Firewire Taylor Jensen Special T Helium 8'6 Longboard

The Special T is a classic rounded pintail longboard shape, designed for smooth rides and easy wave catching. Its flat rocker makes it incredibly stable, while the rounded pintail provides great hold in the pocket. The wide nose adds extra stability when you're riding up at the tip. This is the exact shape that 3x World Longboard Champion Taylor Jensen rode when he claimed victory at the 2022 Duct Tape Invitational.

The Special T was created through collaboration between Taylor Jensen and Dan Mann, specifically designed for California beach breaks and mellow waves. It strikes the perfect balance between easy wave catching and effortless riding, offering a traditional feel with added performance. As Taylor Jensen puts it, “Traditional longboarding is smooth, it’s about trim, style, and an elegant balance of flow, and the Special T does that for me.”

Dan Mann shares, “Even though Taylor prefers high-performance longboarding, he's also a skilled noserider. So, he wanted his Firewire boards to feature a design more in tune with traditional longboarding. Personally, I've always loved the stylish vibe of the ‘old school’ boards, especially the original Phil Edwards board my dad has.”

He adds, “After tons of feedback from Taylor and my own experiences, we came up with The Special T. The rails have a soft 50/50 curve, there’s a scoop nose concave, and we added extra tail flip. Plus, we softened the nose entry rocker to make tip riding even smoother, allowing for maximum glide and trim with ease.”

8'0" x 22" x 2 3/4" x 56.4L (Two Plus One)

8'6" x 22 1/2" x 2 7/8" x 64.1L (Two Plus One)

9'0" x 22 3/4" x 3" x 71.3L (Two Plus One)

9'3" x 22 3/4" x 3" x 73.5L (Two Plus One)

9'6" x 23" x 3" x 76.6L (Two Plus One)

9'9" x 23 1/4" x 3 1/4" x 85.9L (Two Plus One)