MODEL DESCRIPTION
Our board designs are direct results of team feedback, so when Dane showed up at the factory requesting a short wide epoxy with single concave and a huge square tail to make the summer bearable, the Dumpster Diver was born. When he came back a week later and wanted one with a narrower nose and a Rookie tail template for the Trestles contest in 3 days, the 2nd Generation Dumpster Diver was created.
Using the front half of our Sashimi model, and the template for the back half of our Rookie short board, this second version version remained under his feet all the way through to his first final at the WCT Trestles 2009.
Though still a work in progress the Dumpster Diver flies and still has enough kick in the tail to carve in the pocket. If you want to try the board as it was in the Trestles contest, then get one quick, as you never know where he will take the design next.
Feedback: Short, wide and ugly, but fun and fast.
Designed For: Small to medium surf, launching. Intermediate to expert.
MODEL DESCRIPTION
Imagine riding a wave without a surfboard under your feet, exploring parts of the wave that the length of a normal surfboard usually prohibits… For this, Kelly created the wizard sleeve, possibly the closest thing to surfing without a board. If you are ready for the volume of your standard short board hidden in a board that is 6-8 inches shorter, then maybe you are ready for this board. The vee bottom on the Wizard Sleeve allows for smooth rail to rail transitions while the wider nose area in the entry of the board definitely helps increase planing speed over flat sections .As well its narrow tail defines it from a fishy board and gives it more control.
This board is offered in the following sizes: 5‘4, 5‘6 5‘8 and 5’10, and comes standard with a bump round pin tail, which not only smoothes out your style but suits quick direction changes perfectly.
This board is standard with 5 sets of FCS plugs which provides versatility and can be ridden as either a tri or quad-fin. Included in the price are Kelly’s signature performance core fins, an $85 value.
MODEL DESCRIPTION
In landlocked neighborhoods a man’s “whip” is his customized ride, his prized mode of transportation. Kelly’s prized “Whips” for less than perfect surf during his 9th World Title run were his 5’10” x 18 5/8” and 5’8” x 18 7/8" x 2 5/16” swallow tails. Evident by Kelly’s phenomenal start with wins at both Snapper and Bells, this design came alive and skated over the flat spots. This is Kelly and Al’s re-worked version of the Flyer, with a few secret changes this board is faster and more forgiving. If you’re looking for a board that excels when your shortboard seems to bog, this is the board for you.
Feedback : should be ridden 3-4 inches smaller than your shortboard, 1/4" wider and the same thickness.
Designed For everyday use by intermediate to expert surfers in knee to head high surf.
MODEL DESCRIPTION
The
Tangent is the board design that Kelly consistently relied on to get the job done during his 9th world title run with wins in solid surf at Fiji, J-Bay, and Trestles. It consists of single concave and comes with the popular and versatile squash tail or Kelly’s preferred round pin tail. During the quest for a ninth world title, Kelly and Al basically went off on “a tangent” when it came to board design. They tried many formulas which involved one single constant, the rocker. They manipulated countless variables in design: vee bottoms, concaves, shrinking down the size and widening the board up, changing tail temps, fin angles, and fin clusters all depending on the wave to be surfed.
Feedback : to change things up for small waves we also suggest ordering the Tangent 2” shorter and 1/4” to 1/2” wider than your standard shorty.
Designed Foreveryday use by intermediate to expert surfers in waist to well overhead surf.
MODEL DESCRIPTION
The Rookie shortboard development started under the feet of Jordy Smith, and within a month the Rookie was a favorite among CI’s top team riders. This board’s performance paved the way for memorable photo sessions and standout contest results. Like the Proton for Dane, the Rookie is designed around state-ofthe- art surfing by a powerful surfer and has a full rail with a curvy outline. Lower entry rocker and more tail flip out the back than the MBM+ and Proton, the Rookie is powered by single concave throughout.
Key note: remember this board hides a lot of volume so order 1/8” thinner and 1” possibly shorter.
Feedback : a great all around shortboard from the flat walls of Bells to the round beach breaks of France.
Designed For intermediate to expert surfers for waist to double over head surf.
MODEL DESCRIPTION
The Fort Knox is the redesigned T-Knox model. Taylor describes this board as “the fastest board I have ever ridden”. The Fort Knox allows the surfer to hold a rail for a long time and do long arcing turns. This board is flat under your front foot, has straighter rocker out the back, and set within the vee are dual concaves. This keeps the water pressed between the fins, giving it an enormous amount of thrust out of turns. Think Taylor, think Fort Knox.
