Slater Designs FRK+ I-Bolic Surfboard
The FRK Plus is a classic squash tail, high performance shortboard, refined and calibrated over the past three years with Kelly, Brodi, Betty Lou, and others. This new squash version of the FRK is meant to be ridden slightly shorter than the original FRK round tail. It has all the on-wave benefits of the original FRK with a touch more release through turns that comes from the squash tail and minor adjustments to how the concaves and fin placements relate to the increased surface area of the squash when compared to a round tail.
The feedback on this shape has been that it has a super quick rail to rail responsiveness mixed with extremely good drive and release: Most intermediate and above surfers will appreciate the FRK Plus for the way this shape gets out of your way to the point that you don’t even notice it's there - it feels like the most high performance expression of your intentions possible.
Size & Volume Details
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume |
| 5’0” | 17 ⅛" | 2 ⅛" | 18.4L |
| 5'3" | 17 ½" | 2 ⅛" | 21.4L |
| 5'6" | 18 ¼" | 2 ¼" | 24.1L |
| 5'7" | 18 ⅜" | 2 5/16" | 25.0L |
| 5'8" | 18 ½" | 2 ⅜" | 26.1L |
| 5'9" | 18 11/16" | 2 ½" | 28.2L |
| 5'10" | 18 ¾" | 2 ½" | 29.0L |
| 5'11" | 19" | 2 ⅝" | 30.6L |
| 6'0" | 19 ¼" | 2 11/16" | 32.2L |
| 6'1" | 19 9/16" | 2 11/16" | 34.1L |
| 6'2" | 19 ¾" | 2 13/16" | 36.1L |
| 6'4" | 20 3/16" | 2 13/16" | 38.6L |
Product Details
- Type: Shortboard
- Construction: I-Bolic
- Bottom Contours: Single/Double
- Rail: Medium | Low
- Tail: Squash
- Fin Configuration: Tri-Quad
- Fin Plugs: Futures Fins compatible fin boxes
*Fins NOT included
Product Construction
I-Bolic Technology
Patent Pending technology built into the core blank construction create preloaded structural flex together with structure strength and durability. Fiber Reinforced I-Beam down center with Parabolic Rail Springers from nose to tail. Three independent points for flex control and break resistance. I-Beam ensures firmness underfoot and unparalleled break strength. Two Parabolic Rail Springers enable flex and recoil during turns. I-BOLIC Technology is an engineering feat that builds performance into the core of your surfboard - no external carbon layups or heavy laminations needed. A leap forward in surfboard manufacturing with an interplay of their favorite elements of LFT and Helium combined, elevated and enhanced to put The Future Under Your Feet.
Additional Info
A newly updated squash tail design with a fuller rail and moderate rocker adjustments - the FRK+ is enhanced by Kelly Slater and Dan Mann. Kelly Slater shares a look inside his I-Bolic built FRK+.
“Funny enough, of all the hand shapes, I get that turn into models, I tend to have boards that work better for me out of the factory; just ones that anyone can buy. Instead of a standard stringer from wood, I-Bolic uses an I-beam and high density foam on the rails. We also have a deck skin that basically stops you from putting big pressure dings in your deck. These boards last forever. I never squish the decks when I have one of these I-Bolic shapes out of the factory.” —Kelly Slater
Designed by Dan Mann, Kelly Slater’s iconic FRK round tail is at surf shops and online stores everywhere newly built in I-Bolic Technology, alongside Kelly and Dan’s all new FRK +, an update to the original FRK shape featuring a newly designed squash tail, fuller rail and moderate rocker changes to create a more versatile shape across all waves and skill types.
“One board is not better than the other, they're really two different things for two different situations - the FRK+ will suit more skill levels and more wave types, so if you're torn, go with that one. The original FRK shape is more dialed for powerful, round waves, and surfers of a slightly higher skill level. The original FRK is really a finely tuned high performance vessel that Kelly can rely on whenever he needs to in a competitive situation or when the waves are perfect, round, punchy.... The FRK+ is really just enhanced in terms of its versatility. It's suited well for a lot of different wave types and it will work in most any wave you put it in if you want to rip, or progress your surfing.” —Dan Mann
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returns
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase you may return it for a full refund, or exchange within 30 days of receiving your order.
Surfboard Return Policy
You may return any new stock surfboard if it meets the following terms and conditions:
- The surfboard was purchased new from our stock and was not special order
- The surfboard must be returned within 30 days of purchase.
- The surfboard must be in new condition: never ridden or used in the water, never waxed, or damaged.
- The customer is responsible for all return shipping costs, insurance, and any damage in transit.
- A $50 restocking fee is applied to a new surfboard return.
Please refer to our full Return Policy.
Shipping
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 |
All special order surfboards are delivered signature required. Read more about our Shipping Policy.
