Rob Machado's mid-length for a weekend cruise. Sunday mornings should start later than most mornings.
The Firewire Seaside & Beyond Surfboard is a board that will make you smile from ear to ear, just like it does for the legendary Rob Machado! Crafted with passion and precision, this board is designed to glide effortlessly on small days, handle bigger waves with ease, and everything in between. Experience the joy of riding the waves like never before with the Seaside & Beyond - your perfect companion for endless surfing adventures.
Product Info
Rob Machado's mid-length for a weekend cruise. Sunday mornings should start later than most mornings.
The Firewire Seaside & Beyond Surfboard is a board that will make you smile from ear to ear, just like it does for the legendary Rob Machado! Crafted with passion and precision, this board is designed to glide effortlessly on small days, handle bigger waves with ease, and everything in between. Experience the joy of riding the waves like never before with the Seaside & Beyond - your perfect companion for endless surfing adventures.
Product Details
- Type: Fish
- Dimensions: 6'8" x 20 ¾" x 2 ⅝"
- Volume: 40.9L
- Construction: LFT Core with Volcanic
- Tail: Swallow
- Fin Configuration: Quad
- Fin Plugs: Futures Fins compatible fin boxes
*Fins Not Included
Product Construction
Linear Flex Technology — LFT
LFT construction incorporates a white deckskin into their proven sandwich EPS construction methodology as well as the Springer HD, a 0.75” (18 mm) wide aerospace composite that runs down the center-line of the board, representing the next generation in Firewire's Springer technology. Though Linear Flex Technology may appear to be a simple construction employing familiar design philosophies found in traditionally built surfboards, nothing could be further from the truth. The Springer HD runs the entire length of the board and plays a pivotal role in optimizing flex from nose to tail. The end result is a durable surfboard with lively flex patterns that will maintain its hi-performance characteristics over time.
Volcanic Lamination
Forged in fire, this Basalt lamination technology is Firewire's sustainable alternative to carbon, and is their most durable with elevated response.
Additional Info
"I’ve really been wanting to play around with some longer fishy kind of boards for a while now... Ever since I spent some time with Skip Frye and he showed me some of his fishes in the 7 foot range It’s been on my mind. I first stretched out the Go Fish and made a 7'0". It worked great and really got my mind spinning. Then I made a 7’0" Seaside and it became one of my favorite boards in my quiver. I rode it in everything - super small days, bigger days and everything in between. It’s become a board that I will take with me everywhere I go. It glides. It turns on a dime and most importantly, it puts a smile on my face." – Rob Machado
Wave Type
One of Rob's most popular midlength shapes because of its versatility, this board is tons of small in just about any conditions. From micro days you might not consider surfing, to bigger days when the waves are more solid, to everything in between, the Seaside & Beyond has become a favorite in our quiver. Recommended in 1-5' surf, skewing towards poor to average conditions.
Board Features
A brainchild of Rob Machado, this longer fishy outline is not only pleasing to the eye, but also performs. It takes cues from his Go Fish and Seaside models, and was inspired by legendary Southern California surf icon and shaper Skip Frye.
- 1 – Entropy Bio-Resin Throughout
- 2 – 1mm Ultralight High Compression Deckskin
- 3 – Top Deck Sandwich Cloth
- 4 – Aerospace Composite Springer
- 5 – 1.5 lb EPS Core
- LFT – ECOBOARD Verified – LEVEL ONE
Volcanic Lamination Technology
Volcanic lamination technology is made from basalt, a natural element that comes from volcanic rocks. These volcanic rocks are crushed, melted down and then extruded into woven fibers that make up the basalt cloth Firewire uses in this lamination technology. This process requires the basalt rock to get to about 1,500 degrees Celsius (2,730 degrees Fahrenheit.)
The cloth has the same functional characteristics to carbon, making it a sustainable alternative to carbon, which is very bad for the environment. While basalt fiber has been around for decades, it's relatively new to fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs) and structural composites used for surfboard manufacturing. It has a similar chemical composition to glass fiber, but better strength characteristics.
Volcanic Performance
Firewire's most durable construction with elevated response. This sustainable alternative to carbon is stronger than carbon and can also withstand higher temperatures than carbon, making it a top choice for the aerospace industry in the manufacturing of rockets and jet engines. It also has higher elasticity than traditional carbon, allowing the board to have more flex for a natural feel underfoot.
Volcanic Construction
The Firewire Volcanic lamination schedule is double 4 oz basalt cloth on the deck, and single 4 oz basalt cloth on the bottom.
Volcanic Core Compatibility
Volcanic lamination is paired with either I-Bolic cores or Helium cores.
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Returns
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase you may return it for a refund, or exchange within 30 days of receiving your order.
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