What skill level is the The Solution for?

The The Solution is designed for All levels surfers.

What kind of waves is the The Solution best in?

The The Solution works best in Small and Soft Conditions.

What wave size does the The Solution suit?

The The Solution performs best in 1-5ft waves.

What fin setup does the The Solution use?

The The Solution has a 5 Fins set up.

What type of surfboard is the The Solution?

The The Solution has a Groveler outline.

What volume does the The Solution come in?

The The Solution is available in a 22.5–44.6 L volume range.

The Solution

Name: The Solution
Brand: Channel Islands

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The Solution is Britt Merrick's small-wave step-down, built with a fuller outline and rounded tail for extra planing area and drive through flat sections. Its single-to-generous double concave keeps the ride quick and lively even in weak surf, and the 5-fin setup lets it be ridden as a thruster, quad, or 2+1 depending on the conditions. Designed to be sized about 2 inches shorter than a typical groveler, it's meant for less-than-ideal, mushy waves where speed and flow matter most, suiting surfers of all levels looking to keep performance alive on flat days.

Specs Overview

Outline: Groveler

Ability Level: All levels

Wave Height: 1-5ft

Wave Type: Small and Soft Conditions

Fin Type: 5 Fins

Concave: Single to Double

Entry Rocker: Low

Exit Rocker: Low/Moderate

Overall Rocker: Low

Rail Type: Medium

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	The Solution Channel IslandsThis board	Astro Pop Pyzel
Dimensions
Wave Height	1-5ft	1-6ft
Concave	Single to Double	Double to Vee
Entry Rocker	Low	Low
Exit Rocker	Low/Moderate	Moderate
Rail Type	Medium	Medium

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 The Solution for?: The The Solution is designed for All levels surfers.
What kind of waves is the The Solution best in?: The The Solution works best in Small and Soft Conditions.
What wave size does the The Solution suit?: The The Solution performs best in 1-5ft waves.
What fin setup does the The Solution use?: The The Solution has a 5 Fins set up.
What type of surfboard is the The Solution?: The The Solution has a Groveler outline.
What volume does the The Solution come in?: The The Solution is available in a 22.5–44.6 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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