Channel Islands M23 Performance Hybrid "Initial Thoughts" - The Surfboard Guide
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Күн бұрынWelcome to our Initial Thoughts of the C.I Surfboard latest midlength, the M23 - but not sure if its a midlength, or its an oversized shortboard for those who want to rip!
From cisurfboards.com/products/m-23
The M23 comes from the storied M13 bloodlines, a favorite hybrid board Al Merrick made for himself and rode variants of for decades from fun Rincon to maxing Sunset. A true high performance hybrid that caters to the widest possible type and size of surfer - and for the widest range of wave conditions. Not to be confused with the CI Mid, the M23 carries more foam, boasting a fuller rail and sleeker nose outline. It paddles like a champ while still riding more like a shortboard.
From futuresfins.com/products/dark...
The Dark Arts fiberglass thruster set is a large size Speed Controlling fin with a Ride Number of 3.8. We collaborated with the team at Dark Arts to develop a neutral template that features a thinner tip and smaller center fin for a perfect blend of speed control and release when you need it.
Template Category - Neutral (all-around | versatile)
Construction - Fiberglass
Ride Number - Speed Control - 3.8
Suggested Wave Type - All types | All conditions
Size - Large (165+ lbs)
Hold tight and we'll have the full review to you soon!
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@BrentRose 6 ай бұрын
Really looking forward to the full review!
@kieranmiranda211 5 ай бұрын
Keen for this one!
@KurtZiegler-bq9mx 7 ай бұрын
I really like the Britt Merrick Twin fins, it's a high bred twin fin set up, real drivey and enough pivot to turn
@TheSurfboardGuide 7 ай бұрын
The BMT’s? I don’t know if I’d ride this as a pure twin… have you tried it?
@KurtZiegler-bq9mx 7 ай бұрын
I have a 6-6 lost crowd killer round which is very similar to that board, before trying the BMT's I Was using the MR's with a trailer fin, I prefer the BMT's @@TheSurfboardGuide
@TheSurfboardGuide 6 ай бұрын
✌️
@Alex-it5ej 7 ай бұрын
Look forward to full review. Can you compare to the midstrength?
@TheSurfboardGuide 7 ай бұрын
Will do - there similarities, but they’re very different…
@kepaaguirre3096 7 ай бұрын
It would be very useful, besides your comments, to watch a video surfing with the board in different conditions
@TheSurfboardGuide 7 ай бұрын
Hey! Not sure if you’re familiar with our reviews, but this is the “Initial Thoughts”, so it’s just an intro to the board. We’ll be back in a few weeks with a few review that’ll include surfing footage and more ✌️
@kepaaguirre3096 7 ай бұрын
@@TheSurfboardGuide Thank you!Subscribed
@bob33932 6 ай бұрын
Hey Craig, can you do jS el baron review please
@TheSurfboardGuide 6 ай бұрын
Hey! I don’t really do JS boards anymore…
@brettwalker6971 7 ай бұрын
Looks interesting, have you tried the DHD Interceptor?
@TheSurfboardGuide 7 ай бұрын
Hey! No, is that a mid from DHD?
@brettwalker6971 7 ай бұрын
Yeah, looks interesting, runs from 6'6- 7'2, cheers Brett
@TheSurfboardGuide 6 ай бұрын
Don’t really do DHD’s…
@catinthehat8412 7 ай бұрын
i like art work who did it 🤙💛💚💙💜
@Iloveyoumotherearth 7 ай бұрын
His daughter
@TheSurfboardGuide 7 ай бұрын
My two boys did it, but not sure it was the best idea as it now has about $0 resale value… 😂
@catinthehat8412 7 ай бұрын
@@TheSurfboardGuide could be a keeper 🤙
@TheSurfboardGuide 6 ай бұрын
Well, no one else is gonna want it…
@TheSurfboardGuide 6 ай бұрын
Hahaha
@cxlosdc333 6 ай бұрын
When is the actual review coming out?
@TheSurfboardGuide 6 ай бұрын
Hey! Hopefully in the coming weeks, have surfed it plenty and got a good understanding of what works/doesn't work, but just need to film surf footage!
@keith7043 7 ай бұрын
Hey Craig, I’m torn between the CI M-23 and the Chilli Mid Strength around 7’0. What are the main differences or reasons to buy one versus the other? Keith
@TheSurfboardGuide 6 ай бұрын
Hey! I don't wanna ruin the full review, but i hope this makes sense. I like the M23 as a 6'6 - i wouldn't want it bigger. It has more of a shortboard feel but with added volume and buoyancy. It turns well and you can still feel like you're surfing well. I think if it was bigger for me it would start feeling bulky and clunky. I like the Mid Strength at 6'10 - or even bigger. Something about the design allows it to feel like a big board with a long rail line, but then feel very versatile and maneuverable when you want it to be. The Mid Strength let me surf it as a quad, and using a smaller quad set kept it maneuverable, but it had great grip through the long rail line. I don't think one of these is better than the other, i think they are both different, and do a different type of surfing... Hope that helps!
@allenwilliams8962 6 ай бұрын
@@TheSurfboardGuide I am torn between the 2 as well. Look forward to it!
@bob33932 5 ай бұрын
How is this different to the round tail crowd killer?
@TheSurfboardGuide 2 ай бұрын
Never surfed it, so no idea
@pirateunder40 7 ай бұрын
What traction pad is that?
@TheSurfboardGuide 6 ай бұрын
Channel Islands - Dane Reynolds pad!
@PaddyAU 7 ай бұрын
Could you surf this as a step up board for indo?
@DustinKeiser 7 ай бұрын
For sure you could, but of course the “happy traveler” would be ideal
@TheSurfboardGuide 7 ай бұрын
For sure, but probably not in the real steep/heavy stuff. 6-10ft Uluwatu and this thing would be a dream. 6-10ft Desert Point, this might feel a bit bulky and you’d want the Happy Traveller or something more refined through the front ✌️
@79pejeperro 7 ай бұрын
Hi Craig
@TheSurfboardGuide 7 ай бұрын
Hello! 😮
@79pejeperro 7 ай бұрын
Since you say "Hi, I'm Craig"...
@TheSurfboardGuide 6 ай бұрын
Hahah
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