Feedback : an incredibly fast and drivey all around shortboard.
Designed For intermediate to expert surfers in waist high to double overhead waves.
MODEL DESCRIPTION
Rob Machado hasn’t forgotten how important a high performance shortboard is to his quiver. The 2009 Machado model is a very fast and forgiving shortboard. Robs taken the favorite characteristics of his short boards over the last several years and had Al combine them to create the 2009 Machado Model. Be on the look out for clips of Rob in Taylor Steeles last release as well as Robs upcoming movie Drifting.
Feedback : though Rob is extremely light on his feet, this board can be ridden by all surfers no matter how light or heavy footed.
Designed For waist high to double over head. For the novice to advanced surfing levels.
MODEL DESCRIPTION
From the mind of Machado comes the Robber, another addition to our fun short/wide boards that fly. Full and flat in front, thin and narrow in the tail. The tail is a winged swallow with spiral vee out the back. The board comes standard with hand laid Twin Finner Future Fins but also works well as a thruster. This design was originally ridden in the movie Sprout.
Feedback : should be ridden 4-6 inches shorter than your standard shortboard.
Designed For novice to expert surfers in knee high to three feet overhead.
MODEL DESCRIPTION
Our new traditional fish design developed exclusively with Joe Curren. The Even Keel comes standard with double foil wood keel fins and 6+6/4 layups that achieve ideal swing weight and momentum through turns. Joe’s board of choice over 50% of the time at home or on the road.
“With The Even Keel my goal is to make a board that is both progressive and traditional by taking my favorite elements from the original fish-speed, drive, trim and glide-and adding design elements that improve rail-to-rail transitions and increases maneuverability. A person is said to be ‘on an even keel’ when steady and well-balanced in life as a well-trimmed ship is in the water. This board is my Even Keel” - Joe Curren
Feedback : this board is incredibly fast and finds hidden pockets of speed on waves that elude your short board.
Designed For novice to expert surfers in knee high to 2 feet overhead.
MODEL DESCRIPTION
The MBM+ is an updated version the MBM. Working closely with team riders, Al modified the bottom contours to create the MBM +. All our team riders that were riding the MBM are now riding the MBM+ and achieving great results. Nathaniel Curran recently rode the MBM+ to victory at the US Open and the Lacanau Pro in route to qualifying for the 2009 WCT. It consists of a single concave bottom with flip in the tail. The MBM+ is an integral part of CI team riders’ equipment.
Feedback : needs to be surfed vertically in the pocket.
Designed For intermediate to expert surfers in waist high to well overhead waves. Can also be custom ordered as a quad or a Step-up board.
MODEL DESCRIPTION
A high performance surfboard geared for big guys that rip. (Think Willy Morris). A generously proportioned shorty, we packed volume into an 80’s inspired squashtail to get maximum paddling and performance results. Break out the VHS for 80’s classic surf flicks Wave Warriors and Performers.
Feedback : ride the Big Willy and throw big turns.
Designed For all levels of surfers in waist high to double overhead waves.
TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION
This is the first release from our Skunkworks research and development program. Not to be confused with graphite rail boards you’ve seen on the market, the Double Helix offers a unique three dimensional helliptical rail wrap. During the designing and testing process we found that completely enclosing the rail in a secret blend of micro-synthetic fibers added strength and gave the board a fast and springy feel. Stringerless construction, epoxy layup and a special blend of polyurethane foam, these boards are a true extension of your feet.
FLYERThe Flyer is our top selling shortboard, and for 2009 we offer it in the new Double Helix tech. With increased performance and consistency being the ultimate goal, we now bring you three sizes, 5-10, 6-0 and 6-4. The Helix is a polyurethane core not EPS(the only PU core perimeter flex board on the market). The Helix rails are removed and encased in a special weave and then put in a glass press. When flexed, an increased amount of recoil provides the rider with an incredible amount of spring out of turns. This board is still hand finished in the USA and guaranteed to bring a new sense of life into your surfing.
PROTONThe Dane Reynolds Proton model is also offered in Double Helix tech (see flyer/helix characteristics), at 6’ 1 1/2” x 18 5/8” x 2 1/4”. This is an exact replica of Dane’s favorite Proton, but with the new flex pattern the Helix brings you. If you loved the lively feeling the single concave bottom the Proton offered you before, now take it to the next level with the only polyurethane core perimeter flex board on the market.
