Channel Islands Fred Stubble Surfboard Review no.47 | Compare Surfboards

Shop Surfboards, Fins & Gear (keep this free resource free): AUS (Benny's Boardroom) - https://bennysboardroom.com.au/ USA (Jack's Surfboards) - http://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&ti=21491&pw=251913 No pressure, but buying your gear through the above links helps us keep this free resource free! Thanks for your support! The Channel Islands Fred Stubble Surfboard Review by Al Merrick promises to be a condensed version of the Fred Rubble - a board that was loved by the masses. Does it deliver? This is the Channel Islands Fred Stubble surfboard review at Benny's Boardroom. Yes, I was disappointed as I was expecting simply a more compact version of the Fred Rubble. That said, when I lined the Fred Stubble up against other boards that work well for me, the design is clearly geared more for a high performance surfer, which I am not! I am confident that a lot of surfers will dig this board, it just isn't my cup o tea. Interested to hear your thoughts if you have one. Cheers, Benny -------------- + See the Full Review with Full Standard Dims, Rocker/Outline Images, Ride Pluses/Minuses, Comparisons to Similar Models and More: http://bit.ly/CIFredStubbleReview + Subscribe to Get the Latest Reviews, Deals & Updates Direct from Benny and CompareSurfboards.com: http://bit.ly/1dUbZ5A -------------- Looking for a source of real, honest, objective information about surfboards and surfing products – based on actual experience from surfers? Do you have a surfboard problem? Want to ride every shape and design of surfboard you see? Need friendly advice on what product may work for you in a world of choice? You’re not alone. There is a community of surfers here who are like you and are here to share the passion. Welcome to Benny's Boardroom: REAL surfboard reviews & chronicles of a wave obsessed surfboard addict. New surfboard reviews each week, subscribe now! If you’re a passionate surfer, are just trying to find out how a given surfboard or wetsuit will work for you or if you simply can’t resist the desire to ride every different shape and design of surfboard you see, you are in the right place. Subscribe now to get access to the latest surfboard reviews and surf hardware reviews each week. Visit http://www.CompareSurfboards.com/ for full reviews, news, articles and more! Thank you for watching, I hope you enjoy the show. HIT SUBSCRIBE NOW! All the best, Benny

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Shop Surfboards, Fins & Gear (keep this free resource free): AUS (Benny's Boardroom) - https://bennysboardroom.com.au/ USA (Jack's Surfboards) - http://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&ti=21491&pw=251913 No pressure, but buying your gear through the above links helps us keep this free resource free! Thanks for your support! The Channel Islands Fred Stubble Surfboard Review by Al Merrick promises to be a condensed version of the Fred Rubble - a board that was loved by the masses. Does it deliver? This is the Channel Islands Fred Stubble surfboard review at Benny's Boardroom. Yes, I was disappointed as I was expecting simply a more compact version of the Fred Rubble. That said, when I lined the Fred Stubble up against other boards that work well for me, the design is clearly geared more for a high performance surfer, which I am not! I am confident that a lot of surfers will dig this board, it just isn't my cup o tea. Interested to hear your thoughts if you have one. Cheers, Benny -------------- + See the Full Review with Full Standard Dims, Rocker/Outline Images, Ride Pluses/Minuses, Comparisons to Similar Models and More: http://bit.ly/CIFredStubbleReview + Subscribe to Get the Latest Reviews, Deals & Updates Direct from Benny and CompareSurfboards.com: http://bit.ly/1dUbZ5A -------------- Looking for a source of real, honest, objective information about surfboards and surfing products – based on actual experience from surfers? Do you have a surfboard problem? Want to ride every shape and design of surfboard you see? Need friendly advice on what product may work for you in a world of choice? You’re not alone. There is a community of surfers here who are like you and are here to share the passion. Welcome to Benny's Boardroom: REAL surfboard reviews & chronicles of a wave obsessed surfboard addict. New surfboard reviews each week, subscribe now! If you’re a passionate surfer, are just trying to find out how a given surfboard or wetsuit will work for you or if you simply can’t resist the desire to ride every different shape and design of surfboard you see, you are in the right place. Subscribe now to get access to the latest surfboard reviews and surf hardware reviews each week. Visit http://www.CompareSurfboards.com/ for full reviews, news, articles and more! Thank you for watching, I hope you enjoy the show. HIT SUBSCRIBE NOW! All the best, Benny

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james williams
james williams - 5 years ago
For me this board needs to be pushed hard and near performance dims and is geared to a competent surfer who can drive off the back foot. I think this board gives you enough speed to lay down a good turns on a small wave, enough hold to be able to lay down a hard carve or snap or too drive hard off the bottom and enough release to slide the tail if you have the will,power and skill.

