Tom Curren's Channel Islands Red Beauty Surfboard Review no.145 | Compare Surfboards

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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 fabled OP Pro winning board, this is Tom Curren's Channel Islands Red Beauty Surfboard Review. A rare shape, unique in this day and age, the Red Beauty is not a groveler but can still be surfed in your average, everyday waves. Featuring a vee bottom from tip to tail for quick rail to rail transitions, an effective edge running the length of the rail and a very pronounced hip, as Craig explains, this is a unique design for the board connoisseur looking for something different. This is Tom Curren's Channel Islands Red Beauty Surfboard Review at Benny's Boardroom for CompareSurfboards.com! Questions? Thoughts? Let's talk about it in the comments... Your support keeps us frothin hard! LIKE + SHARE + FAVOURITE and, of course, SUBSCRIBE to get the latest! All the best, Benny -------------- + See the Full Review with Fin Setup Info., Ride Pluses/Minuses, Similar Model Comparisons, Complete Standard Dims, Rocker/Outline Images and More: stay tuned... + Subscribe to Get the Latest Reviews, Deals & Updates Direct from Benny and CompareSurfboards.com: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToFrothMail -------------- 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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Kurbz Garage - 4 years ago

I was lucky to surf an original red beauty with OP laminate not sure if it was Tom's but in crumbly blown out 1-2' beach break it killed! Had softer rails than the one you are reviewing and it was poly, One of the best boards i ever surfed

Malcolm Walker - 7 years ago

Does any one know the amount of liters on the stock 6'4"?

Billy Johnson - 8 years ago

Great review. Finally someone who pointed out the good and bad aspects of the board instead of saying it's great blah, blah, blah...Showing videos of you riding it is a plus.

CompareSurfboards.com - 7 years ago

+Billy Johnson Cheers Billy for the cool feedback! Glad you enjoyed this!

dexterpolyester - 8 years ago

Just came across this great review thanks so much great review. I get the impression it's more of a specialty board and not a one board quiver for SoCal (under head high)?

CompareSurfboards.com - 8 years ago

+dexterpolyester Hey there! Yes, it is a bit of a specialty board for the connoisseur but I know a few people who love theirs and Craig really enjoyed riding it. But you're right, probably not the best option for a one board quiver in SoCal (or anywhere)

tarasdead - 8 years ago

looks similar to my Roberts "Modern 80s"...expect mine has deep single concave throughout. Same hippy tail though. The hips do something to make the board turn very flicky. Tried it with upright fins and it was almost too much pivot...prefers raked fins to draw bigger arcs. Agree that this type shape doesn't grovel well.

demo308 - 8 years ago

I had a guy tell me this would not be good for smaller waves like Corpus Christi? Im new to surfing so not sure what to believe yet, but was just wondering how it would do with small waves,, also what would be a good size for a guy like me i weigh 165lbs. he was telling me to get a pod mod. 6'0 with large fins but i hear large fins are for people who weigh 180lbs or more, and that on a pod mod i should ride 3-6 inches shorter then me and im 5'11. really liked the review and would love some feedback and knowledge. thanks! also if i got a red beauty what size should i get?

Marius Aagesen Goth - 6 years ago

If i was you, I'd get a mini simmons. it's great in most conditions and easy to catch waves on.

dizzeepetee - 8 years ago

looks reminiscent of my first ever board, the OG CI Flyer, with the hip tail and beak nose - digged the review, cheers.

ba1428 - 8 years ago

Thanks..was easy to listen to as a review instead of some of the hyped up annoying ones.

Brandon race-oak - 8 years ago

Hello bro can you possibility review the lost rock up or the lost week end warrior, thank you

Brandon race-oak - 8 years ago

+CompareSurfboards.com ok thank you

CompareSurfboards.com - 8 years ago

@Brandon race-oak Hey Brandon, check out the Lost Weekend Warrior review here: http://bit.ly/LostWeekendWarriorReview

We won't do the Rock Up but will review the Round Up soon, stay tuned!

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Chris Ramaizel - 8 years ago

Put up some vids of you surfing

Matthew Sorter - 8 years ago

How much does Craig weigh?

CompareSurfboards.com - 8 years ago

@Matthew Sorter Hey Matthew, about 90kg's I believe!

Mike Harrelson - 8 years ago

Good, insightful review, Craig. And, you're surfing good on that board, amigo. Here's to ditching the leash when conditions & safety allow. I almost always surf better without one.

CompareSurfboards.com - 8 years ago

@Mike Harrelson Cheers Mike, thanks for watching!

Hugh Jarman - 8 years ago

Would not mind seeing a js Monsta 3 or forget me not review thanks another great video though!

CompareSurfboards.com - 8 years ago

@Hugh Jarman Thanks for the recommendations Hugh!

CompareSurfboards.com - 8 years ago

Hey Reza, when it's small, Craig usually surfs without a leash. I don't do it often - I end up chasing my board after most waves! - but better surfers seem to manage just fine as they're better at controlling how and when they pop off a wave

demo308 - 8 years ago

Hey can you please read my comment? Would love some feedback

pablo ansedes - 8 years ago

can you review the ci rook 15?

P4YP4L - 8 years ago

@pablo ansedes this might help in the mean time https://vimeo.com/131717931

CompareSurfboards.com - 8 years ago

@pablo ansedes It's on the cards Pablo, stay tuned!

Reza Ruel - 8 years ago

Why don't you use a leash?

Des.Farrell - 8 years ago

The outline looks like a lost driver or buggy

CompareSurfboards.com - 8 years ago

@Des.Farrell Interesting comparison Des - the plan shape does look a lot like a Lost Driver! Although the pronounced hip, vee bottom and long effective edge make the design pretty unique

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