High-Performance Surfing with 5'8" Seaside Helium in Kailua
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1–3 hours per session
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness required for paddling and maneuvering through waves
Overview
Ride Kailua’s gentle beach breaks with the 5'8" Seaside Helium surfboard, designed for sharp turns and a fun, cruisey feel on smaller waves. Discover how this Rob Machado-inspired board elevates your surfing experience.
5'8" Seaside Helium
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About This Adventure
Experience the thrill of surfing with Rob Machado's Seaside board, designed for high performance and precision. This unique quad setup features refined contours for tighter turns and enhanced carving, all while maintaining a fun, cruisey feel. Crafted in lightweight Helium, it’s perfect for beach breaks and smaller waves.
Rob Machado on the Seaside
Times
Everyday – 10am-6pm
About
Rob Machado on the Seaside, "just evolving the Go Fish to something new, really. The Go Fish goes fast and feels skatey and loose and I love it, and riding it for a couple years made me want to feel more high performance - more carves, tighter turns. So the Seaside is about refining… less area in the tail, narrowing the tips of the swallow, creating more curve and narrowing the nose. All elements for ripping while the Go Fish stays cruisey and fun."
The Seaside is quad only, why? "I decided that if i was going to make a quad I would make a quad that’s strictly a quad ... Design the concaves and bottom contours around that. I actually redesigned my entire concave setup that I’ve been using on the Moonbeam and Go Fish, and did it with the quad setup in mind so that it all works together."
Why name this shape after your home break, Seaside? "Naming surfboards might be the hardest thing to do on the planet [laughing]. It’s just the perfect little stick when I surf my home spot, Seaside."
Why is the Seaside built in Helium? "The first one I made for Tahiti was LFT and I was riding it in 6 foot tubes. But most everyone surfs a shape like the Seaside at beach breaks and little point breaks, so we made it in Helium because it’s really light, very responsive, really flexy with a softer feel and very durable. It’s the best option for a shape like the Seaside in smaller, weaker waves, I think."
Adventure Tips
Check tide conditions
Kailua’s beach breaks perform best at mid to high tide when waves gain optimal shape.
Protect the reef
Avoid stepping on coral reefs to preserve the delicate ecosystem and prevent injuries.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Choose biodegradable sunscreen to minimize harm to local marine life.
Wear appropriate leash length
Match your leash length to your board size for better control and safety.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Green sea turtles
- Hawaiian monk seals
History
Kailua’s waves have been a hub for Hawaiian surf culture since ancient times, with traditions passed through generations.
Conservation
Local groups actively work to protect coral reefs through education and restrictions on reef walking to maintain marine biodiversity.
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Recommended Gear
5'8" Seaside Helium Surfboard
Lightweight and responsive design is ideal for beach breaks and smaller waves.
summer specific
Surf leash
Keeps you connected to your board during wipeouts.
Rash guard
Protects skin from sun and board rash in tropical sun.
summer specific
Reef-safe sunscreen
Prevents coral damage and safeguards your skin.
summer specific