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New models 2012 (Spill the beans boys)
  • lawson45uklawson45uk October 2011
    Posts: 23

    Hello team firewire.....

    Just watching your boy Taj getting a sweet barrell in Portugal and wanted to post a topic to see what we can get out of you boys on new models for us mere mortals in 2012....

    Word on the grape vine is that there are some exciting new models coming out next year... What are they, when are they coming what can you tell us and what can't you tell us ;-)

    I spotted a couple of new logos for new models on the web but just wanted to know when the Firewire faithfull will get th low down on what's on the boil...

    Come on team wet out wet our wistles, throw us a bone, give us a clue please ;-)

  • rover64ddrover64dd October 2011
    Posts: 385

    They have a couple coming out...We're all waiting on them. They seem to be impervious to begging...

    6'4 210lbs - 9'6"FFF|9'TJPro|5'8"FSP|7'FHF|6'4 Xanadu Gipos|NE Florida
    RETIRED. Got sick of the ECFreeSurfs and forums getting news LAST.
  • chrischris October 2011
    Posts: 4,998

    We are actually too busy looking at them over our computers and planning when and where we are going to ride them.  

    I am the fastest way to Firewire Zen. Ask and you shall receive...
    (6'0/175lbs/28/SoCal - 502PT/508DM/508SP/508SR/509FY/510MB/600AR/602FE)
  • rover64ddrover64dd October 2011
    Posts: 385

    I can help. In the immediate future at my surf spot.

    6'4 210lbs - 9'6"FFF|9'TJPro|5'8"FSP|7'FHF|6'4 Xanadu Gipos|NE Florida
    RETIRED. Got sick of the ECFreeSurfs and forums getting news LAST.
  • prjwebbprjwebb October 2011
    Posts: 2,177

    i've got a crate of all the new models on the way so i'll post some pics next week when it gets here.

    6'0" 170lbs
    6'2" x 18.44" x 2.38" Taj
    6'0" x 18.81" x 2.38" Taj CBD
    5'8" x 19.25" x 2.31" Sub Scorcher
    5'8" x 20.00" x 2.38" Spitfire RF
  • rover64ddrover64dd October 2011
    Posts: 385

    Lol! I already got the models. Its pretty much just pure energy. Runs off an antimatter battery. When you put your weight on the proper foot right it shoots plasma out the back and propels you 20mph per second per second. Cant really show you guys though. Signed a non disclosure.

    6'4 210lbs - 9'6"FFF|9'TJPro|5'8"FSP|7'FHF|6'4 Xanadu Gipos|NE Florida
    RETIRED. Got sick of the ECFreeSurfs and forums getting news LAST.
  • iggyiggy October 2011
    Posts: 1,303

    Some creativity I see!!!!

    165cms 75-80Kgs. Potatoe 5'6",spit 5'8",dom 5'10",quadra 6'0",flexfire 6'2",flexflight 9'0"
  • chrischris October 2011
    Posts: 4,998

    Yes I can corroborate rover's claim, though I cannot share with you the emission sources of the energy, as that ir proprietary.  I can tell you it will be called parabolic balsa energy though.  

    I am the fastest way to Firewire Zen. Ask and you shall receive...
    (6'0/175lbs/28/SoCal - 502PT/508DM/508SP/508SR/509FY/510MB/600AR/602FE)
  • aurfalienaurfalien October 2011
    Posts: 180

    Check it;

    http://www.powerski.com/content/psi_index.php

    The surfer is very focused and ripping bra.

    - aurf

    5.10 Futura + H3 - What else do I need?
    5.2 Sweet Potato + MRTFX/GXQ - Well ok, I need this.
    Bonified kookmeister.
  • aurfalienaurfalien October 2011
    Posts: 180

    The beer guts are gonna be all over this one;

    http://www.wired.com/reviews/2011/07/wavejet/

    Holy sh$#, this is really gross man.

    - aurf

    5.10 Futura + H3 - What else do I need?
    5.2 Sweet Potato + MRTFX/GXQ - Well ok, I need this.
    Bonified kookmeister.
  • rover64ddrover64dd October 2011
    Posts: 385

    Ive seen that. My boy Walden is making their boards. I mean....Youd never catch me on one. Half of surfing to me is excersize and being outdoors. But it does make sense to some people. Maybe handicapped people who cant paddle. My older brother has a weird thing in his shoulder where his tendons arent wrapped right and rub and pretty much lives in persistent pain from it. He likes to surf but cant. Paddling is just an impossibility for him. Big into snowboarding though.

    We talk about crap like that in the IT field a lot. Like people embedding processors in their brains. At first its like damn wtf haha. But there are successfull studies in helping people with memory diseases like Alzheimers who can be positively affected by it. So yea...my 2 cents.