MODEL DESCRIPTION
A favorite with surfers on tour for riding small to medium waves: Flat entry rocker, increased tail kick, full rail, and single concave. The M-4 has a wider nose and tail, so ride this one an inch shorter and a hair wider if you surf mostly in small waves. The M-4 is considered one of the more forgiving boards in the line.
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
You surf with a balance of power and precision and in a wide variety of wave conditions. Works with either front footed or back footed surfers.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate - Pro: 5 - 10
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Knee-high to Head and a half
MODEL DESCRIPTION
The yardstick of the shortboard line and CI's longest standing shorty: low entry rocker with accelerated rocker out the tail. Offering a forgiving and responsive feel, the M-X works well with all types of surfers, but best for those who like to trim off the front foot and turn off the back foot.
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
If you feel you drive more on your forward foot the lower rocker will work well for you. Quick turns in the pocket off the back foot.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate: 3 - 8
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Waist-high to Head and a half
MODEL DESCRIPTION
Originally developed with Bobby Martinez, the M-BM is now our most popular shortboard for advanced surfers. The M-BM has a full rail and plenty of volume in the nose and tail to make it user friendly Likes to be surfed vertical and in the pocket. Relatively flat under the front foot to a double concave/vee combo out the back.
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
You want to ride what lots of the pros are riding.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate - Pro: 5 - 10
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Knee-high to Head and a half
MODEL DESCRIPTION
A worldwide favorite, this design excels in small to medium surf but still rides and responds like a conventional shortboard. Al considers this the best small wave shortboard he has ever designed. It should be ridden 2” to 3” shorter and 1/4” to 1/2” wider than your normal shortboard. We can build the Flyer up to 7’6” for you big guys.
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
You want to maintain the same speed and maneuverability you have on your shortboard in good waves but in small surf. Can be ridden by all styles of surfer.
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner - Pro: 1 - 10
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Knee-high to Head and a half
MODEL DESCRIPTION
Widely considered the most versatile shortboard we make. Full rails allow for floatation in small waves while the swallow tail keeps it solid in overhead surf. Order it 1/8” thinner than your normal shortboard. Also commonly ridden an inch shorter.
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
You surf with a balance of power and precision and in a wide variety of wave conditions. Works with either front footed or back footed surfers.
SKILL LEVEL
Late Beginner - Pro: 3 - 10
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Knee-high to Head and three quarters
MODEL DESCRIPTION
The Rookie shortboard development started under the feet of Jordy Smith, and within a month the Rookie was a favorite among CI’s top team riders. This board’s performance paved the way for memorable photo sessions and standout contest results. Like the Proton for Dane, the Rookie is designed around state-ofthe- art surfing by a powerful surfer and has a full rail with a curvy outline. Lower entry rocker and more tail flip out the back than the MBM+ and Proton, the Rookie is powered by single concave throughout.
Key note: remember this board hides a lot of volume so order 1/8” thinner and 1” possibly shorter.
Feedback : a great all around shortboard from the flat walls of Bells to the round beach breaks of France.
Designed For intermediate to expert surfers for waist to double over head surf.
MODEL DESCRIPTION
A high performance shortboard designed for the surfer who wants or needs more volume: flat deck and a full rail. The bottom is comprised of a single to double concave for a loose feel. Order from 6'6” to 8'0” with center widths from 19 1/2” to 22”+ and thickness from 2 1/2” to 3”+ .
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
This is not a prop. This is a high performance shortboard for the heavier, more mature surfer.
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner - Intermediate: 1 - 6
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Waist high to Double over-head
MODEL DESCRIPTION
The K-board for 2008 incorporates Kelly’s new “K-thumb”, a tail derived from refining several of Kelly’s past favorite tail templates. Bottom is single concave, low entry rocker, and comes standard with fcs K.3 fins.
Available custom from 5'4" to 7'0".
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
All styles can ride the world champs board, but designed for front or neutral footed.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate - Pro: 3 - 10
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Waist-high to Head and a half
MODEL DESCRIPTION
For 2008 Kelly jumped over to a new tweaked version of Flyer rocker. We added the Ksmall Thumb to complete a board that became Kelly’s small wave favorite. Substantial rocker, slight single concave forward flattening out the back. Kelly's Ksmall is the the board he rode to victory at the 2007 WCT Trestles contest.
