What skill level is the Xtra Cado for?

The Xtra Cado is designed for All levels surfers.

What kind of waves is the Xtra Cado best in?

The Xtra Cado works best in Small and Soft Conditions.

What wave size does the Xtra Cado suit?

The Xtra Cado performs best in 1-4ft waves.

What fin setup does the Xtra Cado use?

The Xtra Cado has a Twin+1 / Thruster set up.

What type of surfboard is the Xtra Cado?

The Xtra Cado has a Mid Length outline.

What volume does the Xtra Cado come in?

The Xtra Cado is available in a 38.7–47.1 L volume range.

Xtra Cado

Name: Xtra Cado
Brand: Firewire

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The Xtra Cado is a midlength evolution of Rob Machado's Machadocado, built for glide, flow, and easy wave-catching without the effort of a high-performance shortboard. Added foam and a user-friendly feel make it ideal for drawing longer turns and simplifying sessions, excelling in clean, smaller surf. The shape adapts across a range of conditions depending on fin setup, working as a twin+1 or thruster. Suits a wide range of surfers from beginners to those wanting a relaxed, stylish ride.

Specs Overview

Outline: Mid Length

Ability Level: All levels

Wave Height: 1-4ft

Wave Type: Small and Soft Conditions

Fin Type: Twin+1 / Thruster

Concave: Double Concave

Entry Rocker: Low

Exit Rocker: Low

Overall Rocker: Low

Rail Type: Medium

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Under Your Feet

Floaty and easy underfoot, with enough rail to make you feel like you're surfing and not just standing on a very agreeable plank. Paddling and popping up are handled before you've asked, and once you're riding it holds its speed through the flat sections without much help from you. Lean on a rail and the double concave lets it turn more than the outline suggests it should.

When it's pumping

Knee to shoulder is the comfort zone. In steeper, punchier surf the straight outline and low rocker want a wider arc than a shortboard would draw.
Rail to rail is smooth, so you can still draw proper turns, they're just longer and more drawn out.
Pushing into overhead is possible with thruster fins for a bit more pivot, but at that point you're asking a mid-length to do a shortboard's job.

When it's fair

This is home. You get in early, glide through the soft sections, and keep speed where shorter boards stall out.
Run it as a quad or twin with a trailer and it stays quick and a little loose, so you can still throw in a cutback.

Quick compare

	Xtra Cado FirewireThis board	Seaside & Beyond Firewire
Dimensions
Wave Height	1-4ft	1-5ft
Concave	Double Concave	Single to Double
Entry Rocker	Low	Low
Exit Rocker	Low	Low
Rail Type	Medium	Medium

Silhouettes are normalized to the same nose-to-tail length, so this is a shape comparison rather than a true-scale view. Outlines are generated automatically from product photos, not CAD files, so minor inaccuracies can occur.

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Frequently asked questions

What skill level is the Xtra Cado for?: The Xtra Cado is designed for All levels surfers.
What kind of waves is the Xtra Cado best in?: The Xtra Cado works best in Small and Soft Conditions.
What wave size does the Xtra Cado suit?: The Xtra Cado performs best in 1-4ft waves.
What fin setup does the Xtra Cado use?: The Xtra Cado has a Twin+1 / Thruster set up.
What type of surfboard is the Xtra Cado?: The Xtra Cado has a Mid Length outline.
What volume does the Xtra Cado come in?: The Xtra Cado is available in a 38.7–47.1 L volume range.

Firewire

Firewire Surfboards, founded in 2006, is renowned for its innovative designs and sustainability. Based in Carlsbad, California, Firewire focuses on reducing environmental impact using eco-friendly materials and processes. Collaborating with surfing legends like Kelly Slater and Rob Machado, and iconic shapers like Dan Mann and Tomo, Firewire integrates advanced technologies like Volcanic, Ibolic, Helium, TimberTek, and LFT into their products. The company's surfboards are celebrated for performance and durability.

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