The Seaside at Seaside - Rob Machado's new Helium shape by Firewire Surfboards

[@JSharp-gu7lv]

Ive seen Machado here a ton of times, said a few words in passing or out in the line up and hes always cool. He’s always respectful of the line up and even lets kooks and kids have there turns, not a wave hog or agro when someone kooks it and takes off on him or anything, has great attitude at all times. True Legend and personal hero.

[@guybartlett9587]

Good to hear, the only cool pro's I've surfed with are Herbie Fletcher and Kassia Meador, the others are just fucks.

[@LofiLove-x4n]

@@guybartlett9587 warms my heart to hear surf wonderful surfers like you guys been surfing for 2 years and a lot of them are assholes

[@MensGroup]

Very cool! Dane Reynolds was cool. Been out with him at Silverstrand a few times. He was friendly and let others have waves.

[@tysonhunter__]

I loved hearing Rob say " I didn't take it into big waves, I don't do that... It scares me". Such a humble legend

[@beardedyaker9767]

I was happy to hear a pro say that! I love to surf but also do not like big waves over 6' so it is nice to hear someone like Rob to admit that. He is so honest and humble as you mentioned. I would love to see him at the surf ranch but have not seen him collab with Kelly in a long time. Hope they are still close as they used to be.

[@WhiteNacho]

I remember when he was on the ASP that one of the reasons he didn't cut it was his fear of the big ones.

[@DGT73]

he charged Pipe in the past and cloudbreak.

[@Stottl3]

Greatest sales presentation I've ever seen.

[@jlm3336]

Everyone catch waves and smile It will make the world a better place You couldn’t be anymore right Smoothest surfer ever Style for days The world needs more people like Rob Aloha

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

JASON MORRIS agree agree agree

[@ApriliaRacer14]

JASON MORRIS Rastovich

[@hbproductions1997tm]

The problem is when everybody goes to catch waves there aren’t waves for anyone

[@memelurcio]

Good vibe brother. We need more in the world like you.

[@parraphrase]

Nah the world wouldn't be better if everyone just got waves and smiled. Look at the places where 'everyone' gets waves. Are they smiling? No! Because people are selfish and greedy and they have corrupt hearts. Surfing doesn't change us but it can, to the person who's listening, communicate some truth.. Few of us want to listen. We'd rather focus on ourselves and our pleasure at the expense of others. "That which is flesh is flesh whether surfing or not and that which is spirit is spirit." We think we're good when we're just happy.

[@minimalistvagabonds1597]

"I want everyone to go out, ride waves and smile". This is why, Rob, you will always be a legend. Thanks for sharing that sentiment and thank you for what you have added to the life of surfing! Wish there were more like you. Maybe one day we'll catch up in the airport again, or you could always come down to Nicaragua!

[@greggmccoy7113]

Thanks Rob Machado I love my new seaside! I'm 49 years old and 5,9 168 pounds. I chose the 5'7 model and its absolutely amazing. Generates tons of speed, flow and is really easy to turn and go rail to rail. It took me 2 sessions to dial it in, but after that it's been nothing but pure happiness. I surf in NJ where there is a lot of beach breaks. Paddles great and I would recommend this board. Thanks again Rob!

[@MarkMasters...]

Absolutely true...Jersey head here as well...this board kills it on any given day....Same dimensions as yours!...see you in the lineup Brother......Never Stop🙏

[@blank6929]

I got the 5'7 too. I'm 25 y/o and I also am 5'9 168, couldn't be happier with a board, and I'm just above a beginner, that board is SO easy to have fun with! And so fast. Unfortunately a guy decided to bail his longboard and it smashed the poor thing's rail while I was on a wave, but I drilled and injected some epoxy and now it's all good except the three ugly holes lol

[@bloblablah7409]

Wtf... is everyone 5'9 168lbs?! I'm also a fellow 5'9er 168 pounder and I'm looking at getting a 5'5. I have experience with a couple Helium boards already and they're easy to accidentally oversize. Helium construction boards like to sit higher in the water and tend to feel more floaty, so make sure you really dial in the right size for you when it comes to these guys or else they might start feeling very boaty if you go just a little too big. You gotta find that happy medium between getting a board big enough that you can catch waves and be happy - but not too big that you have to baby all your turns.

