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Firewire · Rob Machado mid-length hybrid

Firewire Sunday Review

8.6/ 10 Estimated score

8.6

Estimated from 3 independent sources (no numeric scores published)

Average price€890Range €890–€890 across 1 retailersSee sources

The Firewire Sunday is Rob Machado's cruise-first hybrid, sold from 5'6" at 31.22 L up to 7'3" at 56.66 L. Retailer listings describe a single-concave entry running into double concave through the back half, ridden as a single fin for drawn-out flow or as a twin for a livelier feel.

View at Surf Corner Store

Quick specs

Type: Hybrid / mid-length
Shaper: Rob Machado for Firewire
Skill level: Average to experienced, higher volumes also suit beginners
Wave range: Thigh-high to head-high and above
Bottom contour: Single concave front half into double concave in the back half
Fin setup: Single fin for flow, twin for a livelier feel

The Sunday sits between a shortboard and a log. Catalyst Shop's stock dims show why the model gets recommended so often: 5'6" at 31.22 L, 6'0" at 38.32 L, 7'0" at 53.76 L and 7'3" at 56.66 L. That is one outline scaled across a very wide volume spread, which is why the same model shows up under a 60 kg surfer and a 95 kg surfer.

The bottom is described as a gentle single concave through the front half running into double concave in the back half. Firewire lists it in Volcanic and Helium constructions, and stockists sell it with Futures boxes.

Pros & cons

Published dims run from 31.22 L to 56.66 L, so the same outline covers a shortboard replacement and a full mid-length
Retailer copy is consistent on fin flexibility: single fin for flow, twin for drive
Rob Machado rides the 5'6" and the 7'0", which is unusual range for one model
Works in poor to average conditions, which is most of the year for most surfers

Volume-up advice means your usual shortboard size will feel small
No published numeric review scores found for this model at the retailers verified
European listings sit near EUR 890, which is premium for a mid-length

How it surfs

Rob Machado's own published description is the clearest guide to sizing. He rides both the 5'6" and the 7'0", and says the 5'6" carries about six liters more than his usual shortboard. Every retailer that carries the model repeats the same instruction: size up and do not be shy about it.

Surfboard Factory Hawaii recommends the Sunday in one to four foot surf, skewing towards poor to average conditions, and notes it can be pushed into quality waves depending on the size you ride. If you already own a mid-length, the Sunday's pitch is versatility rather than glide alone. Compare it against the Channel Islands CI Mid and the Firewire Greedy Beaver before choosing.

Volume & sizing chart

Use the chart below as a starting point. Add half a litre if you are less experienced, subtract half a litre for a looser feel.

Size	Volume	Rider weight	Best for
5'6"	31.22 L	Size up from your shortboard	Experienced
5'9"	34.66 L	Size up from your shortboard	Experienced
6'0"	38.32 L	Everyday size for many surfers	Intermediate
6'4"	45.11 L	Everyday size for many surfers	Intermediate
6'8"	48.06 L	Weak-wave and cruise size	All levels
7'0"	53.76 L	Weak-wave and cruise size	All levels
7'3"	56.66 L	Maximum glide	All levels

How it compares

Board	Best at	Wave range	Aggregate score
Firewire Greedy Beaver	Compressed longboard outline	Waist to head-high	8.0
Channel Islands CI Mid	Modern egg mid-length	Waist to overhead	9.2
Harley Ingleby Mid 6	Performance mid-length	Waist to head-high	9.0

Recommended fin setups

Single fin setup — Retailer copy: ride it as a single fin to draw out turns and flow.
Twin fin setup — Retailer copy: set it up as a twin if you want to liven it up.

Verdict

One outline covering 31 to 57 liters is the whole argument for the Sunday. Published sources agree on what it is: a cruisey, versatile Machado hybrid best bought two or three sizes above your shortboard instinct. No numeric scores are published for it, so the rating here is an estimate from specification and consistent retailer positioning.

Estimated score: 8.6 / 10

Estimated from 3 independent sources — see full list below.

What reviewers around the web are saying

Surfex does not test gear directly. Below are independent retailer and editorial sources. When a source publishes a numeric score, it is normalized to a five-point scale; otherwise the source is listed without a score.

Estimated score

8.6/ 10

8.6

3 sources, none scored

Source	Score	Summary
Catalyst Shop — Firewire Sunday listing	No numeric score	"The Sunday is suited for average to experienced surfers but would also work well as a higher volume board for beginners. If you want to draw out turns and flow, ride it as a single fin. You can set it up as a twin fin if you want to liven it up."
Surfboard Factory Hawaii — Sunday product page	No numeric score	"Another best-selling Machado midlength due to its versatility, this board is cruisey and fun. Recommended in 1-4' surf, skewing towards poor to average conditions."
Rob Machado, published in retailer copy	No numeric score	"My favorite thing about the Sunday is how it occupies both sides of the spectrum. I ride both the 5'6 and the 7'0. The 5'6 is about 6 liters more in volume than I'd normally typically ride in a shortboard. Size up your Sunday."

Where to buy & average price

Listed prices come from verified retailer pages. The average price below is an unweighted mean of verified retailer prices — converted to USD (≈) when retailers list in different currencies. Click any retailer to verify the native-currency price.

Average price

€890

€890–€890 · 1 retailers

Retailer	Price	vs. average
Surf Corner Store (Volcanic Helium)	€890,00	—	Visit

Frequently asked questions

What sizes does the Firewire Sunday come in?+

Published stock dims run 5'6" (31.22 L), 5'9" (34.66 L), 6'0" (38.32 L), 6'4" (45.11 L), 6'8" (48.06 L), 7'0" (53.76 L) and 7'3" (56.66 L).

What size Sunday should I ride?+

Retailer copy and Rob Machado both say size up. His 5'6" carries roughly six liters more than the shortboard he would normally ride.

Single fin or twin fin?+

Both are listed as valid. Single fin draws turns out and adds flow, twin fin makes it livelier and looser.

What waves does the Sunday work in?+

Listings recommend thigh-high to head-high and above, with Surfboard Factory Hawaii specifying one to four foot surf skewing to poor and average conditions.

How much does the Firewire Sunday cost?+

Surf Corner Store lists the Volcanic Helium version with Futures boxes at €890,00. US pricing varies by stockist and construction.

Is the Sunday a beginner board?+

Catalyst Shop notes it suits average to experienced surfers but works as a higher volume board for beginners, which means the larger sizes rather than the 5'6".