What skill level is the Black & White for?

The Black & White is designed for Intermediate/Advanced surfers.

What kind of waves is the Black & White best in?

The Black & White works best in Beach and Point Breaks, Reefs.

What wave size does the Black & White suit?

The Black & White performs best in 2-6ft waves.

What fin setup does the Black & White use?

The Black & White has a Thruster set up.

What type of surfboard is the Black & White?

The Black & White has a High Performance outline.

What volume does the Black & White come in?

The Black & White is available in a 23.3–47.7 L volume range.

Black & White

Name: Black & White
Brand: Channel Islands

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The Black & White, designed by Britt Merrick and Dane Reynolds, is a high-performance shortboard ideal for down-the-line speed and smooth rail-to-rail transitions. Inspired by Santa Barbara point breaks, it features a low entry rocker, a staged flat section between the feet, and an accelerated tail kick. The single concave runs the board’s length, deepest near the front fins, transitioning to a hint of vee at the tail block. The flat deck design provides improved flex, a solid underfoot feel, and full rails. Suitable for most surfers and conditions, it should be ridden 1/8” thinner than your normal shortboard.

Specs Overview

Outline: High Performance

Ability Level: Intermediate/Advanced

Wave Height: 2-6ft

Wave Type: Beach and Point Breaks, Reefs

Fin Type: Thruster

Concave: Single to Vee in the Tail

Entry Rocker: Low

Exit Rocker: Moderate/Aggressive

Overall Rocker: Moderate

Rail Type: Full

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	Black & White Channel IslandsThis board	DRIVER 3.0 LOST
Dimensions
Wave Height	2-6ft	3-7 ft
Concave	Single to Vee in the Tail	Single to Double
Entry Rocker	Low	Moderate/Aggressive
Exit Rocker	Moderate/Aggressive	Aggressive
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 Black & White for?: The Black & White is designed for Intermediate/Advanced surfers.
What kind of waves is the Black & White best in?: The Black & White works best in Beach and Point Breaks, Reefs.
What wave size does the Black & White suit?: The Black & White performs best in 2-6ft waves.
What fin setup does the Black & White use?: The Black & White has a Thruster set up.
What type of surfboard is the Black & White?: The Black & White has a High Performance outline.
What volume does the Black & White come in?: The Black & White is available in a 23.3–47.7 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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