[@SouthFloridaSunshine]

I always smile watching Rob surf and listening to him talk about a new board he knows others will enjoy. Even on little waves his flow is like spa music for the eyes. 😍

[@AlphaBetaJacob]

i particularly like the lack of music

[@firewiresurfboards]

We do to. When Rob speaks it goes best without music.

[@pedroverde8568]

Totally =)

[@beardedyaker9767]

@@firewiresurfboards Since I can not ask Rob or Kelly, can you tell us do they Collab together at Firewire? I wish you could get the both of them in a video together going over the boards. Ps. Loving my SCIFI here in Cocoa Beach!!!! Were shredding this week with all the storms off the east coast. I def need a Seaside now!

[@c.t.6314]

First off, no one surfs smoother than Rob. Second, Rob is the smoothest surfer ever.

[@rhidiandavies1991]

Watching Rob project down the line is art. He moves so smooth and fluidly on the board that you don't expect him to take off the way he does but christ he goes fast.

[@martin9135]

Im 14 years old from san clemenete california and rob machado is my favorite surfer ever. I love how calm and mellow the guy is and in a way when i listen or watch videos of him he makes me feel calm and helps my surfing I hope one day ill be able to meet him or even surf with him. -Landon

[@pickleforknwiggles634]

yup he's just like brother

[@calfolk7381]

One day mid-80’s I was knocking on doors in Cardiff by the Sea, Ca. selling my goods, and Rob answered the door. Boy was I surprised, even more when he bought two (non surfing product) . Nice guy for sure 👍

[@c_dubbzz6127]

Watched this video two years ago and always came back here to it. Finally bought a 5'4 today 🤙🏼

[@firewiresurfboards]

Which surf shop did you find it at?

[@c_dubbzz6127]

@@firewiresurfboards Heritage, Margate NJ

[@fishrider62]

I surf in Florida, I was in California surfing and saw Rob with some other pro's at a event. Rob hands down was the fastest, smoothest surfer a have ever seen surf in person.

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

fishrider62 very awesome very awesome can't wait to see what you saw firsthand for myself thanks for sharing

[@tannergauge9374]

I hope my baked 🥔 never breaks. He is such a legend, and a great dude. Couldn’t ask for a better spokesman ✌🏽💚

[@jamieryan8328]

machado is the man. bought a fishcuit back in the day after watching him demo it. great rider, great designer and great message. I'm liking this new board for a legit replacement for my fishcuit.

[@fredpg]

Boards don t matter so much, Rob Machado could ride one of his old rotten van´s doors and still look incredibly smooth and fluid.

[@DSL-029]

Dude your a shredder make it look so chill . Legend my friend from Australia 🇦🇺

[@TheDoughnut22]

Chris Grow!!! You should be proud, since you asked Rob about quads, now there is a quad. Hopefully there will be a clip “ Rob commits to Quads” and surf all the lefts with quads and twin fins. Rob you are my favorite surfer since I was a kid, thanks for the new shape, I can’t wait to support and get my hands on the FCS version of it.

[@louisanthony266]

I met Rob once, he’s such a nice dude. Very calm and very happy personality. Been looking at the seaside quite a bit lately, I want to maybe demo one for a couple days to see if it’s right for me. Riding mostly San Diego beach breaks, and occasional reefs, but super rare. Rob makes it look easy, but then again he IS the worlds smoothest surfers.

[@greglucero8714]

Took the words right out of my mouth, peace and love to Rob M.

[@ocvegasproperty]

If Something ever happens to Johnny Depp, Rob could definitely do Captain Jack in Pirates part 9 or whatever.

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

OC Vegas Property funny funny that would be awesome but I think Rob is way too chill and not as talkative as Jack Sparrow would definitely has the look

[@sebastianbach8160]

Something happened to johnny depp

[@andrewb.5996]

What a legend... and no annoying music.

[@waterwoman901]

Best ad I've ever watched

[@zephynisbell3112]

I love robs style it’s so chill

[@xpatjack6435]

I love my Seaside, fantastic board!!! Thanks Rob!

