What skill level is the Rocket Wide for?

The Rocket Wide is designed for All levels surfers.

What kind of waves is the Rocket Wide best in?

The Rocket Wide works best in Beach and Point Breaks, Reefs.

What wave size does the Rocket Wide suit?

The Rocket Wide performs best in 1-4ft waves.

What fin setup does the Rocket Wide use?

The Rocket Wide has a Thruster/5 Fins set up.

What type of surfboard is the Rocket Wide?

The Rocket Wide has a Small Wave HP outline.

What volume does the Rocket Wide come in?

The Rocket Wide is available in a 24.4–47.7 L volume range.

Rocket Wide

Name: Rocket Wide
Brand: Channel Islands

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The Rocket Wide, designed by Britt Merrick and Dane Gudauskas, is a groveler ideal for small waves. It features a swallow tail allowing good directional changes and a single to double to vee concave. This board maintains impressive speed throughout the ride, enabling fluid lines on the wave, and offers fast, responsive performance with excellent flow in transitions. The low entry rocker and wide point forward ensure quick acceleration and stability, while the medium rails and hybrid nose shape provide maneuverability and good paddling. Ideal for 1-4ft surf, it is suitable for surfers of all levels. Available in 3 or 5 fin configurations, the Rocket Wide excels in various conditions, making it a versatile addition to any quiver.

Specs Overview

Outline: Small Wave HP

Ability Level: All levels

Wave Height: 1-4ft

Wave Type: Beach and Point Breaks, Reefs

Fin Type: Thruster/5 Fins

Concave: Single to Double to Vee

Entry Rocker: Low

Exit Rocker: Moderate

Overall Rocker: Low/Moderate

Rail Type: Medium

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	Rocket Wide Channel IslandsThis board	3DX DHD
Dimensions
Wave Height	1-4ft	2-4ft
Concave	Single to Double to Vee	Single to Double
Entry Rocker	Low	Moderate
Exit Rocker	Moderate	Low/Moderate
Rail Type	Medium	Medium

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Frequently asked questions

What skill level is the Rocket Wide for?: The Rocket Wide is designed for All levels surfers.
What kind of waves is the Rocket Wide best in?: The Rocket Wide works best in Beach and Point Breaks, Reefs.
What wave size does the Rocket Wide suit?: The Rocket Wide performs best in 1-4ft waves.
What fin setup does the Rocket Wide use?: The Rocket Wide has a Thruster/5 Fins set up.
What type of surfboard is the Rocket Wide?: The Rocket Wide has a Small Wave HP outline.
What volume does the Rocket Wide come in?: The Rocket Wide is available in a 24.4–47.7 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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