The 5'10 Channel Islands The Solution is Britt Merrick's small-wave answer: a fuller, rounded-tail shortboard built to keep you flying when the surf is small or weak. Ride it shorter than your everyday shortboard and it turns mushy days into fun ones. Fins are not included.
Built for Small and Weak Surf
A fuller outline and rounded tail add planing area so The Solution gets up and going early and drives through flat sections. A single-to-generous double concave and a rocker and outline unlike other Channel Islands models keep it lively and easy to turn, and custom tail patches add strength. Five fin boxes let you ride it as a thruster for tighter turns, a quad for extra speed, or a 2+1 for twin-fin glide.
Key Features
- Designed by Britt Merrick for small and weak surf
- Fuller outline and rounded tail for planing speed
- Single to generous double concave
- New rocker and outline unique in the Channel Islands lineup
- Custom tail patches for added strength
- Five Futures fin boxes: thruster, quad or 2+1
5'10 Channel Islands The Solution Specs
- Length: 5'10
- Width: 20 1/2"
- Thickness: 2 11/16"
- Volume: 34.3L
- Fin setup: Tri/Quad, five Futures boxes (fins not included)
- Tail: Rounded
- Construction: PU/PE (polyurethane foam, polyester resin)
Sizing and Fit
Channel Islands suggests riding The Solution about 2" shorter than your Better Everyday. It sits at the small-wave end of your quiver as a step-down. Fins are not included; any Futures thruster or quad set will fit.
Rider Shack Note
Rider Shack is a small, independent core surf shop run by surfers. We ride these boards ourselves and are happy to help you dial in the right size and fins for the waves you surf.
FAQ: 5'10 Channel Islands The Solution
Who designed The Solution?
Britt Merrick of Channel Islands, as his most adaptable small-wave template.
What waves is The Solution for?
Small or weak surf, where its fuller outline and rounded tail help it plane and drive through flat sections.
How should I size it?
Ride it about 2" shorter than your Channel Islands Better Everyday.
What fin setups can I ride?
It has five Futures boxes, so you can ride it as a thruster, quad or 2+1. Fins are not included.
What is it made of?
It is a traditional PU/PE build: polyurethane foam glassed with polyester resin.
