Firewire BOSS UP 5-Fin (6'6-7'6) Ibolic Futures

The Boss Up was built for surfers who are done compromising — and want one board that can do it all.

• The experienced shortboarder ready to add a high-performance mid-length to the quiver without giving up surfing ability
• The surfer who travels frequently and wants a single board that works from small, soft days to solid overhead surf
• The intermediate surfer who's outgrown longboards and fun shapes but wants something more forgiving than a performance shortboard
• The surfer transitioning from longer boards who wants more performance without sacrificing paddle power and wave count
• The regular shortboarder looking for a board that makes frustrating, mediocre days genuinely enjoyable

This board rewards surfers who want to actually surf it — not just cruise on it.

The Boss Up's wave range is one of the widest in the Firewire lineup. Its medium entry and exit rocker with a double concave bottom gives it the paddle speed to lock into weak, slow waves early, while the longer rail line and round tail provide enough drive and hold to handle punchy, overhead surf. In Hawaii, it reads the full range of conditions the ocean offers — from small, mushy days when a shortboard would struggle to get going, to solid overhead sets where a mid-length usually falls apart. This is the board you reach for when you're not sure what the ocean is going to deliver.

The Boss Up takes the S Boss outline and stretches it — same blunt nose, same FRK-inspired tail, but with bigger overall dimensions and a longer rail line that adds drive, paddle power, and range. The parallel rail outline keeps the board wide through the middle for maximum planing speed, while the pulled-in round tail keeps the back end responsive and pivot-friendly. A subtle single-to-double concave bottom feeds speed through flat sections and encourages flow from rail to rail. The result is a mid-length shape that doesn't feel sluggish or heavy — it surfs with the directness of a performance shortboard in a package that does a lot more work for you.

The volume recommendation of roughly 13 liters above your standard shortboard isn't arbitrary — it's what makes this board so effective. Extra volume here means early entry, strong paddle speed, and the ability to catch waves that a shortboard would miss entirely. But the Boss Up's design doesn't let that volume sit dead in the board — it's distributed through a shape that was engineered to put you in the right position to surf, not just float.

Ibolic: I-beam high-density EPS core with parabolic rail system — stiffer than Helium with unparalleled break strength, engineered for speed, control, and snap-back through turns.

Ibolic + Volcanic: Same Ibolic I-beam core with basalt fiber lamination — Firewire's most durable construction and a sustainable alternative to carbon, with higher elasticity for a more natural flex underfoot.

5-Fin. 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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