Don't Be Fooled By the Name, Firewire's Creeper Looks Really Fun

It seems like a match made in heaven. Firewire and Rob Machado have teamed up to create a new surfboard, The Creeper. While the name may conjure up some negative imagery, the design looks fantastic for those surfers that don't feel the need to pretend they're Mick Fanning on a daily basis. The Creeper has an old-school look to it in every way, from the woody appearance down to the dimensions and specs.

The Creeper looks like it should be named The Cruiser, and it definitely has the feel of a Rob-inspired board. Machado's effortless style endeared him to many a surfing fan when he was on the Pro Tour in the '90s, and he remains one of the most popular free surfers on the planet. He's a personal favorite of mine, perhaps somewhat due to Encinitas bias, but there is no denying that the guy oozes surf style in and out of the water. As for Firewire, I've had a Baked Potato for a few years, and it's probably my favorite board in my small quiver. Last year it accompanied me on a three-month trip to Costa Rica, and I couldn't have been happier with my choice to bring it, even when the swell picked up. The Creeper certainly looks different than the Baked Potato, especially in the tail, but it appears decisively casual in every way. Plus, with the TimberTek design it's a bit better for the environment than your average stick. Alexander Haro has a nice, little piece on The Creeper over at The Inertia, and I'd say it's worth a read.

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