Demo Day with Rob Machado at Salt Creek

Press play above to join Rob Machado, Pat O'Connell and Pat's son Nathan O'Connell enjoy a Demo Day down at Salt Creek earlier this summer to test out Rob's new hybrid model, the Machadocado.

Having the right equipment for your personal circumstances can make or break your surfing experience, from your fitness and skill level to riding style to wave type. That's why we feel our Demo Days are so important for our community.

Participants have the opportunity to try our latest surfboard models, fins and accessories, have 1-on-1 conversations with our most trusted Surfboard Designers, Team Riders, and Sales Reps, as well as have a ton of fun with your local surf community.

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Meet your new favorite summertime shape, designed by Rob Machado inspired by the outline of an avocado mixed with the DNA of a fish and the performance of a shortboard. Experience the joy of catching waves you'd previously not even consider trying to catch on the Machadocado with ease, this is Rob's most versatile squash tail yet. Whether you're an experienced surfer or just beginning, this shape will be your best friend on smaller days.

Designed by the California-based style icon, this board embodies Rob's extensive experience and passion for small wave surfing in California. The Machadocado is slightly wider and thicker than your standard shortboard, providing excellent stability and grovel-ability, while it's thinned out tail provides plenty of control and hold in rounder, more powerful waves. It's volume distribution favors fast wraps and quick speed generation in waves knee-high to overhead. The Thruster fin configuration allows you to ride as a Twin, a Twin with a trailer, or a Thruster, depending on your desired feeling.

Recommended with the Machado 2 + 1 Fin Set for the best experience. This fin template was designed specifically for the Machadocado to enable tight turns and extreme control.