The 5'11 Channel Islands Febs Fish is a modern twin-fin fish shaped by Britt Merrick for Michael February. Febs asked for a traditional fish outline with a modern performance engine, and the result pairs that classic swallow-tail planshape with updated bottom contours, refined rocker and finely foiled rails. Fins are not included.
Classic Fish Outline, Modern Performance
The Febs Fish keeps the speed and glide that make a fish fun, but the modern contours and rails let it turn harder and hold in steeper waves than a retro fish. Michael February rides his everywhere from hollow waves in Mexico to Rincon, J-Bay and Morocco, and it is also his go-to for casual cruising at home. Channel Islands designed it around their Britt Fish Fin (BFF) template, which sits between the BMT and AMK twin templates and is built to be stable and drivey with smooth transitions through turns.
Key Features
- Shaped by Britt Merrick for Michael February
- Traditional fish outline with a swallow tail
- Modern bottom contours and rocker
- Finely foiled rails for high-performance surfing
- Twin-fin setup with Futures fin boxes
- PU/PE construction
5'11 Channel Islands Febs Fish Specs
- Length: 5'11
- Width: 21 1/8"
- Thickness: 2 5/8"
- Volume: 39.2L
- Fin setup: Twin, Futures boxes (fins not included)
- Tail: Swallow
- Construction: PU/PE (polyurethane foam, polyester resin)
Sizing and Fit
Febs Fish models are ridden shorter than a standard shortboard. For reference, Michael February is 6'3 and about 165 lbs and rides a 5'5 stock Febs Fish. Fins are not included; it is designed around the Channel Islands BFF twin template, and any Futures twin 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: 5'11 Channel Islands Febs Fish
Who designed the Febs Fish?
Britt Merrick of Channel Islands shaped it for pro surfer Michael February.
What fins does it take?
It has two Futures fin boxes for a twin-fin setup. Fins are not included.
How should I size a Febs Fish?
Ride it shorter than your shortboard. Michael February, at 6'3 and about 165 lbs, rides a 5'5.
What waves is it for?
It is built to handle a wide range of conditions, from hollow point and reef waves to everyday cruising surf.
What is it made of?
It is a traditional PU/PE build: polyurethane foam glassed with polyester resin.
