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Performance Mid Length / All Rounder

Firewire Boss Up review

The Boss up is the bigger brother of the S Boss, Kelly's first-ever midlength. Designed by Dan Mann in partnership with Kelly Slater and...

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Performance Mid Length / All Rounder

Boss Up

The Boss up is the bigger brother of the S Boss, Kelly's first-ever midlength. Designed by Dan Mann in partnership with Kelly Slater and...

Firewire Boss Up surfboard
Primary categoryPerformance Mid Length / All Rounder
Also suitsperformance_mid_length, all_rounder
Fin intent5 Fin, Quad
Best suited forbeginner, progressing, intermediate, advanced, expert
Quiver positionMid-length

Behavioural profile

Quivrr Board DNA

Paddle
8 / 10Strong
Speed
7 / 10Strong
Drive
7 / 10Strong
Release
5 / 10Moderate
Hold
7 / 10Strong
Forgiveness
7 / 10Strong
Sensitivity
5 / 10Moderate
Weak waves
6 / 10Moderate
Powerful waves
6 / 10Moderate
Beach
7 / 10Strong
Point
8 / 10Strong
Reef
7 / 10Strong
Outline
curvy
Rocker
medium low entry / medium low tail
Rails
medium
Tail
round
Bottom
rolled
Fins
single, two plus one, twin
Style
glide, flowing, easy paddle, stable
Quiver roles
mid length, cruiser, point break

Quivrr Board DNA is derived from current manufacturer design information and governed Quivrr classification. It does not imply manufacturer endorsement.

What it was designed to do

The Boss Up sits in the Performance Mid Length / All Rounder board family and follows a Performance Mid Length / All Rounder direction. This describes design intent; it is not a score, award or claim that the model suits every surfer.

What it does well

Boss Up follows a Performance Mid Length / All Rounder direction within the Performance Mid Length / All Rounder family. Its high paddle support and 5 Fin, Quad fin setup help define where it may fit; the final result still depends on size, construction, rider and conditions.

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Best suited for

Available board information associates this model with point break, open face, beach break. The available rider guidance includes beginner, progressing, intermediate, advanced, expert.

Riding feel

Fin options: 5 Fin, Quad. Paddle support: high. The final feel depends on size, construction and conditions.

Where it sits in your quiver

This model most naturally sits in the mid-length position. Its actual role depends on the selected size, your existing boards and usual conditions.

Things to keep in mind

  • release
  • sensitivity

Board guidance is kept separate from live inventory. A model may be documented without being available in a specific size or region.

Sizing guide

39.5L to 51.1L in the available board specifications. Use litres alongside length, width, rails, outline and foam distribution. Confirm current specifications before choosing a size.

Design details

Available specifications place the Boss Up in the Performance Mid Length / All Rounder family, with a Performance Mid Length / All Rounder design direction, 5 Fin, Quad fin options and high paddle support. Use the linked manufacturer source to confirm current construction and dimensions.

Bodhi's Board Notes

Ask Bodhi to relate this design to your ability, preferred volume, current board, quiver and usual waves.