Ksmall Quad:For the quad version Kelly prefers a swallow tail with vee out the back.
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
You want to get over the flat sections on a wave and still be able to turn in the pocket.
Works for all styles of surfer.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate - Pro: 5 - 10
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Ankle - high to 2ft Overhead
MODEL DESCRIPTION
A proven travel board. This is the board Kelly has turned to for the last few years as a 6’3” or 6’6” at places like the Mentawais and Teahupoo. When the waves get a little bigger or powerful, but you don’t quite need a gun, this is the board.
Available up to 7’6”.
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
You are spending time in good surf that doesn't require a gun but is a little too juicy for your shortboard.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate - Pro: 5 - 10
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Head-high to Double-overhead
“A stable particle with a positive charge equal to the negative charge of an electron”
MODEL DESCRIPTION
This is the board that AL and Dane designed during his 2007 WCT qualification year. While traveling and surfing various types of waves, Dane found The Proton suited his surfing in all conditions. Original and truly unique from any other board in our line. This board has continuous rocker throughout. The bottom consists of a deep single concave, and full rails. Dane normally rides a 2 3/8” MBM and orders his Protons at 2 ¼”, so order yours a 1/8” thinner.
“I like the responsive, quick feeling I get out of the Proton, and I am excited to have this board as my model.” Quotes and logo - Dane Reynolds
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
Dane is a front footed surfer; he drives off the front foot for speed and transitions to his back foot for turns. Designed for one of the worlds most progressive surfers means the Proton has to be ridden aggressively.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate - Pro: 5 - 10
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Waist-high to Head and a half
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.
“I am the type of surfer that once I get something I love to ride, I don't really want to ride anything else or change anything about what I'm riding. The White Dove Model is definitely that type of board. It really is the perfect all around short board for me.” -Timmy Curran
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
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
MODEL DESCRIPTION
All new for 2007. Designed by Al for Taylor 's powerful full-rail surfing and crushing direction changes. An all around shortboard built for the power surfer who likes to carve yet forgiving enough to be ridden by most skill levels. Available in either a squash or Taylor 's preferred round pin tail. Super deep single concave through the entire board. Look for this board at your local dealer starting in summer. Or we can custom build this board up to 7'0".
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
You surf powerful or have a carving style.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate - Pro: 4 - 10
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Waist-high to Head and a half
MODEL DESCRIPTION
This board offers the surfer the same features and performance specifically designed for Rob Machado. Soft and forgiving forward rails with a curvy outline to generate speed and maintain extreme maneuverability.
We can build this up to 7'0” in any tail you like.
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
You have access to good waves and like drawing clean lines.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate - Pro: 2 - 10
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Waist-high to Double overhead
MODEL DESCRIPTION
Tom Curren's legendary Op Pro winning Red Beauty. Wide nose and tail, full rails, and the signature Merrick bump squash. A lot of volume packed into a small board. Order custom dimensions and airbrush or available at your local dealer with the red Curren band in the following dimensions:
6'0" x 18 ¾ x 2 3/8
6'2" x 19 x 2 ½
6'4" x 19 ½ x 2 5/8
6'6" x 19 ¾ x 2 ¾
6'10 x 20 ½ x 3
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
You want a fun board for small waves with a piece of history in it.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate - Pro: 4 - 8
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Knee-high to Head and a half
MODEL DESCRIPTION
The Black Beauty has become one of our most popular step up boards. A replica of Tom Curren’s famous 1985 Bell’s Beach, Occy beating, and world title winning board. Vee bottom makes this a great step up board for good waves.
Order custom built or available at your local dealer in:
6'3 X 18 ¾ X 2 ½
6'6 X 19 ¼ X 2 ¾
6'9 X 20 ¼ X 2 7/8
7'0 X 20 ¾ X 3
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
You have a powerful carving style. Tom Curren circa 1985.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate - Pro: 3 - 8
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Head-high to Double-overhead
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.
