Slater Designs
FRK
Ability: Beginner - Expert
Bottom Contours: Single/Double
Rails: Medium
Ideal Wave Size: 3-8ft
Technology
Linear Flex Technology
In 2015 I was asked to shape Kelly a board for the first time.
I knew immediately what I wanted to make him.
I saw it all in my head immediately; from the bottom contour to the tail template. The way the volume would distribute through the width, the whole shape… It might actually be the most intuitive design I’ve ever done, probably because I’ve spent so many years both watching Kelly surf, and shaping boards.
As crazy as it sounds I was certain it would work for him. Totally certain.
The odd thing is, after sending him the board in 2015, I never heard from Kelly about how the board went, and I sort of just moved on to other stuff.
Then one afternoon in 2017 I got this stream of text messages one day about how Kelly was blowing up at Trestles on my board. It totally caught me off guard. Just text messages and phone calls flying in from everyone.
I sorted through everyone’s messages and learned that Kelly’s good friend from Florida who was in town at the time had grabbed the board from Kelly’s shed where it had sat un-surfed for two years.
He surfed it and then told Kelly that Kelly would love it based on having known Kelly his whole life, and having a good idea about what boards he likes and doesn’t like, based on all the times the two of them had swapped boards before.
Anyway, thankfully Kelly took his friends advice and loved the board from the first turn.
Kelly actually said he knew the FRK was a keeper before he’d even completed his first wave on it. Two weeks later he took it to J Bay and did what a lot of people called his best surfing of the year.
Since that contest, he’s ridden the FRK everywhere in videos and at key events like the Founders Cup, J Bay again in 2018, and the Surf Ranch Pro. He’s also surfed it all around the North Shore this Winter.
Actually the FRKs he’s been riding this Winter have been straight out of Firewire’s factory, and I’m stoked we were able to so smoothly transition the custom FRKs I’ve been making him since 17’ into the final version from Firewire’s factory that will be at surf shops everywhere. To see Kelly embrace the shape and build exactly as it will hit surf shops is awesome.
If I had to describe the nuts and bolts of the FRKs design, I’d simply say it’s made to make you forget it’s there.
When designing boards for Kelly I’m trying to remove as many variables as possible and make it something that can level up his talents, or the talents of other surfers, without any glitches, or ever feeling like its in your way.
I can’t wait to see everyone riding it in 19’.
DIMENSIONS
| LENGTH | WIDTH | THICKNESS | VOLUME |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5' 02" | 17 7/8" | 2" | 18.6 L |
| 5' 04" | 18" | 2 1/8" | 20.6 L |
| 5' 06" | 18 1/8" | 2 1/4" | 22.7 L |
| 5' 07" | 18 1/4" | 2 5/16" | 23.9 L |
| 5' 08" | 18 5/16" | 2 5/16" | 24.3 L |
| 5' 09" | 18 3/8" | 2 3/8" | 25.6 L |
| 5' 10" | 18 1/2" | 2 7/16" | 27.0 L |
| 5' 11" | 18 3/4" | 2 9/16" | 29.1 L |
| 6' 00" | 19 1/16" | 2 5/8" | 30.6 L |
| 6' 01" | 19 5/16" | 2 11/16" | 32.3 L |
| 6' 02" | 19 5/8" | 2 11/16" | 33.2 L |
| 6' 04" | 19 5/8" | 2 3/4" | 35.2 L |
| 6' 06" | 19 3/4" | 2 3/4" | 36.4 L |
VIDEO
Slater Designs
FRK
Ability: Beginner - Expert
Bottom Contours: Single/Double
Rails: Medium
Ideal Wave Size: 3-8ft
Technology
Linear Flex Technology
In 2015 I was asked to shape Kelly a board for the first time.
I knew immediately what I wanted to make him.
I saw it all in my head immediately; from the bottom contour to the tail template. The way the volume would distribute through the width, the whole shape… It might actually be the most intuitive design I’ve ever done, probably because I’ve spent so many years both watching Kelly surf, and shaping boards.
As crazy as it sounds I was certain it would work for him. Totally certain.
The odd thing is, after sending him the board in 2015, I never heard from Kelly about how the board went, and I sort of just moved on to other stuff.
Then one afternoon in 2017 I got this stream of text messages one day about how Kelly was blowing up at Trestles on my board. It totally caught me off guard. Just text messages and phone calls flying in from everyone.
I sorted through everyone’s messages and learned that Kelly’s good friend from Florida who was in town at the time had grabbed the board from Kelly’s shed where it had sat un-surfed for two years.
He surfed it and then told Kelly that Kelly would love it based on having known Kelly his whole life, and having a good idea about what boards he likes and doesn’t like, based on all the times the two of them had swapped boards before.
Anyway, thankfully Kelly took his friends advice and loved the board from the first turn.
Kelly actually said he knew the FRK was a keeper before he’d even completed his first wave on it. Two weeks later he took it to J Bay and did what a lot of people called his best surfing of the year.
Since that contest, he’s ridden the FRK everywhere in videos and at key events like the Founders Cup, J Bay again in 2018, and the Surf Ranch Pro. He’s also surfed it all around the North Shore this Winter.
Actually the FRKs he’s been riding this Winter have been straight out of Firewire’s factory, and I’m stoked we were able to so smoothly transition the custom FRKs I’ve been making him since 17’ into the final version from Firewire’s factory that will be at surf shops everywhere. To see Kelly embrace the shape and build exactly as it will hit surf shops is awesome.
If I had to describe the nuts and bolts of the FRKs design, I’d simply say it’s made to make you forget it’s there.
When designing boards for Kelly I’m trying to remove as many variables as possible and make it something that can level up his talents, or the talents of other surfers, without any glitches, or ever feeling like its in your way.
I can’t wait to see everyone riding it in 19’.
DIMENSIONS
| LENGTH | WIDTH | THICKNESS | VOLUME |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5' 02" | 17 7/8" | 2" | 18.6 L |
| 5' 04" | 18" | 2 1/8" | 20.6 L |
| 5' 06" | 18 1/8" | 2 1/4" | 22.7 L |
| 5' 07" | 18 1/4" | 2 5/16" | 23.9 L |
| 5' 08" | 18 5/16" | 2 5/16" | 24.3 L |
| 5' 09" | 18 3/8" | 2 3/8" | 25.6 L |
| 5' 10" | 18 1/2" | 2 7/16" | 27.0 L |
| 5' 11" | 18 3/4" | 2 9/16" | 29.1 L |
| 6' 00" | 19 1/16" | 2 5/8" | 30.6 L |
| 6' 01" | 19 5/16" | 2 11/16" | 32.3 L |
| 6' 02" | 19 5/8" | 2 11/16" | 33.2 L |
| 6' 04" | 19 5/8" | 2 3/4" | 35.2 L |
| 6' 06" | 19 3/4" | 2 3/4" | 36.4 L |
VIDEO
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You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the 'Complete Orders' link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
Returns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the 'Complete Orders' link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
