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Firewire Seaside vs Lost / Mayhem RNF 96
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Firewire Seaside vs Lost / Mayhem RNF 96: Firewire Seaside leans speed + glide in knee-high to head-high (soft / mushy to moderate power); Lost / Mayhem RNF 96 leans speed + glide in knee-high to overhead (soft / mushy to punchy power). Compare both on Quivr.
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This Seaside vs RNF 96 page compares wave size (knee-high to head-high vs knee-high to overhead), wave power (soft / mushy to moderate vs soft / mushy to punchy), and skill demand using Quivr catalog spectra — the same ranges shown in the app. Quivr catalogs 1,543+ 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
View on Firewire website
Lost / Mayhem
RNF 96
Fish
Best for speed + glide
✦ Small, rip-able waves while maintaining performance and control.
The RNF-96 is a versatile fish design that excels in small, rip-able waves while maintaining performance and control. It suits a wide range of surfers looking for a fun and responsive ride.
knee-high to overhead
soft / mushy to punchy
intermediate to advanced skill window
Manufacturer
View on Lost / Mayhem website
Seaside vs RNF 96 — quick answers
What's the difference between Firewire Seaside and Lost / Mayhem RNF 96?
Firewire Seaside vs Lost / Mayhem RNF 96: Firewire Seaside leans speed + glide in knee-high to head-high (soft / mushy to moderate power); Lost / Mayhem RNF 96 leans speed + glide in knee-high to overhead (soft / mushy to punchy power). Compare both on Quivr.
What wave size is Seaside for?
Firewire Seaside covers knee-high to head-high.
What wave size is RNF 96 for?
Lost / Mayhem RNF 96 covers knee-high to overhead.
Which is better for small waves, Firewire Seaside or Lost / Mayhem RNF 96?
Firewire Seaside is tuned for a smaller top-end (knee-high to head-high) than Lost / Mayhem RNF 96 (knee-high to overhead).
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