[@cyrildudu3952]

rob doesn't take the lead the coolest and zenist. always smiling. even in professional competition he was above the crowd. he is the surf spirit

[@cheeverdog]

Grew up surfing seaside and Cardiff T7 from 84 to the present day. Have seen you there many times but never said anything. Now at 51 it blows me away to hear you say you never considered a quad. I thought it was weird that even thought I've had a grip of boards over the years I've never even riden a quad. This thing is the first one id consider. It looks sic.

[@kmm2442]

Listening to him just chills be out.

[@papapetad]

I really like that shape and the tail profile. Sleek board 👌

[@songsfromtheclassroom9638]

Rob, I'll be right down to grab one of those boards from the van. A Seaside at Seaside would be perfect. Such a sick sled. Yew!

[@hope4surf]

I think I'm in LOVE...LOL! Sick board!

[@emilymasuda6299]

it’s hard not to like machado

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

balsamic vinegar agree agree agree so true

[@JacuzziSurfer]

balsamic vinegar he’s cooler in person 😘

[@Rao665]

I dont know people dont seem to like Machado because of his pack of hustle.

[@DrewsPools]

@Rich can you elaborate on that?

[@bloblablah7409]

@@JacuzziSurfer 🍕

[@johnnykR9]

Rob you are a surfing legend. Major respect Sir 👊

[@Toades8513]

Bought mine on sunday! Cant wait for next weekend to shred it up.some more.

[@drewfinn2]

it’s a great shape @ Chob...def about the more keel style fins for twins/quads...having the extra width on the base and more upright profile is great...skaty and fast w some drive and losing that 5th fin box is key to make it truly work. so many times i’ve gotten just run out by a section or just missing the exit of a barrel ...

[@kylewattshowtobecomealyftd4607]

Very very very awesome and look forward to getting one in the future

[@Godfreed87]

Did I had a bloke I’ve spoken to once before today offer me a go on his seaside muchado to see some one rip on it! DUDE “WOW” WHAT A BOARD! Holy molely I didn’t know myself it is the best board I’ve ever laid my feet on! Amazing 🤩 ❤💪

[@littlebear2477]

It’s all about Rob’s style for me always has been always will

[@tacosapo22]

It does look great under the arm! I don't think that they get much cooler than Rob. We need more like him for sure.

[@maxcrypto774]

The fin combo is awesome! I wish more people would offer that magic fin combo!

[@PaulCarterArt]

Great time capsule and break down of some of the Board dynamics, thanks Rob. Good one guys well done 🎬

[@BangTaoBeach]

Rob has so much style and is an Encinitas/Cardiff by the Sea treasure. Talking about tennis. What does Rob Machado have in common with retired pro tennis player Michael Chang? They both went to Oak Crest Middle School in Encinitas. I'm sure they know each other. Pretty cool.

[@strandjax]

Probably the best self review of any board, so much I want one lol

[@gregstarr2878]

Looks like my next board, or one of the next 6 when i get back in the water. Thanks Rob🤙 G⭐

[@surfininmy40s]

Just picked up a 5’11. Love this board. Def fast like a rocket but can turn easily too. I’d love to get another one. Maybe 5’9. Not just a wave catching machine but turns really well.. get one if you can !!

[@sharktooth64]

...the tail is a thing of beauty, nice design, not over caved.

[@Hepkat11]

Beautiful board.

[@たまゴンザレス-u8o]

ロブ…いつ見てもカッコいい。

[@randol160]

Board looks sick man!

[@underzepump2905]

This video has such great vibes for a surfboard ad...

[@samdelorey5064]

really looking forward to trying this board!! surfing seaside for a yr or so while when i lived in solana beach changed my surfing and my life forever. the seaside mob and everyone were total legends. now i shape my own boards often and live on the east coast. boards like these are like a unicorn to me haha .any northeast board demos?

[@christianlassen1577]

beautiful board. looks sweet.

[@andretg3175]

Is the other board on the video also a seasode, the one with the deck? Somehow that seems right what I’ve been looking for.

[@inalavalamp]

3:22 It's hard for a surfer to not describe riding a wave without using hands. I love it. We're all guilty.

[@MrSpikebender]

I spent a lot of time at Seaside back in the day. The parking lot was dirt then. same goes for Cardiff reef. I miss those days!!!

[@ronbelanger8936]

Thanks Rob 😁😊🏄Love the Seaside.

