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OG Flyer

Channel Islands

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The OG Flyer, by Channel Islands, is a modernized classic that excels in everyday conditions. Featuring a singleto double to vee concave, this board provides speed and easy rail transitions. Its slight down rail, subtle nose beak, and Al’s signature bump squash tail enhance performance. Ideal for waves ranging from 2-6 feet, the OG Flyer is designed to be ridden approximately the same length as the surfer’s height. This board delivers reliable performance in various conditions, making it a top choice for daily surfing.

RETAIL PRICE: $775.00 USD

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Specs Overview

Outline: Daily Driver
Ability Level: All levels
Wave Height: 2-6ft
Wave Type: Beach and Point Breaks, Reefs
Fin Type: Thruster
Concave: Single to Double to Vee
Entry Rocker: Moderate
Exit Rocker: Moderate
Rail Type: Low/Medium

Specs Overview

Outline: Daily Driver
Ability Level: All levels
Wave Height: 2-6ft
Wave Type: Beach and Point Breaks, Reefs
Fin Type: Thruster
Concave: Single to Double to Vee
Entry Rocker: Moderate
Exit Rocker: Moderate
Rail Type: Low/Medium

5’6” x 18 1/4” x 2 3/16” x 23.6L
5’7” x 18 1/2” x 2 1/4” x 25.0L
5’8” x 18 3/4” x 2 5/16” x 26.4L
5’9” x 19” x 2 3/8” x 27.9L
5’10” x 19 1/4” x 2 7/16” x 29.4L
5’11” x 19 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 31.0L
6’0” x 19 3/4” x 2 9/16” x 32.6L
6’1” x 20” x 2 5/8” x 34.3L
6’2” x 20 1/4” x 2 5/8” x 35.2L
6’3” x 20 1/2” x 2 3/4” x 37.8L
6’4” x 20 3/4” x 2 3/4” x 38.8L
6’6” x 21” x 2 3/4” x 40.1L
6’8” x 21 1/4” x 2 7/8” x 43.7L
6’10” x 21 1/2” x 3” x 47.3L
7’0” x 22” x 3” x 49.5L

Our all-time most popular design is The Flyer. In 1999 Al was searching for a solution to team riders’ dilemma of needing more speed and flow in lesser waves while maintaining high performance, world tour level surfing. The answer was a board that departed from the then overly narrow designs and set the stage for the modern performance shortboard that is now wider and shorter. The Flyer is easily the most ridden and enjoyed all around board in our history.

Best as an everyday board in everyday conditions, the OG Flyer has a single concave entry to double through the middle and a vee exit, Al’s signature bump squash, slight down rail, and a subtle nose beak. To be ridden approximately the same length as you are tall.

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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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