Firewire Surfboards The Gem vs Firewire Surfboards Special T
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Both boards come from Firewire Surfboards: the The Gem is a longboard and the Special T is a longboard. Documented stock sizes run 54.6 L–79.3 L for the The Gem and 56.4 L–85.9 L for the Special T.
The Gem is a collaboration between Dan Mann and 3x World Longboard Champion, Taylor Jensen.
Earlier this year Taylor asked Dan to consider a ‘one board in the trunk’ option for longboarders who want both trim and turns - he was essentially asking Dan for a design that would land somewhere between his TJ Pro and his TJ Everyday.
Dan’s response was an intriguing intersection of shortboard style concaves with a longbo
Dann Mann on the Special T, “despite his preference for high performance longboarding, Taylor is an accomplished noserider so he wanted his Firewire models to include a design more suited to traditional longboarding. I’ve personally always enjoyed the stylish nature of the ‘old school’ and in particular, riding an original Phil Edwards board that my dad has."
Dan continued, “After a ton of input from Taylor combined
What is the difference between the Firewire Surfboards The Gem and the Firewire Surfboards Special T?
The Firewire Surfboards The Gem is a longboard and the Firewire Surfboards Special T is a longboard. Across documented stock sizes the Special T carries more volume than the The Gem.
Which has more volume, the The Gem or the Special T?
Documented stock sizes run 54.6 L–79.3 L for the The Gem and 56.4 L–85.9 L for the Special T. The Special T has more volume on average.
How do surfers rate the The Gem and the Special T?
The The Gem has no reviews yet, and the Special T has no reviews yet.
Should I buy the The Gem or the Special T?
Choose on the waves you surf most and the size that suits your weight. The The Gem is a longboard and the Special T is a longboard; each model page lists its documented stock sizes and reviews from surfers who ride it.