[@samsstreets8684]

How does this compare to the Chumlee? Particularly regarding wave range/type, speed down the line and the sort of lines they like to draw on the wave?

[@mauricegourmet]

Man I can’t wait for HSS to get some of these in! I’ll be first in line!!!

[@firewiresurfboards]

They have just arrived today.

[@mauricegourmet]

Im on it. HSS this weekend or next week?@@firewiresurfboards

[@mauricegourmet]

And I’ve just acquired one! So excited! Thanks HSS!

[@SurfOutlook]

I'm sold! Where can I check out one of these near Mission Beach?

[@firewiresurfboards]

Surfer Shot Give Rip Curl Pacific Beach a call. And Bird’s Surf Shed. South Coast Surfboards too. If they haven’t got your size, they can call us and we’ll send it to them for you.

[@davestybay]

Looks like a fun board. Your fins are interesting, I noticed the the cutaway at the base of the rear curve. I rode a windsurfer (in the surf) a few decades ago and the fins we used on them had a cutaway as well. We also tried small leader fins in front of the main fin. This seemed to reduce cavitation of water around the fin at speed. Your board looked smooth through turns ... I wonder if your fins are helping or just natural talent ...

[@kaisommers3588]

He's has the most flow in surfing history

[@hokuinsai4299]

Rob, please make some of these boards available that are short, thick, & wide for us bigger guys! We don’t want to ride a 6’1” fish with the right amount of volume to handle our weight. Keep them short & thick! Aloha 🤙🏾

[@shawnlaidlaw1473]

Dude. This thing is like 30L at 5'4". How much shorter and thicker you want?

[@Surfmus]

Shape it yourself.

[@hokuinsai4299]

Not here to complain Shawn just asking Rob for some shapes for us bigga guys brah. Yes a 5”4” to 5’8” would be a great length but need a 5”4” with 40L instead of 30L. From 5’11” up the Seaside finally reaches 40L & greater according to Firewire’s Website. I had a Rob Biscut that Merrick shaped that was 5’2” over 3 inches thick & was available off the rack at the local shops. Seems in today’s surfboard market there is no need to shape shorter thicker surfboards for us big guys. A 5’11” 40L Seaside that Rob shaped would be great, but a 5’8” with 40L would be epic Bruddah. Aloha 🤙🏾

[@shawnlaidlaw1473]

@@hokuinsai4299 What I am saying, is 5'4" at 30 L is almost literally as short and stubby as they come. Show me any 5'4" 40L model out there that's not made of foam.

[@pickleforknwiggles634]

@@Surfmus 😏

[@loki475]

quad fins definitely play off each other. each fin's foil creates lift on one side and drag on the other. place two fins next to each other and the lift from the first fin reduces the drag on the front of the second fin. you get the lift of 4 fins without the full drag of 4 fins

[@tiagocipriano2634]

love this guy mad respect

[@charlesosterlund7303]

What size is recommended? 165 lbs -5'8 Intermediate Level?? Interested to know (on calculator board doesn't come out as an option)

[@boknowsyesidointernethobo6766]

Isn't the Channel Islands Fishcuit a 4 fin.. The surfboard looks like a wider Fishcuit too..

[@beardedyaker9767]

I wish we could see more of Rob and Kelly again together. Also who the fuck would give this a thumbs down???

[@Seeeeyaaaa]

The ball was in!.. 😬 love the new design Rob, it's John Mcenroe approved 👍😁

[@firewiresurfboards]

" You cannot be serious! " - John McEnroe

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

Nice very nice Rob thank you very much for sharing. I hope to come grab a surfboard from you one day out of the van. Much success much happiness much aloha

[@arthurclaeys7829]

Someone knows the rocker measurements on this board? I'm looking at shaping a fish myself but I can't decide on rocker measurements as I want it a bit more performance than a traditional fish. Thanks!

[@The_Dirt_Merchant]

I actually learned to surf on a 4 fin. before I could afford my first surfboard I always called this one rental place and made sure that they had that board and. So I always scheduled my surfing around that bored being available. The owner told me that he would sell me the board when I had saved up enough$. Dude got in a bad car accident about a month prior and has to close up shop. Needless to say I went to a traditional 3 fin design and there was a huge difference in the way it handled. 4 fins are great for east coast surf, unless there is a hurricane swell.

