Channel Islands Twin Pin Surfboard Review
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- Опубликовано: 12 июл 2024
- In this episode, I’m going to review Channel Islands Twin Pin. This is a fun twin fin that works so well when the waves have a little size. It doesn’t have to be double overhead out there. Just something in the 2 ft + range.
Channel Islands Twin Pin is the new collaboration between Britt Merrick and one of the world's most stylish surfers, Mikey February.
I was struggling for a while on what size to go with. Eventually I went with the 6’1” that comes with 34.8 liters of volume. I made the right choice. I don’t think I would go any smaller in size. It literally feels like you are paddling on some sort of step up board. However this is not a type of boring step up board that’s only meant to be ridden in big waves. CI Twin Pin works in smaller waves from 2ft and above, turns smooth and provides a great performance. I'm still surprised how well it holds the lines and there is no need for a trailer at all.
What I love about surfing twin fins in general is how they give you a lot of freedom and speed. But the most enjoyable moment for me is to do a quick top turn whip release.
The Twin Pin makes it so smooth and user-friendly.
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Board dimensions:
Channel Islands Twin Pin
6'1" x 19 7/8 x 2 11/16. · Volume: 34,8L.
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My Height: 5’9” or 175.3 cm
My Weight: 155 lbs. or 70.3 kg
Filmed on Sony A7s iii + Sony FE 28mm by @zanda_kaskieva + Soloshot 3 Optic 25
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That glass job is worrying. Not a good sign for longevity. Thanks for the honesty 👍
I recommend getting the board a few inches shorter than your normal short board, long rail outline, I’m 6’0 riding a 5’9, I get the same step up feel as it’s around 30L. This board DOES NOT work in anything under 4 foot to be honest. Honestly, wouldn’t ride it in any conditioned he rode it in, rails catch in fat surf.
Great and honest review!
Thank you!!!
Yeeeeew! Sick review dude ✌🏼
Thank you, Tomas!
thank you for the detailed review.
Thank you for watching, J!
Love it! I'm considering to get 5'11 or 6'1" at this moment. yew!
Thanks for watching. Yew, go fo it! I don't regret though. We're getting a solid tropical swell this weekend. Can't wait to put it in work!!
good stuff mate, from Australia
Thanks for watching, Adryan! Cheers!
Killer review as usual bro! your surfing is looking really smooth! I have a 5'11 twin pin and can attest to the glass job :( very weak compared to all my other PU boards and pretty disappointed. I honest am debating whether I should keep this board. I find myself surfing my 5'7 seaside and 5'10 inferno 72 a lot more, and it's hard to find a place in between for the twin pin. Are you planning to keep it?
Thank you, bro! I'm planning on keeping it for sure. I can't wait to try it on some solid 4-6 ft day. The wave range and count would definitely be lower if I was on 5'11" with less volume. Do you surf more mellow break? If so, I can see how it would be harder to get on waves. The Twin Pin needs more steeper waves to get going🤷🏻♂️
@@SkipperSurfReview I surf small but punchy beach close outs in Santa Monica haha. I find it fine to catch waves, but l find it lacks drive compared to the seaside and doesn’t turn as well as the inferno 72. Kind of a awkward middle ground. We rarely get big waves these days so maybe I should wait till winter and try on actual nice waves before deciding to let it go. There are already pressure dings on it so I won’t get much money for it anyways haha.
It’s definitely not sparky as the Seaside but I like how holds through the turns. I’d try it on bigger days. May be the wave is too fat for it. I can see how slow it would go.
great review! still not sure about this board though, looking to complement my seaside and beyond with board that has a bit more of a thruster feel, thought this was a good option but looking at the lost crowd killer round I think, a bit more user friendly and suited to varying waves.
Thank you, Carlos! The crowd killer goes more like a mid length and will definitely cover more conditions with less work😁 The Twin Pin just gives you more freedom on a wave with great flow. I gotta see how it performs in 4-6 ft.. i bet its gonna work.. it works for Mikey February😂😂😂
If this board is generously sized it will outperform the crowd killer without much effort. 6'1 with 35 litres is already on the fat side of board volume
@@79pejeperro if I was surfing in Indo or even in CA some solid South swells, I wouldn’t go that high in volume for sure.
However bigger size would give me more chances to get waves in a crowded lineup. It doesn’t feel bulky to struggle with the duck dives.
@@SkipperSurfReview 5'10 84 kg and ordered a 6'1. Will go in good and worse waves. I don't want to carry two boards.
Gee you're able to describe the differences a lot considering your ability. Well done.
Than you, Adam🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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I have a twin pin also and I honestly think 4ft is the smallest u should take it out in
💯💯💯
I ordered 4+6+4 glassing
Nice🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
If you were to buy it again, would you get the same dims? Thinner?
So, If I surfed better waves with more power, I would go thinner.. like 5'11". The 6'1" does cover smaller conditions in my backyard but I would rather surf other boards like Mini Simmons or Fish. Hope this helps!
Channel Islands boards are geared more towards serious surfers that value performance over durability
So, expect depressions from day 1
Well, the CI Mid came out in great quality. It seems like the boards are in high performance zone are lack of quality. I didn't get depressed yet but if the waves don't arrive soon, it may happen LOL
These board makers have to stop using 444 glass. They must be 644 or 664 or they can't charge what they are charging for these throwaway boards. It's a rort and a ripoff.
Yup!
It’s a Rort
Right!!