The Channel Islands Dumpster Diver 2 5'9 Spine-Tek EPS surfboard is a modernized take on Dane Reynolds' original Dumpster Diver, designed to bring compact performance into a broader range of everyday surf conditions. At 5'9" x 19 3/4" x 2 1/2" with 30.8 liters of volume, this DD2 combines a wider nose and tail, increased rocker, and a refined single concave with Channel Islands' lightweight Spine-Tek EPS/Epoxy construction. This board is set up as a Futures thruster for surfers looking for speed, control, and responsive shortboard performance.
Channel Islands Dumpster Diver 2 5'9 Specifications
- Brand: Channel Islands Surfboards
- Model: Dumpster Diver 2
- Length: 5'9"
- Width: 19 3/4"
- Thickness: 2 1/2"
- Volume: 30.8L
- Construction: Spine-Tek EPS/Epoxy
- Glass: UL/SO 4+4/4 glass job
- Fin System: Futures
- Fin Configuration: Thruster / 3 Fin
How the Dumpster Diver 2 Rides
The Dumpster Diver 2 builds on one of Channel Islands' best-known compact performance designs. Compared with the original Dumpster Diver, the DD2 features a wider nose and tail, more nose and tail rocker, and a more subtle single concave. Channel Islands developed these changes to give the board a broader operating range while maintaining the lively performance character that made the original so popular.
The compact 5'9" length keeps the board easy to maneuver, while the 19 3/4" width and 30.8L of volume give this particular size enough foam to provide useful flotation without turning it into an oversized shortboard. The result is a strong option for surfers who want a performance-oriented board for the type of everyday sessions where a traditional high-performance shortboard can feel unnecessarily demanding.
Spine-Tek EPS/Epoxy Construction
This Dumpster Diver 2 uses Channel Islands' Spine-Tek EPS/Epoxy construction. Spine-Tek replaces a traditional timber stringer with a lightweight engineered fiberglass-and-resin spine designed to flex under load and return toward the board's natural rocker. The goal is a lively, responsive flex pattern that stores and releases energy through turns.
Paired with an EPS core and epoxy construction, Spine-Tek gives this version of the DD2 a different flex and feel than the traditional PU version while retaining the Dumpster Diver 2's proven outline and bottom design.
Futures Thruster Fin Setup
This 5'9" Dumpster Diver 2 uses a three-fin Futures thruster setup. A thruster configuration provides a familiar blend of drive, control, and predictable turning, making it a natural match for a performance-oriented shortboard like the DD2.
Need fins for this board? Browse our Futures surfboard fins to find compatible thruster sets.
Who Is the 5'9 Dumpster Diver 2 For?
The Dumpster Diver 2 is aimed at surfers who want a compact, performance-focused shortboard that can cover a wider range of conditions than a highly specialized competition-style board. This 5'9" size carries 30.8 liters, making it worth considering for surfers who want a balance between usable flotation and responsive rail-to-rail surfing.
Surfboard volume is only one part of choosing the right size. Your weight, ability, fitness, typical waves, and the boards you currently ride should all be considered when deciding whether 30.8L is the right volume for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dimensions of the Channel Islands Dumpster Diver 2 5'9?
This Dumpster Diver 2 measures 5'9" x 19 3/4" x 2 1/2" and has 30.8 liters of volume.
What construction is this Dumpster Diver 2?
This board is built using Channel Islands Spine-Tek EPS/Epoxy construction. Spine-Tek uses an engineered fiberglass-and-resin spine in place of a traditional wood stringer to create a responsive flex and rebound pattern.
What fin system does this Dumpster Diver 2 use?
This board has Futures fin boxes and is configured as a three-fin thruster.
How should the Dumpster Diver 2 be sized?
Channel Islands recommends riding the Dumpster Diver 2 approximately 1 inch shorter than a comparable Happy Everyday. Your ideal size will still depend on your weight, ability, fitness, and how much flotation you prefer.
How is the Dumpster Diver 2 different from the original Dumpster Diver?
Channel Islands updated the DD2 with a wider nose and tail, increased nose and tail rocker, and a more subtle single concave. These changes were designed to expand the board's usable range while maintaining the compact performance approach of the original Dumpster Diver.
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