Firewire Surfboards Special T vs Firewire Surfboards Taylor Jensen Hull Rider

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Both boards come from Firewire Surfboards: the Special T is a longboard and the Taylor Jensen Hull Rider is a longboard. Documented stock sizes run 56.4 L–85.9 L for the Special T and 71.5 L–80.6 L for the Taylor Jensen Hull Rider.

Special T by Firewire Surfboards

Special T

Firewire Surfboards

Longboard

Longboard

No reviews yet

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

Wave size

Waist → Head-high

Wave power

Moderate

Length
8' 0"–9' 9"
Width
22"–23 1/4"
Thickness
2 3/4"–3 1/4"
Volume
56.4 L–85.9 L
Construction
Helium
Taylor Jensen Hull Rider by Firewire Surfboards

Taylor Jensen Hull Rider

Firewire Surfboards

Longboard

Longboard

No reviews yet

Easy to ride, easy to paddle, and super fun. The TJ Hull Rider is an all-around longboard with incredible stability and a gentle hull bottom. The shape features a teardrop concave cut into the nose for added lift while nose riding and less swing weight through turns. Its flatter entry rocker means paddling power is maximized, letting you glide into waves from way out the back. The board's rocker provides fast, effort

Wave size

Waist → Head-high

Wave power

Moderate

Length
9' 0"–9' 6"
Width
23"–23 1/2"
Thickness
3"–3 1/8"
Volume
71.5 L–80.6 L
Construction
Helium

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 Special T and the Firewire Surfboards Taylor Jensen Hull Rider?

The Firewire Surfboards Special T is a longboard and the Firewire Surfboards Taylor Jensen Hull Rider is a longboard. Across documented stock sizes the Taylor Jensen Hull Rider carries more volume than the Special T.

Which has more volume, the Special T or the Taylor Jensen Hull Rider?

Documented stock sizes run 56.4 L–85.9 L for the Special T and 71.5 L–80.6 L for the Taylor Jensen Hull Rider. The Taylor Jensen Hull Rider has more volume on average.

How do surfers rate the Special T and the Taylor Jensen Hull Rider?

The Special T has no reviews yet, and the Taylor Jensen Hull Rider has no reviews yet.

Should I buy the Special T or the Taylor Jensen Hull Rider?

Choose on the waves you surf most and the size that suits your weight. The Special T is a longboard and the Taylor Jensen Hull Rider is a longboard; each model page lists its documented stock sizes and reviews from surfers who ride it.

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