In 1999, Al Merrick designed the Flyer, revolutionizing high performance
surfing in small waves. For 2014 Channel Islands has modernized the
Flyer into a shorter and wider package. This new plan-shape allows for
the same volume in a shorter rail line. We kept the forgiving 2-stage
rocker and added spiral vee starting in front of the fins to allow for
rail-to-rail quickness. The signature Merrick hip provides a pivot point
for tight arcs.

Since 1969, Channel Islands Surfboards has been dedicated to performance and quality through hard work, innovation, and originality. Over the last 43 years, Channel Islands has grown from a local grass-roots operation to a cutting edge organization, catering to the best surfers in the world. It started with hard-core surfing and quality in mind and these guidelines have brought us through four decades of constant change in the surf industry. Channel Islands will shape the new millennium with innovative design and quality as our main focus.

“The driving force behind Channel Islands Surfboards is the demand on design created by the world’s greatest surfers, allowing for the highest performance surfing possible. To provide the most dedicated surfers with the most advanced, performance designs is my passion” - Al Merrick, Designer/Shaper

CI is a privately held organization focused on rider-driven product and manufacturing the best possible equipment available. Located in a state-of-the-art facility just blocks from Rincon Del Mar, the CI HQ represents a foundation for developing, testing, and building boards while providing jobs in Santa Barbara for many years to come.