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Channel Islands Surfboards

 
surfing Brands

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Country: United States 

 

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Description: Surfboards & Accessories by Al Merrick.

 

Founded: 1969

 

Category: surfing

 
Goods category: Accessories, Surfboards, Surfwear
 

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Company info: Providing the most dedicated surfers with the most advanced, performance designs.

 
 

Location:

  • Santa Barbara
  • California
  • United States
 
 

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RAW Session: Bobby Quad X Bobby Martinez & Jak Ziets Watch an average grovel day in CI's backyard with Bobby Martinez and young local Jake Zeits on Bobby's signature model: Bobby Quad. Bobby riding his favorite 5'2 dimensions while Jak went with a much longer than usual sizing at 5'6. Interesting differences in approach with the longer rail. Both are riding standard AM quads in Medium. Enjoy. Bobby's board dims: 5'2" x 19" x 2 5/16" Bobby is 5'8, 165 lbs Jak's board dims: 5'6" x 19" x 2 3/8" Jak is 6’0, 165 lbs About Bobby Quad: Bobby’s shortboards are 5’8” but for this customized four-finner he was thinking we ought to take it down to 5’2” to 5'3" range. By shortening the rail line and distributing the volume into the width throughout the plan shape he said he'd be able to skate over the flats and carry enough speed to still fit in his signature gauges. The Bobby Quad has a low entry rocker that goes into a flat planing surface under the gas pedal portion of the board that provides the speed to get into waves and over those flat sections. The exit rocker and bottom contours are designed to be all business - with performance oriented flip and generous double concave for added lift to help Bobby boogie down the line in gutless waves. Its tail rocker profile, combined with some width in the tail and modified swallow, provide speed and hold during quick directional changes. The model is designed to be ridden 3” to 6” shorter and ¼” to 1/2” wider than your shortboard. For reference, Bobby’s dimensions are 5’2 x 19 x 2 5/16. From other team riders we’ve since learned that the Bobby Quad is versatile enough to be scaled up for those wanting to increase their wave count. The rail stays nicely foiled (not chunky) at fuller dimensions, so to maintain the integrity of the design we recommend adding thickness over width to hit your volume. As for fins, we recommend you run your favorite quad templates. See more on Bobby Quad here: https://cisurfboards.com/products/bobby-quad Find more Bobby here on CI's YouTube or follow on CI's Instagram Video captured by Sean Lesh #BobbyMartinez #BobbyQuad #StepDown

7/24/2026   |   video icon

RAW Session: the Solution x Jabe Swierkocki Watch CI’s new Solution model come to life under the feet of Jabe Swierkocki—in the kind of conditions it was designed for. Jabe is 5'10, 160lbs. He is riding a stock 5'5 x 19 1/4" x 2 3/8" - 26.6L About the Solution: The struggle of lackluster surf is real. That’s why Britt Merrick created the Solution—CI’s most adaptable small-wave shortboard yet. “We were hearing from friends on the East Coast that they needed something grovely, even more grovely than Better Everyday,” explains Britt. “And I felt the same based off the waves we have here most of the year.” Designed for days when the surf is soft and unmotivating, The Solution blends glide, paddle power, and versatility, so you’ll want to paddle out even when the conditions are less than desirable. A fuller outline with a rounded tail increases planing area and drive through flat sections, while a single-to-generous double concave keeps the board quick, lively, and free underfoot. Britt’s new rocker and outline—developed during an R&D trip to Mexico—make the Solution friendly for both neutral and front-foot stances, letting you generate speed even in the weakest of waves. The Solution is a step-down shortboard we suggest be ridden 2” shorter than your Better Everyday dims, which puts it perfectly at the lower end of your quiver range. “Straight away, the team noticed the solid glide and paddling in flat water, and off the front foot the speed was felt instantly. Even for big guys like Jacko Baker.” The five-fin setup lets you dial in its riding characteristics to your liking. “Reef Heazlewood called it the best board he’s ever had in small waves, and he’s running his as a thruster.” add Britt. “I’ve been riding it mostly as a quad, but it’s equally fun as a thruster or 2+1 depending on the conditions.” Whether you’re chasing glide, speed, or flow, the Solution delivers performance no matter how weak the conditions are that you pull up on. Adding to that are playful details, like Bigfoot, aliens, UFOs, and more, hidden in the logo art and custom tails patches, which adds character to a board built for serious small-wave surfing. The Solution has already landed in a surf shop near you, or you can check it out here: https://cisurfboards.com/products/the... #ciSolution #ciSurfboards #Groveler #StepDown

7/16/2026   |   video icon

...Lost can't be stopped, extends lead after Rio I Empire Surfboards Shapers Rankings Pres. by VEIA With two more winners to his name in 2026, Matt Biolos and his ...Lost team are doing more damage as another unprecedented run continues. Yago Dora and Sawyer Lindblad's wins at the VIVO Rio Pro Presented by Corona Cero followed his winner/runner-up combo in El Salvador and now holds another 17,000-point lead over the likes of Sharp Eye, DHD, JS Shapes, and Channel Islands, as they look to scrap back in the Pacific leg coming up. Shop Championship Tour merchandise at http://www.WSLStore.com Compre novos produtos do Championship Tour https://www.wslstore.com.br/ Play WSL Fantasy here - https://ctfantasy.worldsurfleague.com/ Subscribe to Qualifying Series - / @wsl-qs Subscribe to the WSL for more action: https://goo.gl/VllRuj Watch all the latest surfing action of the world's best surfers in the world's best waves. Heats on demand, event highlights and exclusive interviews, right here on the WSL's Youtube channel. For More Visit: http://www.worldsurfleague.com/ Follow us on Instagram: / @wsl

7/4/2026   |   video icon
 
 

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