Firewire Helium 2 Evo Surfboard Review
Ian reviews the Firewire Helium Evo 2.
The long awaited Firewire Helium Evo has arrived; the ultimate performance Hybrid treated to what is arguably Firewire's best performing, ultra-lightweight Helium construction.
The latest board from Tomo pushes surfboard design again. Having it under your arm puts a huge smile on your face, the anticipation of surfing it is almost too much! We had a chance to have a quick surf on a 5' 5" and although smaller than you'd choose here's what happened: even at this small length it paddled really easily, even in choppy conditions the nose didn't catch. The sheer width of the thing meant it paddled in nice and easy and felt fast, popping up the board feels super stable but very lively. It flows from rail to rail so easily its unreal, Tomo says it feels like its levitating, he's not wrong! Its super smooth and turns easily, an instant smile guaranteed. The smooth and curvy outline really works, it still feels like it'll hold in bigger stuff but for anything knee to head-high its going to be the surfboard of choice. The deep channels give it its drive, presumably what Tomo refers to as the 'double inside single concave into split quad concave planing hull' means the channels. Even Slater said it felt faster than a standard shortboard after that short interlude at the Gold Coast comp.
Firewire’s Helium tech is all about making an already amazing set of construction options even better. Its lighter, more durable than regular PU boards and thus far is proving a little more robust than Firewire's LFT construction. High Density Aerospace Composite Deck Skins and a new Paulownia/Balsa mix on the rails gives a faster flex response. Having surfed the tech in a couple of different models it does feel light but the speed through a stiffer feel and responsiveness is exceptional, Helium is here to stay.
Boardshop is stoked to be a key partner for Firewire surfboards across Europe and beyond, we've been with them since the very start. Firewire surfboards are more durable than other surfboard manufacturing processes, and for 90% of surfers they will improve your surfing. Firewire is pushing the limits of applying new technology and innovation to surfboard design and always has an eye on the environmental impact of what they do, they truly are different to the other board companies out there. Firewire have come a long way since the early boards and the range of shapes and tech just gets better and better. A big chunk of the boards in the range are perfectly suited to the waves that 90% of us surf on a regular basis so if you haven't already give them a try. The staff here have surfed pretty much every board in the Firewire range at some time or another and we speak to surfers from all over the world and get their feedback on how the boards perform in all sorts of conditions so we're well placed to talk about all aspects of Firewire surfboards.
We're happy to consider trading in your old board against a new Firewire, so If you have any questions about this we'd be delighted to answer them and advise on any potential board choices or enquiries you might have, just drop us an email to info@boardshop.co.uk or call us on 0044 (0) 1243 674250.
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What you said on the sizing is spot on. I'm 5'9 and around 78 kg's and have always owned a 5'5 Evo with 30,5 liters. This board is like a dream. Last year I decided I wanted to get something bigger for the reaaally small days and got my hands on a 5'9 Evo. The strange thing now is, that I find it easier to get into waves (even small waves) on my 5'5. Don't oversize this board, the concaves and shape of the board will give you a lot of lift when paddeling, making for an easy take-off. Hands down the best board ever, makes it really easy to progress your surfing. It's so radical but still somehow easy to surf. Can't understand why you dont see many more of them in the water!
I own 2 Evo's. Best board ever! The small one is always a Thruster and the big one is always a Quad.
@hwork50
6 ай бұрын
Why go quad for the big one and thruster for the small one?
This board is a wave catching monster. Bc it paddles like a champ, you can get into waves earlier than a board of similar length or even longer.
Beautiful shred sled! Loved my EVO but the nose 👃🏻 did catch a few times. However, that could have been pilot 🧑✈️ error. They are SO fast 💨 and with the Craig Anderson futures thruster setup, it was loose too. Can’t imagine how fun the EVO must be in Helium tech!
How would you compare the evo to the seaside ? I have a evo and thinking about getting a seaside /dominator 2 / glazer ?
@davidhowardkiwisurfer3997
3 ай бұрын
What did you end up going with? Im keen to see what the seaside is like compared to the evo
I’m one of these progressing beginners that made a bet on an EVO and just loving it!
@damienwendt4652
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, I'm an early intermediate. 6'1 and 85kg. What size did you get and do you find it stable enough?
@garrywinthorp8939
2 жыл бұрын
@@damienwendt4652 get a 5'11 45 volume
@ding5821
Жыл бұрын
What size you got?
