What skill level is the G Skate for?

The G Skate is designed for All levels surfers.

What kind of waves is the G Skate best in?

The G Skate works best in Beach and Point Breaks, Reefs.

What wave size does the G Skate suit?

The G Skate performs best in 1-5ft waves.

What fin setup does the G Skate use?

The G Skate has a Twin+1 set up.

What type of surfboard is the G Skate?

The G Skate has a Twin + 1 outline.

What volume does the G Skate come in?

The G Skate is available in a 25.3–47.2 L volume range.

G Skate

Name: G Skate
Brand: Channel Islands

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The G Skate, designed in collaboration with Britt Merrick and the Gudauskas brothers, is a fast, responsive, and skatey hybrid surfboard. Featuring a narrow swallow tail and a shortened rail line, it excels in both good and not-so-good surf. The board’s light single to double concave, low entry rocker, and wide point forward ensure speed and paddle power. With contemporary shortboard rails for precision and control, the G Skate offers a versatile 2+1 fin setup for a free yet controlled feel. Ideal for surfers seeking fun and performance, it should be ridden 3” to 6” shorter than your high performance shortboard.

Specs Overview

Outline: Twin + 1

Ability Level: All levels

Wave Height: 1-5ft

Wave Type: Beach and Point Breaks, Reefs

Fin Type: Twin+1

Concave: Single to Double

Entry Rocker: Low

Exit Rocker: Moderate

Overall Rocker: Low/Moderate

Rail Type: Medium

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	G Skate Channel IslandsThis board	Black Baron 2.1 JS
Dimensions
Wave Height	1-5ft	2-6ft
Concave	Single to Double	Full Single Concave
Entry Rocker	Low	Low
Exit Rocker	Moderate	Flat
Rail Type	Medium	Low

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 G Skate for?: The G Skate is designed for All levels surfers.
What kind of waves is the G Skate best in?: The G Skate works best in Beach and Point Breaks, Reefs.
What wave size does the G Skate suit?: The G Skate performs best in 1-5ft waves.
What fin setup does the G Skate use?: The G Skate has a Twin+1 set up.
What type of surfboard is the G Skate?: The G Skate has a Twin + 1 outline.
What volume does the G Skate come in?: The G Skate is available in a 25.3–47.2 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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