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Channel Islands Biscuit

Channel Islands Biscuit

THE BISCUIT ::

MODEL DESCRIPTION
A short and stubby tri-fin: the biscuit design was developed with Rob Machado. Like Rob, the Biscuit rides free and easy in the smallest surf and catches waves like boards a foot longer. Order your biscuit 8” to 10” shorter, 1” to 2” wider and ½ to ¾” thicker than your shortboard.

“…foam is your friend…don’t be scared of it. A little bit of extra foam here and there is good for the soul… and your surfing.” – Rob

This year we added a couple sizes, order custom or comes standard at your local dealer in:

5’2” x 19 ¾ x 2 ¾”
5’4” x 19 7/8” x 2 ¾”
5’6” x 20” x 2 ¾
5’8” x 20 ¼” x 2 ¾”
5’10” x 20 ½” x 2 7/8”
6’0” x 21” x 3”
6’2” x 21 ½ ” x 3”
6’4” x 21 ¾ “ x 3 “

WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
You are open to drawing new lines with the shortest rail possible. Everyone should ride this board at least twice.

SKILL LEVEL
Beginner to Advanced: 1 – 10

WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Knee to head-high

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Channel Islands WaterHog

Channel Islands WaterHog

THE WATERHOG

MODEL DESCRIPTION
A good wave catcher, this mini-longboard bridges the gap between the performance oriented M-13 hybrid model and our longboard line. Low entry rocker for trimming and enough tail rocker to stay high performance. Bottom goes from flat entry with concave, to vee out the tail.

WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD ::
You want to ride tons of waves without riding a longboard.

SKILL LEVEL
Beginner to Intermediate : 1 – 5

WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Ankle-high to Head and a half

Product Reviews –

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Channel Islands M13

Channel Islands M13

THE M13

MODEL DESCRIPTION
This is a performance hybrid that caters to the widest possible type and size of surfer and the widest range of wave conditions. Not to be confused with a funshape type board. Paddles like a funshape, but surfs like a shortboard. Available in either a squash or round pin, most common sizes are from 6’10” to 8’0″.

WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
You are looking for a hybrid surfboard with shortboard performance. This is not a shrunk-down longboard.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate: 2 – 8

WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Knee-high to Double-overhead

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Channel Islands Pod

Channel Islands Pod

THE POD

MODEL DESCRIPTION
A requirement in Dane’s and Kelly’s board bags, the Pod is built to fly, it will position itself into the smallest ramp and allow for a technical launch. Deep concaves with a foiled nose and a swallow tail keep the Pod lively and maintains its high performance. The “snub” nose puts volume forward, allowing
for maximum planing and wave catching. Ride this board 8” shorter, about 1 1/2” wider and about 1/8” thicker.

WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD ::
You like technical and futuristic surfing, emphasis on airs in small to medium surf.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate – Pro: 3 – 10

WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Ankle-high to two feet overhead

Product Reviews –

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Channel Islands The Bobby

Channel Islands The Bobby

THE BOBBY (mbmII) ::

MODEL DESCRIPTION
Designed for the demands of Bobby’s surfing in WCT conditions. Al made the Bobby Signature model different than his M-BM of the past. The nose and tail are narrowed. The vee was dropped from the back and a slight kick was added to the rocker in the tail. The rails have been thinned, and the bottom has added concave.

Definitely a board made for the advanced surfer in mind.

WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
You surf well with attacking style. Suited for the back footed surfer, a la Bobby Martinez.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate – Pro: 6 – 10

WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Waist-high to Double-overhead

Product Reviews –

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Channel Islands The White Dove

Channel Islands The White Dove

THE WHITE DOVE ::

MODEL DESCRIPTION
A high performance shortboard designed to fit Tim Curran’s innovative, aerial surfing approach. The White Dove has extreme rocker with a flip both in the nose and tail. The bottom contours are single concave from the nose to the trailing fin. Rails are slightly tapered and the tail is pulled- in which makes for a high performance shortie.

WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
A quick, light footed surfer who tends to surf primarily off the back foot. Surf this board as vertical as possible in punchy surf.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate – Pro: 5 – 10

WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Waist-high to Head and a half

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