Firewire Groove Helium Surfboard 5'7 29.2L — Rob Machado's highest-performance design, built with elevated rocker and a narrowed squash tail for aggressive, committed surfing tight in the pocket.

The Groove is the closest thing to a high-performance shortboard Rob has ever shaped. Elevated nose and tail rocker keep you locked in the pocket for square snaps and barrel entries. A thinned foil and narrowed tail block sharpen sensitivity and rail engagement without sacrificing hold. Built on Helium Core for a featherlight, lively feel underfoot.

• Helium Core: stringerless EPS + Paulownia/Balsa wood rail flex — light, fast, and responsive
• Elevated nose and tail rocker: keeps you tight in the pocket for critical, committed surfing
• Thinned foil + narrowed tail block: precise sensitivity and engaged rail turns
• Squash tail: fast, controlled directional changes
• 5'7" x 29.2L: performance shortboard for surfers approximately 135–155 lbs
• FCS II 5-fin compatible: thruster or quad (Rob's preferred quad setup)

The Groove sets up snaps and barrel rides that Rob's more forgiving shapes don't. Best in punchy beach breaks and hollow point breaks, chest-high and above.

Sizing: 5'7" x 29.2L suits surfers approximately 135–155 lbs (62–70kg). Ride as a quad for Rob Machado's recommended configuration.

Care: Rinse with fresh water after each use. Avoid impacts with hard surfaces and prolonged direct sunlight.