The Firewire MachadoCado Helium surfboard is the most versatile hybrid in Rob Machado 's quiver. Inspired by the shape of an avocado, combining fish DNA and shortboard performance, this board is designed to maximize fun and ease in all conditions 🌊🥑.
🔥 Concept and sensations:
The Machadocado is a board designed to generate speed with ease and offer control even when the waves improve. Its short and wide design facilitates:
- Quick entries and easy paddling
- High speed in weak waves
- Fluid turns and quick wraps
- Excellent stability without sacrificing maneuverability
It's a fun and accessible board for both experienced surfers and those who want to progress in small and medium waves.
🌊 Wave type:
- It works from the knee to overhead
- Excellent in weak and flat waves, but also performs very well in more powerful conditions.
- Designed to generate speed and maintain control in any situation
⚙️ Technical characteristics:
- Avocado-inspired design : more volume in a shorter length for easy paddling and catching waves
- Wide and compact shape : stability and ease of use
- Refined tail : greater control and grip on stronger waves
- Double concave + vee in the fins : surprisingly fast rail-to-rail transition for such a wide board
- Optimized volume distribution : perfect balance between speed and control in the pocket
🔧 Fin configuration:
- Thruster configuration compatible with:
- Twin
- Twin + trailer
- Traditional Thruster
- Recommended with the Machado 2 + 1 Fin Set for maximum maneuverability and control
🧪 Construction:
Helium Core Technology
- EPS core without stringer with flex control via Paulownia and Balsa rails
- Lightweight, responsive construction that feels very lively underfoot
- Excellent speed generation in everyday waves
- Parabolic flex that improves drive and control in critical sections
The Firewire Machadocado is one of the most complete and fun boards in Rob Machado's line, perfect for surfers looking for a modern hybrid capable of performing in virtually any condition with flow, speed and ease.









