What skill level is the Average Joe for?

The Average Joe is designed for All levels surfers.

What kind of waves is the Average Joe best in?

The Average Joe works best in Small and Soft Conditions.

What wave size does the Average Joe suit?

The Average Joe performs best in 1-4ft waves.

What fin setup does the Average Joe use?

The Average Joe has a 5 Fins set up.

What type of surfboard is the Average Joe?

The Average Joe has a Groveler outline.

What volume does the Average Joe come in?

The Average Joe is available in a 26.6–47.5 L volume range.

Average Joe

Name: Average Joe
Brand: Channel Islands

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Owners Rating:

The Average Joe, perfected over six years and countless demo stops, offers simplicity, fun, and ease of use. Featuring a light single concave in the first third, transitioning to a deep concave vee throughout, it excels in both rail and tail surfing. The full rails maintain high volume in a short outline, increasing wave count and making more sections. Designed with Al Merrick’s signature hip tail template for drive, it enhances the fun in surfing. The Average Joe embodies Channel Islands’ performance ethos, making it perfect for surfers prioritizing enjoyment over competition.

Specs Overview

Outline: Groveler

Ability Level: All levels

Wave Height: 1-4ft

Wave Type: Small and Soft Conditions

Fin Type: 5 Fins

Concave: Single to Vee

Entry Rocker: Low/Moderate

Exit Rocker: Low

Overall Rocker: Low

Rail Type: Full

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	Average Joe Channel IslandsThis board	Astro Pop Pyzel
Dimensions
Wave Height	1-4ft	1-6ft
Concave	Single to Vee	Double to Vee
Entry Rocker	Low/Moderate	Low
Exit Rocker	Low	Moderate
Rail Type	Full	Medium

Silhouettes are normalized to the same nose-to-tail length, so this is a shape comparison rather than a true-scale view. Outlines are generated automatically from product photos, not CAD files, so minor inaccuracies can occur.

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Frequently asked questions

What skill level is the Average Joe for?: The Average Joe is designed for All levels surfers.
What kind of waves is the Average Joe best in?: The Average Joe works best in Small and Soft Conditions.
What wave size does the Average Joe suit?: The Average Joe performs best in 1-4ft waves.
What fin setup does the Average Joe use?: The Average Joe has a 5 Fins set up.
What type of surfboard is the Average Joe?: The Average Joe has a Groveler outline.
What volume does the Average Joe come in?: The Average Joe is available in a 26.6–47.5 L volume range.

Channel Islands

Channel Islands Surfboards, headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, is a renowned surfboard manufacturing company founded by Al Merrick in 1969. Known for its high-performance surfboards, the company has become a staple in the surfing community. Over the years, Channel Islands Surfboards has collaborated with many surfing legends, including Kelly Slater and Tom Curren, and more recently Dane Reynolds and Mike February. CI has won 3 Stab In the Dark with their models Fever, CI Pro, and CI 2.Pro.

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