I ride mine with large am fins I'm 83kg and ride the 5'10 , 29 litres

Peace from the sunshine coast aus
Ryan The Rock
Ryan The Rock - 6 years ago
great to hear an honest review and appreciate that because its a ci board.
Musique Decor Multimedia
Musique Decor Multimedia - 8 years ago
I have this board, and I love it. :)
Musique Decor Multimedia
Musique Decor Multimedia - 8 years ago
+CompareSurfboards.com Yea im curious about the rubble cause the waves i surf on reef break are a bit more pitchy, I've surfed this on a local sand break and it does well. riding a 6'2 this was my step down from a funboard transitioning into the next stage of my surfing.
CompareSurfboards.com
CompareSurfboards.com - 8 years ago
+Musique Decor Multimedia Design Cool, thanks for sharing! Many surfers I know love the Stubble
Beau
Beau - 8 years ago
recently got a fred stubble and absolutley love it. i think its amazing buf good to here your oppinion
CompareSurfboards.com
CompareSurfboards.com - 8 years ago
+Beau Seale Awesome Beau, it's great to hear other perspectives! I didn't gel with this board but I know a lot of other surfers who swear by it!
Thomas Kennedy
Thomas Kennedy - 8 years ago
I've had a stubble for about a year now as my main board (I live in manly so I need the extra volume) and it feels strange to everyone who rides it for the first time, especially if u are more of a front foot surfer, but the more you surf it, the more natural it feels and after 6 or 7 sessions it becomes a lot more natural and I personally think that once u are used to this board, it is exactly like a compact rubble. (I ride a rubble as a step-up)
Alex Buchen
Alex Buchen - 8 years ago
Hey Benny, 
I just wanted to ask you a quick question. I surf a small to medium beach break (Tamarama if you know it) Would you recommend the stubble or the rubble. Originally i was going to buy the stubble as it is better suited to small breaks but you said it was slow so I'm not sure wether to go for the rubble instead. 
Cheers, 
Alex
London Ramirez
London Ramirez - 9 years ago
What traction pad is that?
shayla crowell
shayla crowell - 9 years ago
I have had this board (fred stubble 5'5) for about 2 months and I love it for the Nor Cal conditions I surf in! The first month I had the board it took some time to get used to it. As you said in the review it is a very universal board for different surf breaks/conditions. Spot on. Great review! 
CompareSurfboards.com
CompareSurfboards.com - 9 years ago
@shayla crowell Awesome to hear your perspective on the Fred Stubble Shayla!
James Carden
James Carden - 9 years ago
The board needs to be pushed hard and AM 2's sorted my Stubble out immediately, Dumpster or Neck beard goes better in fatter conditions but when presented with a pocket the stubble is fun and fast and looking forward to getting away in some head high reefs soon.
CompareSurfboards.com
CompareSurfboards.com - 9 years ago
@James Carden Great to hear your take, thanks James! If you don't mind, I'll add your good feedback to the Fred Stubble review at CompareSurfboards.com so other surfers will benefit! Here is the review for reference:  http://bit.ly/CIFredStubbleReview 

10. comment for Channel Islands Fred Stubble Surfboard Review no.47 | Compare Surfboards

ToolsnFire
ToolsnFire - 9 years ago
Really appreciate your review.  Honesty with the experience.
CompareSurfboards.com
CompareSurfboards.com - 9 years ago
Cheers ToolsnFire, much appreciated!
CompareSurfboards.com
CompareSurfboards.com - 9 years ago
Cool Tom Fletcher, great info. for anyone looking at purchasing this board!
smallpremiumalarm
smallpremiumalarm - 9 years ago
Nice reviews, I'm looking for a step down about 30lts and find your reviews helpful. Have you tried the board in small waves like it's intended to be surfed? Interesting you surfed the Rubble as a Step Up in the Ments. Out of the New Flyer, Stubble or Rubble what would go with? 
CompareSurfboards.com
CompareSurfboards.com - 9 years ago
Hi there!

I surfed the Fred Stubble down to about waist/chest high and it does have the volume to handle smaller waves.  However, between those three, my pick is still the Fred Rubble! It works well in so many wave types!

Also, have you considered the #4, the Lost V3 Rocket or the Hypto Krypto? In my experience, all three handle the smaller end of the wave range better.

