Dan Mann and Taylor Jensen's traditional longboard model, taking cues from the 'old school.' Traditionalists rejoice because the Taylor Jensen Series Special T Helium Surfboard is the modern answer to your classic shape needs. Keeping with a traditional outline, the Special T tightens here and pinches there creating a smooth sailing glider that can be ridden all over the wave. Despite his preference for high performance longboarding, Taylor is an accomplished noserider so he wanted his Firewire models to include a design more suited to traditional longboarding.
Size & Volume Details
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume | Fin Configuration |
| 8’0 | 22" | 2 ¾" | 56.4L | 2 + 1 |
| 8’6 | 22 ½" | 2 ⅞" | 65.5L | 2 + 1 |
| 9’0 | 22 ¾" | 3" | 73.4L | Single |
| 9’3 | 22 ¾" | 3" | 73.6L | Single |
| 9’6 | 23" | 3" | 78.1L | Single |
| 9’9 | 23 ¼" | 3 ¼" | 86.1L | Single |
Product Info
Dan Mann and Taylor Jensen's traditional longboard model, taking cues from the 'old school.' Traditionalists rejoice because the Taylor Jensen Series Special T Helium Surfboard is the modern answer to your classic shape needs. Keeping with a traditional outline, the Special T tightens here and pinches there creating a smooth sailing glider that can be ridden all over the wave. Despite his preference for high performance longboarding, Taylor is an accomplished noserider so he wanted his Firewire models to include a design more suited to traditional longboarding.
Size & Volume Details
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume | Fin Configuration |
| 8’0 | 22" | 2 ¾" | 56.4L | 2 + 1 |
| 8’6 | 22 ½" | 2 ⅞" | 65.5L | 2 + 1 |
| 9’0 | 22 ¾" | 3" | 73.4L | Single |
| 9’3 | 22 ¾" | 3" | 73.6L | Single |
| 9’6 | 23" | 3" | 78.1L | Single |
| 9’9 | 23 ¼" | 3 ¼" | 86.1L | Single |
Product Details
- Type: Longboard
- Construction: Helium Core with Fiberglass Lamination
- Tail: Rounded
- Fin Plugs: Futures Fins + Single Fin compatible fin boxes
*Fins Not Included
Product Construction
Helium Core Technology
A stringerless EPS core with flex controlled at the rails made from Paulownia and Balsa wood - this construction is light and lively underfoot, and excellent at generating speed in everyday waves.
Additional Info
Dann Mann on the Special T, “despite his preference for high performance longboarding, Taylor is an accomplished noserider so he wanted his Firewire models to include a design more suited to traditional longboarding. I’ve personally always enjoyed the stylish nature of the ‘old school’ and in particular, riding an original Phil Edwards board that my dad has."
Dan continued, “After a ton of input from Taylor combined with my own experience, we developed The Special T. The rails have a soft 50/50 curve, along with a scoop nose concave and extra tail flip. We also relaxed the nose entry rocker to enhance tip riding, allowing riders maximum glide and trim with ease."
Helium Core Technology
This is your ideal technology choice for generating speed in weak, everyday waves. The Firewire Helium technology is a stringerless 1.0 lb EPS foam core with flex controlled with rails made from Paulownia and Balsa wood, running the complete length from nose to tail, combined with a 3mm proprietary aerospace composite deck skin.
The wood rails enable a lively flex in the rail that gives a loaded-up, spring-back feeling, and the deck skins make your board feel this way for a long time.
Helium deck skins are beneficial for both durability and performance - and have a memory that will rebound back to form after being compressed, making it very responsive in addition to keeping your deck surface pristine for many years.
Helium Performance
Ideal for generating speed in weak, everyday waves - this is your choice if you want unmatched response, lightweight and durability. Helium has a lively, responsive flex underfoot, and surfs quickly and explosively when creating tight angles.
Helium Construction
The Firewire Helium technology is a stringerless 1.0 lb EPS foam core with flex controlled with rails made from Paulownia and Balsa wood, running the complete length from nose to tail, combined with a 3mm proprietary aerospace composite deck skin.
Helium Lamination Compatibility
Helium cores are paired with fiberglass lamination, Volcanic lamination, Timbertek lamination, or Artificial Wave Technology fiberglass lamination.
Shipping From Firewire
Firewire Surfboards and Cleanline Surf have teamed up to make sure you can get any Firewire surfboard you want shipped to your door. Through our partnership, we have direct access to inventory at the Firewire warehouse in California and we can special order you boards by Firewire, Slater Designs, Tomo Designs, CJ Nelson Designs, Harley Ingleby Series, Kai Sallas, Skindog Surfboards, Soleil Series, Taylor Jensen Series.
Here's how it works. Once an order is placed we contact Firewire promptly to confirm your board is in stock. Once confirmed the average wait time for a board to ship is 3 business days. Additionally transit time is 1 to 5 business days depending on where you are located. Most boards are ready to go, however, if there is any extended delay in shipping your board we will let you know right away.
Call us at 888-546-6176 or 503-738-7888 to learn more about Firewire Surfboard shapes, our opinions on how they ride, or if you need any additional special order shipping information you can use our contact page.
US Shipping Rates for Firewire Surfboards
Firewire, Slater Designs, Tomo Designs, CJ Nelson Designs, Harley Ingleby Series, Kai Sallas, Skindog Surfboards, Soleil Series, Taylor Jensen Series
| Location | 6'2 and under | 6'3 to 8'1 | 8'2 and up |
| Lower 48 States | $70 | $100 | $130 |
| Hawaii & Alaska | $150 | $250 | $400 |
Expedited Shipping?
We'll need to get you a custom quote if you are working with a deadline
and need a surfboard delivered in a few days.
All special order surfboards are delivered signature required. Read more about our shipping policy.
Returns
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase you may return it for a refund, or exchange within 30 days of receiving your order.
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