Sampler

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Designed with Dane Reynolds, the Sampler is a high-performance step-down board for smaller, weaker waves, filling the gap between a groveler and a shortboard. The board features a low/moderate entry rocker, leading into a moderate exit rocker for tight transitions and aerial maneuvers. Its outline is full but sleek in the front half, with an exaggerated Merrick hip and a wide, old-school squash tail. The single concave runs throughout, transitioning to a slight double within the single between the fins, and a subtle vee off the tail, enhancing speed, drive, and maneuverability. Ideal for all surfers, ride the Sampler 2-4 inches shorter and slightly wider than your normal shortboard for optimal performance.

RETAIL PRICE: $800.00 USD

Specs Overview

Outline: Small Wave HP
Ability Level: All levels
Wave Height: 2-5ft
Wave Type: Beach and Point Breaks, Reefs
Fin Type: Thruster
Concave: Single to Double to Vee
Entry Rocker: Low/Moderate
Exit Rocker: Moderate
Rail Type: Medium

Specs Overview

Outline: Small Wave HP
Ability Level: All levels
Wave Height: 2-5ft
Wave Type: Beach and Point Breaks, Reefs
Fin Type: Thruster
Concave: Single to Double to Vee
Entry Rocker: Low/Moderate
Exit Rocker: Moderate
Rail Type: Medium

5’5” x 18 1/2” x 2 3/16” x 23.7L
5’6” x 18 3/4” x 2 1/4” x 25.1L
5’7” x 19” x 2 5/16” x 26.5L
5’8” x 19 1/4” x 2 3/8” x 27.9L
5’9” x 19 1/2” x 2 7/16” x 29.4L
5’10” x 19 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 31.0L
5’11” x 20” x 2 9/16” x 32.6L
6’0” x 20 1/4” x 2 5/8” x 34.3L
6’1” x 20 1/2” x 2 5/8” x 35.2L
6’2” x 20 5/8” x 2 3/4” x 37.5L
6’3” x 20 3/4” x 2 3/4” x 38.2L
6’4” x 21” x 2 7/8” x 41.0L

Take your good wave game to conditions that are not. The Sampler was developed with Dane Reynolds to be that step-down board you ride a little shorter and wider in smaller or weaker surf while not sacrificing performance. It fits in your quiver between something fishy like a High 5 or Pod Mod and your normal shortboard.

Loosely based off the Dumpster Diver,it has flat, racy entry and center rocker,with ample curve out the tail for tight transitions and airs. A generous single concave runs the whole length of the board, with a slight double within the single between the fins, and just a little vee to provide kick off the tail. The outline is full but sleek in the front half, with an exaggerated and slightly forward of normal Merrick hip, and a wide old-school squash tail.

The Sampler is suitable for every level of surfer and should be ordered 2-4 inches shorter, 1/4 to 3/4 inches wider, and the same or slightly thicker than your normal shortboard.

Now available in 4’10 and 5’2 GROM SERIES dimensions

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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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