Single Sessions Ep. 9: FRK+ vs. FRK Swallow with Kevin Schulz

Written by Peter Shu

Press play above to watch Kevin Schulz in Single Sessions Episode 7 comparing two shortboards designed by Dan Mann with Kelly Slater, built in I-Bolic Technology: a stock 5'9" FRK+ and a stock 5'8" FRK Swallow. This episode was filmed at Lower Trestles, in San Clemente, CA.

FRK+

£730.00 GBP

(2.0)

Technology:

Color:

Grey

Size:

Variant

Pickup currently unavailable at Firewire UK

FRK+

I-Bolic Core with Fiberglass Lamination / Grey / 5'6" x 18 1/4" x 2 1/4" x 24.1L

Firewire UK

Pickup currently unavailable

Church Farm Lane
Unit H Hilton Park
East Wittering PO20 8RL
United Kingdom

+441243670999

SHOP SHORTBOARDS

FRK Swallow 2026

£780.00 GBP

(0.0)

Color:

Grey

Technology:

Size:

Variant

Pickup available at Firewire UK

Usually ready in 2-4 days

FRK Swallow 2026

Grey / I-Bolic Core with Fiberglass Lamination / 5'8" x 18 5/8" x 2 7/16" x 27.4L

Firewire UK

Pickup available, usually ready in 2-4 days

Church Farm Lane
Unit H Hilton Park
East Wittering PO20 8RL
United Kingdom

+441243670999

SHOP SHORTBOARDS

Kevin's thoughts? While both shapes are great performance shortboards, the FRK+ likes waves with a bit more energy and a bit more push, while the FRK Swallow is best in the weakest, junkiest conditions. The FRK Swallow might also be the best on rail out of all shapes in the Slater Designs range.

Pair the FRK+ & FRK Swallow with our Slater Designs Endorfins KS1 for the best experience.

Single Sessions is your opportunity to eaves drop on aspirational performances in relatable waves – the world’s best surfers in everyday conditions riding Firewire and Slater Designs shapes built in Helium and I-Bolic Technology.