5'11" Seaside Helium

The Seaside Helium is a surfboard rental available through Hawaiian Island Creations in Kailua, Oahu. The board runs a quad-fin setup exclusively, with no other fin configuration offered. Its shape draws from Rob Machado's design notes: less tail area, narrowed swallow tips, a narrower nose, and added curve throughout, all aimed at tighter turns and more aggressive carving compared to a looser, cruisier fish shape.

The Helium construction makes the board notably light, responsive, and flexible with a softer feel, and the material is built to hold up over time. According to the designer, this construction suits beach breaks and smaller point breaks where waves are on the weaker side, making it a good fit for those conditions rather than large, powerful surf.

The physical intensity for this rental is rated high, so anyone considering it should feel comfortable in the water and ready for active, performance-oriented surfing rather than relaxed cruising. The board rewards carving and ripping rather than a laid-back style.