Firewire 4 Piece Rob Machado Traction Pad

Made with algae.

Bloom is a high-performance flexible foam made from algae biomass harvested from freshwater sources throughout the world. The bloom foam process:

• Helps improve the quality of waterways by removing excess algae that harms plants, animals, and people who rely on the ecosystem for survival.
• Recirculates fresh water back into the habitat.
• Aids CO2 capture and sequestration. We're literally scraping pond scum, solar drying, and pulverizing it before foaming the material to create a pad that helps re-balance the natural ecology, and reduces our dependence on non-renewable oil.

Through this patented algae-technology, we have created a product with increased durability, improved shock absorption and reduced weight over conventional foams. The packaging is made with post-consumer backing, soy-based inks and a biodegradable wrapping.

By choosing this traction, you are helping make the world a cleaner place.

Diamond tread. Wide arch. High kick. The performance standard for shortboards.

The firewire 3 piece arch pad is rob machado's choice for thrusters when he wants to, "act like a professional surfer."

12.5" W x 12" h

3 Piece pad

Wide arch

High kick

Diamond tread

3M adhesive backing