Welcome to the first edition of the “Mini Review” by The Surfboard Guide!
Today we are going to check out the SKX by Tomo Surfboards and Firewire in the Linear Flex Technology (LFT). I’ve been riding the SKX in the stock 5’11 dimensions which are 5’11 x 19 3/8 x 2 1/2 @ 30.2L
This was my first surf on the SKX after wanting to check it out for a long time after being so impressed with the speed that Stu Kennedy surfs at on the board. Sure he’s a great surfer, but I felt that the board was giving him that little bit extra so I had to check it out!
I rode the board in fairly jumbled 2-4ft waves (waist high to overhead), and while the waves were a decent size, it was a very weak low period windswell, but the SKX still felt lightning fast.
First impressions were the SKX felt small under the arm, but in the water it felt every part of its 30.2L and paddled well, and held speed exceptionally well across and between flat sections linking them with ease.
The SKX has a lowish rail and a high wide point which felt a bit bitey in front of my foot on the first few waves, but after navigating this I really enjoyed this as it would bite through the water well, and felt nice to carve through turns.
The SKX is fast. This has to be one of the fastest boards I’ve ridden. I really enjoyed it had all the speed and performance characteristics that I enjoyed in the Cymatic, but in a performance shortboard outline.
Overall the SKX is a great board for most conditions, it’ll hold speed and pace in small and gutless surf, and it’s performance outline will still let the board perform in good waves!
From www.firewiresurfboards.com
The SKX is Stuart Kennedy’s go to all-around shortboard for the 2017 season.
The SKX features a compact outline with an even volume distribution and rocker, that lean towards the lower end of the general wave spectrum. Combined with the Trademark Tomo (QISC) ‘Quad-Inside-Single-Concave’ bottom contours, the SKX has instant ‘get up and go’ and incredible responsiveness that compliments a dynamic wave attack.
Volume suggestion: if you find yourself caught between two lengths (for example should I get a 5'8" or 5'9"?) we recommend choosing the one with more volume rather then less volume because of the loose and highly responsive ride characteristics.
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20 окт 2024
