Firewire Timbertek Gem surfboard 8ft 8 FCS II - Natural Wood

5 reviews
...a go-to board for longboarders looking for some classic trim along with the ability to turn off the tail and throw a little spray...
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Features

  • Name The Firewire Timbertek Gem surfboard 8ft 8"
  • Ability Intermediate/Advanced
  • Volume 60.7 litres
  • Conditions Anything from knee to overhead waves
  • Construction Timbertek lightweight EPS core/Paulownia wood deck and bottom skin/cloth reinforced parabolic Paulownia rails
  • Dimensions 8ft 8 x 22 x 2.875
  • Fin system FCS II Side Bites + Single Fin Box
  • Fins included No

Description

The Firewire Timbertek Gem is the exciting result of a collaboration between master shaper and aqua-dynamics wizard Dan Mann and 2 times World Longboard Champion Taylor Jenson.

Taylor approached Dan looking for a go-to board for longboarders looking for some classic trim along with the ability to turn off the tail and throw a little spray, something that would sit between his TJ Pro and the TJ Everyday models.

What Dan presented to Taylor was a typically unique board with some exciting shortboard attributes; a pretty regular longboard outline, some performance shortboard concaves and Taylor's regular fin placements.

The board needed a name and the guys arrived at the "Gem", an indication of how valuable a one board quiver is to longboarders, especially those who travel!

The precious Gem trims and nose-rides like a log and can turn from the Diamond (pun intended) tail like a truly performance longboard.

Firewire's Timbertek construction combines a lightweight EPS core with sustainably-grown wood deck skins, along with Firewire's proven parabolic rail construction giving them an addictive 'pop' and return. Finished with a hot coat of Entropy bio-resin, creating an extremely lightweight and durable surfboard with ALL of the high performance flex traits of Firewire's existing technologies. Realistically the Gem was never going to be made in any other construction, the beautiful Paulownia wood laminates along with it's significantly reduced carbon footprint add the finishing touch to what is destined to be Dan Mann and Taylor Jenson classic.

Boardshop is stoked to be a key partner for Firewire surfboards across Europe and beyond, we've been with them since the very start. Firewire surfboards are more durable than other surfboard manufacturing processes, and for 90% of surfers they will improve your surfing. Firewire is pushing the limits of applying new technology and innovation to surfboard design and always has an eye on the environmental impact of what they do, they truly are different to the other board companies out there. Firewire have come a long way since the early boards and the range of shapes and tech just gets better and better. A big chunk of the boards in the range are perfectly suited to the waves that 90% of us surf on a regular basis so if you haven't already give them a try. The staff here have surfed pretty much every board in the Firewire range at some time or another and we speak to surfers from all over the world and get their feedback on how the boards perform in all sorts of conditions so we're well placed to talk about all aspects of Firewire surfboards.

We're happy to consider trading in your old board against a new Firewire, so If you have any questions about this we'd be delighted to answer them and advise on any potential board choices or enquiries you might have, just drop us an email to info@boardshop.co.uk or call us on 0044 (0) 1243 674250.

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Tim Ibbotson
Verified buyer
Brilliant
My first ever off the shelf board! The write up and tech details were spot on and outline exactly what I needed in this board. The service was amazing as was the delivery.....super fast, super helpful and I am super pleased. I will definitely be coming back! Thanks...
Koen
Verified buyer
The Gem
I really love the board, tried it yesterday for the first time and I know for sure the feeling is getting better and better. Ian thanks for helping me and giving advice. Cheers
Dario
Verified buyer
Great board
I was looking into a longboard and fell in love with this one. It rides very well and is very stable so it's great for gliding through or having fun turning regardless. Only tested it in 4/6 feet waves so far and it was a blast to paddle, managed to get out without a problem. Can't wait to ride it more!
Justin
Verified buyer
9’1
Loose on the tail and great paddle and noserides what more could you want from a modern longboard
Tim metcalfe
Verified buyer
FireWire Gem 9ft1 longboard
Just had first surf on the new FireWire Gem- wow! It’s an amazing board which turns super loose but very easy to trim and walk to the nose.
It’s like 2 boards in one which lets you make the most of the wave, it will suit traditional and progressive styles.

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