Overall Rating: 6.94/10
Firewire Alternator
Firewire Alternator
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Paddling 1 2 3 4 5
Stability 1 2 3 4 5
Speed 1 2 3 4 5
Manuevarability 1 2 3 4 5
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Specs

TYPE: Shortboards
SIZE: Length: 5' 10" to 7' 6"
Width: 18.50" to 21.75"
Thickness: 2.25" to 3.25"
MATERIAL: Sandwich Construction
TAIL: Round,Thumb
FIN: Tri Fin
SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Intermediate - Advanced
FEATURES: FST: Balsa Rails, RapidFIRE: Bamboo sandwich deck skin
RETAIL PRICE: $700.00
USED PRICE: $0.00 - $0.00

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Firewire Alternator

Manufacturer Description
The Flexfire ALTERNATOR Series blends a healthy dose of curve, shorter rail line and slightly thicker foil. The result is a surfboard that turns extremely well and paddles like a champ. The Alternator is the most versatile and popular model and comes in both FST and RapidFIRE Technology.

Ratings and Reveiws (126 Reviews)

Overall Rating: 6.94/10
Paddling: 6.92/10
Stability: 6.74/10
Speed: 7.02/10
Manuevarability: 7.08/10
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20 Comments

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8.5/10 By Ross on 2009-08-03

I took the alternator on a head high day. It’s the fastest thruster I’ve ever ridden. I made waves that I felt I would normally never made on my other boards.

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7/10 By Sam on 2009-08-03

Great board. I love Firewire boards. Such a good feel.

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7/10 By Jimmy on 0000-00-00

Can't really comment on speed and manuevarability as i cant seem to stay on it for more than five seconds.

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5.5/10 By Potatonater on 0000-00-00

Its a 5' 6" and im 5' 6" hard for me to pop up

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5.5/10 By Potatonater on 0000-00-00

Its a 5' 6" and im 5' 6" hard for me to pop up

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6.5/10 By Potatonater on 0000-00-00

Its a 5' 6" and im 5' 6" hard for me to pop up

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10/10 By GW on 2019-05-19

My Daily Driver for years. I have the 6'5". I am 190 lbs and 6'3" Have surfed this in waist-high and overhead waves. Much better when it has a little juice in the chest+ range but surprisingly surfable in the waist high range. Will continue to buy firewire because I throw it in my truck bed and still no damage.

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9/10 By asdfghjkl on 0000-00-00

its a great board and very very very strong!

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9.5/10 By asdjklg on 0000-00-00

awesome!

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6/10 By mike on 2010-10-15

dont be fooled by firewires. after 3 I finally got one that didnt soak up water through the valve and is slow heavier than pu not to mention a terrible shape. avoid you will be happy you did

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4/10 By Firewire Alternator on 0000-00-00

To hard to surf need something easier.

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6/10 By ANdy on 2012-10-22

Sick! Fast easy to turn and a strong board

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10/10 By JoeSurfer on 2011-02-10

This is a perfect board, very durable, incredible speed and great paddling. You can use it in both big and small days.

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7/10 By Mike on 0000-00-00

I have the 7'2" Alternator but find it a little too wide. I like the way it responds and rides but it has recently been broken by the airlines. I'm looking for something along the same sort of lines as it was. Possibly the CI Big Willy or M13? Please help me out. Thank you.

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10/10 By Nate on 2011-05-11

I've had this board for 3 years with only little pressure dings from where i was surfing easily overhead waves at least 6 ft board is really fast, and turns on a dime. I would recommend this board to everyone out there looking for a great ride

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9.5/10 By nathan on 0000-00-00

really good, strong, fast small wave board

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7.5/10 By MATTY on 0000-00-00

fun board

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8.5/10 By on 0000-00-00

Great board, just need another.

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9/10 By Leo on 2012-06-18

Very loose and easy board to paddle. My favorite board to ride

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9/10 By Antknee on 2012-08-03

Awesome board. I would reccomend to any except beginners. I love this board!

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