THE GEM is for the longboarder who wants a single board that handles the full range of longboarding without compromising either end of it.

• The traveling longboarder who wants one board in the trunk or the bag that can cover everything the session brings
• The noserider who still wants to draw a real turn off the tail when the wave opens up
• The progressive longboarder looking for a board that trims cleanly without feeling stiff or sluggish
• The experienced surfer returning to longboarding who wants modern response inside a classic silhouette
• The all-around longboarder consolidating a three-board quiver down to one

This is a longboard for riders who don't want to choose between glide and response.

THE GEM is built for the full working range of longboard surf — clean peeling walls where you can step forward and ride the nose, slower lined-up days where the board needs to generate its own speed, and stronger surf with real shoulder where carving and holding a rail matter. Shortboard-style concaves keep water moving through weak sections, and the diamond tail gives enough pivot to surf steeper, more critical walls without washing out. Hawaii's range of mellow summer lines and heavier winter swells covers the exact window this board is designed for, which is why a one-board-quiver longboard earns its place on the rack.

THE GEM blends two design languages deliberately. Dan Mann took a classic longboard outline — long, wide, and glide-heavy — and added shortboard-style concaves through the length of the board. A deep single concave runs through the nose to create a defined pocket for traditional trim and nose rides, then transitions into a deep double concave through the tail to channel water and build speed. The diamond tail shortens the rail line at the back end for tighter pivot and quicker turning than a rounded pin, without giving up the hold and drive of a straighter tail. A hard edge through the back sharpens release on turns and gives the board its performance bite. The fin placements match what Taylor uses across his signature line, so the board's response stays familiar to anyone already riding his shapes.

Construction is Firewire's Helium Core, built specifically for longboards with a variable flex I-beam stringer that tapers thinner through the nose and wider through the tail — so the board flexes softly where you want glide and stiffens where you want drive. Paulownia and balsa wood rails run the full length of the board to control that flex, and a wooden nosecap added for noseriding creates a stable platform for stepping to the front. The EPS foam core keeps the board light and lively underfoot, and the Helium build is known for quick rebound out of turns — the board loads up and springs back instead of sitting flat.

Helium2: An EPS foam core built with a variable flex I-beam stringer and Paulownia and balsa wood rails running the full length of the board, finished with a wooden nosecap for noseriding. Light and lively underfoot, with flex tuned softer through the nose and firmer through the tail for controlled drive off the back.

2+1. Fins not included.

Surfboard Shipping

We can only ship boards purchased from the shop at this time due to Cargo policy.

Due to handling requirements, surfboards are shipped with specific protocols and fees.

a. Oahu Store Pickup

HAWAII SURFBOARD SHIPPING RATES

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS:

➤ Alaska Air Cargo

(All Size Boards)  - ETA Usually in two days (Boards can be picked up from the Alaska Air Cargo Airport from 7AM in the morning, a day after the board has been sent out.)

Please ensure we have your correct email address on file. Alaska Air Cargo sends pickup notifications exclusively via email; they do not provide phone alerts

NOTE ON STORAGE CHARGES

• Stations in the states of Alaska and Hawai'i, operated by Alaska and Hawaiian Air Cargo: Storage fees will be assessed after five days, excluding weekends and holidays. Minimum charge: $40 per day
• Stations outside of Alaska and Hawai'i, operated by Alaska and Hawaiian Air Cargo: Storage fees will be assessed after 72 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. Minimum charge: $40 per day

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