Firewire 5'10" Mindcraft Surfboard – 32.6L
The Firewire Mindcraft is a high-performance shortboard designed by Daniel “Tomo” Thomson in collaboration with Kelly Slater. Built around a minimalist approach focused on pure function, the Mindcraft combines speed, control, responsiveness, and versatility into a modern performance shape designed for progressive surfing across a variety of conditions.
Surfboard Dimensions & Specifications
- Length: 5'10"
- Width: 19 5/8"
- Thickness: 2 5/8"
- Volume: 32.6L
- Surfboard Type: Performance Shortboard
- Fin System: Futures
- Fin Setup: Tri/Quad 5-Fin
- Construction: Firewire I-Bolic 2.0 Epoxy Construction
- Tail Shape: Pin Tail
Designed by Daniel Thomson & Kelly Slater
The Mindcraft brings together Daniel Thomson's progressive approach to surfboard design and Kelly Slater's extensive experience with high-performance equipment. The goal is a clean, efficient surfboard design without unnecessary elements, allowing the outline, rocker, bottom contours, rails, and fins to work together as a complete performance platform.
Fast, Precise & Performance Focused
The Firewire Mindcraft is designed for surfers who want speed without sacrificing control. Its performance-oriented outline encourages quick acceleration and responsive direction changes while providing the hold needed to confidently engage the rail through more committed turns.
At 5'10" and 32.6 liters, this size provides a useful balance of flotation and maneuverability, giving surfers enough foam to generate speed and maintain momentum while retaining the responsive characteristics expected from a modern performance shortboard.
Pin Tail Control
The pin tail provides a clean, controlled connection to the wave face. The reduced surface area through the tail helps create hold through powerful turns and steeper sections, complementing the Mindcraft's performance-focused design.
This makes the board especially appealing when waves have enough power and shape to reward precise rail surfing and committed turns.
Versatile Tri/Quad 5-Fin Setup
A Futures tri/quad 5-fin configuration gives the Mindcraft additional versatility. Set it up as a thruster when you want predictable control, pivot, and a familiar performance-shortboard feel, or experiment with a quad configuration for additional speed and drive.
Firewire I-Bolic 2.0 Construction
The Mindcraft is built using Firewire I-Bolic 2.0 Core with Fiberglass Lamination. This advanced epoxy construction is designed to provide a lightweight, responsive feel while strategically controlling flex throughout the surfboard.
The lively characteristics of Firewire's construction complement the Mindcraft's function-driven shape, helping the board respond quickly underfoot while maintaining speed through transitions and turns.
Ideal Wave Conditions
The Firewire Mindcraft is designed as a versatile performance shortboard rather than a dedicated small-wave groveler. It is especially well suited to 3–5 foot surf and 5-foot-plus conditions where its speed, responsive outline, controlled tail, and performance characteristics can be fully utilized.
Its combination of volume and speed generation also gives it useful range for everyday surf, making the Mindcraft a compelling option for surfers looking for one performance-oriented board that can cover multiple conditions.
Who Should Ride the Firewire Mindcraft?
The 5'10" Mindcraft is best suited to intermediate and advanced surfers looking for a modern, fast, and highly responsive shortboard. It is an excellent choice for surfers who prioritize speed, rail engagement, quick transitions, and performance surfing while still wanting enough volume to maintain momentum through everyday conditions.
Support Rider Shack Surf Shop
When you purchase your Firewire Mindcraft from Rider Shack, you're supporting a small, family-owned core surf shop operated by surfers who are passionate about sharing the love of surfing and the ocean. Thank you for supporting an independent surf shop and the surfing community.