    6'4 210lbs - 9'6"FFF|9'TJPro|5'8"FSP|7'FHF|6'4 Xanadu Gipos|NE Florida
    RETIRED. Got sick of the ECFreeSurfs and forums getting news LAST.
  • rover64ddrover64dd October 2011
    Posts: 385

    They couldve gotten away with some parabolic balsa rails on that thing.

     

    http://photoblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/18/8384730-police-find-semi-submersible-watercraft-intended-for-cocaine-smuggling-in-colombia

    6'4 210lbs - 9'6"FFF|9'TJPro|5'8"FSP|7'FHF|6'4 Xanadu Gipos|NE Florida
    RETIRED. Got sick of the ECFreeSurfs and forums getting news LAST.
  • ErlingErling October 2011
    Posts: 167

    looks like the RF tech might be changing a bit, bamboo on the bottom!:)


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=k8c5hj6Ebro


    185cm, 76-80kg + wetsuit( 6mm/winter, 4mm/summer) -
    Alternator RF - 6'2
    Spitfire FST - 5'8
  • prjwebbprjwebb October 2011
    Posts: 2,177

    nah that's crossfire tech, like the longboards.

    6'0" 170lbs
    6'2" x 18.44" x 2.38" Taj
    6'0" x 18.81" x 2.38" Taj CBD
    5'8" x 19.25" x 2.31" Sub Scorcher
    5'8" x 20.00" x 2.38" Spitfire RF
  • rover64ddrover64dd October 2011
    Posts: 385

    Yea the SP in crossfire. Cant seem to figure out what thats all about. I had a crossfire longboard, the 9'1 swallow, didnt like the shape but the tech was awesome. Super light, feels very durable, flexes nicely.

     

    Boy is the woman in the rainbow fin booth hot.  

    6'4 210lbs - 9'6"FFF|9'TJPro|5'8"FSP|7'FHF|6'4 Xanadu Gipos|NE Florida
    RETIRED. Got sick of the ECFreeSurfs and forums getting news LAST.
  • chrischris October 2011
    Posts: 4,998

    yeah rover.  come out next year.  i am sure they'll be there next time.



    I am the fastest way to Firewire Zen. Ask and you shall receive...
    (6'0/175lbs/28/SoCal - 502PT/508DM/508SP/508SR/509FY/510MB/600AR/602FE)
  • Dej1233Dej1233 October 2011
    Posts: 8

    Whats up FW crew and fans,

    Can anyone tell me if FW is going to be offering all boards without the valve?  Is this a move for all models or simply new models that are being designed?
    Cheers!

  • prjwebbprjwebb October 2011
    Posts: 2,177

    Current just new FST models, CBD boards and the Taj model.
    Not sure if the whole range will switch eventually. It's possible I reckon.

    6'0" 170lbs
    6'2" x 18.44" x 2.38" Taj
    6'0" x 18.81" x 2.38" Taj CBD
    5'8" x 19.25" x 2.31" Sub Scorcher
    5'8" x 20.00" x 2.38" Spitfire RF
  • chrischris October 2011
    Posts: 4,998

    Still status quo.   New models without valves old models with.


    Cheers and thanks!

    I am the fastest way to Firewire Zen. Ask and you shall receive...
    (6'0/175lbs/28/SoCal - 502PT/508DM/508SP/508SR/509FY/510MB/600AR/602FE)
  • JonparkerJonparker November 2011
    Posts: 35

    If you've been waiting on more news like I have, I thought you'd be interested in these links:



  • prjwebbprjwebb November 2011
    Posts: 2,177

    Potatonator looks cool. Would be interested to hear what sets it apart from the Dom/Elf

    6'0" 170lbs
    6'2" x 18.44" x 2.38" Taj
    6'0" x 18.81" x 2.38" Taj CBD
    5'8" x 19.25" x 2.31" Sub Scorcher
    5'8" x 20.00" x 2.38" Spitfire RF
  • kdropinkdropin November 2011
    Posts: 248

    like the tail on the potatonator.. still holding out hope for that refined hellfire thats been rumored.. if not oh well

    5'8 dom. fst
    5'4 sp fst
    6'2 alt. fst
  • prjwebbprjwebb November 2011
    Posts: 2,177

    Hell Razor, squash tailed more refined Hellfire from the look of things.

    6'0" 170lbs
    6'2" x 18.44" x 2.38" Taj
    6'0" x 18.81" x 2.38" Taj CBD
    5'8" x 19.25" x 2.31" Sub Scorcher
    5'8" x 20.00" x 2.38" Spitfire RF
  • jakejake November 2011
    Posts: 64

    link doesn't work for me....

