CI Mid: Britt Merrick Breakdown
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- Over the past few months, the CI Mid has garnered more buzz than just about any other surfboard in 2020. Ok, maybe the FishBeard actually has, but this Mid is a close second! In this new video, we wanted to share a bit more info and visuals behind the inspiration for this egg-inspired model, as well as added insights on what you can expect from its ride.
"At Channel Islands, everything we do is performance oriented,” explains Lead Shaper and Designer Britt Merrick. "We’re not satisfied with just making boards that go straight and fast. We want speed, flow and glide in that feeling we’re all after-but you've got to be able to do the turns that you want to, and you've got to be able to do your best surfing. So that’s the philosophy that we took into our CI Mid project.”
“One of the cool things we have at CI, having been around for 50 years, is this incredible design library of templates and history, and rockers and all the things that go into making a board,” adds Britt. "In the ’70s, my dad had a board called the Huevo Caliente, which was this really beautiful looking midlength, egg sort of board. We'd been looking at pictures of that around the factory, and felt pretty inspired by that so we dipped back into the archives, and pulled out some of those old templates to accomplish those curves that created the CI Mid. We also updated the bottom so that it performs like a modern board but still has that classic feel and vibe that my dad created so long ago."
The CI Mid is a modern classic design resulting from a fun collaboration with Devon Howard, a southern California surfer that has spent the past two decades riding and refining egg-inspired designs that are in a category of boards many refer to as midlengths. "I wanted to work on a board that blended all of the different characteristics of these type of boards into one,” explains Howard. “Although the CI Mid was inspired by the clean, longer-railed lines drawn by traditional eggs and single-fins like Al’s mid-1970s Huevo Caliente, it offers an improved crispness, sensitivity, and freedom made possible by his modern rails, rocker and bottom contours that earned him a rep as one of the greatest shapers of all time. ”
Boasting a sleek, egg-like template with low entry rocker and foam a tad forward for ease of paddle and effortless trim speed, the CI Mid scoots, squirts and swivels thanks to contemporary features like double-barrel concave, gradually accelerated rocker, and hard, slightly tucked rails through and off the tail. Britt adds: "The CI Mid is a long-railed board that has all that speed and glide you need to draw those high lines and get that flying feeling you’re after, but you can still really turn down the face and up it, and surf the board well."
A reliable all-arounder that flies over the flatter, smaller stuff, the CI Mid shines best in shoulder-high to nearly double overhead point surf-where surfers are able to lay down flowy, arcing turns with total confidence, speed, and control.
The CI Mid’s minimalist logo is also out of the Channel Islands Archives-a lam Al put on his boards in the early ’70s-and all CI Mids are stocked with high quality, colorful resin craftsmanship (6-4oz. decks with 6oz. bottoms).
Fins can make or break any surfboard. For the CI Mid, we again worked closely Devon and our friends at True Ames Fins to custom build a 2 + 1 fin set that enhances our the board's high-performance characteristics, as well as helping it be versatile in a wide range of conditions with just a simple adjustment of the center fin.
CI Mid Dimensions:
6’6 x 20 1/2” x 2 9/16” - 37.8L
6’8 x 20 3/4” x 2 5/8” - 40.2L
6’10 x 20 7/8” x 2 11/16” - 42.3L
7’0 x 21 1/8” x 2 3/4” - 44.9L
7’2 x 21 1/4” x 2 13/16” - 47.3L
7’6 x 21 3/4” x 2 7/8” - 51.8L
7’10 x 22 x 3” - 57.1L
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Glassing Schedule:
Deck: 6 x 4 ounce
Bottom: 6 ounce
Fins
Two Plus One: Recommend CI Mid 6.5” center fin with 3.6” or 4” sidebites
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Surfers
Devon Howard @devon_howard - / devon_howard
Cliff Kapono @cliff_kapono - / cliff_kapono
Sage Erickson @sageerickson - / sageerickson
Dane Gudauskas @danedamus - / danedamus
Filmers
Sean Lesh - / seanlesh
Alex Kilauano - / alexkilauano
Ryan Cannon aka Lograp - / lograp
Drew B Miller - / drewbmiller
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I love all forms of surfing, but I much prefer watching surfing like this than modern style surfing.
all day!
“Modern-style” surfing is skating with the wave. This style is becoming the wave. 🤙🏽
@@Keolalaulani Wow ! Very well said 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
🙌🏼🤜🏼🤛🏼
Agreed or “rail to rail surfing” for me. Doesn’t have to be a mid length but these-chop hops and jerky turns that the kids are into doesn’t reflect the type of surfing I like either (how’s that for a run on sentence? I’m leaving it)
@Lou Morda nose riding was around before any of those others. As for arials, I think it’s pretty damn spectacular and impressive. I do like the flowy old school styles the best, but why do people have to cling to one style? Just appreciate it all.
