Groove
Catch a tune. Find your groove. Rob Machado’s favourite high-performance thruster blends old-school speed with modern versatility, making it a go-to for surfers chasing progression without sacrificing flow.
The Firewire Groove - Rob Machado has;
- Fuller outline up front for extra paddle power and entry speed.
- Pulled-in squash tail for precision, control, and high-performance shredding.
- Thinned-out foil and narrower tail block for a lively, responsive feel underfoot.
- Increased rocker compared to Rob’s recent designs, tapping into his 90s high-performance DNA.
- Versatile fin setup – designed as a thruster, but works well with Rob’s 2+1 template in smaller surf.
"Are you experienced? Have you ever been experienced? I feel like my designs are slowly moving in the direction of being more and more performance driven. After stopping the tour, I went as far away from high performance as I could. I wanted to feel what all these different designs had to offer out there in the world. Twins, single fins, bonzers...etc. The groove is an exploration back into the world of a high-performance thruster but with an outline twist" - Rob Machado
If you’re looking for a high-performance shortboard with a touch of alternative design flair, the Firewire Groove delivers speed, drive, and effortless transitions. It shines in waist-high to overhead waves but will handle whatever you throw at it.
If you like the Groove but want something built for smaller, weaker waves, check out the Firewire Sunday—another Rob Machado creation designed for effortless speed and smooth, flowing lines.
Catch a tune. Find your groove. Rob Machado’s favourite high-performance thruster blends old-school speed with modern versatility, making it a go-to for surfers chasing progression without sacrificing flow.
The Firewire Groove - Rob Machado has;
- Fuller outline up front for extra paddle power and entry speed.
- Pulled-in squash tail for precision, control, and high-performance shredding.
- Thinned-out foil and narrower tail block for a lively, responsive feel underfoot.
- Increased rocker compared to Rob’s recent designs, tapping into his 90s high-performance DNA.
- Versatile fin setup – designed as a thruster, but works well with Rob’s 2+1 template in smaller surf.
"Are you experienced? Have you ever been experienced? I feel like my designs are slowly moving in the direction of being more and more performance driven. After stopping the tour, I went as far away from high performance as I could. I wanted to feel what all these different designs had to offer out there in the world. Twins, single fins, bonzers...etc. The groove is an exploration back into the world of a high-performance thruster but with an outline twist" - Rob Machado
If you’re looking for a high-performance shortboard with a touch of alternative design flair, the Firewire Groove delivers speed, drive, and effortless transitions. It shines in waist-high to overhead waves but will handle whatever you throw at it.
If you like the Groove but want something built for smaller, weaker waves, check out the Firewire Sunday—another Rob Machado creation designed for effortless speed and smooth, flowing lines.