    5'7" 60kg - 6'1" flexfire, 5'8" Hellfire, 5'9" El Fuego
  • prjwebbprjwebb November 2011
    Posts: 2,177

    Looks like they may have been asked to remove them ??

    6'0" 170lbs
    6'2" x 18.44" x 2.38" Taj
    6'0" x 18.81" x 2.38" Taj CBD
    5'8" x 19.25" x 2.31" Sub Scorcher
    5'8" x 20.00" x 2.38" Spitfire RF
  • ECFreesurfECFreesurf November 2011
    Posts: 18

    Julian Assange has nothin' on Boardshop.co.uk!

    Now that its out, can I say that I'm super psyched on a slimmed down sweet potato?

  • hughhugh November 2011
    Posts: 5

    potatonator!! 

  • MickMick November 2011
    Posts: 76

    Did anyone see the Detonator
    What's the story with this one

  • prjwebbprjwebb November 2011
    Posts: 2,177

    Picture MPs moon rocket

    6'0" 170lbs
    6'2" x 18.44" x 2.38" Taj
    6'0" x 18.81" x 2.38" Taj CBD
    5'8" x 19.25" x 2.31" Sub Scorcher
    5'8" x 20.00" x 2.38" Spitfire RF
  • rover64ddrover64dd November 2011
    Posts: 385

    Too many boards already. Gotta get good on these ha. Would like to see some rapidfire short boards.

    6'4 210lbs - 9'6"FFF|9'TJPro|5'8"FSP|7'FHF|6'4 Xanadu Gipos|NE Florida
    RETIRED. Got sick of the ECFreeSurfs and forums getting news LAST.
  • prjwebbprjwebb November 2011
    Posts: 2,177

    Hey Rover, Alternators and Flexfires are available in Rapidfire. So is the Stealth which is almost a shortboard.
    I don't see many in shops though.

    6'0" 170lbs
    6'2" x 18.44" x 2.38" Taj
    6'0" x 18.81" x 2.38" Taj CBD
    5'8" x 19.25" x 2.31" Sub Scorcher
    5'8" x 20.00" x 2.38" Spitfire RF
  • Dej1233Dej1233 November 2011
    Posts: 8

    Whats up FW nation?


    I know that all the 2012 models are being kept under lock and key, but can anyone tell me if any of the new HP models other than the Quadra 5 will be offered in a 5 fin convertible? 

    Please Chris, I wont ask any other details.  Ill take yes or no and wont bring it up again.

    I could try hypnosis, Chrissssss.... you are getting sleepy.... AARREE AANNYY OFFFF THE 2012 HIGHHHH PERFORMANCEEEE BOARDSSSS GONNAAAAA BEEEE 5 FINNNN?

    Did that work?  If so, someone in the shop needs to wake him up!

    Thanks guys!
    Dave

  • chrischris November 2011
    Posts: 4,998

    yeah i will say that for the foreseeable future, most of our hybrids will have 5 fins.  

    I am the fastest way to Firewire Zen. Ask and you shall receive...
    (6'0/175lbs/28/SoCal - 502PT/508DM/508SP/508SR/509FY/510MB/600AR/602FE)
  • chrischris November 2011
    Posts: 4,998

    The Michel Bourez will not however.  



    I am the fastest way to Firewire Zen. Ask and you shall receive...
    (6'0/175lbs/28/SoCal - 502PT/508DM/508SP/508SR/509FY/510MB/600AR/602FE)
  • ManaMana December 2011
    Posts: 36

    FYI: Hughes surfboards (NZ) has already introduced a 2011 model named Detonator.. http://raglansurf.com/store/surfboards/detonator

    Just a heads up to Chris and the FW crew should the name still be in consideration for a new Dominator-based 2012 FW model, so that we won't have another "Firefly-situation"..

    Even the shape looks somewhat Dom-like to me at parts, so confusion would be a given

    5'8" 195lbs Koa DOM 604 thruster with Rusty R1 Futures, SP 508 quad with FCS JW-1 sides and SF4 trailers
  • chrischris December 2011
    Posts: 4,998

    Thanks Mana!! appreciate the heads up...

    I am the fastest way to Firewire Zen. Ask and you shall receive...
    (6'0/175lbs/28/SoCal - 502PT/508DM/508SP/508SR/509FY/510MB/600AR/602FE)
  • ManaMana December 2011
    Posts: 36

    No probs Chris, I'm planning a trip to Raglan with friends and while googling about the local surf spots came across the Detonator. You can thank me later with any fresh 2012 FW model out of the oven for having saved you mucho $$$ and effort from potentially having had to change the name..;D

    M

    5'8" 195lbs Koa DOM 604 thruster with Rusty R1 Futures, SP 508 quad with FCS JW-1 sides and SF4 trailers
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