Surfing looks soooo much more stylish with out airs. Be one with the wave don't stomp all over it!
I picked up a 6ʻ8" this morning and rode it this evening in head high, slightly lumpy but lined up rights. First wave had a lot of moguls but the board accelerated through each bump, I was smiling already. It goes fast, snaps, does round turns, holds high lines, cruises through flat spots, and is easy to ride. So fresh and different.
Stoked to hear this and hope you are still enjoying.
I had a Rick 7’ 6” Single Fin Egg way back when. I loved it, worked good in everything. Rode it till it fell apart. Surfed River Jetties, Trestles, Topanga, Rincon, California Street, Latigo...What a time!
unreal, yeah, lots of shapers have had different version of these since the 70s. It's been fun for us to revisit the ones we made and modernize them!
Joseph, I had a 7'4'' Rick Egg, mid 70's. Surfed the South Bay and Baja. Best board I've had untill my Ci mid I ride now at almost 70 years old. Charge on!
I wish we had footage of Greg Fagan. He rode Liddel Hulls. Man, he was smooth! He was my inspiration for going towards eggs.
@@jaydickey1049 Awesome! Stay stoked!
OMG!....I clicked on this video because I could tell it was all about the style and grace, and then in the first > 8 seconds > I said to myself in controlled excitement >>>>>> "That's the PERFECT board!!!" This is a young picture of me (because it's who I will always be inside) but I grew up in Dana Point before the harbor, and surfed daily. I had this same shape board eventually, and it was truly my all time favorite. ✍️)))
just picked one up from kirra surf (7'0') and have been riding currumbin alley, rainbow through greenmount, and some of the open beachies with a twin fin setup. first wave was magic, along with everyone after. waiting for the proper fin setup arriving this week. highly recommend.
Twin Fin? - can you say more about that set up you used?
@@surflots1 just threw 2 mick fanning FCS side fins in from my thruster setup. I only did it because I didn't have any other option on the day. The thing went amazing!! Finally rode the True Ames fin setup with the single fin and side bites, and to be honest I didn't like it as much as the twin fin setup in smaller waves, but better in bigger waves. I think twinny setup is better for 4 feet and under, and the single fin for anything bigger.
I want these waves even more than the board
I would buy the 6' 10" right now if I lived at the beach. I love watching Devon surf. Great short video guys.
Right on Jeff. We loved your character in Fast Times. Will pass on the note, he went to high school across the canyon in UC>
After months of ogling it, just bought a 7'2" seafoam green yesterday! Picked up a 8.5" A4 to get started with while waiting for the CI fin set to re-stock. Can't get enough CI Mid content, thanks
Right on! that will work great as a single fins size. Surf is on the way finally. Enjoy!
I have this board, it is my favorite board. You won’t regret it!
Phenomenal to watch the glide & flow .I have been out of the water for over a year here in NJ( after one of the best Summer/fall combo to add to the 8 mo. Re- have pain. Hopefully a custom for the Fall?
Let's see What happens first.. Great 👍🏻 Work to the C.I. crew Britt Merrick 🤙🏻☮️
To me this is true surfing ,just ride that wave man ,now to get me one of these boards 🤙😁
I bought a cimid, a month ago, and I already caught some good waves with it, it is amazing I am very happy with the board.
Predro, what size did you go for (and how much do you weigh?). I'm 82Kg and thinking of getting a 6'8
I'm 84 kg, and 54 years old, and bought a 7.2
Hej how do i get a 7,2 live in sweden
ANY board would look amazing in this surf ! ;)
Best board i have had under my feet
Rad, stoked to hear this!
Gorgeous board and waves. Need some of that stoke!
Looks like tons of fun!🤙
Looks like you guys took it to Honolua Bay, I'm sold. I need one just to out paddle the crowd.
I need one! ☝️
95% of San Diego surfers would benefit from riding a good mid length board, as opposed to their tiny Firewire types.
it's a great all arounder, and while we like twinnies we don't like Tinnies and we are stoked to build them here in SoCal. Thanks for chiming in here. Hope you are getting down there.
I’d rather people stay on their small boards helps me pick off the set waves on my 7’0 all day...
I would buy one if I could still paddle it, wish they made this one 15 years ago. I had a couple of good Bill Stewart mid lengths though.................
