The NEW Sweet Potato is the refined swallowtail version of the original Sweet Potato - the board that transformed what surfing is for Dan Mann (and he hopes many others). The Sweet Potato converts waves that would normally require a longboard (or even just be a non-surf day) into loads and loads of fun because of the insane amount of volume packed into a very short board that is loose and packs tons of drive. The trademark deep double barrel concave essentially splits the board in half when tipped over and driving through turns, making the board feel way more narrow than it actually is. The new tail outline, combined with some tweaks on the bottom contours through the fins, has increased the maneuverability for tighter pocket turns without taking away the projection and grovel speed in gutless surf.
"Small wave grovel, fast and fun. The Sweet Potato is probably the widest, flattest rockered, most thick surfboard you will ever surf. You can now ride a shortboard in lineups traditionally ruled by long boarders. Keep it in your trunk so that you can always surf it in the junk, because from buttery floaters to no-paddle takeoffs, our new Sweet Potato is my favorite small wave surfboard. It's high performance but it's definitely a groveler. The Helium Sweet Potato is the absolute most fun you can have in really bad waves." —Dan MannSize & Volume Details
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume |
| 5'2" | 21 7/16" | 2 5/16" | 31.0 L |
| 5'4" | 21 11/16" | 2 7/16" | 34.6 L |
| 5'6" | 22" | 2 9/16" | 37.8 L |
| 5'8" | 22 5/16" | 2 11/16" | 41.4 L |
| 5'10" | 22 ½" | 2 13/16" | 45.2 L |
| 6'0" | 22 ¾" | 3" | 49.0 L |
| 6'2" | 23" | 3 1/16" | 52.2 L |
| 6'4" | 23 ⅛" | 3 ¼" | 57.1 L |
Product Info
The NEW Sweet Potato is the refined swallowtail version of the original Sweet Potato - the board that transformed what surfing is for Dan Mann (and he hopes many others). The Sweet Potato converts waves that would normally require a longboard (or even just be a non-surf day) into loads and loads of fun because of the insane amount of volume packed into a very short board that is loose and packs tons of drive. The trademark deep double barrel concave essentially splits the board in half when tipped over and driving through turns, making the board feel way more narrow than it actually is. The new tail outline, combined with some tweaks on the bottom contours through the fins, has increased the maneuverability for tighter pocket turns without taking away the projection and grovel speed in gutless surf.
"Small wave grovel, fast and fun. The Sweet Potato is probably the widest, flattest rockered, most thick surfboard you will ever surf. You can now ride a shortboard in lineups traditionally ruled by long boarders. Keep it in your trunk so that you can always surf it in the junk, because from buttery floaters to no-paddle takeoffs, our new Sweet Potato is my favorite small wave surfboard. It's high performance but it's definitely a groveler. The Helium Sweet Potato is the absolute most fun you can have in really bad waves." —Dan MannSize & Volume Details
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume |
| 5'2" | 21 7/16" | 2 5/16" | 31.0 L |
| 5'4" | 21 11/16" | 2 7/16" | 34.6 L |
| 5'6" | 22" | 2 9/16" | 37.8 L |
| 5'8" | 22 5/16" | 2 11/16" | 41.4 L |
| 5'10" | 22 ½" | 2 13/16" | 45.2 L |
| 6'0" | 22 ¾" | 3" | 49.0 L |
| 6'2" | 23" | 3 1/16" | 52.2 L |
| 6'4" | 23 ⅛" | 3 ¼" | 57.1 L |
Product Details
- Type: Shortboard
- Model: Groveler
- Construction: Helium
- Bottom Contours: Single | Double
- Rail: Medium
- Tail: Swallow
- Fin Configuration: Tri-Quad
- Fin Plugs: Futures Fins compatible fin boxes
*Fins NOT included
Product Construction
Helium Technology
Ridden by everyone from Kellly Slater and Stuey Kennedy and Pacha Light. Each Helium shape is cut from the lightest foam blank in Firewire's stable – just .8 pounds, combined with a brand- new rail they crafted for Helium, using both Paulownia wood from thier TimberTek boards and balsa wood from Firewire's FST boards. It’s all wrapped in a brand new deckskin material we’re introducing for the first time. By pairing existing features from the highly successful FST (Future Shapes Technology) build process with an alternative sandwich skin material, Firewire has created Helium construction which uses this new composite in conjunction with a redesigned parabolic wood rail that includes both Balsa and Paulownia woods. The end result is that Helium has a 15% weight reduction over FST, a slightly faster flex and rebound characteristic, as well as a higher breakpoint. Lighter, stronger and more responsive... Helium is the future under your feet.
Additional Info
- 1 – Entropy Bio-Resin Throughout
- 2 – High density Aerospace Composite Deckskin
- 3 – Top & Bottom Deck Sandwich Cloth
- 4 – Parabolic Balsa & Paulownia Wood Rails
- 5 – 0.8 lb EPS Core
- HELIUM – ECOBOARD Verified – LEVEL ONE
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.
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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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