The Slater Designs Cymatic LFT Volcanic Surfboard is an avant-garde, ultra high performance machine. This shape is a hybrid of the Sci-Fi and Omni models - you can almost imagine the two boards combining naturally one night with Tomo away from the shaping bay. Fans of the Sci-Fi will immediately notice Tomo’s unmistakable double bat tail. Much of the Sci-Fi’s popularity in 2016 and 2017 has been this tail design coupled with Tomo’s 'Quad Inside Single Concave.'
Functionally, the marriage of these two design elements has been brilliant - the double bat adding much needed grip to the wave’s face, offsetting the extreme lift and speed created by the Quad Inside Single Concave. By melding these elements with the reduced swing weight of the Omni’s nose, Daniel Thomson has created an evolved version of both boards that surfs quite similarly to the Sci-Fi but with slightly more rocker, and an increased ease of use in waves 1 to 5 feet.
When it comes to waves of size, surfers who love that familiar ‘barely out of control in a fun way’ speed when the waves creep above head high will appreciate this board’s feel in proper waves as well. Both Kelly Slater and Daniel Thomson put their final stamp of approval on this shape in 2017, and we can’t wait to present the next evolution of Tomo’s minimalistic, and highly engineered, modern planning hulls for Slater Designs.
Size & Volume Details
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume |
| 5'0" | 17 ⅞" | 2 ⅛" | 21.3L |
| 5'4" | 18 ⅞" | 2 ⅜" | 26.7L |
| 5'5" | 19 ⅛" | 2 7/16" | 28.4L |
| 5'6" | 19 ⅜" | 2 ½" | 29.7L |
| 5'7" | 19 ⅝" | 2 9/16" | 31.0L |
| 5'8" | 19 ⅞" | 2 ⅝" | 32.9L |
| 5'9" | 20 ⅛" | 2 11/16" | 34.3L |
| 5'10" | 20 ⅜" | 2 ¾" | 36.4L |
| 5'11" | 20 ⅝" | 2 13/16" | 38.2L |
| 6'0" | 20 ⅞" | 2 ⅞" | 40.2L |
| 6'2" | 21" | 2 5/16" | 42.5L |
| 6'4" | 21 ¼" | 3" | 45.2L |
Product Info
The Slater Designs Cymatic LFT Volcanic Surfboard is an avant-garde, ultra high performance machine. This shape is a hybrid of the Sci-Fi and Omni models - you can almost imagine the two boards combining naturally one night with Tomo away from the shaping bay. Fans of the Sci-Fi will immediately notice Tomo’s unmistakable double bat tail. Much of the Sci-Fi’s popularity in 2016 and 2017 has been this tail design coupled with Tomo’s 'Quad Inside Single Concave.'
Functionally, the marriage of these two design elements has been brilliant - the double bat adding much needed grip to the wave’s face, offsetting the extreme lift and speed created by the Quad Inside Single Concave. By melding these elements with the reduced swing weight of the Omni’s nose, Daniel Thomson has created an evolved version of both boards that surfs quite similarly to the Sci-Fi but with slightly more rocker, and an increased ease of use in waves 1 to 5 feet.
When it comes to waves of size, surfers who love that familiar ‘barely out of control in a fun way’ speed when the waves creep above head high will appreciate this board’s feel in proper waves as well. Both Kelly Slater and Daniel Thomson put their final stamp of approval on this shape in 2017, and we can’t wait to present the next evolution of Tomo’s minimalistic, and highly engineered, modern planning hulls for Slater Designs.
Size & Volume Details
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume |
| 5'0" | 17 ⅞" | 2 ⅛" | 21.3L |
| 5'4" | 18 ⅞" | 2 ⅜" | 26.7L |
| 5'5" | 19 ⅛" | 2 7/16" | 28.4L |
| 5'6" | 19 ⅜" | 2 ½" | 29.7L |
| 5'7" | 19 ⅝" | 2 9/16" | 31.0L |
| 5'8" | 19 ⅞" | 2 ⅝" | 32.9L |
| 5'9" | 20 ⅛" | 2 11/16" | 34.3L |
| 5'10" | 20 ⅜" | 2 ¾" | 36.4L |
| 5'11" | 20 ⅝" | 2 13/16" | 38.2L |
| 6'0" | 20 ⅞" | 2 ⅞" | 40.2L |
| 6'2" | 21" | 2 5/16" | 42.5L |
| 6'4" | 21 ¼" | 3" | 45.2L |
Product Details
- Type: Shortboard
- Model: Performance
- Construction: LFT core with Volcanic Lamination
- Tail: Bat
- Fin Configuration: Tri-Quad
- Fin Plug: Futures Fins compatible fin boxes
*Fins Not Included
Product Construction
Linear Flex Technology — LFT
LFT construction incorporates a white deckskin into their proven sandwich EPS construction methodology as well as the Springer HD, a 0.75” (18 mm) wide aerospace composite that runs down the center-line of the board, representing the next generation in Firewire's Springer technology. Though Linear Flex Technology may appear to be a simple construction employing familiar design philosophies found in traditionally built surfboards, nothing could be further from the truth. The Springer HD runs the entire length of the board and plays a pivotal role in optimizing flex from nose to tail. The end result is a durable surfboard with lively flex patterns that will maintain its hi-performance characteristics over time.
Volcanic Lamination
Forged in fire, this Basalt lamination technology is Firewire's sustainable alternative to carbon, and is their most durable with elevated response.
Additional Info
Wave Type
In line with Tomo's passion of creating ultra high-performance designs, the Cymatic wants to be in decent to good waves. The double bat tail gives you grip in hollower waves, and the lift and speed created by Tomo's Quad Inside Single Concave will allow you to make sections you previously thought impossible. Recommended in 2-6' surf and will work in any conditions, but excels in average to good waves.
Board Features
The top half of the Omni combined with the bottom half of the Sci-Fi gets you quite close to the Cymatic's outline. This shape has reduced swing weight because of the snub nose and slightly more rocker than the Sci-Fi, with an increased ease of use in waves below head high. Recommended with the KS1 fin template, ridden as a quad set in a smaller size than you normally would ride.
- 1 – Entropy Bio-Resin Throughout
- 2 – 1mm Ultralight High Compression Deckskin
- 3 – Top Deck Sandwich Cloth
- 4 – Aerospace Composite Springer
- 5 – 1.5 lb EPS Core
- LFT – ECOBOARD Verified – LEVEL ONE
Volcanic Lamination Technology
Volcanic lamination technology is made from basalt, a natural element that comes from volcanic rocks. These volcanic rocks are crushed, melted down and then extruded into woven fibers that make up the basalt cloth Firewire uses in this lamination technology. This process requires the basalt rock to get to about 1,500 degrees Celsius (2,730 degrees Fahrenheit.)
The cloth has the same functional characteristics to carbon, making it a sustainable alternative to carbon, which is very bad for the environment. While basalt fiber has been around for decades, it's relatively new to fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs) and structural composites used for surfboard manufacturing. It has a similar chemical composition to glass fiber, but better strength characteristics.
Volcanic Performance
Firewire's most durable construction with elevated response. This sustainable alternative to carbon is stronger than carbon and can also withstand higher temperatures than carbon, making it a top choice for the aerospace industry in the manufacturing of rockets and jet engines. It also has higher elasticity than traditional carbon, allowing the board to have more flex for a natural feel underfoot.
Volcanic Construction
The Firewire Volcanic lamination schedule is double 4 oz basalt cloth on the deck, and single 4 oz basalt cloth on the bottom.
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.
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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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