Cheers,
Benny
Tom Fletcher
Tom Fletcher - 9 years ago
I've been surfing this for about a month now in Florida. Had the same experience in the beginning until I switched my fins to a bigger template (AM2). Started to drive off the tail more and just tried to push it harder in frustration. Now it's my favorite board of all time... my rubble is getting fixed so I can't wait to get back on it to compare. I'll try to write a follow up soon.
surfinDelMar
surfinDelMar - 9 years ago
Hey Benny,
Thanks for the review! Nice to hear a review from someone who has actually ridden the board instead of regurgitating the description CI puts out.
I'm trying to decide between a custom Rubble and a stock minus Stubble. Looking for one board to cover me in SoCal waist high mush to head high and punchier.
I've heard mixed reviews on Rubble. Some say it goes well in waist high others say it needs to be at least shoulder and punchier.
Since you and JohnnyV have both ridden and love the Rubble which one board would you choose for these conditions, Rubble or Stubble?
CompareSurfboards.com
CompareSurfboards.com - 9 years ago
Hi SurfinDelMar,

Thanks for your question and for the nice feedback!

My personal preference between the two is the Rubble simply because it works better for me overall. That said, similar to other feedback you've heard, I like other options for the smaller end of the wave range. Have you considered the #4? That's the first board that comes to mind given your description.

Cheers,
Benny
chan ume
chan ume - 10 years ago
hi Ben!! i didn't buy the4 yet and i'm thinking custom order the stubble but i think the NF and 4 is also good. so i'm confusing which i should order. i practice to get speed to turn and snap. which one will help to do those?? and hoe is the fcs2 fin system?? i wonder how is the fcs2 fin system. i'm also not sure future and fcs2 which should i choose. please give me advice for order the board.
thanks cheers!! 
CompareSurfboards.com
CompareSurfboards.com - 10 years ago
@kouki umehara Hi Kouki, not at all. Click through to the full review of the #4 at CompareSurfboards.com. It is all there!

Here is the link for your reference - you may have to cut and paste this into your browser:

http://bit.ly/17TOMNY

All the best,
Benny
chan ume
chan ume - 10 years ago
@CompareSurfboards.com thanx Ben!!
would you mind if i ask why you love surf #4??
CompareSurfboards.com
CompareSurfboards.com - 10 years ago
Hi Kouki,

I still recommend the #4 out of the three...I love surfing my #4! 

The FCS 2 system is great if you're swapping and changing your fins a lot. The click in, click out system is really quick.

I hope this helps.

All the best,
Benny
Taiga Rand
Taiga Rand - 10 years ago
Hey Benny i'm a 5'3 Grom and i surf a lot of slow reef breaks, mostly Cardiff and I enjoy quads with a low rocker.So do you know any boards that would be good for that and are 19 inches wide. Thank You for the video.
Shay Sagi
Shay Sagi - 9 years ago
@CompareSurfboards.com
hey, love your review!!!!! 
what about the MBT for the grom? low rocker , fast , performance.......
i think its great for the slow reef break
CompareSurfboards.com
CompareSurfboards.com - 10 years ago
@Taiga Rand Cool Taiga, I'm interested to try one...
Taiga Rand
Taiga Rand - 10 years ago
@CompareSurfboards.com  It was very nice because it was sort of small and it was great !
CompareSurfboards.com
CompareSurfboards.com - 10 years ago
@Taiga Rand Hi Taiga, I would have loved to have gone to #campshred  but I'm based in Sydney, Australia!  Next year perhaps.

What do you think of the Double Shot?

Cheers,
Benny
Taiga Rand
Taiga Rand - 10 years ago
Thank you and just asking did you go to #campshred . I tried the Double Shot by Darren Henley Designs which was 5'7 20 inches wide and a low rocker
CompareSurfboards.com
CompareSurfboards.com - 10 years ago
Hi Taiga,

Wow, that is pretty specific!  I can think of a few boards that would work well around Cardiff as a quad with low rocker but you'll have to suss them out to see if they match your 19 inch wide requirement.

The Von Sol Shadow may be a good option if you're looking for a hybrid.  The Channel Islands #4 by Dane Reynolds or the Lost V3 Rocket come to mind as versatile all rounders.  Or, and I haven't tried one yet but will soon, the Channel Islands Sperm Whale for a different vibe? Finally, I just picked up a 'Fang Banger' by Panda Surfboards.  It's a thruster but it looks amazing!

I hope this helps you!

Cheers,
Benny 
Bermcannon
Bermcannon - 10 years ago
Benny, great show, how did this stubble paddle?
CompareSurfboards.com
CompareSurfboards.com - 10 years ago
Cheers bermcannon k!  The Fred Stubble paddles really well!

Cheers,
Benny
1k1ngst0n
1k1ngst0n - 10 years ago
Yeah, honest opinion is good. Most other people's reviews are always positive but the reality is that some boards just don't work as well as others. Thanks!
CompareSurfboards.com
CompareSurfboards.com - 10 years ago
Thanks 1k1ngst0n, I appreciate the feedback!

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