Firewire Surfboards Dominator vs Firewire Surfboards FRK+

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Both boards come from Firewire Surfboards: the Dominator is a shortboard and the FRK+ is a shortboard. Documented stock sizes run 28 L–54.5 L for the Dominator and 24.1 L–38.6 L for the FRK+.

Dominator by Firewire Surfboards

Dominator

Firewire Surfboards

Shortboard

Shortboard

No reviews yet

The Dominator II is a revisited version that I’m super excited about. The Dominator has been a staple in my quiver, and the Firewire line, since its inception in 2008. The DM II is meant to be a clean update of the original with design features that allow it to work well in a wider range of conditions and enhance its performance. The obvious outline change is the tail going to a squash from the round tail. Also, the

Wave size

Waist → Head-high

Wave power

Moderate

Length
5' 6"–6' 10"
Width
19 3/4"–22"
Thickness
2 5/16"–3 1/4"
Volume
28 L–54.5 L
Construction
Helium
FRK+ by Firewire Surfboards

FRK+

Firewire Surfboards

Shortboard

Shortboard

No reviews yet

Dan Mann's FRK+ is a classic squash tail high-performance shortboard, an enhanced version of the FRK for everyday conditions. The FRK+ is meant to be ridden slightly shorter than the original FRK round tail. It has all the on-wave benefits of the original FRK with a touch more release through turns that comes from the squash tail and minor adjustments to how the concaves and fin placements relate to the increased su

Wave size

Waist → Head-high

Wave power

Moderate

Skill

Intermediate → Expert

Length
5' 6"–6' 4"
Width
18 1/4"–20 3/16"
Thickness
2 1/4"–2 13/16"
Volume
24.1 L–38.6 L
Construction
I-Bolic

Size ranges describe each model's documented stock sizes, not a specific board. Compare every spec side by side.

Quick answers

What is the difference between the Firewire Surfboards Dominator and the Firewire Surfboards FRK+?

The Firewire Surfboards Dominator is a shortboard and the Firewire Surfboards FRK+ is a shortboard. Across documented stock sizes the Dominator carries more volume than the FRK+.

Which has more volume, the Dominator or the FRK+?

Documented stock sizes run 28 L–54.5 L for the Dominator and 24.1 L–38.6 L for the FRK+. The Dominator has more volume on average.

How do surfers rate the Dominator and the FRK+?

The Dominator has no reviews yet, and the FRK+ has no reviews yet.

Should I buy the Dominator or the FRK+?

Choose on the waves you surf most and the size that suits your weight. The Dominator is a shortboard and the FRK+ is a shortboard; each model page lists its documented stock sizes and reviews from surfers who ride it.

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