[@didymostruespeal]

Flow Master. I've been quading now for 4 years out of 40.and I had to cut my own fins to make some stubby's like what you got there. But here's something you might want to try... I reverse the fin set up and put the big ones in the back and the little ones in the front and the thing is totally my step up now...ps it's macking tomorrow!!!😎

[@cwr8618]

looks sick!

[@Casualyoutubee]

Finally pulled the trigger on one a month ago. I’m loving mine up here in alaska🤘🏼

[@guybartlett9587]

Where in alaska? I'm a petersburger but living here So. Mexico surfing my balls off!

[@Casualyoutubee]

@@guybartlett9587 you’re living in alaska? I’m from Kenai! Our local break is out of Seward a few hours away.

[@ZeusbelikeYARRR]

Such an inspirational guy. Smooth style, chilled soul. A true surfing legend

[@jackpayne2673]

I’m so intrigued by this board, it’s amazing 😉. Where can check this out. Amazing job!

[@chrispewkreme]

Ride waves and smile That’s all there is to it 🤙🏽

[@owen8693]

Cant wait. Want to ride that so badly

[@didymostruespeal]

Can't always get What You want. Man, do I want to SURF. Mayor of Coronado is on record surfing should not be a crime even during covid-19. Peace out . I dig all your surfboards. I would love to try one of them one of these days .

[@Cuisinenomade1]

So has anyone used the volume calculator at the Firewire site? is it accurate? I am asking around but getting different answers. I am 5'10" and 155 pounds (with wetsuit) and a beginner/intermediate surfer, never ridden a shortboard. What size should I get?

[@goncaloFOD]

Firewire surfboards why the smaller board of the stock dims have 26,5L the 5'2? and the surfers that use less weight?

[@edwardsdanielalan]

awesome video for real, everything about it

[@mikebarrett3428]

I will be putting one of these in my quiver!

[@bpmrox]

I wanna see the dreads styled into a retro Afro! Always loved your vibe and your ethic Rob! Free Me

[@ChristopherDillman]

Oh man, 5 2" for my grom. Tempting. Great video and editing on this. 🤙⭐️

[@firewiresurfboards]

Thank you, we had fun making it.

[@stevehills5753]

@@firewiresurfboards I’m wondering what is a better choice 5’5” or 5’4” I have the glazer 5’5” loving that but wondering if the helium would add float and the 5’4” would be better

[@albertoestrada820]

your board review is insane! Lost my magic board somewhere. This setup looks legit for me.

[@LaurieBell-f6w]

Omg…STOKED!! ✌️🤙

[@cwr8618]

Why'd he abandon the board eat board deal for this one? Would like to hear more technical details

[@firewiresurfboards]

CW Rodriguez Good question - he started with a quad setup in mind and then modified the Board Eat Board concave into something that fed water to the the quad trailers specifically.

[@clintjones9848]

I made up that outline over a decade ago in my back yard. Wide point in the middle like a shorty, not forward like a fish. But wider nose than tail like a fish.

[@currotays]

I have a Seaside In five days of use, and in small waves, the leash plug breaks, this has never happened to me, firewire does not give me a solution, and they pass from me, I do not buy firewire again

[@andrew7603]

What size should a 5'9" 190 athletic guy get, during in weak east coast Florida slop?

[@houstonwarren8725]

How does this go in waves over 6ft?

[@firewiresurfboards]

Works great if you like going fast. Might get a bit difficult to stall for barrels because it's so wide, but it will still pivot great off the bottom. Rob was riding it in 7-foot faces at Seaside yesterday morning, but they were soft and good for turns / carves.

[@billyeitz8080]

When's the machado single fin coming?

[@firewiresurfboards]

He's working on a few.

[@dan6886]

What’s the recommendations on sizing @firewire 2 or 3 inches below surfboard

[@hazwaz6385]

The go fish is betterfor really small waves right?

[@bigguns8459]

Awesome board bro

[@pt4010]

How much does he weigh, and what length/ volume does he ride?

[@hipstahorsevulgodiaboloiro]

Can someone explain me please why he says he also created fins - Future fins - and the surfboard he's showing - FCS - ???

[@roostersurf]

Um.....can I steal the van? With your permission....how many sick boards are there? I second the 4 fin... hard to find the combo.