Channel Islands Midlength Epoxy Review - The Regular Guy, S04E05
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Not my first spin on the Channel Islands Midlength, as I have tested it before and own one. This one however, is the first epoxy version made in South Africa and it had some very subtle differences to the PU model.
I knew the board was going to perform under my feet, but was very interested to see what my guest, Dylan Reddering thought of it, being younger and smaller than I am. My two guests, Dave and Warwick also enjoyed surfing it and you can catch their reviews at the end of the show.
The CI Mid is an internet and media sensation for good reason.
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My Stats: 5’11” and 112kg
Board Stats: 7’6 x 21 4/4 x 2 7/8
Volume: 51.8L
The Surfboards: Chilli - Midstrength, Channel Islands - Midlength, Wedge - Humpback, Natural Curve - Midlength Charger, Hurricane - Modern Midlength, Dutchie Surf Designs - Asymmetrical Midlength
Each board will feature in its own episode and I cant wait to share them with you.
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Crew: Ian Thurtell & Jonty Andrews
Directed/Edited/Presented: Kai Linder
Music: Monster Energy & Epidemic Sound
just took out my 7'6" CI Mid here in socal for the first time in a while and man was it fun! awesome to see you guys pushing this board in well overhead conditions!
Ya it’s amazing how it responds in those conditions- keep the stoke 🤙
I have the 7'10" (I'm 6'6" 215lbs) and have found that she doesn't really work well until chest high or better.
Sick waves & initial tune. Want this board
Def worth getting.
Awesome review as always. I have a 6’10 Lost Smooth Operator. It’s been my go to for the past 4 years. I absolutely love it. It appears to be a very similar board to the CI MID. The big difference is the fin set up. I surf it as a quad or a single. It would be great if you could get hands on one and do a direct comparison.
Another great review. Good the hear the opinion of different people.
Thanks
Please recommend where I can get one of these in epoxy?
Hi, some regions will stock them, but most will require a custom order from CI for your region. You can get hold of them and order the board direct.
Have you checked out the Thunderbolt Moe? I would be interested in your comments if you have.
Unfortunately not available in SA. Would love to test one though.
Hi, I am from India, and got the pu ci mid . Love the board for our mellow waves . It’s so easy to get in to the waves, I wanted to ask you how can I find the epoxy version. The pu version is so brittle and dings so easily, I think epoxy is way stronger. I am not able to find the epoxy version of this board online !!! Please help..
Hello, for the epoxy you will have to order a custom. Get in touch with CI for your region or head office and they can sort you out.
Yeewww...
Nice one man.
Was the EPS glassed competitive as well as the PU? Or was the glassing a little stronger to reduce the pressure dings?
GREAT VIDEO BTW. been wanting a CI MID for about a year now, and I am just waiting to see more reviews cause this thing aint cheap. Especially if I wanna get a custom epoxy as well, great to see this review comparing the PU and EPS, just what I needed thank you!
Ahoy, the epoxy was glasses standard. Bit more response and paddle power. I highly recommend the board. Lukka
Hello, what is a looser more maneuverable, Chilli midstrenght or CI MD ? Thanks
Both pretty similar but I would give it to the CI
Have you ever seen / surfed a Harley Ingleby “moe”
Would love too, but unfortunately no-one brings them into SA.
Thers a Mid 6 out there that has got my name on it…
I've taken the plunge on a 7'2 HI Moe. It's been a revelation. Would love to get a Mid 6 too but I'd have to sell the other kidney...
Hi I’m looking at a 7’4 CI Mid. Skill level advanced beginner/early intermediate. I’m improving but still not the strongest or most confident paddler. Would you recommend going with epoxy instead of PU?
My feeling is stuck with the PU - just get normal glass - not heavy. You will be stoked.
Like it better than the chilli mid strength? :)
It’s my favorite
How would you describe the differences?
PU vs Epoxy for mid lengths? Advantages either way?
I really enjoyed the CI in epoxy. It felt a little more responsive and was lighter making it a little easier to throw up into the lip for a bigger board. It did not like a lot of bump though, epoxies common problem and I did snap it into three pieces in a barrel at JBAY - I probably would have broken a PU one too, but the epoxy got destroyed. I am now back on a PU version and it feels stronger. I think overall I choose PU for a mid.
@@TheRegularGuyReview Thanks for the feedback! So would you say the epoxy is more fragile?
I've heard that epoxy is great for summer boards when you have small clean waves, this confirms that!
@@TheRegularGuyReview Hi, so you have changed your recommendation vs the video where you were leaning towards the epoxy version?
Js big baron next level
Would love to test one
awesome video! you need to do a series on surf spots of South Africa!
Thanks. Might do at a later stage. The show already shows off areas just not specific spots.
I think most surfers in the area would be pretty annoyed if he showed off specific spots
Hi, between the ci mid and the chilli mid length for all rounder (2to 6 foot), what do tou prefer ??? Thank you
Cheers from Portugal
Regards
I would go CI
@@TheRegularGuyReview any different answer for Florida waves in the USA? Small and mushy but occasionally big and good.
How much do you weigh?
I am 114kg