Happy Traveler

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The Happy Traveler, designed by Britt Merrick, is the ultimate board for big waves and diverse surf conditions. Building on the proven rocker curve of the Happy, it is tuned for size, power, and quality. The Traveler features decreased concave between the fins, a straighter pulled-in outline in the back third, and leading fins placed closer to the rail for optimal hold and control. With thickness in the forward deck and rail, it enhances paddling power and performance in the barrel. The Traveler, with a round pin and thruster or quad setup, is the one-board travel quiver for memorable surf experiences.

RETAIL PRICE: $800.00 USD

Specs Overview

Outline: Step Up
Ability Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Wave Height: 6-15ft
Wave Type: Powerful Conditions
Fin Type: Thruster
Concave: Single to Double
Entry Rocker: Agressive
Exit Rocker: Moderate
Rail Type: Medium

Specs Overview

Outline: Step Up
Ability Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Wave Height: 6-15ft
Wave Type: Powerful Conditions
Fin Type: Thruster
Concave: Single to Double
Entry Rocker: Agressive
Exit Rocker: Moderate
Rail Type: Medium

Standard Dims:

5’10” x 18 3/4” x 2 3/8” x 27.6L
6’0” x 19” x 2 7/16” x 29.5L
6’2” x 19 1/4” x 2 9/16” x 32.3L
6’4” x 19 1/2” x 2 5/8” x 34.3L
6’6” x 19 3/4” x 2 3/4” x 37.3L
6’8” x 20” x 2 3/4” x 38.8L
6’10” x 20 3/8” x 2 7/8” x 42.3L
7’0” x 20 3/4” x 3” x 46.0L
7’2” x 21” x 3 1/8” x 49.4L

 

Minus/Pro Dims:

5’10” x 18 3/8” x 2 5/16” x 26.3L
6’0” x 18 5/8” x 2 3/8” x 28.2L
6’2” x 18 7/8” x 2 7/16” x 30.1L
6’4” x 19 1/8” x 2 1/2” x 32.1L
6’6” x 19 3/8” x 2 9/16” x 34.2L
6’8” x 19 5/8” x 2 5/8” x 36.4L
6’10” x 20” x 2 3/4” x 39.7L
7’0” x 20 3/8” x 2 7/8” x 43.3L
7’2” x 20 3/4” x 3” x 46.9L

If you are looking for a good wave board, bigger wave board, or a do it all exploration and adventure board the Happy Traveler is it! Proven in conditions around the world and in some of the most dreamy and serious surf, the Traveler is the one board travel quiver you’ll need for all your most memorable experiences ahead. The Happy Traveler takes the proven rocker curve of the Happy and tunes it for surf where a step-up is desirable due to size, power, or quality of waves.

In pumping surf, you need to be able to control and harness speed rather than merely create it. The Traveler’s decreased concave between the fins, straighter pulled in outline in the back third, and leading fin’s placement closer to the rail optimize hold and control in quality surf. This allows you to surf with more confidence and freedom as you are more connected to and seated in the wave face. When all the work is done, you’ll be thinking less and feeling more as you surf some of the best waves of your life.

When the waves are good you want to get as many as you can as well as have the confidence to get in over the ledge! The Happy Traveler maximizes your paddling power and ability to catch waves with more thickness carried in the forward deck and rail, and a fuller outline in the front third of the board. When the opportunity arises, you can be sure these same characteristics make the board perform exceptionally well in the barrel.

If the swell drops, the Happy rocker still gets the job done and proves this board to be the single board you need in your quiver.

The Traveler comes standard with a round pin and can be set up and ridden as a thruster or quad.

Suggested Fins

FCS II JS

FCS

Reliable in Bigger Waves

Lots of Drive

Futures DHD

Futures

More drive

High-performance approach

jjf techflex

Futures

Speed Control

Solid rail turns

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Channel Islands

Channel Islands Surfboards, headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, is a renowned surfboard manufacturing company founded by Al Merrick in 1969. Known for its high-performance surfboards, the company has become a staple in the surfing community. Over the years, Channel Islands Surfboards has collaborated with many surfing legends, including Kelly Slater and Tom Curren, and more recently Dane Reynolds and Mike February. CI has won 3 Stab In the Dark with their models Fever, CI Pro, and CI 2.Pro.

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