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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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Hear Britt Merrick break down the board he submitted for Stab in the Dark X—and the model many viewers were asking about. If you weren’t following the Premium Subscriber series on Stab, the board was the Mikey February Shorty. Here, Britt explains the design, intent, and why it performed the way it did. This sleek thruster marks a return to Mikey February’s high-performance shortboard roots. From his early amateur days in South Africa to his time on the WSL Championship Tour, Mikey’s foundation has always been precision surfing. Developed with Britt, the Shorty carries Mikey’s signature Swirl Hex and has become a trusted option for several CT surfers. In feel, Mikey’s Shorty sits between the user-friendly nature of the Two Happy and the sharper edge of the 2.Pro — blending flow and freedom with refined control. Size it as you would your standard high-performance shortboard. The staged rocker creates balanced drive and control, suiting both front- and back-footed surfers with a generous sweet spot. A subtle hip near the fins tightens turns and quickens response in the pocket. The high-performance outline delivers clean speed and release without sacrificing flow, while foiled rails maintain sensitivity. Underneath, a single-to-double concave runs from the front foot through the fins, providing lift, control, and seamless rail-to-rail transitions. Refined power with real range, Mikey’s Shorty channels his signature style — from lined-up points to punchy beach breaks. STOCK DIMENSIONS 5’8 x 18 ¼ x 2 3/16 – 23.6L 5’9 x 18 3/8 x 2 ¼ – 24.8L 5’10 x 18 5/8 x 2 5/16 – 26.2L 5’11 x 18 7/8 x 2 3/8 – 27.6L 6’0 x 19 1/8 x 2 7/16 – 29.1L 6’1 x 19 ¼ x 2 ½ – 30.4L 6’2 x 19 ½ x 2 9/16 – 32.0L 6’3 x 19 7/8 x 2 5/8 – 33.7L 6’4 x 20 1/8 x 2 ¾ – 36.3L 6’6 x 20 ½ x 2 7/8 – 39.6L Available now at your local surf shop or at www.cisurfboards.com. Learn more about Mikey’s Shorty here: https://cisurfboards.com/products/mikey-february-shorty Special thanks to Stab for including us and for the intro images we poached from series. If you’re not currently a premium subscriber, we encourage you to follow along at www.stabmag.com. #ciSurfboards #MikeyFebruary #surfboards #StabInTheDark

05/03/2026   |   video icon

Rincon Classic 26' was a 10/10!!! Experience the 2026 Rincón Classic at Rincon Point - one of the most iconic point breaks in California. This invitational contest is reserved for local Santa Barbara surfers, and this year was extra special as I competed in the pro division alongside legends like Dane Reynolds, Connor Coffin, Parker Coffin, and many more. The event was organized by Channel Islands Surfboards and Surf Happens, with a huge shoutout to Chris Keet for putting it all together. The waves were absolutely pumping — some of the best we’ve ever seen at Rincon Point during a Rincón Classic. From local talent to professional surfing, this video captures the heart, history, and soul of the Santa Barbara surf scene. ⸻ Chapters • 0:00 – Introduction to Rincon Point • 1:19 – Introduction to Channel Islands Surfboards • 2:23 – The Morning of the Rincón Classic • 3:27 – Background and History of the Rincón Classic • 5:35 – Pumping Rincon Point / Rincón Classic Surfing • 10:37 – Grounds at Rincon Point on Sunday • 10:56 – Overall Breakdown of Rincón Classic 2026 ⸻ #RinconClassic #RinconPoint #SantaBarbaraSurf #ChannelIslandsSurfboards #SurfHappens #SantaBarbara #ProfessionalSurfing #SantaBarbaraSurfHistory #SurfVlog #SurfingCalifornia #SurfCompetition #LocalSurfContest

26/02/2026   |   video icon

This Is Where I Am: PARKER COFFIN Parker and Conner Coffin were those kids you'd constantly see in surf mags and surf sites back in the day. Growing up and surfing in Santa Barbara, having Rincon as a home break, Parker would seemingly blast 8 vertical backhand snaps before you could even get to your feet. Like the Hobgoods, Gudauskas's and Irons brothers, the Coffins followed, snagging covers and competing on the ASP around the world. In our new series "This Is Where I Am," presented by Monster, we talk about Parker's career, grovel the wood, ride horses in Ojai, visit the CI factory and show fresh footage from a few recent trips. We hope you enjoy a little insight into Parker's life and what to expect from him in the future. Thanks for watching. Thank you to everyone involved and especially Monster for the making it happen.

19/01/2026   |   video icon
 
 

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