it from the factory would take months and I've a few trips coming up that I want to have the board for.
The other option would be a 6'6" Firewire Mashup, there's one for sale online that does have Futures. Am I mad going for a different board just because I don't want to deal with FCS II? The Mashup also has more volume so considering a 6'4"
My typical session is with a thick wetsuit, usually a bit of wind unfortunately. I don't get out as much as I used to so want to get a high wave count and appreciate good paddle power, this board would replace my old 'fun board' that's 6'10" (with similar volume to the above two) that works surprisingly well in bigger surf too. I'm often packing the board for international trips also.
Any thoughts on the above options? Would welcome your advice
Hey Cillian, glad you're enjoying the reviews and happy days on sticking with the Futures! So the Mashup doesn't quite have quite a big range in terms of the larger size of things as the Hypto, but if you're not surfing about head/head high the Mashup would be my recommendation, turns WAY better than the Hypto so it'll certainly progress your surfing. I would definitely drop the size a little as it paddles really well and your dont want to oversize it.
@@StokedForTravel This is great info, cheers for that. There's still plenty of sessions over head here in Ireland so maybe the Hypto is the way to go for that.
It's pretty much a trade off between Hypto with FCS and Mashup with Futures
Really enjoyed your video on alternatives to Hypto also, unfortunately not a lot of those boards available to ship to Ireland in less than 1 month timeframe.
Thanks for getting back to me
@@cillwal Fair play! If you're going bigger then I'd also chuck the Dominator 2 into the mix as well if you can get hold of one!
What's your thoughts on the mashup vs Flat Earth ? Similar wave size range going off the we site
Hey Josh! So I haven't personally ridden the Flat Earth myself, but a friend of mine said it certainly performs better in bigger, punchier conditions - so if you're looking for a daily driver and great small wave performance board I'd go with the Mashup. Goes epic as a 2+1 too. If you like the look of the Flat Earth but want a bit more smaller wave fun in the same type of outline, the new Lost Retro Tripper is well worth checking out too
Has anyone tested this as a twin trailer 2+1 or keels?
I’ve had a few people mention they love it as a twinny - hopefully testing it out this weekend with that setup as well 🤙
@@StokedForTravel Nice 😎🤙🏻 keep us posted
@@RaulEdu33 will do!
I ride a Firewire Glazer, how does this compare to it? I always thought that the more performance version of the seaside was the glazer, but has this board replaced that?
Personally I wasn’t a fan of the Glazer so I’m slightly bias in that respect but the Mashup is heaps of fun! Although it potentially doesn’t have quite the top end range of the Glazer it’ll handle most stuff and is certainly easier to throw around than the seaside 🤙
@@StokedForTravelthanks for the reply. Hope you’re scoring!!
@@Travelling-Ant buit onshore this week, but fingers crossed for some wsves soon!
HIII, I surf a puddle jumper 40L for the last year, I am intermediate 77kg 170cm, would you recommend 5'10 or 5'9?
Personally I’d go for the 5’10 as it’s less of a jump down in size and volume 🤙
@@StokedForTravel thank you!
Thank you! Is it still your daily driver? I’m thinking of getting one. Using the RE now but want to try a new daily
RW not “RE”
Indeed still my go to shortboard, really fun as a 2+1 as well 😊
Thank you. One more, I’m 5’11 (185 cm) and 175 lbs (79) kg. I was thinking the 5’9” but you went with 5’10”. Would you recommend sizing up or is it your personal preference?
I meant 5’8” (32.8 liters). I usually in the 32 to 33 liters
@@zuma3334 I'd go with personal preference on that. Witht he dims and volume I usuaully find myself comfortable on the 33-36L range, with a bit of extra volume for board I want to use in smaller, mushier conditions
Cornwall Massive!
Hahahah wrong side of the bridge 😜
@@StokedForTravel Nice me too.
Very impressed by the quality of your review. I was just looking for buying one i am 6’1 with 84 kg and hesitate between the 5’9 and 5’10 whith intermediate level and actually riding with 37 liters PU boards . Which thruster fins do you use ?
Thanks so much
Glad it helped Mathieu! If you’re surfing 37L at the moment I’d opt for the 5’10 - I’m similar height and weight and it surfs really well. Thruster set wise I’ve got a set of LZ Activators, but honestly quads are the way to go with this board - heaps more lively 🤙
@@StokedForTravel thanks for your answer and long life for your Channel 🤘
@@Brochis14 thanks heaps!
