Where it fits
This model is classified as Longboard. Use the documented family, selected size and intended conditions to decide whether that direction matches the surfer's brief.
Longboard
Firewire Special T
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Official manufacturer information
Typical surfer profile
Beginner to Expert surfer seeking a longboard.
Wave direction
The available board information associates this model with point break, open face, beach break. Confirm the intended wave range with the manufacturer.
Where it sits in the design range
The Special T sits in the Longboard family with a Longboard direction. Related models may solve a different design job even when their volume is similar.
Dimensions and volume
Available size range
8'0 to 9'9, 56.4L to 85.9L across the reviewed board specifications. The table below shows the complete available size range.
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'0 | 22 | 2 3/4 | 56.4L | Helium |
| 8'6 | 22 1/2 | 2 7/8 | 64.1L | Helium |
| 9'0 | 22 3/4 | 3 | 71.3L | Helium |
| 9'3 | 22 3/4 | 3 | 73.5L | Helium |
| 9'6 | 23 | 3 | 76.6L | Helium |
| 9'9 | 23 1/4 | 3 1/4 | 85.9L | Helium |
Board design direction
- Public family
- Longboard
- Detailed category
- Longboard
- Ability guidance
- beginner, progressing, intermediate, advanced, expert
- Fin configuration
- Single
- Wave intent
- point break, open face, beach break, weak, average
- Strengths
- paddle, wave entry, stability
- Trade-offs
- pivot, release
Guidance describes board characteristics, not a guaranteed performance outcome.
Board DNA
A compact view of how this board is designed to behave. Live stock and sizing remain the main purpose of this page.
- Paddle
- 10 / 10
- Speed
- 6 / 10
- Drive
- 8 / 10
- Release
- 5 / 10
- Hold
- 6 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 9 / 10
- Sensitivity
- 5 / 10
- Outline
- parallel
- Rocker
- low entry / low tail
- Rails
- soft
- Quiver role
- longboard, cruiser, small wave
Quivrr Board DNA is derived from current manufacturer design information and governed Quivrr classification.
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Other boards in this family
Related design guidance
How to choose a surfboard, understand volume and sizing, or ask Bodhi to explain trade-offs.
Reviewed by QUIVRR editorial on 2026-07-14. Board information updated: 2026-08-19. Confirm final specifications with the manufacturer or retailer.