Model: Seaside. A modern spin on the classic fish design, informed and refined by Rob Machado’s timeless approach.

Ability: Beginner to advanced surfers looking for ultimate fun and freedom in sub-par waves and down-the-line points.

Type of waves: Waist-high slop to overhead, down-the-line waves.

Construction: Firewire’s new Volcanic construction utilizes space-industry basalt fiber for a lighter, stronger, more eco-friendly build.

Description: Rob Machado is one of the most stylish surfers of the past 30 years and has the competitive pedigree and high-performance chops to back that up. He was also one of the first mainstream pros to start experimenting with alternative shapes and has long been a proponent of the fish design. His Seaside takes the classic fish shape and adds modern refinements like updated rails and a quad fin setup. The result is pure, unbridled speed and a heck of a lot of fun, whether you are groveling a sub-par day at your local beach break or streaking down the line at J-Bay.