Will the Baked Potato be done in white Rapidfire

[FW - Fan]

Chris...can you answer this one ! If so when will it will be available? Got to say I would prefer this to Bamboo..will be easier to fix too.

[prjwebb]

Next year it'll be in FST. RF only currently.

[Chris]

What do others think?

[prjwebb]

Intrigued as to why you find FST easier to fix FW Fan? Hard to hide deck repairs on the bamboo, but the bottom and rails is definitely more simple than the Balsa and HD skins on the FST.

I guess the bonus is it's pretty rare to ding the FST boards...

[FW - Fan]

Intrigued as to why you find FST easier to fix FW Fan? Hard to hide deck repairs on the bamboo, but the bottom and rails is definitely more simple than the Balsa and HD skins on the FST.

I guess the bonus is it's pretty rare to ding the FST boards...

Hey PRJ..do you actually work for FW? You seem to jump in and answer questions like you do...just curious. Bamboo being a natural wood is unique and random and any ding fixes stick out like the proverbial. White is white and can be matched pretty well depending on the ding fixer. I have only ever had FST except for one SP and when the ding was fixed it stuck out big time. That was done by a very good ding fixer. Have had about half a dozen ding fixes on FST boards and they all match up very well. Its not just bamboo its all natural woods. Any dings on the rails of FST have the same problem so FST is not totally the answer either. Just thought that was the reason why the MB was bought out in WRF...maybe Chris can state why the deviation away from Bamboo if I am wrong. Thanks.

[prjwebb]

Nah I don't work for them, but do read just about every thread on here and have a pretty good short term memory haha.
There was a thread a while ago where someone asked FW Aus about FST Baked Potatoes and they were told RF only this year and FST will be available in 2013.

Sorry if it comes across like I'm sticking my nose in...

Just noticed you said WRF and not FST. Is there a new construction?

[David_KJeep]

Will the Baked Potato be done in white Rapidfire
So White RapidFire = FST? Or do you mean a white sort of Bamboo?

FST are as hard to repair as they are to ding and the bamboo deck is probably even harder! So the only place you can possibly damage and so repair your board is the bottom deck of your RapidFire. And this is as easy as a PU board as long as you're using the right glue.

[FW - Fan]

Nah I don't work for them, but do read just about every thread on here and have a pretty good short term memory haha.
There was a thread a while ago where someone asked FW Aus about FST Baked Potatoes and they were told RF only this year and FST will be available in 2013.

Sorry if it comes across like I'm sticking my nose in...

Just noticed you said WRF and not FST. Is there a new construction?

Hey PRJ, no dont take it like that, I was just curious. I appreciate your input. Cheers mate.

[prjwebb]

Cheers!

[core personal training]

there may be a new look coming...or maybe there wont....all covered by the secrets act..............that'll keep you all guessing..!!!!

[buzzy]

It's all about aesthetics (sort of). For me with these uber hybrid, somewhat more retro inspired boards I reckon the Bamboo of RF is just a better look. Mind you, I don't own any of these boards and with my Dom more comfortably foamed don't really feel I need one.

But if I did own one of these boards it'd probably be a sweet potato or baked potato in RF with no tail pad.

[prjwebb]

I really like the look of the enviro-flex/crossfire Dom and Sweet Potato. Best of both worlds if you ask me!

[buzzy]

Yeah, forgot about those. Sweeeet looking boards.

[FW - Fan]

Enviro flex?? what is that?

[prjwebb]

I think it's just the crossfire construction but it uses an Eco resin and maybe a different fibreglass too. There's a description in the 2012 brochure.

[FW - Fan]

Yeah got to agree re the crossfire...looks smick but...still hard to fix ding discretely...

[core personal training]

didnt want to let the cat out of the bag before, but just noticed the white tops on the website....there ya go guys...but i still like to get wood.......

[David_KJeep]

OK, I just realised it's on the website!
http://www.firewiresurfboards.com/technology.php?techid=tech#tech06b

"White Rapidfire: A product of continued research and development, the White Rapidfire construction substitutes a PVC-free and VOC-free composite deckskin for the original bamboo inlay. This composite maintains the overall flex and durability of the board giving it the same great Rapidfire ride with a fresh new appearance."

[prjwebb]

Wow interesting. Good idea for those who prefer white and the RF flex pattern. Half way to direct drive I guess.

[FW - Fan]

I fondled a couple of white rapid fires today ..one was a hellfire and the other an alternator so not only the MB's .. they look unreal....

[prjwebb]

They kept these quiet!

[FW - Fan]

Yeah...even the sales guys in the shop didnt know about them and they had them in the racks....I told the guy what it was and he just said.."I thought they just painted the bamboo"..

[prjwebb]

Ha that's classic!

[indodreaming]

So is there any news on Baked potato being available in white rapid fire?....

Thinking if i do bite the bullet and get a Rapid fire BP (or could be waiting who knows how long for FST) id much rather the white rapid fire look.

[FW - Fan]

Indo I just ordered one so they exist...

[indodreaming]

Indo I just ordered one so they exist...

Yeah cool...just went into local shop and they rang through to FW and confirmed this, said there running a batch off now in white RF, ordering one also a 5,3 :)

BTW, They also said the FST MAY be out next year, but was only a MAYBE.

[indodreaming]

Done ordered it today..5,3 rf white..said get it October which is fine, ready for summer.

[Chris]

thanks for all the help here.

As an FYI the white rapidfire was a bit a of a soft launch just because we wanted to see what people thought. So far its been great! The response has been awesome and the boards perform great!

Cheers!