The flow is so classic and pure. Too much air and pumping in modern surfing style
loving my 6'10. go get one!
right on!stoked to hear this.
Brah I saw that wave in person at Honolua and instantly wanted one
Mine is 7'6 though. Still turns fine. Just no snaps under the lip.
I WANT ONE, looks fun.
Holy crap i think im in love 😍
To be honest it's not entirely about the board, it does help for sure but Devon could surf a sausage if he could find one that would float. It's more about having a longboard mentality of trim and flow when riding longer boards. The clips of the short boarder guys riding them look a bit clunky and forced.
Has anyone tried throwing a set of twin fins on this board?
I’d want to ride this in waist high and below wind swell summer slop here in oz. I only see people riding this in waves above waist and reasonable quality of waves. So my question is summer groveller or not? Is this the board to keep me catching those shin high drainer and compete with the longboarders for waves when it’s 30 degrees and I’m dying to get into the water and feel the glide
Michael, they do work in small waves, you can grovel on them but they are not designed with that in mind. The biggest challenge is it has a lot of rail to fit into a small pocket. We often recommend something more skate like a Fish or FishBeard or Rocket Wide for those kind of conditions, or a classic longboard. If you look at this video of Devon in the drone footage those are just waist to stomach high but it's drawing off a reef pretty good. Our crew here rides them on small days but just want to be honest that it's best if you get in waist stomach high or bigger, ideally shoulder high plus for it to really hit its paces
cisurfboards will this model work well in those bigger days (over head+)?
A longboard will be way more fun in small surf, this board will be perfect in chest high+ then you've got a two board quiver covering just about everything. Maybe except a gnarly slab haha
Color options stock is pretty cool
I know you guys intended performance, but I’m initially going single fin setup with that.
You can ride as single for sure. Sage Erickson does and one of our employees here loves it as single. Maybe try 8" or 8.5" Greenough 4A or any of your favorite single templates
if you like, can order custom with single box only
cisurfboards right on. I’m 6’0 160 lbs. How many Liters are good for a guy my size? I live in Ventura so I can just pickup when ready.
@@zareh805 For boards this size don't get too hung up on volume. Check this article out www.surfer.com/features/heres-what-you-need-to-know-before-buying-your-first-mid-length/
@@zareh805 on average people go 10-12" over height
beautiful !! HERMOSOOOOOOOO
I am 6'4 and 82kg would a 7 be a good fit for me?
That's my excact set up . Fin placement and all. I still haven't found any reason to go back to short board. So many people are compromising there surfing by riding 5'7 and stupid unpractical surf set ups for there ability
Looks like this board has plenty of drive to it.
Midlengths help iron out a surfers style also.
Hi guys, how do you size it for Portuguese beach and point breaks? I´m 5´7 145LBS and i usualy ride a 5´7 27L Flyer type board.
Thanks
I'd go 6'10 or 7'0, any shorter and I feel you lose the mid length characteristics... All about getting in early and flying down the line
Ooh yeah baby!! 🤙🌈
I just ordered a ci mid and I was wondering if I could use it as a twin and what twin setup would you recommend?
Do you guys duck dive with boards around this size? I’ve never been able to duck dive my 7’0 I always do a turtle roll haha
I have the 6’10 & can duck dive it easily. Am used to 6’10 size though…might take a while if used to shortboards!
Great vidéo.
What size for an intermediate 38 years Guy? 1m80 and 89 kg. ? Thanks
Hi, if your riding with side bites, does it matter where the centre fin is placed?
Every wave in this video was better quality than Virginia ever gets
what length do you recommend? Is there a guidance on this?
What’s it gonna be like if you slap in AMK twin fins on this CI mid?
Im in the market for a mid, but here in Spain not much of the mid's around found one in Portugal, but not sure about the size.. Im 182cm weight 80kg what would be the good size for me? Is 6'10 mid not too short, should i go for a longer one. Thanks
Just wondering what the length of the board Devon is using in the video? I'm thinking of getting the 6'10" for here in Bali.
7'0" has been his go-to
DUDE!!!!
Question: What are the best specs for small waves?…Here in this video I don’t see riding small waves and I am concern or curious-how the Mid-length would handle gutless knee high lines. Is this board a wave catcher-machine under these types of conditions?
That’s a good question, I was wondering the same thing. Anyone?
Just ordered a 6’8, can’t wait to rip the thing. Which fin would you recommend as a single?
if you look on the Mid page on our website there is a fin we made specific for it. It's a two plus one. You can ride a single as well. Maybe 8 or 8.5 greenough 4a or the Liddle Hull fin, both by True Ames
cisurfboards I got the 2+1 set already but i want to surf it as a single on smaller days. Thanks for the answer!
