Firewire AWT Surfboard Review

Ian reviews the Firewire Helium AWT Surfboards:

The amazing AWT (which stands for Artificial Wave Tech) construction builds on the already amazing Helium tech. A lot of the great features of the Helium tech, such as the High Density Aerospace Composite Deck Skins and a new Paulownia/Balsa mix on the rails, which give the board faster flex response, but has been reinforced with carbon on the nose and tail, this allows the board to withstand the demands of wave pool riding, with the concrete walls and pool bottoms being very unfriendly. Its lighter, more durable than regular PU boards and is a lot more durable that’s for sure. Having surfed the tech in a couple of different models it does feel light but the speed through a stiffer feel and responsiveness is exceptional, AWT Helium is here to stay.

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.

[ryanbell]

The concept is a good idea. I only had wished Firewire could of used the recourses on something like a new range of boards. Not everyone has access to a wave pool or like them.

[thebensman]

Bummer they just discontinued AWT tech ! I wanted to try it for the added durability. Apparently it’s been replaced by the volcanic. If you have one of these, hang onto it or sell it for big dough! Got word straight from the source. I’m lucky enough to live 8 miles away from the Firewire hub in Carlsbad, Ca.

[matthewlaw]

How does AWT compare to Volcanic for strength and durability (currently ride a Lost in Libtech).

[elliphant]

Are they still using the same EPS core or have they moved to a closed cell foam for these? I've got a very sad Cymatic drying out in the airing cupboard after a secret December wall kiss!

[benrichards]

from 'wkd warriors' - now we have 'wavepool warriors'

[cosmoganic]

Ah come on.. give us some clues about the new Revo..