The Channel Islands 6'1 Better Everyday Shortboard Surfboard is a high-performance all-rounder designed to deliver speed, control, and precision in a wide range of everyday surf conditions. Created by Britt Merrick and the Channel Islands design team, this board takes the DNA of the CI Pro series and makes it more forgiving, user-friendly, and accessible for daily use. With its balanced rocker, wider outline, and fuller rails, the Better Everyday generates easy speed while maintaining the responsive feel of a true performance shortboard.
Stock Dimensions
Length: 6'1"
Width: 20 1/2"
Thickness: 2 5/8"
Volume: 35 liters
Key Features
Britt Merrick Design: Developed to perform in a variety of conditions, combining power, drive, and everyday usability.
Balanced Rocker Profile: Provides speed in softer surf while maintaining control in steeper, more powerful waves.
Fuller Nose & Tail: Improves paddling efficiency and helps maintain momentum through slower sections.
Refined Rails & Concaves: Enhance responsiveness and flow for smooth transitions and high-performance turns.
Futures Fin System: Set up for Futures thruster fins for optimal control and versatility (fins not included).
Why Choose the Better Everyday?
The Channel Islands Better Everyday shortboard lives up to its name—it’s designed to perform at a high level in average surf, making it your go-to board for everyday sessions. The additional width and volume give it a forgiving feel that paddles easily and handles less-than-perfect conditions, while the refined bottom contours ensure it still rips when the waves get good. Ideal for surfers looking for a blend of performance and reliability, this board shines from waist-high to overhead surf.
Make every surf session count with the Channel Islands 6'1 Better Everyday Shortboard Surfboard—crafted for speed, control, and all-around performance in real-world waves.
Channel Islands 6'1 Better Everyday Shortboard Surfboard brief info
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