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Firewire Groove vs Slater Designs S Boss
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Firewire Groove vs Slater Designs S Boss: Firewire Groove fits waist-high to head-high days, while Slater Designs S Boss holds through chest-high to double-overhead+. Side-by-side wave range, power, and skill on Quivr.
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This Groove vs S Boss page compares wave size (waist-high to head-high vs chest-high to double-overhead+), wave power (soft / mushy to moderate vs moderate to punchy), and skill demand using Quivr catalog spectra — the same ranges shown in the app. Quivr catalogs 1,543+ surfboards.
Firewire
Groove
Performance shortboard
Best for speed + glide
✦ Excels from waist-high to overhead conditions.
The Groove is designed for powerful waves, making it ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers looking to perform at their best. It excels from waist-high to overhead conditions.
waist-high to head-high
soft / mushy to moderate
intermediate to advanced skill window
Manufacturer
View on Firewire websiteYouTube reviews
Search YouTube for Firewire Groove reviews
Slater Designs
S Boss
Performance shortboard
Best for drive + hold
✦ Making it suitable for both small and larger waves.
The S Boss is a versatile performance shortboard designed for surfers of all skill levels. It excels in a variety of conditions, making it suitable for both small and larger waves.
chest-high to double-overhead+
moderate to punchy
beginner-friendly to intermediate skill window
Manufacturer
View on Slater Designs websiteYouTube reviews
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Slater Designs "S Boss" Surfboard Review Ep 156Surf n Show Reviews
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Kevin Schulz Review - The Slater Designs S Boss in I-Bolic Technology by Kelly Slater and Dan MannFirewire Surfboards
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Slater Designs S Boss Surfboard Review (BRAND NEW 2024)Boardshop
Groove vs S Boss — quick answers
What's the difference between Firewire Groove and Slater Designs S Boss?
Firewire Groove vs Slater Designs S Boss: Firewire Groove fits waist-high to head-high days, while Slater Designs S Boss holds through chest-high to double-overhead+. Side-by-side wave range, power, and skill on Quivr.
What wave size is Groove for?
Firewire Groove covers waist-high to head-high.
What wave size is S Boss for?
Slater Designs S Boss covers chest-high to double-overhead+.
Which is better for small waves, Firewire Groove or Slater Designs S Boss?
Firewire Groove is tuned for a smaller top-end (waist-high to head-high) than Slater Designs S Boss (chest-high to double-overhead+).
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