Firewire Spun Honey Helium Surfboard
The Firewire Spun Honey is a performance groveller designed by Dan Mann for Kevin Schulz. Drawing on the popular Spitfire platform, it combines speed generation in weaker waves with responsive handling for everyday beach breaks.
Built in Firewire’s Helium construction, the Spun Honey is designed for surfers who want more than straight-line speed from their small-wave board. Its refined outline, diamond tail and bottom contours balance drive through softer sections with quick direction changes when a steeper section appears.
Small-wave speed and everyday versatility
The Spun Honey is designed for small to medium surf, from weaker beach breaks to punchier everyday conditions. It focuses on generating speed while staying responsive through shifting peaks and quick transitions.
If you want a groveller that still lets you push your turns, the Spun Honey offers a performance-focused approach to making the most of everyday waves.
Diamond tail and refined outline
The diamond tail supports quick pivots and a clean release through turns. A slightly pulled-in wide point and refined foil balance speed through flatter sections with control as you engage the rail.
Compared with the Sweet Potato outline, the Spun Honey has more rocker through the rail line and a narrower tail block, giving it a more performance-oriented feel for tighter turns.
Bottom contours
A deep double concave transitions into a subtle single concave, creating lift and forward projection while maintaining rail-to-rail responsiveness. The design aims to keep the board lively in weaker surf without sacrificing control when the wave offers more power.
Helium construction
Firewire’s Helium construction combines a lightweight core with responsive flex for an energetic feel underfoot. It complements the Spun Honey’s focus on speed generation, quick transitions and precise rail control.
Thruster and quad options
The Spun Honey features a five-fin box configuration, allowing you to ride it as a thruster or quad. This gives you scope to experiment with different setups to suit the conditions and your preferred feel.
Choosing your size
Consider your weight, ability and usual conditions alongside the dimensions and volume of your current board. Length alone won’t tell you how the Spun Honey will fit into your quiver, especially if you’re moving from a narrower performance shortboard.
Contact the Aloha Surf Manly team if you’d like help choosing a size or comparing the Spun Honey with your current small-wave board.
