{"title":"Firewire Mindcraft Surfboards","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/firewire-mindcraft\"\u003eFirewire Mindcraft\u003c\/a\u003e is a performance shortboard with a 5-fin box — a versatile everyday shape in Futures, epoxy construction, sizes 5'5\"–6'4\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/firewire-surfboards\"\u003eFirewire Surfboards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"firewire-mindcraft-56-surfboard","title":"Firewire Mindcraft 5'6 Surfboard","description":"\u003carticle\u003e\r\n  \u003ch2\u003eFirewire Slate Designs Mindcraft Surfboard by Tomo – 5'6 (26.5L) – Futures Tri\/Quad\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003cp\u003e\r\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eFirewire Slate Designs Mindcraft\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eTomo\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact performance surfboard built for\r\n    surfers who want fast acceleration, responsive turning, and a lively feel in everyday conditions. 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It’s a strong option for surfers\r\n    who like a board that responds quickly and stays lively through turns and transitions.\r\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003ch3\u003eTri\/Quad Versatility\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n  \u003cp\u003e\r\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eTri\/Quad\u003c\/strong\u003e setup gives you options: go \u003cstrong\u003ethruster\u003c\/strong\u003e when you want a dependable, controlled feel in steeper waves,\r\n    or switch to a \u003cstrong\u003equad\u003c\/strong\u003e for extra speed and a more free-flowing line in softer surf.\r\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n  \u003cul\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eSurfers looking for a modern, responsive performance board\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eEveryday conditions where speed generation matters\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eRiders who like the ability to tune feel with thruster vs. quad fins\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\r\n    \u003ch3\u003eDoes this board come with fins?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This board uses a \u003cstrong\u003eFutures Tri\/Quad\u003c\/strong\u003e setup and \u003cstrong\u003efins are not included\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\r\n    \u003ch3\u003eWhat’s the difference between riding it as a thruster vs. quad?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n    \u003cp\u003e\r\n      A \u003cstrong\u003ethruster\u003c\/strong\u003e typically feels more controlled with predictable hold through turns, while a \u003cstrong\u003equad\u003c\/strong\u003e often feels faster\r\n      down the line with a looser, more flowing release. 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