The Black Beauty

Name: The Black Beauty
Brand: Channel Islands

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The Black Beauty has become one of the most popular CI step-up boards, originally shaped by Al Merrick and ridden to victory by Tom Curren in 1985. This board features a vee bottom for excellent control and fluid rail-to-rail transitions in good waves. It’s designed with a agressive entry and moderate exit rocker, offering smooth and responsive turns. The low rails provide stability and drive, making it ideal for intermediate to expert surfers looking to perform in medium to strong waves. The Black Beauty’s pointed nose enhances precision in critical sections.

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Specs Overview

Outline: Step Up

Ability Level: Advanced

Wave Height: 6-12ft

Wave Type: Beach and Point Breaks, Reefs

Fin Type: Thruster

Concave: Vee

Entry Rocker: Aggressive

Exit Rocker: Moderate

Overall Rocker: Moderate/Aggressive

Rail Type: Low

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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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