Order custom or comes standard at your local dealer in:
5’4” x 19 ½” x 2 ¼”
5’6” x 19 ¾” x 2 3/8”
5’8” x 20” x 2 3/8”
5’10” x 20 ¼ x 2 ½”
6’0” x 20 ½” x 2 1/2 “
6’2” x 20 ¾” x 2 5/8”
6’4” x 21” x 2 ¾ “
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
MODEL DESCRIPTION
The Biscuit is rad...but since four fins are what all the cool kids are riding these days..might as well turn the Biscuit into the Fishcuit. It’s the perfect combo of the Skinny Fish and The Biscuit, two of my all time favorite surfboards. If you like going fast and feeling like a million bucks then jump in and enjoy the glide.” - Rob Machado
Glide your Fishcuit approximately 6-8 inches shorter than your normal short board.
Comes standard at your local dealer: in:
5’2 x 19 ¾ x 2 3/4
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 want that fast and skatey quad feel on the smallest board possible.
SKILL LEVEL
ALL LEVELS
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Knee-high to Head and a half
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
MODEL DESCRIPTION
Originally designed for contest surfing in small or weak surf: wide tail for maximum speed over flat spots. Entry rocker is substantial with a single concave running the length of the board and a flat panel exiting off a winged swallow with low tail rocker. Order the Sashimi 2” to 4” shorter than your normal board and 1/4” to 1/2” wider.
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
If you have to ride really small, gutless surf, but you still want to go fast, this is the board for you. Or if you live on the Right Coast.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate: 3 - 7
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Ankle-high to two feet overhead
MODEL DESCRIPTION
This is the original CI Fish template thinned out for maximum performance. Al tuned the rails to make the Skinny Fish versatile in all kinds of waves. Comes standard clear with sanded finish, ultralight glass, and four 4.5” fins.
SKILL LEVEL
A fish for all occasions.
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Knee-high to head and a half
MODEL DESCRIPTION
A progressive tow board for all types of conditions. Speed oriented and best suited for carving on large open faces. Most commonly ridden 5'6” to 6'0”. The straightness of the rail make the X-M ride longer so ride it shorter. We recommend you order this as a quad setup with G-10 material future fins. Stock weight 10 lbs. Comes with inserts for regular and goofy stances, as well as additional inserts for weights in larger surf if desired. One set of Da Kine Primo footstraps included.
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
You are towing in large down the line surf.
SKILL LEVEL
Late Intermediate - Pro: 6 - 10
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Double overhead to as big as it gets
MODEL DESCRIPTION
THE M-JB Jesse Billauer Model
This is the surfboard Al currently builds for quadriplegic surfer Jesse Billauer. Standard dimensions are 8’2” x 23” x 3”. This board is designed to ridden by SCI (spinal cord injury) surfers thus controlled with the elbows near the mid/front of the board, not the rear. Comes with inserts for elbow and ankle placements.
Custom built only. Order through your local dealer. Pricing starts at $700.
MODEL DESCRIPTION
A fish by definition, with two fins, a deep swallow tail, resin tints and polish gloss. Designed not just as an exercise in nostalgia, but to be user friendly. Al has put his experience and input from the world's best surfers to make an incredibly fast and fun board. Fins have cant and bottom is a light single to double concave to allow for maneuverability uncommon to traditional fish design. Full rails provide max volume for small waves. Order the fish approximately 6 inches shorter than your everyday board, or go the same length for maximum wave catching.
Custom lengths available upon request or find at your local dealer.
5'6 X 20 X 2 3/16
5'8 X 20 ½ x 2 5/16
5'10 X 21 X 2 7/16
6'0 X 21 ¼ X 2 1/2
6'2 X 21 ½ X 2 9/16
6'6 X 22 X 2 11/16
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
Spending time in small surf and an open mind.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate - Pro: 3 - 10
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Knee-high to Head and a half
MODEL DESCRIPTION
Inspired by Rob Machado in 2001, the single fin has proven to ride as smooth as it looks. Full outline make the MSF fun even in small waves. Comes with a polished gloss finish, a retro style resin tint and a fin designed by Rob. Ride this board a little shorter than your everyday shortboard.
Order custom built or available at your local dealer as:
5'9 X 19 ¾ X 2 5/8
6'1 X 20 X 2 ¾
6'5 X 20 ½ X 2 7/8
6'9 X 21 X 3
7'0 X 21 ½ X 3 1/8
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
You like cruisey, directional surfing. Everyone must experience Rob's quiver.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate - Pro: 3 - 10
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Knee-high to Head and a half
MODEL DESCRIPTION
A solid feeling board for overhead juice: vee panels allow the board to sit in the water and provide drive and stability in heavy conditions. A great travel board for cold or warm water power. Available up to 7'2" in length.
