Overall Rating: 7/10
Channel Islands Whip
Specs
| TYPE: | Shortboards |
| SIZE: | Length: 0' 0" to 0' 0" Width: 0.00" to 0.00" Thickness: 0" to 0" |
| MATERIAL: | PU |
| TAIL: | Swallow |
| FIN: | Tri Fin |
| SKILL LEVEL: |  Intermediate - Advanced |
| FEATURES: | Should be ridden 3-4 inches smaller than your shortboard, 1/4" wider and the same thickness. Best in knee to head high surf. |
| RETAIL PRICE: | $0.00 |
| USED PRICE: | $0.00 - $0.00 |
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Channel Islands Whip
Manufacturer Description
The Whip by Channel Island - In landlocked neighborhoods a man’s “whip” is his customized ride, his prized mode of transportation. Kelly’s prized “Whips” for less than perfect surf during his 9th World Title run were his 5’10” x 18 5/8” and 5’8” x 18 7/8" x 2 5/16” swallow tails. Evident by Kelly’s phenomenal start with wins at both Snapper and Bells, this design came alive and skated over the flat spots. This is Kelly and Al’s re-worked version of the Flyer, with a few secret changes this board is faster and more forgiving. If you’re looking for a board that excels when your shortboard seems to bog, this is the board for you.
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9 Comments
7/10
By Rick on 2012-08-06
Thicker than most shortboards through the nose and ears. Paddles well and gets in to waves easily. Heavy tail rocker allows the board to be whipped around and turn on-rail, but takes away from the boards stability and gives the board a rocking horse feel under your feet.
2/10
By Bob Waxer on 2014-10-23
Not good for surf but good for the ol wax
6.5/10
By Foam on 2012-01-26
I think you need to be a big guy to ride this board. To much foam under feet.
7.5/10
By Jeff on 2013-07-28
Surfed in Hawaii, Bali, and NorCal OB. Pretty versatile board from small waves or double overhead. I have the five fin option which is good for big waves. I'm a big guy 205 and I surf a6'4" 35 L volume. Paddles well and the low rocker helps with take offs.
5.5/10
By Patrick on 0000-00-00
I think I need more board. CI Whip is 7' , 22 3/4", and 3". I weigh 218 and am 55. Been surfing for 40 years and thought this board would give me enough paddle power. I thought wrong! Been looking at the Channel island m13 and was debating on the 8' or the 8'6". What are your thoughts?
7/10
By Ryan on 0000-00-00
My whip is a 5'6 which is pefect but theres not enough foam for floridas normally mushy surf. I want try to keep the preformance but get more speed out of these waves
6/10
By Dan on 0000-00-00
Ddd
9.5/10
By Matt on 2017-12-22
I have had in 2011 and 2012, 2 surfboard Whip and there were great in small surf ( but not too small..) Easy paddle, a lot of stability and really good in turns. This year (2017) I bought another one!
9/10
By keke on 2011-03-22
excellent 5"11 0-4ft excellent board for pussy cali waves my weight 180lbs 28 yrs surfing feel liike a grommitt again