Have you had any experience with the mashup in choppy conditions?
Bit of wind chop on my surf last night (and pretty small!) and it still handled it pretty well 😊
Thanks for always taking the time to answer all our questions! great review indeed, it's helping a lot. I am almost convinced to go for the mashup, but i am still hesitating on the size. I currently ride a 5'9 Fatum chill pill surfboard (portugese shaper). it is about 33 liters. The board feel great when i am riding it, but my biggest problem is to catch waves, or move around in between peacks. I feel like my paddle is weak. I am intermediate, 44 years old, 75kg and 180cm. should i go for an equivalent size for the mashup: 5'9 34.2, or 5'10 35.8? what i want really is to be able to catch MORE waves. thanks a lot for your advice
No worries at all! Hmmm that’s a tough one as it may be more to do with the rocker profile and wide point than the volume itself. The mashup paddles really well though so keep that in mind. I’m 180cm and about 82kg and love the 5’10 - personally I tend to over volume slightly as I’m happy to sacrifice some performance for extra waves 🤣
do you feel the mashup and D2 will overlap each other or complement one another ?
Indeed quite a bit of overlap but they can certainly compliment each other too. mashup has better small wave ability, D2 has a higher wave range. Most of the breaks I surf are usually head/just overhead and under so the Mashup is my go to at the moment. To be honest though, they’re both great fun! 🤙
@@StokedForTravel when would you take the D2 then ?
@@RBNK157 usually in bigger, punchier surf, or if you prefer the squash tail over the swallow
I’m stuck between this board and the twin turbo from sharp eye, I’m looking for a board that’s good in 1-3 foot waves and can’t decide between the two do you have any advice?
Unfortunately I don’t have any experience surfing the Twin Turbo, but I can certainly say the mashup will excel in those conditions. Having looked at the dims of the TT it’s a lot more slimline than the mashup if you compare length for length though so you might need to surf that slightly longer. Let me know which one you go with!
@@StokedForTravel thank you, I think I’m leaning towards the mashup. I surf near you I’m over at Cabarita about 50 mins from Byron bay so we do have similar conditions. I will have to think about it anyway because I have to save for a month to afford either board but thank you for your insight😊.
For this area I can certainly say the Mashup is a tonne of fun! Couple second hand ones on marketplace at the moment too which might be worth looking at 🤙
@@StokedForTravel ok thanks for the advice 🙏🏽
Hey, would you suggest going for the same volume as my seaside?
As an intermediate, stick with the volume, but the shape will enable better progression?
Cheers
Yeah I’d say that was a safe bet - unless you’ve progressed quite a bit and want to drop down slightly to gain some extra performance. I surf the 5’8 Seaside and then the 5’10 Mashup, so pretty much the same volume
@@StokedForTravel thanks mate, would you say if i stuck with 35ltrs in the mashup then, same as my seaside, it would feel different, being a narrower more performance shape?
Because i like the volume in the seaside for my paddle fitness, but the volume hinders my surfing, as its probably too much for my 70kg
But if i stuck with this volume in the mashup, it would be different due to the shape and enable more progression?
@@joshlittle2031 100% - the Mashup turns so much quicker so it'll certainly help your progression
Great review!! I would like to ask you for advice. In my regular quiver that i am surfing right now are a hypto krypto 5’10 33l and a California slashboard (spanish brand) 6,4 37,5l and I am looking for getting a board between these sizes. My question what board do you recommend me to adquire: D2 6’1 36l or mashup 6,0 38l ?? I am 1,82 and 80kg, I am going to travel california, maldivas, sri lanka and Bali during 5 montas. I feel great with my 6,4 but i would like to low the size of the board a little bite between that 5’10 / 6’4. My idea is a 6’0 - 6’1 - 6’2.
Thank youuu !
Pd: my 6’4 is a PU surfboard
So my main question would be are you adding this board to the quiver or looking to take a single board on this trip instead? Mashup would be my preferred option (give your Hypto sizing I’d say go for the 5’10) but if you’re looking to surf bigger, punchier conditions (like barrelling waves in Bali) then the D2 in 6’0 or 6’1 would be a better choice. You won’t really go wrong with either to be honest and the Mashup is my go to daily board, with the exception of bigger, hollower waves 🤙
@@StokedForTravel my idea is to travel with maximun 2 boards, the 6,4 and another one hypto / d2 or mashup.
