{"product_id":"channel-islands-the-solution","title":"Channel Islands - The Solution","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H0aCZyahcpw?si=OCE7dv3Sdw4uXGFQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCALE 1-5 - Rating lowest (1) to highest (5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFLEX \u0026amp; FEEL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1730\/9503\/files\/surf_rating_4_5_small.png?v=1490353884\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSER FRIENDLY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1730\/9503\/files\/star_rating4_small.png?v=1487809428\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFLOW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1730\/9503\/files\/surf_rating_4_5_small.png?v=1490353884\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePADDLING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1730\/9503\/files\/star_rating4_small.png?v=1487809428\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSPEED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1730\/9503\/files\/surf_rating_4_5_small.png?v=1490353884\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCARVING\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1730\/9503\/files\/surf_rating_4_5_small.png?v=1490353884\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAIL TO RAIL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1730\/9503\/files\/surf_rating_4_5_small.png?v=1490353884\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePOCKET SURFING\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1730\/9503\/files\/star_rating4_small.png?v=1487809428\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"first\"\u003eClick to buy:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to Buy Boards: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cisurfboards.com\/products\/the-solution\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/cisurfboards.com\/products\/the-solution\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to Buy Fins: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/surfnshow.com\/collections\/fins\"\u003ehttps:\/\/surfnshow.com\/collections\/fins\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"first\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this episode, Cam Richards and I put the new CI Solution through its paces. I rode it at Waco Surf, where the new Wave One is a totally different wave than the old Advanced Wave One. It has a flatter face with less of a lip, so I really had to manufacture my turns. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"first\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat impressed me about the Solution was that the harder I pushed it onto rail and drove through my turns, the more the board responded. It absolutely squirted with speed, even on that flatter, mushier wave. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"first\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce I moved into Waves 2, 3, and 4 at Waco, the board really came alive. Those waves remind me of a punchy little beach break, and the Solution felt right at home. It surfs the pocket like a true high-performance shortboard with no real limitations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"first\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Britt Merrick talks about the new rocker, he’s referring to a more staged rocker design. There’s a little more entry rocker, a low-to-medium exit rocker, and a relatively straighter section through the middle. That combination gives the board quick acceleration, easy glide, and excellent paddling, especially in smaller waves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"first\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall, I think the CI Solution generates speed effortlessly and is going to be a great board for a lot of surfers in our community. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"first\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCam’s perspective was just as impressive. He’s from the East Coast, but he tested the Solution in small Hawaiian waves with softer, flatter faces, and he was absolutely ripping. Whenever a section stood up, he laid into big carves and even launched a couple of impressive airs. It really showed how much speed and pop this board can generate, even when the waves aren’t offering much. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"first\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’re considering the CI Solution and want the full breakdown, including who it’s for, where it shines, and any potential drawbacks, check out the complete review. I think you’re going to come away with a really good feel for what this board can do. Enjoy! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"first\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoel's height 5'9\" and weight 170 lb. \u003cbr\u003eBoard DIMS: Stock 5'5\" x 19 1\/4 x 2 3\/8 (26.6L) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"first\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCam Richards height 5'9\" and weight 165 lb. \u003cbr\u003eBoard DIMS: Custom 5'5\" x 19 3\/8 x 2 1\/2 (28.1L)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"first\"\u003e______________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNo obligation, but these links \u0026amp; ads help support the site and keeps the reviews coming! 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