Channel Islands Surfboards buying guide
Channel Islands has been shaping surfboards in Santa Barbara since 1969. Al and Britt Merrick continue that tradition — CI is known for precision, consistency, and performance. We carry CI in PU fiberglass and epoxy across shortboards, fish, midlengths, and longboards. Fins not included.
Shortboards
The Solution— new CI performance shortboard, 5-fin box, Futures and FCS II, 5'7"–6'2". FCS II Solution fin sets available. |Better Everyday— versatile performance shortboard in thruster and 5-fin. |Happy Everyday— all-round dedicated thruster. |CI Pod Mod— wide high-volume small-wave board, 5-fin. Also inTorq epoxy.
Bobby Quad— dedicated quad fish for small-wave speed.
Fish — Mikey February collaborations
Febs Fish— Mikey February twin-fin fish, 5'5"–6'1". Fast and flowing in small surf. |Febs Shorty— Mikey February performance shortboard thruster. Different tools for different days.
Midlengths
M23— performance midlength thruster, 6'8"–7'6". Surfs like a longer shortboard. Also inTorq epoxy. |CI Mid— traditional 2+1 single fin midlength for glide and trim.
Longboard
Noserider— traditional single-fin longboard for cross-stepping and nose-riding. PU fiberglass, 9'4"–9'6".
Torq x Channel Islands
Torq manufactures theCI Pod ModandM23in epoxy at a lower price. Same shapes, machine-shaped epoxy construction.
Fins
CI uses Futures and FCS II depending on the model. BrowseFutures fins,FCS and FCS II fins,Channel Islands traction pads.
FAQ
Do CI boards come with fins?
No. BrowseFutures finsandFCS and FCS II fins.
What is the difference between the CI Pod Mod and The Solution?
CI Pod Mod — wide, flat, high-volume groveler for weak surf. The Solution — newer performance shortboard with a 5-fin box for a wider range of conditions.
