Dan Mann is a core board builder who describes the merits of Sandwich Construction in Surfboard Design as a 'lego blocks' process where different materials can be swapped in and out for desired strength, weight and flex.

The key benefit to Sandwich Construction as he describes it is the ability to "make a really light surfboard that is also really strong".

It's an innovation that Firewire was built on and a part of the brands core DNA today.

Dan's new shape, the Dominator II landed at surf shops around the world last week, and Dan shares much in this episode about the design and build process, as well as what its been like to surf with California Aerialist Kevin Shultz on the Dominator II.