The WAIKIKI from Kai Sallas is a perfectly traditional log with a single fin set up. It’s a must for your quiver, and everyone should feel whats it’s like to ride one. True to tradition it has very round fifty fifty rails all the way through the nose concave. To Kai, the WAIKIKI is the type of board that is made to surf with grace and style, smoothly and slowly. This board really represents everything that Waikiki represents, honestly. It reminds Kai Sallas of ukuleles, hula dancers, old footage of diamond head in the background from the 60’s. All that stuff. The WAIKIKI is everything a traditional longboard should be.
Size & Volume Details
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume |
| 8'8" | 22" | 2 ⅝" | 56.0L |
| 9'2" | 22 ½" | 2 ¾" | 69.6L |
| 9'6" | 23" | 3" | 77.2L |
Product Info
The WAIKIKI from Kai Sallas is a perfectly traditional log with a single fin set up. It’s a must for your quiver, and everyone should feel whats it’s like to ride one. True to tradition it has very round fifty fifty rails all the way through the nose concave. To Kai, the WAIKIKI is the type of board that is made to surf with grace and style, smoothly and slowly. This board really represents everything that Waikiki represents, honestly. It reminds Kai Sallas of ukuleles, hula dancers, old footage of diamond head in the background from the 60’s. All that stuff. The WAIKIKI is everything a traditional longboard should be.
Size & Volume Details
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume |
| 8'8" | 22" | 2 ⅝" | 56.0L |
| 9'2" | 22 ½" | 2 ¾" | 69.6L |
| 9'6" | 23" | 3" | 77.2L |
Product Details
- Type: Longboard
- Product Construction: Thunderbolt Silver
- Tail: Square
- Fin Configuration: Single
- Fin Plug: Single Fin compatible fin box
*Fin NOT included
Product Construction
Thunderbolt Technology
Thunderbolt Technology utilizes advanced materials and technology to decrease weight while enhancing performance, flex characteristics, board control, and durability. Mass-produced epoxy boards are corky and stiff. While light and durable, they simply don’t ride well. But Thunderbolt’s hand-built boards take superior epoxy materials to an entirely different level. These boards provide the feel and sensitivity of a good poly board but deliver performance far beyond traditional epoxy pop-out constructions. Indeed, those who ride these high-tech epoxy boards claim they actually feel better than polyurethane. Thunderbolt boards are 100% hand layups. They begin with an EPS foam core with multi-component carbon fiber stringer systems that produce engineered flex and twist for a more lively, responsive performance. Proprietary designs employing internal carbon fiber components are then arrayed in the deck and bottom of the deck for precise flex control and strength. The core shield PVC provides flexible protection to increase strength and durability without compromising the flex and twist characteristics built into the blank. With ample carbon fiber and fiberglass in the deck, bottom, and rails, these boards both outperform and outlast traditional PU boards and other epoxy designs.
Thunderbolt Silver
There are 3 construction types within the Thunderbolt Technology. Thunderbolt Silver is handcrafted using an all-around fiberglass lamination. The bottom laminations are 6oz. and 4oz. fiberglass layers, while the deck laminations are 6oz carbon fiber and 6oz fiberglass. A classic feel with an enhanced hand-crafted result.
Additional Info
"The WAIKIKI is a perfectly traditional log with a single fin set up. It’s a must for your quiver, and everyone should feel whats it’s like to ride one. True to tradition it has very round fifty fifty rails all the way through the nose concave. To me the WAIKIKI is the type of board that is made to surf with grace and style, smoothly and slowly. This board really represents everything that Waikiki represents, honestly. It reminds me of ukuleles, hula dancers, old footage of diamond head in the background from the 60’s. All that stuff. The WAIKIKI is everything a traditional longboard should be." —Kai Sallas
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, Rob Machado, Mannkine, Tomo Designs, and 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, Rob Machado, Mannkine, Tomo Designs, 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 |
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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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