Firewire Groove Fins
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Rob Machado's Highest-Performance Fin Template
The Firewire Groove Fins, officially the Machado Groove Fin Set, are a throwback to Rob Machado's performance days, crafted as a performance template for his continued exploration of high-performance surfing. Firewire describes this as the highest-performance fin template Rob has ever designed, which is exactly what surfers searching out Machado's fin work are looking for.
Construction Built for Progressive Flex
Rob took special care with this fin's construction, aiming for a technically progressive flex throughout the template. The various carbon layups combined with the bamboo core mean the leading edge stays stiffer while the trailing edge carries more flex. That progressive flex construction provides spring and liveliness out of every turn while still holding the immediate response and drive that high-performance surfing demands.
How This Fin Set Rides
Although Rob originally designed the Groove as a thruster template, he quickly became hooked on the quad configuration, which is why this comes as a 5 fin set rather than a standard 3 fin thruster set. Single tab variants are compatible with the Futures fin system, so this suits surfers already running Futures boxes who want to try Rob Machado's quad setup.
Who Should Ride This Fin Set
This fin set is built for surfers pushing high-performance surfing, the riders looking for spring off the bottom turn and drive through a cutback rather than a mellow, forgiving ride. It fits anyone already comfortable in a quad setup, or curious to try one, on a board with Futures compatible boxes.
Fitting and Caring for the Fins
- Confirm your board runs Futures compatible boxes before installing the single tab variants
- Rinse fins in fresh water after each saltwater session and let them dry fully before storing
- Handle the carbon and bamboo construction carefully when not in the water, since fin templates like this are built for performance flex, not impact
Why Buy From Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports stocks the Machado Groove Fin Set for surfers who want Rob Machado's own highest-performance template and a genuine quad setup, not a generic stand in.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Firewire Surfboards
- Product
- Firewire Groove Fins
- Gender
- Unisex
- Feature
- Single Tab variants are compatible with Futures' fin system.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Firewire Machado Groove Fin Set?
- It is Rob Machado's highest-performance fin template, built as a throwback to his performance surfing days using carbon layups and a bamboo core for progressive flex.
- Is this a thruster or quad fin set?
- It comes as a 5 fin set. Rob originally designed the Groove as a thruster but became hooked on the quad configuration, which is why it ships as a quad-oriented set.
- Are these fins compatible with Futures boxes?
- Yes, the single tab variants are compatible with the Futures fin system.
- What makes the Groove fin construction different?
- Carbon layups combined with a bamboo core keep the leading edge stiffer while the trailing edge carries more flex, giving a progressive flex that adds spring and liveliness out of turns while keeping immediate response and drive.