Channel Islands "Black & White" Surfboard review by Noel Salas Ep 14
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Click to buy: SURF STATION - https://www.surfstationstore.com/collections/channel-islands-surfboards/products/channel-islands-black-and-white-surfboard No obligation, but these links & ads help support the site and keeps the reviews coming! If you decide to buy somewhere else or would like to support the show, please donate at https://www.paypal.me/surfnshow This episode is a review on Dane Reynolds new high performance model called the Black & White. Enjoy the journey as Noel Salas dives into the attributes of his two custom boards. In this episode Noel connects with Britt Merrick the head shaper for Channel Islands Surfboards and creator of this model with Dane Reynolds. Britt talks about fins for the B&W along with how the board feels under his feet from a surfer / shapers perspective. The Black & White is designed for point breaks with a low entry rocker and an aggressive tail rocker. It also has a flat deck so the rails are full but round so you can order this board 1/8 of an inch thinner than your regular dimensions. The flat deck also accentuates the flex in the board under your feet. Noel goes into to detail on why this board works well for him in his home break. He also talks about three different fins that worked really well in this board from chest high surf to double over head. The Black & White is Noel’s favorite board in the CI lineup for his standard short board. See what Channel Islands Surfboards has to say about the new B&W model: An all around, high performance shortboard designed for down the line speed and easy rail-to-rail transitions, the Black & White is based on a favorite hand shape Britt Merrick made Dane Reynolds for Santa Barbara area point breaks. Dane related its feel to a good MBM. The Black & White has a fairly low entry rocker, a staged flat-ish section between the feet, and an accelerated kick out the tail. A single concave runs the length of the board, is deepest near the front fins and shallows into a hint of vee exiting the tail block. A flat deck design, the Black & White offers improved flex characteristics, a solid under-your-feet feel, and full rails. The board should be ridden about your same height to 2″ longer than you are tall. Because of the flat deck ride the board 1/8” thinner than your normal shortboard to keep the same general volume. The Black & White is suitable for most surfers in most types of surf where a shortboard is appropriate. #CIBlackandWhite Available in Alternative Technologies
but by the dims it was clear that the board was arround the 26's. Cheers Noel you are the best.
I had a couple questions a couple months ago below and never heard back?
Thanks!
10. comment for Channel Islands "Black & White" Surfboard review by Noel Salas Ep 14
One last question as I was thinking about how wide I can go, cause 19 1/4 may be a little challenging.
Current boards: sampler 5'10, 2 1/2 19 3/4 31l
Chilli(epoxy) 5'8 2 3/8 19 5/8- I am cool with 2 3/8 29l
stock fever: 5'10, 1 2 5/16 18 5/8 26.4.l
your suggestion: 5'10 2 7/16 19 1/4 28.8 l
wanting to go wider for getting up at least 19 3/8, but is this ok from stock increase from 18 5/8?
thinking : 5/10 2 3/8 19 3/8 28.2l or same with 2 7/16 28.9?
a lot of numbers....sorry... just want to get it right before pull trigger!!
I plugged in and comes out at 28.8, I think I will go with that. Thanks for taking the time to help me out and your advice!!
Cool, thanks for the feedback and next board will be the Fever!
Any suggestions on sizing. I weigh 5'9 160 and have the 5'10 sampler, and just got the Chilli Black Vulture at 5'8 29Ltrs.?
You have been great on my progression lately as I am trying to surf waves on short board after surfing for over 30 years. I bought the pod mod at 5'10 and mastered, progressed to sampler 5'10 and now looking for next step.
I surf LA north point breaks, just bought 5'8 BV Chilli, but looking forward and wondering what your thoughts on either CI B/W or Fever for HP shortboarding?
Thanks,
Rick
The Squash tail will pivot faster and release better.
I also noticed the Round tail being a little stiffer but you can loosen it up a bit with a more upright Fin.
20. comment for Channel Islands "Black & White" Surfboard review by Noel Salas Ep 14
Great review! I love how you are the only person who has video footage of you riding these boards. I always felt that the other reviewers always say the same thing that the website say and can never really believe them unless they are out there in the water using these boards.
I'm roughly your height and weight but not even close to your skill level. What size would you recommend for someone not at your skill level for a standard short board? I was thinking of increasing the volume up and choosing a 5'11'' or 6'0''? Any thoughts?
How tall are you and how much do you weigh?
Cheers
You have it right.... I am looking for extra lift for more speed and I can get that from the Large fin base compared to the Medium fin.
Now if I lived in HI I would most likely use a stiff Medium fin with boards that are a bit narrower in the for the punchy reef breaks. I would only ride Large fins on the smaller days when I am riding a Groveler type board.
I hope this makes sense. Cheers!!!
Knee to head high waves / High-performance shortboard rocker / Squash tail with accentuated V / TL Pro Carbon construction " ...what do'ya think dude ?
Sir Noel, the Rusty dozer is here , look the link, you will know the shape attributes : ( i will get the TLPC version ) Rusty Dozer TLPC
http://www.surftech.com/surf/rusty-dozer-tlpc
" Walking the line between a fishy slab and a performance short board, the Rusty Dozer packs about as much volume as possible into a traditional shortboard outline, with a couple unique tweaks that keep it lively. For intermediate to advanced riders in all conditions."
I was wondering, do you order your customs "Team Light" glassing, or do you just go with the standard "Ultra Light"? I've always wanted know if you can go up in liters without losing performance if the glassing is lighter.
I'm Tirso from Spain. Great video and great surfing!
I have an uncoming trip to Indo and I wanted to know whether is this a suitable board for the trip, or would suggest to bring a more adequate board (I'm open to any suggestions). Thank you in advance!
30. comment for Channel Islands "Black & White" Surfboard review by Noel Salas Ep 14
Quick one for you Noel. I currently have a Lost Puddle Jumper that is 15% higher in volume than my shortboards for mushy knee high days. Have you had a go on an Average Joe? The PJ feels really hard to put on rail due to it's bulk so I'm considering a lower volumed groveller. Considering a 5'5 or 5'7 Joe. Can you get pretty rad on them if surfed small?
The Joe is a really fun board and you can do some great turns on them. I also recommend the High 5 or Pod Mod if your looking for a bit more performance. I think the Joe is the easiest to surf out of all 3 models but they are all great for small waves. The Joe is good for the beginner to intermediate, High 5 is more fish like and great for carves, and the PM can do it all but might be a bit more responsive for a beginner but it will work.
cheers
Thanks for the great review.
Best surfboard reviews on you tube hands down.