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Channel islands original CI Mid debuted with the ever reliable 2-plus-1 fin set-up (big center fin, small sidebites). While it can also be enjoyed as a single-fin, the side-fin placement is too far forward to work properly as a twin. So, when updating their popular “CI Mid” to accommodate two fins, they once again worked with the Mid’s co-designer Devon Howard. After riding multiple R&D revisions with various fin placements—and adding tweaks to both tail rocker and overall dimensions—Devon concluded: “A really great board just got even better.”
The Mid Twin is best described as an incredibly responsive, spicy mid-length that allows riders to draw smooth - classic lines with effortless trim speeds while still offering the high levels of performance customers expect from Channel Islands. Riders may also experience surprisingly high top-end speeds that seamlessly and confidently flow into quick, drivey bottom turns or redirections out on the open face.
Thanks to added lift from the larger twin fins, we were able to cut down the board’s length by 1” from the original Mid dims—resulting in crisper turns through critical sections. Although it called for a slightly shorter rail line, they wanted to keep the Mid Twin’s stock volume (liters) as close to the original as possible for optimal paddling—so a tad bit of width and thickness was added. To help the board perform even better rail to rail and be more sensitive through turns when you need it, we added just a touch more tail rocker. Channel Islands team riders have shared they are sometimes going as much as 4 inches shorter than the original Mid because of all these updates with fins, dims and rocker—as well as the fact that they built the shorter sized Mid Twins with more generous volume than their original Mid stock dims.
As for the finishing touches, they kept the same minimalist logo as the original Mid—the exact logo Al put on his boards in the early ’70s. All Mid Twins are stocked with high quality resin craftsmanship (6-4oz. decks with 6oz. bottoms) and sealed with a beautiful satin gloss finish.
When sizing any of the Mid designs, CI recommends about 10” above your height for good to very good surfers; 12” for average to good; and 14-16” for beginner to average ability.
Recommended fins are either the AMK or BMT. Go the AMK if you like fuller, rounder, drivey turns—or if have a medium to larger body type. BMT may better suit those that are of a lighter frame or like a looser, tighter arc feels underfoot.
Channel Islands Surfboards qualify for Special Surfboard Shipping Rates!
Check out the Special Shipping Table below.
Can I return a Surfboard?
Does the Surfboard come with fins?
• Typically not, unless stated in the Product Description that fins are included.
What is the right Surfboard for me?
• It depends on things like height, weight and experience level. Check out our Surfboard Volume Calculator to find the right size board for you.
Can I Custom Order a Surfboard?
• Yes, we do have direct lines with a lot of the board manufacturers and can submit a custom order. Please fill out our Custom Surfboard Order Form if interested.
*Special Rates apply to Channel Islands (Non-Demo), Surf Station & Select Used Surfboards.
*Special Rates | SE U.S | East Coast | West Coast | HI + AK |
5'11 & Under | $20 | $20 | $20 | $199 |
6'0 - 8'0 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $425 |
8'1 - 9'11 | $475 | $575 | $625 | Quote |
10' & Up | Quote | Quote | Quote | Quote |
Multiple Boards | Quote | Quote | Quote | Quote |
International | Quote | Quote | Quote | Quote |
*Surfboard Disclaimer: Fiberglass Surfboards are not indestructible. Most are man-made, and are known to sometimes contain minor blemishes such as burned glass from the board shaper, unequal coloring from the glassing process, cosmetic scratches, etc. The Surf Station is not liable to compensate for these small imperfections as they will not damper the performance or structural integrity of the surfboard. The cosigner accepts these terms upon checkout.
*Certain pricing restrictions may apply.
Size | Width | Thickness | Volume |
6'6 | 20 1/2 | 2 9/16 | 36.7 |
6'8 | 20 3/4 | 2 9/16 | 40.1 |
6'10 | 20 7/8 | 2 5/8 | 41.3 |
7'0 | 21 1/8 | 2 11/16 | 43.9 |
7'2 | 21 1/4 | 2 3/4 | 46.3 |
7'6 | 22 | 3 | 51.8 |
7'10 | 22 | 3 | 57.1 |
Choosing a board that has just the right amount of float and maneuverability for your specific weight and skill level can be tricky. To find your ideal volume in a surfboard, check out the Surfboard Volume Chart listed below and find your specifications to match the volume. Find Your Correct Surfboard Volume below.
