Baked or sweet potato size? 5'0 or 5'2

[FW - Fan]

I have also been told it is coming in FST in 4-6 months to Australia from someone in FW. I dont think its a big secret.

[Pete.T]

So, turns out they sold the board I was going to pick up on sat. Not sure what the go is there. I have contacted FireWire to enquire about which boards are left in stock and what they would recommend given my weight, height, etc. Without hinting I had ordered the 5'3, the guy suggested the 5'1 instead. I am hoping I can get one of these which is then not given to someone else before sat. I had a feeling this was going to happen. Hoping for the best. Will keep you posted.

[Pete.T]

So I have been able to now track down another 5'3 baked spud in the white rapid fire, however now I've had a bunch of people tell me the 5'1 and a bunch say the 5'3. Such a hard decision. My gut says 5'3 would be fun, but unfortunately it's through another dealer who won't budge on pricing as I'll need future fins as I only have fcs. This whole thing is becoming very difficult and more and more expensive each time something happens. My excitement has disappeared and I'm hating...............is there anyone who is 72 kg at 175cm, athletic and fit with a 5'1 or 5'3 baked spud? I really hope it's worth all this chasing up I've been doing.

[iggy]

Believe it'll be worthy!!!. The baked is like a more maneuverable sweet. I'm 165cms and 85Kgs and ride a sweet 5'2" without issues... and hitting 38 rather soon. Believe me the 5'3" will be maneuverable enough and soooo much fun. At 175cms the 5'1" will maybe be too short. Flotation wise the 5'1" will have you covered but...

[Pete.T]

Hey, sorry for very late update. I ended up getting the 5'3 in white RF. The board is awesome! I have surfed it everyday for the last 4 days, sometimes twice a day. The board is super skatey, like really really skatey. At first I thought it might be too loose, but I then got some good 2.5 / 3 ft waves and it went sick! Very easy to slide the tail out and holly molly is it quick. I don't find it any easier to paddle into waves as my other board (dominator 5'10) but I'm at a totally different break to where I normally surf so dunno. I've got random fins in there, not sure what they are. The store I bought the board from threw them in for me. They have the futures "f" on it as well as "lost" and some weird black shape on the front ones. Would be interesting to put in some fins similar to the stretches in for when it's super small for a little more drive and more speed. Overall, super happy with it and very glad I got the 5'3 and not the 5'1.

[iggy]

The Elevons... expensive but they must go unreal for that board!!

[hawaii_boi]

Where did you get this info from?........word of mouth here and from my FW dealer is it may come out in FST, but it also may not.

sorry just saw this now. A reliable source told me it will come in FST. The Quarter may be off but it will come. It's already a big hit like the sweet potato so why not?? Also, I've been praying everyday for it haha.

Update: I just fired my reliable source! damn I was really looking forward to a BP FST. I can't wait to see how TechoGrain rides.

[Chris]

great stuff folks!!

Stoked on al the positive support and feedback!!

[hawaii_boi]

great stuff folks!!

Stoked on al the positive support and feedback!!

indodreaming, maybe Chris can help us out. Chris, will the Baked Potato come in FST? Nod once for yes, twice for no. haha!

[Chris]

ha, no it won't. we are bypassing that one in FST for the its TechnoGrain launch.