Thank you for this vid. I’m really digging CI mid and toying between getting a 7.0 or 6.10. Wdyt? I’m 178cm (5ft10) and 75kg. I’ve been surfing for 2 years and wouldn’t consider myself too advance but I was surfing a 6.8 hybrid fish 45L before and can catch waves and go down the line. Lemme know what you think
What did you end up going with?
Any fins recommendations for a futures side bite set up?
how do you size these? I ride a 5'10 to 6 shortboard
so how should u size a midlength? Like coming from a 29v shortboards under 6ft for a well rounded surfer, how should this board size up? I am drawn to this board and this style of surfing for sure! Many thanks.
I ride the 7'10" (I'm 6'6" 215) and its a dream in every respect other than diving it. I could have gone with the 7'6" and been just as happy, but I'm not unhappy at all with the longer board. That all said, maybe start about 12" taller than your height for a ballpark mid-length for yourself. Best wishes Brother.
@@christopherpakney8542 i cut out a 6'6 in 3D shaper and getting glassed now. 40v. Hope its as smooth as what u got here. 2 weeks i will know.
@@palmbaybali6138 Come back and let me know! good luck on your custom design!
How about sending a Demo bus down to San Diego so we can try these boards out before dropping a grand!!
I think I'd got 6'8" or maybe the 6'6" - would it work as a step up board? it's really wide so it might stuggle to make it into tighter spaces, but on the open face it carves like a dream.
it's not designed as a step up but for sure can be. It's ideally ridden in chest high to several feet overhead, handles up to double in most places of the world with the exception of a heavy slab obviously.
@@cisurfboards Please help to chose correct size. i'am 86 kg. 192 cm. thinking about 6.10 or 7.2. only this two is in stock))
RAD
love the music who made it?
Sandro Brugnolini - Alipid
Would this be more high performance than the water hog?
I'm 6'4 and 90kgs what sort of length would I ride this at?
we normally recommend 12" above your height, so maybe in the 7'2 - 7'4" range. Msg us at info@cisurfboards.com and let's get you dialed
Is the first guy surfing Malibu?
What is that song called?
I would gladly test ride 7 10 , and ride it till it dies
Looks nice. Similar to the Takayama scorpion.
Mitchell Goosen Not even close.
I think you mean the takayama Howard special mini. I'd like to hear devon talk about the differences between his signature takayama board and the ci mid. I would imagine that you would ride them in the same kind of waves.
So you can use it as a single?
absolutely. we recommend greenough 4a or Liddle L Flex... we are making a fin right now, will be ready in a few months
im purty sure Wilderness’s Michael And Richie we’re doin This in 77🤔But way to catch up guys🙄we were bein laughed at on eggs the 70s,the 80,into the 90s 🤷🏾♂️hardcore Rincon River 🐀 s👊🏼🏴☠️
Ross, all of California was doing this, not just here in SB. The original board Al made (Huevo Caliente) was made in 73/4. Eggs were made popular by Skip Frye, much further south in SD, his first was made in 1968. Liddle made hulls that are popular from Bu to Rincon, based off Keyo V Bottoms he saw Nat Young ride in 67/8. Nothing new here on the CI Mid in terms of outlines, but the rails and bottoms are. We aren't claiming anything, just pulled out some old curves and this is our own new take on it, just for fun. Enjoy.
Hi CI, what lenght is Cliff Kapono riding?
6'10 Stock dimension
1:57 mins
Is that mid available in a swallow twin?
I think you've just predicted the next model
@@topdeckdog well then I'd also like to say to ci if your listening. Please shape the swallow twin version with a down rail. The down rail will allow the rail to dig more obviously....but you know that because your ci... Also make it heavy. This shouldn't be a light board. Put some glass on it! And if you think it's too heavy...it's not , more glass. And send me one as a prototype 6'6 please.
Tim, we can make one custom. A few of the guys here at the shop have one and love them. If interested, please hit is up for more info on this.... info@cisurfboards.com
How would this hold big east coast swell? Steep walls
Great, we have a lot of EC customers raving about it. It's not a small wave grovel board. Ideally riding in chest high to several feel overhead.
That wax job right at the beginning makes me feel a little funny in my pants
I want
Everytime I see these perfect fat waves on youtube i blame my local surf spot for not allowing me to progress. am i the only one? lol
Seriously? That thing hung up on every off the top. Fix the front end!
Looks likes surfing is regressing.
Wave Crutch..... Try Harder.