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
Looking to ride a little bigger surf than your shortboard can handle.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate - Pro: 4 - 10
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Head-high to Double overhead
MODEL DESCRIPTION
This is for bigger waves requiring a board from 7’3” to 8’4”: It has a flatter deck for improved paddling and the thickness is carried out to the rails and then tucked for a positive feeling in heavy conditions. The bottom contour is flat in the center flowing to flat-panel vee out the back one-third of the board.
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
You are starting to get serious now. Double overhead plus.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate - Pro: 6 - 10
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Head and a half to Triple overhead
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
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. Al suggests riding this as a thruster, available from 7'0” to 8'11”. Can also be ordered as a single box with side biters.
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
MODEL DESCRIPTION
The Stand -Up Fish is a result of Al and Rob's collaboration and testing over the last several months. Not only is this board a fast and stable paddler, it is easier to surf than any other stand-up board on the market. The SUB Fish is designed for spending time in the surf rather than distance paddling.
Comes standard with a Swallow Tail, quad setup with center box, and is available in the following sizes :
9'0 X 27-29 X 4-4 ½
10'0 X 28-30 X 4-4 ½
11'0 X 28-30 X 4-4 ½
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
This board can help you get the most out of your SUB wave riding experience .
SKILL LEVEL
Late Beginner - Pro : 2 - 10
MODEL DESCRIPTION
This quad longboard has a fair amount or rocker, with deep single concave in the nose leading to a double concave with vee out the tail. The “Quong’s” rails are round in the middle of the board and tapered to a 50/50 rail in the nose. The tail is pulled in to a tight swallow tail. The “quong” comes standard with a set of quad fins plus a center box for all the options.
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
The longboarder who wants the added feel of speed and maneuverability that a quad setup brings to a longboard.
SKILL LEVEL
Everyone!
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Ankle High to Head and a Half
MODEL DESCRIPTION
The Strange, developed by Al Merrick, provides for quick acceleration when walking the nose and trimming. It features a deep concave in the nose which runs to a rolled vee out the tail and pinched 50/50 rails. It gives you that nostalgic feel that you've been searching for and is a favorite of our team inbetween competitions. An all around fun board.
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner - Pro: 1 - 10
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Ankle High to Head and a Half
MODEL DESCRIPTION
T Al's shortboard experience built into our best selling longboard: This board has accelerated rocker throughout and vee out the last third. Designed specifically with the modern longboarder in mind. Recommended as a single box fin with side biters.
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
Not for the cruising longboarder. More for an aggressive performance-minded longboarder.
SKILL LEVEL
Late Beginner - Pro : 2 - 10
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Waist-high to Head and a half
MODEL DESCRIPTION
The original performer now with a lower entry rocker to allow for increased wave catching and performance in small waves. Outline has a blunt nose. Paddles and surfs fast with the same maneuverability of the original performer. Recommended as a single box fin with side biters.
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
Looking for a balance of aggresive tail rocker for turning and a flatter nose for noseriding.
SKILL LEVEL
Late Beginner - Pro : 3 - 10
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Knee-high to Head and a half
MODEL DESCRIPTION
Lower rocker offspring of the custom only H-2000 teardrop outline. The lower entry allows for easier paddling and glide into waves as well as nose riding in small surf than our H-2000 did. Comes standard with a single stringer. Recommended as a single fin with side biters.
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
For riding a longboard in better, steep face waves.
SKILL LEVEL
Late Beginner - Pro : 2 - 10
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Ankle-high to Head and a half
TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION
TUFLITES are produced by first matching a pre-tested design, then cloning that proven board again and again so the surfer purchasing it knows it’s going to perform. The second aspect of performance is weight. A lighter, stiffer board is more responsive. This allows quicker direction changes and tighter positioning on the wave.”
STRUCTURAL DURABILITY:
A board with structural durability does not mean it’s undingable or unbreakable. It is a board engineered not to fall apart under your feet while surfing. The deck is designed not to crush or delaminate from general surfing. The body of the board is tough enough to take those little thumps here and there without opening holes.
