{"product_id":"channel-islands-59-dumpster-diver-2-spinetek-eps","title":"Channel Islands 5'9 Dumpster Diver 2 Spinetek EPS","description":"\u003carticle\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChannel Islands Dumpster Diver 2 5'9 Spine-Tek EPS surfboard\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eChannel Islands Dumpster Diver 2 5'9 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Channel Islands Surfboards\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dumpster Diver 2\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5'9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30.8L\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spine-Tek EPS\/Epoxy\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlass:\u003c\/strong\u003e UL\/SO 4+4\/4 glass job\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFin System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Futures\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFin Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thruster \/ 3 Fin\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Dumpster Diver 2 Rides\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eSpine-Tek EPS\/Epoxy Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis Dumpster Diver 2 uses Channel Islands' \u003cstrong\u003eSpine-Tek EPS\/Epoxy construction\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003ePaired 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eFutures Thruster Fin Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis 5'9\" Dumpster Diver 2 uses a \u003cstrong\u003ethree-fin Futures thruster setup\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eNeed fins for this board? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ridershack.com\/collections\/futures-fins\"\u003eFutures surfboard fins\u003c\/a\u003e to find compatible thruster sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is the 5'9 Dumpster Diver 2 For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSurfboard 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the dimensions of the Channel Islands Dumpster Diver 2 5'9?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis Dumpster Diver 2 measures 5'9\" x 19 3\/4\" x 2 1\/2\" and has 30.8 liters of volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat construction is this Dumpster Diver 2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat fin system does this Dumpster Diver 2 use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis board has Futures fin boxes and is configured as a three-fin thruster.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should the Dumpster Diver 2 be sized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eChannel 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the Dumpster Diver 2 different from the original Dumpster Diver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eChannel 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eShop Channel Islands Surfboards at Rider Shack\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ridershack.com\/collections\/channel-islands-surfboards\"\u003eChannel Islands surfboards at Rider Shack\u003c\/a\u003e. When you purchase from Rider Shack, you're supporting an independent small business and a core surf shop run by surfers. 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