Introduction - Firewire Revo Max - Available at Blitz Surf Shop in Limited Numbers
Looking for a surfboard that blends the speed and flow of a twin with the paddle power of a mid-length? The Firewire Tomo Revo Max (Volcanic) might just be the perfect fit. At Blitz Surf Shop we currently have the 6'3" and 6'6" versions in stock—sizes that suit Kiwi surfers chasing performance, versatility, and durability in real New Zealand waves. Fast, flowing and forgiving, this is a hot new board you must check out!
Whether you surf Gisborne pointbreaks, beach-breaks, or rocky reef zones, this board promises early planing, clean rail-to-rail turns, and a lively yet durable feel. In this review, we'll look into the shape, construction, history of Tomo designs, fin setups, sizing for NZ surf, and whether this is the one to add to your quiver.
Firewire & Tomo: A Brief History
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Daniel “Tomo” Thomson teamed up with Firewire to bring design ideas that push traditional shortboards, step-ups and midlengths into new territory. Key concepts like the Modern Planing Hull (MPH), alternate nose outlines (diamond / slightly scooped), hull concaves, Vee-Quad bottoms, and volume distribution that emphasises drive and speed over pure float.
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Past Tomo shapes (Revo, Vader, Vanguard, Omnii) emphasized hull planing and glide while still allowing for crisp turning on the rails. The Revo Max builds off this legacy, pushing more into twin-performance territory than many older Tomo mids.
What Makes the Revo Max Special
The Revo Max is a modern mid-length twin designed by Daniel “Tomo” Thomson. Its Vee-Quad concave bottom creates effortless rail-to-rail transitions and down-the-line drive, while the outline delivers a blend of paddle power and responsiveness. Add Firewire’s I-Bolic core with Volcanic basalt lamination, and you’ve got a board that handles chop, flexes in the right places, and lasts longer than traditional glass jobs.
We've gone for the smaller sizes for surfers looking for high speed with tight turning ability in al round conditions
Why We Stock the 6'3" and 6'6"
Rather than carrying the entire size range, we’ve focused on the sweet-spot sizes for New Zealand conditions:
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Best for surfers wanting a high-performance step-up twin that still catches waves easily.
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Shorter length = tighter arcs, snappier turns, and a more agile feel in beachies or peaky point breaks.
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Perfect if you want a board that sits between your daily shortboard and a bigger step-up.
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A touch more volume and glide, great for surfers looking to paddle earlier into waves at places like Wainui or Makorori.
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Extra length makes it more forgiving in bigger or lumpier conditions, while still offering performance turns thanks to Tomo’s Vee-Quad bottom.
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Ideal for surfers who want one board to cover small days up to overhead without lugging around a true mid-length or longboard.
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Both sizes give you that “mid-length versatility” without going into the 7-foot territory. That makes them easier to store, travel with, and throw around in the pocket.
Shape & Design Features
| Feature | What it is / Why it matters |
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| Outline | Moderately wide through the chest and midsection for good paddle power and early planing. Narrower tail/nose than cruiser mids so you can turn with control. |
| Bottom Contours | Deep single into Quad concave. The single concave gives utlimate lift and speed goign into the quad for control at high speed and lets your rail through turns and transitions; the quad adds water flow and helps with holding speed in steeper or cleaner faces. |
| Rocker | Balanced – enough nose lift to handle New Zealand chop and steeper take-offs, but with enough tail rocker to enable snapping turns and release. |
| Nose & Tail | Nose is not too blunt—performance oriented—helping with steep drops and directional control. Tail is designed to release cleanly when you drive it (often paired with twin-fin setups). |
Construction: I-Bolic Core + Volcanic Lamination
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I-Bolic Core: Internal structure and beam configuration that manage flex. You get more control through turns (especially rails), while maintaining liveliness off the top and down the line. Rail flex is tuned.
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Volcanic Lamination (Basalt Fiber): Firewire’s basalt cloth is woven from volcanic rock, offering an eco-alternative to carbon fiber. It gives a strong, durable skin, less tendency for spring-or-“corky” bounce, more dampening of chatter, more consistent flex curve. A little more weight vs ultra-light foam boards, but for many NZ surfers that trade-off is worth it.
Recommended Fins
The Tomo Max Keel fins are designed to unlock the board’s potential. The Max Keel gives more drive and stability—great for bigger East Coast days—but being a twin you can get great release on your turns.
Why It’s Perfect for NZ Surfers
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Early planing + glide for catching more waves, even in average beachies.
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Control and performance in overhead point breaks and reefs.
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Durable basalt construction that stands up to the harsher, mixed conditions we often get in New Zealand.
FAQ
Q: Which size should I choose?
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If you want a board closer to a step-up shortboard with extra paddle power, go 6'3".
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If you prefer more glide, want to paddle easier into waves, or ride bigger faces with control, go 6'6".
Q: Can I still ride small waves on these sizes?
Yes. Both versions carry enough volume to work in waist-high surf, especially the 6'6". Pair it with a looser fin setup for summer fun.
Q: Do I need to run the recommended Tomo fins?
A: Not strictly — many riders swap fins all the time — but the Tomo twin / Max Keel templates are designed to complement the outline, bottom contours, and flex of the Revo Max. Using them will help you unlock what Firewire intends: drive, stability without over-drag, and the ability to release when needed.
Call to Action
The Firewire Tomo Revo Max Volcanic is one of the most exciting new surfboards to hit New Zealand. Blitz Surf Shop has the 6'3" and 6'6" versions available now, just 1 of each—in the sizes that hit the sweet spot for Kiwi conditions.
👉 Check them out now at Blitz Surf Shop or swing by our Gisborne store to see which size feels right under your arm.
We've also recently pulished a blog about the brand new Firewire Dominator Pro surfboard which is in the same delivery as the Revo Max surfboards. read it here
And our blog on the brand new Firewire Tomo Neutrino surfboard is available here
Check out more of our full range of Firewire Surfboards here
