Description
A long fish to glide and turn
The Seaside & Beyond is the long version of Rob Machado's Seaside, inspired by the roughly 7-foot fish that Skip Frye showed him. It glides, turns on a dime and works from really small days right up to bigger waves.
7'0" × 21 3/8" × 2 11/16" · 45.3 L · Helium · Quad
Who it's for
- Surfers looking for a mid-length with the soul of a fish.
- Anyone who wants a versatile travel board for almost any day.
- Riders coming from a shortboard who want more glide.
What makes it special
01 Stretched fish
The Seaside outline stretched to mid-length for more glide and easier paddling.
02 Turns in a tight space
According to Rob, it glides and turns on a dime despite its length.
03 For all kinds of days
Rob rides it in really small waves, on big days and in everything in between.
Where it shines: from small, soft waves to days with more size; ideal as a travel board.
Dimensions and volume
| SIZE | WIDTH × THICKNESS | VOLUME |
|---|---|---|
| 6'8" | 20 3/4" × 2 5/8" | 40.9 L |
| 7'0" ✓ | 21 3/8" × 2 11/16" | 45.3 L |
| 7'4" | 21 3/4" × 2 3/4" | 49.5 L |
Official Firewire dimensions (Helium construction). The size we have in store is marked with ✓; Firewire doesn't publish a recommended rider weight. Check the selector for the sizes available in store.
“It glides, turns on a dime and, above all, puts a smile on my face. It's a board I take everywhere”
Technology and construction
- Helium: stringerless EPS core, with flex controlled in the rails by paulownia and balsa wood. Light and lively underfoot, it generates speed easily in everyday waves.
- Recommended fins: the Machado Seaside Quad set for the best performance.
Inside Helium technology
Which one to choose?
- Firewire Xtra Cado 7.0: also by Rob Machado and also a mid-length, but with a squash tail and 5 boxes to ride it as a twin, thruster or quad.
Pair it with: Firewire Machado Seaside Quad fins and Firewire Midlength/Longboard mesh board sock.
Frequently asked questions
What fins does it take?+
Firewire recommends it with the Machado Seaside Quad set.
Is it for beginners?+
Its volume and length make paddling easier, but it's a fish with character: it suits surfers with some experience who are looking for glide and flowing turns.
How is it different from the regular Seaside?+
It's the Seaside stretched to around 7 feet: more glide and paddle power, with longer, more flowing turns.
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