Firewire Machado 2+1 Flat 3pc Tail Pad

The Firewire Rob Machado 2+1 3-piece surfboard tail pad has landed, and it’s everything you need in a pad—super-light, incredibly grippy, and built to perform!

The 2+1 traction pad is versatile and can be used as either a 2-piece or 3-piece, depending on the width of your board's tail. Inspired by the wider tails of Rob’s small wave boards, Firewire Cado and the Sweat Potato, the 2+1 pad provides the perfect fit for those shapes.

In collaboration with Firewire, Rob Machado has worked with BLOOM Foam to create a sustainable traction pad collection that’s perfect for the modern surfer who values both performance and the environment.

BLOOM Foam is a high-performance, flexible material made from algae biomass harvested from freshwater sources worldwide. The process involves skimming algae (often called "pond scum"), solar drying it, grinding it up, and then transforming it into foam for tail pads!

This patented technology creates a lighter, more durable, and cushioned pad, while also helping improve water quality by reducing harmful algae and returning fresh water to ecosystems.

The Rob Machado 2+1 pad features a flat design with a diamond tread, a 30mm tail kick, and a 3M adhesive backing. It's ultra-sensitive, giving you excellent "board feel" and is especially popular with surfers who prefer traction pads over wax.