AVAILABLE MODELS / SIZES:
FLYER:
5’10” x 18 1/4” x 2 1/8”
6’1” x 18 3/4” x 2 1/4“
6’4” x 19 1/2” x 2 1/2“
6’8” x 20 1/2” x 2 7/8“
FLYER II:
6’3” x 18 3/4” x 2 3/8”
6’6” x 19 1/4” x 2 1/2“
7’0” x 21” x 2 7/8“
KSMALL:
5'9” X 18 1/2” X 2 1/4”
6'0” X 19 ” X 2 3/8 ”
6'2” X 19 3/8 ” X 2 1/4 ”
KBOARD:
6’1” x 18 1/4” x 2 1/4”
6’3” x 18 5/8” x 2 5/16“
6’6” x 18 3/4” x 2 3/8“
6’9” x 18 7/8” x 2 1/2“
M13:
7’0” x 21” x 2 3/4 ”
7’6” x 21” x 2 7/8“
8’0” x 22” x 2 7/8“
WATERHOG:
7’2” x 21” x 2 5/8”
7’10” x 22” x 2 3/4“
ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Channel Islands offers a number of its high Performance models available in XTR technology. XTR is extruded polystyrene (a closed cell styrofoam Blank), this means it does not absorb water even if dinged. Glassed with epoxy resin, using a new patented technology which releases built up gas thus reducing delamination. Al has been testing his designs in this technology for five years and the result is an extremely high performance surfboard, providing a very lively feel and riding slightly more buoyant than a standard polyurethane board.
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MODEL DESCRIPTION
CI's performance shortboard design for 2006: An all purpose short board for a wide variety of every-day surfing conditions. Low entry rocker and single concave make for a responsive and loose feel. Commonly ridden and tested on tour during the 2006 WCT and WQS season, though the A6 is still forgiving enough to be ridden by all levels of surfers. Medium full rails. Find one at your local dealer up to 6'6". We can custom build you're A6 up to 7'0" long and 3" thick.
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
You want a board that is user friendly and adapts to a variety of wave types.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate - Pro: 5 - 10
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Waist-high to Head and a half
MODEL DESCRIPTION
Al's hi-performance shortboard release during 2005 was a product of continued research with the world's top professionals such as Tim Curran and Kalani Robb. More nose and tail rocker than any design over the previous two years, combined with a flat to single concave bottom contour, provides for both speed and maneuverability. Narrow nose moves the wide-point back to accommodate quick explosive back-foot surfing styles. A board that needs to be ridden vertical. See your local dealer to custom order.
MODEL DESCRIPTION
An exact copy of Al's personal 1982 four fin. Stated by Al to be one of his favorite boards of all-time, this design was dusted off for those looking for a different approach. Al has added a trailing fin, making the Quad fin setup changeable to a thruster, a twin, or a twin finner..
MODEL DESCRIPTION
Designed for smaller surf: Low rocker makes the board extremely fast, twin fin setup
equates to a loose feel, while small stabilizing fin keeps the board solid in the pocket.
Heavy cult following.
MODEL DESCRIPTION
2nd generation single fin: Al and Rob Machado got together in the shaping room to create this retro beauty. This collaboration produced a spiral vee single fin to be ridden narrower than the original first generation. Designed for good waves and comes with a raked flexible fin. Polished gloss finish with retro style resin tint or opaque and a fin designed by Rob are standard.
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
You are either built like Rob or are light on your feet. Generally a lower volume board.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate - Pro: 4 - 10
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Waist-high to Head and a half
MODEL DESCRIPTION
This is our big gun from 8'6” to 10”3”: Designed for big heavy surf. Tested at Mavericks, Waimea, and outer reefs around the globe.
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
This is if you don't want an excuse. As big as you can ride.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate - Pro: 7 - 10
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Double and a half to 6X overhead
MODEL DESCRIPTION
With low rocker and 50/50 rails, this elegant beauty is a real head turner and back strainer. Comes standard with a single box fin. Line-up beware.
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
You surf with classic style, This is a great cruiser.
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner - Pro : 1 - 10
WAVE HEIGHT GUIDELINES
Ankle-high to Head and a half
MODEL DESCRIPTION
Stand-Up Paddle Board is designed for good stability for open water paddling but still allows easy maneuverability in the surf. Comes standard as box + biters fin setup. For 08 Al has added rocker that enhances maneuverability but still allows a nice clean track while paddling and surfing. Standard dims in 9' to 12'. Comes standard with traction.
WHO SHOULD RIDE THIS BOARD
You want to spend time in the water even on the smallest days and get a core workout with long flat water paddles.
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner - Pro : 1 - 10
