Replace Spitfire with El Fuego?

[Erling]

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? :)

[aurfalien]

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.

[Wandi]

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

[iggy]

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

[Slowman]

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

[hwork50]

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.

[aurfalien]

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

[hwork50]

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.

[Goanna]

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!

[hwork50]

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.