Seems a lot like the old Moonbeam.
A little bit yes - but when it comes to the rails and bottom contours there are certainly some big differences. Wave range is similar though
loved the review. I have a 5'8 D2 and love it. Was thinking of ordering the Mashup as a 5'8 as well which comes in at just under 33 L for that extra volume and paddle power for smaller those smaller days i'd jump on the Mashup instead of the D2 - Thoughts?
Have you had a chance to review Dan' new Sweet potato?
Stoked you like the review Terry! If you love the D2 you'll the Mashup for sure and I think you'll find you ride it even more! Personally I would keep the volume pretty similar, maybe just a tad extra on the 5'7 Mashup. Sweet Potato is someting I'm keen to review, just need to clear out some boards first!
Hi Terry, I have been looking at the dom II or the mashup for a daily driver. What type is wave do you ride that is optimum for the dom II? I am asking because you said you love it. Thanks
@@palesomim4306 The Dom 2 is my go to board for most conditions at my local beachbreak. I ride it in 2-5 foot conditions. I am not sure where to fit the Mashup in my quiver - maybe better for the smaller days 1-3 foot. Love to give it a go and compare it to my Dom 2
How come you never show how you surf the board in Your review
Couple reasons really:
1) it can be a nightmare finding a filmer to link up with, especially on a quick turnaround time
2) I don’t think it adds much to the review. I’m not a pro surfer so you won’t really learn much about the top end capabilities of the board from watching me and unless you’re a similar skill level or surfing super similar waves it isn’t super relevant, so I concentrate on feedback instead.
If you want to check out some clips of me on the mashup though there are some in this video :)
ruclips.net/video/ZtcuZkxXa9A/видео.html
Not sold.
All good, it’s not going to be for everyone!
Da Dominator's ✌️
Too much chattering at the start of your vids. Just get to the point. The pros on them are all tiny guys who weigh bugger-all. They change boards at a whim as per what the conditions are. Normal guys out here of course can't do that. The pros are NOT relevant to most surfers who typically are much bigger and heavier. Thunderbolt construction is superior to all the other "epoxy" and EPS setups. It's tougher and surfs more like a PU while retaining the liveliness. Apparently Firewire have bought the Thunderbolt tech off Tolhurst (or some of it)? You didn't really address how tough these Firewire boards are - both for home, then putting them on aircraft, motorbikes and boats.
Indeed average surfers tend to be a bit heavier, but you just need to size your board correctly to balance that out - the pro references are a good way to see what the board is capable of in the right hands though and how far you can push it.
I like the Thunderbolt tech on their bigger boards (like the Mid6, HI4 and Cherry Picker), but for things like the Mashup in smaller stuff the Helium is so much fun, really like the liveliness and flexibility. I've gone into more detail about the strength in a few reviews so kinda skipped over a bit on this one, but the blog delves into more detail about that if anyones keen. So good for travelling!
Isn't it ironic no one's surfing it on flat mushy waves 🤦🤷
Flat mushy is Sebastian inlet or Lorne Victoria Au.
All these reviews are waves with a face that's not flat or mushy.
Is it honestly that hard to do as you say no one in this world does it f'n frustrating.
Just be straight up honest without guessing or saying wat others say.
I've taken the Mashup out on some days which were certainly more softer and with less face and curve to play with and it still goes really well - I've surfed in Lorne a few years back so I can safely say it was very similar!
If you're looking for a board specifically for those types of waves though, the Sweet Potato would be a really solid shout as it's built with those waves in mind 😊
@@StokedForTravel appreciate it mate thank you
I'll definitely give the sweet potato a suss if i can get it in my size. 🤙
@@jonowoodgo buddy of mine absolutely froths on his - dont be afraid to go a little smaller than you usually ride, whole heap of volume in it!
@@StokedForTravel legend mate i really appreciate it.
I just always see nice faced waves and they say flat mushy lol.
I might be able to try one soon, a mate just said his friend will let me try his which is one size bigger.
Thanks for the feedback ✌️🤙🏄