What skill level is the Rocket Wide Squash for?

The Rocket Wide Squash is designed for All levels surfers.

What kind of waves is the Rocket Wide Squash best in?

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

What wave size does the Rocket Wide Squash suit?

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

What fin setup does the Rocket Wide Squash use?

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

What type of surfboard is the Rocket Wide Squash?

The Rocket Wide Squash has a Groveler outline.

What volume does the Rocket Wide Squash come in?

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

Rocket Wide Squash

Name: Rocket Wide Squash
Brand: Channel Islands

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The Rocket Wide Squash is a highly versatile board designed for speed and performance. An evolution of the original Rocket Wide, this model features a squash tail, enhancing maneuverability and allowing for smoother, more fluid turns. The board’s design includes medium rails, a hybrid nose, and medium tail width, providing stability and speed. The low entry and moderate exit rocker combined with a staged rocker style offer excellent speed and responsiveness in various wave conditions, making it ideal for 1-4ft waves. Advanced surfers should ride this board 2”-4” shorter than their height. Available in 3 or 5 fin configurations, the Rocket Wide is a groveler weapon.

Specs Overview

Outline: Groveler

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 Squash Channel IslandsThis board	Astro Pop Pyzel
Dimensions
Wave Height	1-4ft	1-6ft
Concave	Single to Double to Vee	Double to Vee
Entry Rocker	Low	Low
Exit Rocker	Moderate	Moderate
Rail Type	Medium	Medium

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Frequently asked questions

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