WHY DID I RECONNECT WITH MY EX-SURFBOARD FIREWIRE DOMINATOR 2.0?

What's up guys! In this episode, I'm reconnecting with my ex-surfboard Firewire Dominator 2.0 that I already reviewed two years ago. I took a long break from surfing high performance shortboards and got more into alternative crafts. Now, I'm stoked to try it again and maybe surf it better.
Board size: Firewire Dominator II 5’8”x20 X 2.375 Vol:30.1L
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My Height: 5’9” or 175.3 cm
My Weight: 175 lbs. or 80 kg
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[@shanebaird543]

I have a 12 year old Dominator in the original FST tech that I ride exclusively as a quad. It is my go to grovel small wave board. It still goes great. I am 5’10” 175 pounds. I ride the 5’8” which is around 30 liters. I will probably replace it with a Dominator 2.0 in helium. I ride mostly trestles and salt creek.

[@SkipperSurfReview]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Soloriderpowder]

What is ur top five board. I’m looking for shortboard that’s gonna catch lots of waves. Small to overhead. Catches fatty waves. I currently use 5’10” retro fish. Luv it

[@jakesboardreviews]

I’ve heard great things about the Dominator 2 from many mates, you surfed it well 👍

[@SkipperSurfReview]

Yes, it's a great high performance board.

[@FrankTankFlinns]

Keep surfing it...

[@jessetchemendy4201]

you'll be back on the 5'4 before you know it!! that board is sooo sick

[@ApoorvBisht]

Should i get dominator 2 or mashup, for surfing similar conditions as you? With occasional 5 feet. Which do you like more? In terms of ease, glide, turn and fun.

[@SkipperSurfReview]

I would say Mashup.. It makes surfing more fun! D2 is more about performance and has less room for mistakes. Hope this helps!

[@netaro1890]

Hey I’m looking at getting the dominator 2. I’m currently own the seaside 5’11 at 41 litres. My height is 182 cm and I was 97 kgs (213 lbs). Is the dominator 6’6 going to be too large for me? Or should I be going for the 6’4 size? Cheers

[@SkipperSurfReview]

It depends on your skills. If you’re better than beginner and can pop up quick, also you definitely need to stay focus.

[@Bimp_Lizkit]

What do you think of Helium construction for feel and durability? I'm on the fence on a board built in Helium and Thunderbolt Red. Never ridden Helium. Red has a great feel but similarity durability to regular glass. Thoughts?

[@SkipperSurfReview]

Helium is basically a cheap plastic shell wrapped around cheap foam. It does break when there are certain circumstances . I’ve seen Helium Seaside to break in half when it hit the pylon. It does have a nice resistance from dings but only rails and top. The bottom has a very thin layer of glass. It gets dinged up easily. It’s very responsive but I personally don’t like the feel. I still prefer to ride PU boards. It feels natural. Hope this helps!

[@Bimp_Lizkit]

@@SkipperSurfReview : Also love PU. The flex is what I can't live without. Ever try Thunderbolt Red?

[@SkipperSurfReview]

@@Bimp_Lizkit yes, that one is pretty stiff. I don’t like it too much.

[@soulfulwapechi]

Do you still surf the CI mid twin? Such a great all around mid length

[@SkipperSurfReview]

No, I don't. I thinned out my quiver this year. It is a great all around mid length.

[@NCsurfer607]

Get Noel Salas quad setup you won’t regret it 🤙

[@yl7679]

Probably quad would have been better/faster

[@SkipperSurfReview]

Yep! For shitty conditions def needs a quad!!!

[@GlebK2201]

Доска явно не для этой кондиции, сложно дать ей оценку в таких условиях, да и размер ее, похоже, маловат ..

[@SkipperSurfReview]

ну в таких условиях, любимая другая доска не дала бы много преимущества. Закрывашки одни были. Спасибо за просмотр!

[@GlebK2201]

Доска сама по себе хорошая, катался на ее деревянной версии на Мальдивах и был доволен как слон😊 Успехов!

[@maynardlim9438]

Get back on that Daniel jones twin and dump the fireturd!

[@SkipperSurfReview]

LOL. Yes, the twin pin is dope!

[@foxgd9117]

Says the guy who posts tomo😂😂😂