Just bought one yesterday.... what kind of sorcery is this board.. 🚀🛳
That would actually explain a lot about the sizing and it pushing water, I bought a 5'9 off a buddy who is a bit heavier I'm 6'1 83kg he's closer to 88kg and I found I had to quiet far forward on it getting into waves! Other than that tho, like you said absolutely sick board love it
What size do you recommend if im 1.77CM 72kg. Surfing level beginner +++ to intermediate. Thanks a lot.❤
@BoardshopUK
3 ай бұрын
For any beginner or early entry level surfer we would recommend starting on a foam board, more forgiving, more stable and will help you develop your skills and learn safely! start with an 8ft board , this will give you the stability and control you need but still a board you can begin to navigate the face of the wave with! :)
My go to board !!!
I'm 85 kilos 6foot, what size you recommend?
@BoardshopUK
2 жыл бұрын
More then just these factors need to be taken into thought. If you email us and we can help out. they email is info@boardshop.co.uk
What fins are those? Performers? I have to agree it is my favorite board ever. I bought a 5'10" and just got a Helium 5'11". I can't wait to surf it.
@BoardshopUK
6 ай бұрын
Performers indeed... It's Ian's all time favorite followed by the REVO, great easy performance surfing.
@hwork50
6 ай бұрын
Have you ridden it with any other fins or do you find the performers are best? I prefer riding it as a thruster. (H4, reactors, AM2)
@BoardshopUK
6 ай бұрын
These are the fins Ian had been riding in it, but any of the sets you mentioned will also work well. Especially the H4
What do you reckon, normaly I surf 42/43 liter shortboard in Indo. I am 2m tall and around 90 kg's. Could you please advise me? Thanks🙏🏽
@garrywinthorp8939
2 жыл бұрын
Get a 45 volume
Oh no! Now I really want it and that's a problem because I already have it 😂. And I can't justify it simply on looks but.. Wow😍
Loving you enthusiasm on this board! I get it. The evo is the best board I've had overall for sure, I was a total board slut for 5 years before I got the evo. Now I've had mine for over 3 years and enjoy it just as much as I did, maybe even more, as I've just really settled in to knowing the board and how to dance with it. I will say though, I don't think the speed is blinding, it's fast, and usually fast enough, but sometimes I want more speed. I just tried a quad in it the other day and wow, I got that speed, felt absolutely awesome as well with some medium trailers on my frontside, it was a little loose on my backside but not too much.
Sci-fi 2.0 helium 🤩
Evo or Hypto for those 90% days... Looking for a one board quiver for those thigh high to overhead days. They both look like they can handle a few feet overhead but I was wondering which one is more fun and most stable... Any thoughts?
@SunriseSessions
3 жыл бұрын
I've had both for a few years. Thoroughly loved them both. In the end I ended up selling the hypto because the evo is just so much fun and it makes you surf better than you actually are. That said the hypto is the most predictable and stable shortboard I've ever surfed. Nearly impossible to not make your take-off. Where as the Evo might just decide that it's going to take off without you😉
@caseymccormack2000
3 жыл бұрын
@@SunriseSessions Thank you so much for your input. I was looking at both because I don't need a HPSB I just need a wave catching machine. I think I'll go with the Evo first and maybe get a Hypto later on.
@caseymccormack2000
3 жыл бұрын
@@littlerubster Throw away? You didn't like it? Hearing the Evo is the best board ever does kind of settle the argument however.. Thank you for the input.
This vs the Lost Hydra?
Great review, which size do you recommand for low end intermediate 92kg x 190 cm? Thanks mate
@kickamatus
3 жыл бұрын
5.9 or 5.10
Oooh very nice, what Evo size would you recommend for a skinny man? 5ft 11, 60kg
@BoardshopUK
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ollie, Thanks for your comment, we can help for sure. Drop an email to info@boardshop.co.uk and the team will advise! Cheers Boardshop
What would I be needing approx if I’m 85kg and 180cm??
@peterbutler9749
2 жыл бұрын
5.6 or a 5.7 look at Daniel explaining about the MPHull youtube clip on the Evo
I sold my EVO and now I wish I didn’t
Not sure I've made the right move. I'm 6'2 225lbs and ordered the 6'0". Its been a long while since I surfed, but before that I surfed SoCal and Northern Baja for about 25yrs and was intermediate/adv in skills at the time. Just getting back to surfing, but the lakes here in Michgan and figured since I always rode a 6'6"-6'8" that the 6'0" Evo Helium was the way to go. After reading these comments it sounds like a 5'10" may have been a better choice, but by volume, that is what the website suggested. Any thoughts?
@a.j.debeck2066
2 жыл бұрын
How did the 6’ work out? What are your thoughts after surfing it?
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