The Taylor Jensen Series The Gem Helium Timbertek Surfboard proves that alternative thinking leads to wonderful developments. The Gem is a collaboration between Dan Mann and 2X World Longboard Champion Taylor Jensen.
Earlier this year Taylor asked Dan to consider a ‘one board in the trunk’ option for long boarders who want both trim and turns; he was essentially asking Dan for a design that would land somewhere between his TJ Pro and his TJ Everyday.
Dan’s response was an intriguing intersection of shortboard style concaves with a longboard style outline and the same fin placements that Taylor likes in all his boards.
He and Taylor decided to call this model The Gem because of how valuable it is - a one board quiver for 9 foot plus board riders that can trim on the nose as easily as it can carve on rail. The diamond tail isn’t a coincidence. It’s a Gem.
Size & Volume Details
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume |
| 8’3" | 21 ¾" | 2 ¾" | 54.6L |
| 8’8" | 22" | 2 ⅞" | 60.7L |
| 9’1" | 22 ¼" | 3" | 67.1L |
| 9’5" | 22 ½" | 3" | 70.3L |
| 9’8" | 22 ¾" | 3 ¼" | 79.3L |
Product Info
Cleanline Staff Sarah_s Says:
A beautiful and responsive longboard, and fun for any experience level. The Gem can hold its own in little ankle biters to just overhead waves. It's super fun, incredibly versatile, and the Timbertek isn't just pretty-- it's durable, too. If you're looking for a longboard with some performance, the Gem is true to its namesake.
Cleanline Staff
The Taylor Jensen Series The Gem Helium Timbertek Surfboard proves that alternative thinking leads to wonderful developments. The Gem is a collaboration between Dan Mann and 2X World Longboard Champion Taylor Jensen.
Earlier this year Taylor asked Dan to consider a ‘one board in the trunk’ option for long boarders who want both trim and turns; he was essentially asking Dan for a design that would land somewhere between his TJ Pro and his TJ Everyday.
Dan’s response was an intriguing intersection of shortboard style concaves with a longboard style outline and the same fin placements that Taylor likes in all his boards.
He and Taylor decided to call this model The Gem because of how valuable it is - a one board quiver for 9 foot plus board riders that can trim on the nose as easily as it can carve on rail. The diamond tail isn’t a coincidence. It’s a Gem.
Size & Volume Details
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume |
| 8’3" | 21 ¾" | 2 ¾" | 54.6L |
| 8’8" | 22" | 2 ⅞" | 60.7L |
| 9’1" | 22 ¼" | 3" | 67.1L |
| 9’5" | 22 ½" | 3" | 70.3L |
| 9’8" | 22 ¾" | 3 ¼" | 79.3L |
Product Details
- Type: Longboard
- Construction: Helium Core with Timbertek Lamination
- Tail: Diamond Rounded
- Fin Configuration: 2 + 1
- Fin Plugs: Futures Fins + Single Fins 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.
Timbertek Lamination Technology
One of the most sustainable surfboard constructions you'll find, made with Paulownia wood.
Additional Info
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.
Timbertek Lamination Technology
Made from one of the fastest-growing trees in the world, Paulownia, Timbertek technology is one of the lowest CO2-emitting constructions available - making it your most sustainable surfboard constructions in production today. This species of tree grows up to twenty feet in a single year, and has the nickname, 'The Phoneix Tree,' because when they're cut down, they regenerate incredibly quickly from existing root systems. It's also incredibly durable and nearly impossible to dent, extending the life of your board.
Timbertek Performance
Firewire's most sustainable construction with quick response. This lamination technology is incredibly durable, and surfs powerfully and steadily. It feels solid and carries momentum down the line.
Timbertek Construction
The Firewire Timbertek lamination schedule is a 3mm Paulownia wood deck skin that wraps a Helium core, capped with a single 4 oz layer of fiberglass cloth on the deck and bottom.
Timbertek Core Capability
Timbertek lamination is paired with a Helium core with one minor difference. Rather than a 3mm aerospace composite deck skin, it's core has a 3mm veneer paulownia wood deck skin.
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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Returns
Due to the high cost of stocking and shipping surfboards, we do not cover return shipping costs, and any returned surfboard shipped from Firewire is subject to a $100 restocking fee. See our full return policy by clicking the button below.
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