Happy
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The Happy, designed by Britt Merrick, is a high-performance shortboard that offers surfers the freedom to explore and perform. With a low/moderate entry rocker and forward volume, it paddles well, quickly gains speed, and excels in the tube. The refined rails and thinned-out tail ensure responsiveness and control through critical maneuvers. The board features a single concave under the front foot, transitioning to a double concave between the fins and flat off the tail, providing a perfect blend of speed and control. Ridden by pros like Zeke Lau and Lakey Peterson, the Happy is a top choice for serious surfers.

Specs Overview

Outline: High Performance

Ability Level: Intermediate/Advanced

Wave Height: 3-7ft

Wave Type: Beach and Point Breaks, Reefs

Fin Type: Thruster

Concave: Single to Double to Flat

Entry Rocker: Low/Moderate

Exit Rocker: Aggressive

Overall Rocker: Moderate/Aggressive

Rail Type: Low/Medium

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Dimensions
Wave Height3-7ft3-7 ft
ConcaveSingle to Double to FlatSingle to Double
Entry RockerLow/ModerateModerate/Aggressive
Exit RockerAggressiveAggressive
Rail TypeLow/MediumMedium

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Frequently asked questions
What skill level is the Happy for?
The Happy is designed for Intermediate/Advanced surfers.
What kind of waves is the Happy best in?
The Happy works best in Beach and Point Breaks, Reefs.
What wave size does the Happy suit?
The Happy performs best in 3-7ft waves.
What fin setup does the Happy use?
The Happy has a Thruster set up.
What type of surfboard is the Happy?
The Happy has a High Performance outline.
What volume does the Happy come in?
The Happy is available in a 23.4–36.6 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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