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Firewire Seaside vs Lost / Mayhem Party Platter
Also searched as: Seaside vs Party Platter, Firewire Seaside or Lost / Mayhem Party Platter, Lost / Mayhem Party Platter vs Firewire Seaside
Lost / Mayhem Party Platter vs Firewire Seaside: Lost / Mayhem Party Platter fits knee-high to waist-high days, while Firewire Seaside holds through knee-high to head-high. Side-by-side wave range, power, and skill on Quivr.
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This Seaside vs Party Platter page compares wave size (knee-high to head-high vs knee-high to waist-high), wave power (soft / mushy to moderate vs soft / mushy to moderate), and skill demand using Quivr catalog spectra — the same ranges shown in the app. Quivr catalogs 1,607+ surfboards.
Firewire
Seaside
Hybrid
Best for speed + glide
✦ Surfers looking to enhance their performance in everyday conditions.
The Seaside is designed for fun in smaller, weaker waves, offering a skatey and loose feel while still allowing for tighter turns and carves. It's ideal for surfers looking to enhance their performance in everyday conditions.
knee-high to head-high
soft / mushy to moderate
beginner-friendly to advanced skill window
Manufacturer
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Lost / Mayhem
Party Platter
Small-wave shortboard
Best for speed + glide
✦ Smaller days — speed + glide in knee-high to waist-high.
The Party Platter is designed for small waves, providing a stable and smooth ride that makes it easy to catch and glide on tiny surf. It's perfect for beginner to intermediate surfers looking to improve their skills in less than ideal conditions.
knee-high to waist-high
soft / mushy to moderate
beginner-friendly to intermediate skill window
Manufacturer
View on Lost / Mayhem website
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Seaside vs Party Platter — quick answers
What's the difference between Firewire Seaside and Lost / Mayhem Party Platter?
Lost / Mayhem Party Platter vs Firewire Seaside: Lost / Mayhem Party Platter fits knee-high to waist-high days, while Firewire Seaside holds through knee-high to head-high. Side-by-side wave range, power, and skill on Quivr.
What wave size is Seaside for?
Firewire Seaside covers knee-high to head-high.
What wave size is Party Platter for?
Lost / Mayhem Party Platter covers knee-high to waist-high.
Which is better for small waves, Firewire Seaside or Lost / Mayhem Party Platter?
Lost / Mayhem Party Platter is tuned for a smaller top-end (knee-high to waist-high) than Firewire Seaside (knee-high to head-high).
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