What skill level is the Taco Grinder for?

The Taco Grinder is designed for Advanced surfers.

What kind of waves is the Taco Grinder best in?

The Taco Grinder works best in Powerful Conditions.

What wave size does the Taco Grinder suit?

The Taco Grinder performs best in 6-15ft waves.

What fin setup does the Taco Grinder use?

The Taco Grinder has a Thruster/5 Fins set up.

What type of surfboard is the Taco Grinder?

The Taco Grinder has a Step Up outline.

What volume does the Taco Grinder come in?

The Taco Grinder is available in a 26–41.3 L volume range.

Taco Grinder

Name: Taco Grinder
Brand: Channel Islands

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Originally designed for navigating long barrels in Mexico, the Taco Grinder offers shortboard performance in conditions requiring a semi-gun or step-up. Its single concave bottom throughout and fuller rails enhance paddling efficiency while maintaining the ability to go vertical. Tail kick adds lift and responsiveness. Ideal for advanced surfers, this versatile high-performance step-up board is meant to take your good wave performance to the next level. Ride the same width and thickness as your all-around performance board, but 2” to 6” longer based on wave size.

Specs Overview

Outline: Step Up

Ability Level: Advanced

Wave Height: 6-15ft

Wave Type: Powerful Conditions

Fin Type: Thruster/5 Fins

Concave: Single Concave

Entry Rocker: Moderate

Exit Rocker: Aggressive

Overall Rocker: Moderate/Aggressive

Rail Type: Medium

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	Taco Grinder Channel IslandsThis board	#77+ Sharp Eye
Dimensions
Wave Height	6-15ft	4-10ft+
Concave	Single Concave	Full Single Concave
Entry Rocker	Moderate	Aggressive
Exit Rocker	Aggressive	Aggressive
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 Taco Grinder for?: The Taco Grinder is designed for Advanced surfers.
What kind of waves is the Taco Grinder best in?: The Taco Grinder works best in Powerful Conditions.
What wave size does the Taco Grinder suit?: The Taco Grinder performs best in 6-15ft waves.
What fin setup does the Taco Grinder use?: The Taco Grinder has a Thruster/5 Fins set up.
What type of surfboard is the Taco Grinder?: The Taco Grinder has a Step Up outline.
What volume does the Taco Grinder come in?: The Taco Grinder is available in a 26–41.3 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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