Firewire Cornice Surfboard Review

Roger took the Firewire Cornice out to Portugal recently and apparently fell in love with it! Here he reviews the Cornice and explains what and why he loved it so much! Enjoy. The Firewire FST Cornice surfboard. The Cornice combines Firewire's board building expertise with design collaborator Dan Mann and Eduardo Cenzano from Trinity Technologies interpretation of an effective side-cut design for surfing. The side cut shifts volume from the middle of the board towards the tail, leading to the most effective area in contact with the water. The board literally displaces less water, leading to minimal friction and increased speed that is noticeable. Dan Mann explains further, "with such a narrow design, it takes less force and time to tip the board on its rail. That fast twitch sensitivity, especially on late drops or hollow waves, is where you feel the side cut really engage, and the wide tail still allows for speed in the flats". So what does this mean for the average surfer...the board paddles remarkably well but it definitely needs a half decent wave, it is not, repeat not a groveller! it comes into its own in chest high plus waves, preferably with a bit of push and a cleanish face. Board size is pretty straight forward, look for the same volume as you'd ride in a Vanguard or a Vader.

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Roger took the Firewire Cornice out to Portugal recently and apparently fell in love with it! Here he reviews the Cornice and explains what and why he loved it so much! Enjoy. The Firewire FST Cornice surfboard. The Cornice combines Firewire's board building expertise with design collaborator Dan Mann and Eduardo Cenzano from Trinity Technologies interpretation of an effective side-cut design for surfing. The side cut shifts volume from the middle of the board towards the tail, leading to the most effective area in contact with the water. The board literally displaces less water, leading to minimal friction and increased speed that is noticeable. Dan Mann explains further, "with such a narrow design, it takes less force and time to tip the board on its rail. That fast twitch sensitivity, especially on late drops or hollow waves, is where you feel the side cut really engage, and the wide tail still allows for speed in the flats". So what does this mean for the average surfer...the board paddles remarkably well but it definitely needs a half decent wave, it is not, repeat not a groveller! it comes into its own in chest high plus waves, preferably with a bit of push and a cleanish face. Board size is pretty straight forward, look for the same volume as you'd ride in a Vanguard or a Vader.

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Richard Very
Richard Very - 7 years ago
Can you put a video up if your Portugal sessions ? Not much video out there and I want to buy one !
Boardshop
Boardshop - 7 years ago
No, it was not videod. Just on holiday with the family. Thought a videographer would be slight over kill :)
Anthony
Anthony - 7 years ago
I've been riding the 5'5" Cornice for about 2 months now and I have to say I really like this board. I find that I can ride it in most waves that have at least some wall to work with. This board is for sure a high performance short board and you will love how small and compact if feels under your chest and feet. I've been a TOMO guy for years but I like the way this board sits low in the water and holds rather than how the Tomo's feel like they are riding on top of the water and have slide to them when you do big turns. I'm 44yr, 150, full suit and ride the 26.7L and find that it catches waves fine and paddles well for it's size. Best part of the this board is that it will really help with your vertical attack and it works really well in waves that are sucking hard off the bottom.
importon
importon - 8 years ago
Great review! What size would you recommend for a 6'2 185lb guy?

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