T&C Surf Designs Afterburner vs T&C Surf Designs Firefly

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Both boards come from T&C Surf Designs: the Afterburner is a groveler & hybrid and the Firefly is a groveler & hybrid. Documented stock sizes run 26.5 L–34.79 L for the Afterburner and 28.3 L–37.02 L for the Firefly.

Afterburner by T&C Surf Designs (Town & Country Surf)

Afterburner

T&C Surf Designs (Town & Country Surf)

Groveler & hybrid

Groveler & hybrid

No reviews yet

The newest high performance “groveler/shortboard” from Makani., the Afterburner works well in 1-2 ft mush to head high. It offers tons of drive and maintains that speed in and out of turns. You'll love the push back the board gives when laying into big round houses or connecting turns at fast speeds, allowing continuous control throughout the entire maneuver. All in all this will be your go to for summer swells and f

Wave size

Head-high

Length
5' 6"–6' 0"
Width
19 1/4"–20"
Thickness
2 3/8"–2 3/4"
Volume
26.5 L–34.79 L
Firefly by T&C Surf Designs (Town & Country Surf)

Firefly

T&C Surf Designs (Town & Country Surf)

Groveler & hybrid

Groveler & hybrid

No reviews yet

The Firefly is the next evolution groveler in the Dragonfly series. The next level towards performance from the Dragonfly. Still a high volume, low rocker shortboard with the same deep single to double concave. Designed to work in similar waves as the Dragonfly but with a touch of increase in rocker, slight pulling in of the nose and tail and featuring mini channels for extra bite. The Firefly will satisfy your needs

Wave size

Knee → Waist-high

Length
5' 5"–5' 11"
Width
19 1/2"–20 1/4"
Thickness
2 3/8"–2 3/4"
Volume
28.3 L–37.02 L

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 T&C Surf Designs Afterburner and the T&C Surf Designs Firefly?

The T&C Surf Designs Afterburner is a groveler & hybrid and the T&C Surf Designs Firefly is a groveler & hybrid. Across documented stock sizes the Firefly carries more volume than the Afterburner.

Which has more volume, the Afterburner or the Firefly?

Documented stock sizes run 26.5 L–34.79 L for the Afterburner and 28.3 L–37.02 L for the Firefly. The Firefly has more volume on average.

How do surfers rate the Afterburner and the Firefly?

The Afterburner has no reviews yet, and the Firefly has no reviews yet.

Should I buy the Afterburner or the Firefly?

Choose on the waves you surf most and the size that suits your weight. The Afterburner is a groveler & hybrid and the Firefly is a groveler & hybrid; each model page lists its documented stock sizes and reviews from surfers who ride it.

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