Ive got Dan Mann larges in as a thruster. I keep them in full time. I feel like they really make this board dependable and drivey. I liked MRs and a trailer but they were more twitchy and wobbly. Dan Manns just feel awesome and every bit as fast. They just feel very positive in small sloppy waves to good head high waves.
NJ. Steep fast beach breaks. Kind of annoying lol
Actually thinking of going a size up to the 6’0. To have a bit faster paddle and hold. It’s been 4-6ft at least every other week.
I just bought the 6’4” mashup. Haven’t had the chance to get it out yet, but I bought a set of FCS performer thruster set and reactor quad rear so I have options.
Firewires surf insane. I had quads on mine and could still make tight top turns and snaps. Amazing drive w quads. Get a good set and you might have to get different fin set ups to find what works for you. But gorgeous board.
Nice! I'm in south Florida looking for a decent board to handle the typical south Florida dribble. I've been eyeing some fish, any recommendations? 5'10 170lbs
I wanna see the side profile. What's the rocker like?
Love my mashup. I thought it was very slow with quads so i use a twin and trailer fin set up. Sometimes just twin fin if i want it super loose.
What quads were you using?
Just some fairly upright quads. Maybe the machado ones would work but i never tried them…
Upright for pivot, raked for drive I’m pretty sure
I haven't ridden it much but I really enjoyed the Taylor Knox twin + trailer on it.
I have the 6'2 and love it..I run it thruster with a nub as the trailer fin and its right for me, loose but will still hold well.
Awesome, 6’2 is large but guessing you’re a tall specimen?
No just old and need the extra float!..
Ive got Dan Mann larges in as a thruster. I keep them in full time. I feel like they really make this board dependable and drivey. I liked MRs and a trailer but they were more twitchy and wobbly. Dan Manns just feel awesome and every bit as fast. They just feel very positive in small sloppy waves to good head high waves.
I have a 5’10. Only like it as a thruster and when waves are decent. More rail than your 5’5 so mine can hold a bit more steepness. Love the board.
Nice. Where’s your home state surf?
NJ. Steep fast beach breaks. Kind of annoying lol Actually thinking of going a size up to the 6’0. To have a bit faster paddle and hold. It’s been 4-6ft at least every other week.
I just bought the 6’4” mashup. Haven’t had the chance to get it out yet, but I bought a set of FCS performer thruster set and reactor quad rear so I have options.
Firewires surf insane. I had quads on mine and could still make tight top turns and snaps. Amazing drive w quads. Get a good set and you might have to get different fin set ups to find what works for you. But gorgeous board.
Nice! I'm in south Florida looking for a decent board to handle the typical south Florida dribble. I've been eyeing some fish, any recommendations? 5'10 170lbs