Big Happy
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The Big Happy is a high-volume daily driver designed for older or bigger surfers who still want performance. Its lower entry rocker and generous forward thickness make paddling and wave-catching easy, while tapered rails and a gentle single concave keep it surfable rail-to-rail without feeling like a barge. Built for everyday beach and point break conditions from knee to head-high-plus, it's aimed at intermediate surfers prioritizing ease and glide over outright performance.

Specs Overview

Outline: Daily Driver

Ability Level: Intermediate

Wave Height: 2-6ft

Wave Type: Beach and Point Breaks, Reefs

Fin Type: Thruster

Concave: Single Concave

Entry Rocker: Moderate

Exit Rocker: Moderate

Overall Rocker: Moderate

Rail Type: Full

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Dimensions
Wave Height2-6ft2-6ft
ConcaveSingle ConcaveSingle to Double
Entry RockerModerateModerate
Exit RockerModerateModerate/Aggressive
Rail TypeFullMedium/Full

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Frequently asked questions
What skill level is the Big Happy for?
The Big Happy is designed for Intermediate surfers.
What kind of waves is the Big Happy best in?
The Big Happy works best in Beach and Point Breaks, Reefs.
What wave size does the Big Happy suit?
The Big Happy performs best in 2-6ft waves.
What fin setup does the Big Happy use?
The Big Happy has a Thruster set up.
What type of surfboard is the Big Happy?
The Big Happy has a Daily Driver outline.
What volume does the Big Happy come in?
The Big Happy is available in a 30.5–52 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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