Weight lbs | Weight kg | Beginner | Beg/Inter | Intermediate | Inter/Adv | Advanced |
80lbs | 36.36kg | 32.00L | 24.00L | 20.00L | 16.80L | 16.00L |
85lbs | 36.64kg | 33.23L | 24.92L | 20.77L | 17.44L | 16.61L |
90lbs | 40.00kg | 34.36L | 25.77L | 21.48L | 18.04L | 17.18L |
95lbs | 43.18kg | 35.41L | 26.56L | 22.13L | 18.59L | 17.70L |
100lbs | 45.45kg | 38.18L | 28.64L | 23.86L | 20.05L | 19.09L |
105lbs | 47.73kg | 38.18L | 28.64L | 23.86L | 20.05L | 19.09L |
110lbs | 50.00kg | 39.00L | 29.25L | 24.38L | 20.48L | 19.50L |
115lbs | 52.27kg | 40.77L | 30.58L | 25.48L | 21.41L | 20.39L |
120lbs | 54.55kg | 41.45L | 31.09L | 25.91L | 21.76L | 20.73L |
125lbs | 56.82kg | 42.05L | 31.53L | 26.28L | 22.07L | 21.02L |
130lbs | 59.09kg | 42.55L | 31.91L | 26.59L | 22.34L | 21.27L |
135lbs | 63.36kg | 44.18L | 33.14L | 27.61L | 23.20L | 22.09L |
140lbs | 63.64kg | 44.55L | 33.41L | 27.84L | 23.39L | 22.27L |
145lbs | 65.91kg | 46.14L | 34.60L | 28.84L | 24.22L | 23.07L |
150lbs | 68.18kg | 47.73L | 35.80L | 29.83L | 25.06L | 23.86L |
155lbs | 70.45kg | 49.32L | 36.99L | 30.82L | 25.89L | 24.66L |
160lbs | 72.73kg | 50.91L | 38.18L | 31.82L | 26.73L | 25.45L |
165lbs | 75.00kg | 52.50L | 39.38L | 32.81L | 27.56L | 26.25L |
170lbs | 77.27kg | 54.09L | 40.57L | 33.81L | 28.40L | 27.05L |
175lbs | 79.55kg | 55.68L | 41.76L | 34.80L | 29.23L | 27.84L |
180lbs | 81.82kg | 57.27L | 42.95L | 35.80L | 30.07L | 28.64L |
185lbs | 84.09kg | 58.86L | 44.15L | 36.79L | 30.90L | 29.43L |
190lbs | 86.36kg | 60.45L | 45.34L | 37.78L | 31.74L | 30.23L |
195lbs | 88.64kg | 62.05L | 46.53L | 38.78L | 32.57L | 31.02L |
200lbs | 90.91kg | 63.64L | 47.73L | 39.77L | 33.41L | 31.82L |
205lbs | 93.18kg | 65.23L | 48.92L | 40.77L | 34.24L | 32.61L |
210lbs | 95.45kg | 66.82L | 50.11L | 41.76L | 35.08L | 33.41L |
215lbs | 97.73kg | 68.41L | 51.31L | 42.76L | 35.91L | 34.20L |
220lbs | 100.00kg | 72.00L | 54.00L | 45.00L | 37.80L | 36.00L |
225lbs | 102.27kg | 73.64L | 55.23L | 46.02L | 38.66L | 36.82L |
230lbs | 104.55kg | 77.36L | 58.02L | 48.35L | 40.62L | 38.68L |
235lbs | 106.82kg | 79.05L | 59.28L | 49.40L | 41.50L | 39.52L |
240lbs | 109.09kg | 82.91L | 62.18L | 51.82L | 43.53L | 41.45L |