I don't read every post on this forum so maybe I've missed these posts. I think when I sense a thread going off the rails I just bail. Despite my feelings on the matter I don't think it's overly constructive to critisize people who choose to ride overseas boards so I don't normally waste my time doing so I just thought your previous post wasn't exactly a fair representation of the most common objection to the "FW subject". We've had many FW threads on here over the years including with Mark Price the former CEO of FW chiming in and the bulk of the arguments were about the actual business model and whatnot.
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What is your can't go wrong board for low to average surf?
- Thread starter VaB
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This one is pretty versatile in different conditions in the 2-6ft range. Guaranteed good time.
Agree with the sentiment - but also find it weird that the likes of CI, Hayden Shapes, Lost, Chilli, JS, Sharpeye etc get a pass from the flak that firewire cops when a portion of their boards come out of Thailand and Indonesia also.
I'm a bit sensitive to this particular kind of shittiness so it jumps out at me. I've definitely noticed that there are users that discuss and criticize FW's biz practices, and users that toss out random racist bullshit, and those are two totally separate groups of users.
Anyway, I've sidetracked the thread enough. Sunday works
Other boards will work too... That blue Aipa looks siiick. I'm digging twins in the conditions the OP mentioned.
Any of those Lost Domesticated boards will work. My RV was awesome 2-4ft waves and the beanbag is just stupid fun. Especially on those 2-3ft deep high tide days
The difference (in my mind) is that the other shapers you list have "domestic" boards you have the option to purchase (and customize).
Firewire doesn't give you that choice.
I'm not going to sit here and repeat the tired old mantra that Firewire's suck, blah blah blah. They do have some good boards and that's why they're still relevant today. I used to own a Firewire SKX that I absolutely loved.
But I'd personally rather buy a board from a shaper where I can customize things.
Depending on my mood... but guaranteed satisfaction with both. 
I have a Lazyboy that loves small waves. Just glides over everything but can turn on a dime. Generates speed effortlessly.
Correct response to this poster should be "Fuuck off, dipshit" because there haven't been any such posts.
My 5'8" Flare makes me feel young again (kind of like my NB2 did three years ago), but now I'm 50 (and I kick, stretch and kick!).
You're one of them, asshole. "Havoc" who liked your post, is another. Guess I touched a nerve though, huh?
You gyys talkibg to yourselves?
Change your username to takitinthebutt already.
Actually I would agree with this - Havoc is super racist against Asians.
Pudendal nerve yes
Feels good actually
2-4 ft faces is almost head high for me cause I’m an midget, errrr little person. Old, errrr seen many moons, aaaah been around the block a few times. And fat, errr won’t pass up a buffet. Or whatever term doesn’t offend you guys when I’m describing me. Oh yeah Asian too, not made in Asia but a replica.
This boar was fun in soft up to head high waves. Fins at 7 3/4 so passed the Griffin smell test. Shaped and designed locally by an Asian replica. All the people who touched it while being made are surfers.
On a serious note I know everyone involved with me getting this locally made custom boar. From the blank supplier, resin supplier, shaper, airbrusher, guys that glass, sand, set fins. Even the sales reps for the fins, wax and tail pad that went on the boar. That’s why I support locally built custom boars. My purchase puts food on their tables.
This boar was fun in soft up to head high waves. Fins at 7 3/4 so passed the Griffin smell test. Shaped and designed locally by an Asian replica. All the people who touched it while being made are surfers.
On a serious note I know everyone involved with me getting this locally made custom boar. From the blank supplier, resin supplier, shaper, airbrusher, guys that glass, sand, set fins. Even the sales reps for the fins, wax and tail pad that went on the boar. That’s why I support locally built custom boars. My purchase puts food on their tables.
Tried and true. Maybe not the best low end but one of the best options for sure.