Firewire Rob Machado XTRA CADO (6'6-7'6) Helium 2 Futures

The Xtra Cado has unusually broad appeal — it works for a wider range of surfers than most boards in this category.

• The shortboard surfer who wants a mid-length that still responds to real surfing, not just trim and glide
• The intermediate surfer ready to step up from a foam board and start building wave count and confidence on a proper performance shape
• The experienced surfer looking for a designated fun board — something that takes the pressure off and makes the most of softer days
• The surfer coming back from injury or time out of the water who needs a board that paddles easily, catches waves early, and doesn't demand full power to perform
• The surfer who already rides the Machadocado and wants that same design feel in a longer, more forgiving format

This board rewards surfers who want to stay loose, draw out their turns, and keep a high wave count without giving up the ability to push into the pocket when the opportunity is there.

The Xtra Cado was designed for smaller, softer surf where most shortboards lose momentum — the kind of days when getting into waves early and keeping speed through flat sections matters more than raw power. Its flat rocker and wide outline generate glide that makes weak surf feel better than it is. When conditions build to head-high and beyond, the pulled-down rails, double concave, and five-fin setup give it enough performance range to handle the step up without losing control. It's the board you reach for when the goal is a high wave count and genuine fun, whatever the conditions happen to be doing.

The Xtra Cado starts with the Machadocado's outline and stretches it into mid-length form — a straighter, fuller shape that trades compactness for glide and paddle power. The entry rocker is flat throughout, which keeps the board fast and lets it lock into waves early. The deck is domed to pack volume in the center without building up bulk at the rails — meaning the board carries foam where you need it for float and paddle, but doesn't feel thick and sluggish under your hands. The rails are pulled down to a thin profile, which keeps the board responsive on edge and prevents it from rolling through turns like a typical mid-length. The tail is a wide squash that foils out to a super-thin rail edge — Rob's own favorite detail — which gives it drive on longer turns and the ability to snap tight when the wave opens up. The bottom runs a single concave into a double concave with a vee through the fin cluster, channeling water efficiently and making the board easy to transition from rail to rail.

Helium 2: Firewire's stringerless EPS core with flex controlled at the rails using Paulownia and Balsa wood and a proprietary deck skin — light, lively, and built to generate speed in everyday waves.

5-Fin. Fins not included.

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