Replace Spitfire with El Fuego?

First off all, I have to say that the Spitfire is a great board.

The issue I'm having is that I feel that the Alternator and Spitfire overlap a bit in the waves we have here. I used to have a 5'10 Dominator for the small/fat/mushy/crappy waves and there was no problem getting into waves. With the 5'8 Spitfire I feel that the board need cleaner waves with a bit more punch. The Spit goes great in these conditions, but I could also use the Alternator. I feel that there is a gap between the Spit and 5'4 Sweet Potato that I need to fill. So the quiestion is; would a El Fuego get me into weaker waves easier, but still work good in good waves if I for some reason choose the El Fuego over the Alternator that day ? And could the 5'11 El Fuego grovel as well as my old 5'10 Dominator ?

I'm afraid to sell my 5'8 Spitfire and regret it afterwards, but I think the 5'11 El Fuego might fit better in between the Sweet Potato and the Alternator.
Maybe a 5'10 Spitfire could be the right one, but I remember that the 5'10 Dominator I had did feel a bit big at times....

Seems like the El Fuego might be hard to find in the shops now, any other models that might do the job?


PS: Is it possible to get the El Fuego without the vent-valve ?

Help? :)

I can vouch for the EF. It runs great in fast or mush.

Great shape for sure. Although if you want something new and perhaps sexier, a Jacknife may be in order?

I have rebuilt my quiv and have BP, EF, HZ, then Futura when mood permits.

I think the EF can be a 1 quiv board though, just my thoughts.

I heard so many great things on the Spit though.

Why don't you buy another Dominator
If it works for you then there's nothing wrong with getting the same model again

If you'd have a chance I'd go for potato/spit/HF or Hellrazor for better waves
You already have the potato for the small mush and the Spit/Alt for the rest. The EF is one of those "forgotten" boards that will deliver when demanded. Will go hand to hand with the spitfire on the low/med range but prefer the Spit on the med/high range.
The Pnator gets me into waves really easily by the way, that could be another one to consider

What is the difference between the spitfire and the diamond tail ELF?

I got the ELF and I love it. Did not go that well in some of the beach breaks I surfed it, but it was a really bad day. Love that board and have had some amazing sessions on it. I like it so much I sold my Dominator. Right now the board I love is the Hellfire, that board can surf almost any wave and carves so good. I was hoping by purchasing a Spitfire that genetically I would have gotten something that was the same carvy feel just for smaller waves in the 2-3 foot range. The ELF also gets into waves so easily as it is just a great board, check it out.

One of my favorite posts and what drove me to buy an EF;

http://www.firewiresurfboards.com/fo...and-the-futura

The Hellfire aye, hmmmmmm;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mXl6Uh9sn4&feature=plcp

Yeah, that post is such a good one. I love the line,

"It is a no brainer if you love that inherent “fish” feel, but still want to TURN!" EL FUEGO!

Probably my favorite post, I have read that post at least 10 times.

To this day I still regret selling the El Fuego. It was and is an amazing shape and so, so versatile.
I'd get one for sure!

It is funny I never really wanted one, but I happened to be going to my buddies house and there was one for sale so I stopped by and picked up a new perfect one for 300-. Unfortunately someone did a repair with fiberglass and the deck kinda caved. No biggie just a 50- fix.