To CI Mid or Not To CI Mid - channel island surfbaords
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- Help make my decision for me. Should I CI Mid or Not CI Mid. Subscribe and Like if you think I should. If not, don't vote at all. I think disliking will effect the number of people that get to see this and help me vote.
I have a terrible time spending my money on things I know I want but this board isn't something that I'm sure I want. If you want me to review it, please help make my decision. Let me know how popular it is.
Thanks
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I’d say, don’t get it. I’ll probably sell my CI Mid soon. Love the board in general, great quality. In terms of performance, it starts working by design from waist high waves and bigger. If its small, then it’s just cruisy, making a turn is a hassle. It’s definitely a perfect board to surf point breaks where you can really take your time to do the turns and work on your flow, can’t really force it unlike the Seaside and Beyond which works totally opposite. Both boards come from a different outline, SS&B from the Quad fish with shortboard feel and CI Mid from an egg. In my opinion, they shouldn’t be compared against each other at all.
I agree with you in that the mid needs a wave with size and some power. I get confused when I read people recommending it for small waves. I actually only use it when the size gets to nearly head high.
Hmmm. So you would definitely recommend the SAB over the CI Mid huh?
Two completely different boards that should not be compared.
One is an egg. The other is more of a performance mid🤦🏻♂️
Don't ....... Your Seaside & Beyond fits you better than this apparent log IMHO.
If anything maybe a Bonzer mid length?
Don't get one. You have a seaside and beyond. That's good enough. I suspect based on your surfing you won't like it. Especially for the waves you surf. The seaside and beyond is way more practical. Rather get a twin fin for something different.
give it try you will love it I'm 67 years old 65kg just purchased a 6'10" ci mid and paddles like a dream. Its got so much flow, have ridden it in 2' to 6' waves and it brings a smile to my face every time. Other boards I ride firewire evo, firewire hydronaut, and walden longboard
Thanks for the input. I'm am hoping to get one as soon as I find one in my size. :)
It would be interesting to hear your take on the differences between the ci mid and the seaside - beyond.
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that is a good point.
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Hi there Thomye, It's a yes from me to see how it stacks up, but lets hear a little more about the 7'6 Seaxe before your decision on the CI, Fin choices waves it can handle etc. Love your reviews, full of great info. I'm about to pull the trigger on a 6'10 SSaB in Timbertek, so appreciate your reviews on the 6'8" model. Enjoy the wave pool.🤙
I’d go / try the thunderbolt mid 6 - have tried the CI mid in a couple of lengths and just found the mid 6 a revolution and steps ahead in various conditions and sized waves. Jim
Should or shouldn't?what we do know is that there are too many boards to chose from.
But from footage I've watched of others it has good drive and focuses on style and practising drawn out turns which in the long term may really also translate to high performance surfing on shortboard when waves are good.
I got a 7'2 C.I. Water Hog 45 liters and it's the best surfboard I've ever had in 30 plus years surfing. I'm 5'11, 200 lbs, 49 years old. It's fast, responsive, and works in anything from 2ft to overhead. I can't say enough about it. I love it. 🤙😷🇺🇲
I like the shape of that board. Did you get the surftech version by chance?
@@ThomyeSurfs no, but I'm fine with that. I didn't really care for the Epoxy boards in the 90s. They float higher in the water which in sure you already know. The PU fits me better. Enjoyed the videos. 🤙😷🇺🇲
I am personally biased against channel islands and would not give them a dollar of my money. They stiff local surfers here in SD on promotions and sponsorships often and make short boards that don't last. However, if you want a new board and just want permission, go for it. The CI mid looks to be high performance compared to most midlengths and will work well in good waves.
Most money I ever spent on a board was $300 on a donald takayama midlength that I still have and what I would recommend.
Get one. I have started surfing mid lengths and it is one the best decisions I’ve ever made. I was a comp surfer for a long time and I was married to my short board. The mid adds a whole new kind of fun. Takes a few sessions to get used to however
coming form a shortboard, did you go on the longer end of a mid-length or the shorter end?
@@ThomyeSurfs I went on the shorter end, I’ve been sizing my board 12 inches longer than my hpsb
hell yeah! i want to hear you compare to seaside & beyond plz!
Definitely get the mid. I have a 6’8 and rips great in east coast beach break
i keep seeing 6'8's here and there but never move in time. I have not seen the 6'6 yet cuz I think that would be the best size for me at my current weight of 140.
I'd go for the 7'4 CI M23 personally...and in the Torq x-lite construction, unbreakable !!
i'm in the process of trying to get hold of one, likely not that tall but definitely on the radar. :)
Stiff mid board with bugger-all rocker. For cruising not ripping. All the mids, we need to look at 1/. the rocker, 2/. the tail thickness as it tapers toward the tail from 2/3 up, 3/. is the widest point in the top 1/3 of the board? Well that's a problem unless you are surfing Noosa, Malibu and so-on. Mids have giant litres and more length anyway. You don't need the widest point up under your chest or even higher.
Okay. These waves are more of a log or fish type of wave and would struggle to give good reviews. I've hopped on the CI Mid (egg) train like most others (slaps forehead). Both in a 7'2 (too much foam) and a 7' (just about right for me) To be honest its like CI sound like they've just invented the spiral vee and the Mid (egg, which they haven't) I've owned and ridden boards exactly like the CI Mid before, all you need is spiral vee, low rocker and a performance tail and you've pretty much got one. It's just good marketing from the CI and Devon Howard for shortboard esq guys to get on the "Midlength" game (= to make money) these boards are in their plenty if you look outside of mainstream surf media and towards other shapers. Theirs not much to review TBH.
Mid lengths are made for long roping points above head high imo. There’s not enough room on smaller waves for them.
A buddy of mine got local shaper (Ricky Carroll) to make him a CI mid-length, using CI mid dims, shape, etc.
2+1 set up. I rode it in Florida 2ft glassy rollers & it was super fun!!! I didn’t wanna give it back!
Cost was between $6-$700ish.
Save a crap ton of money, that's for sure. :)
I got a custom shaped 7’4 that is very similar to the CI mid. It just way to much fun, I have to convince myself to ride any other board. Whatever you do don’t buy it for anyone but yourself! Really enjoy the vids!
Selfishly, yes CI mid! I want to see your review cuz I want one :)
To CI Mid or to CI m23. That, my friend, is the question.
true that.
Yes please. I’m about to order one myself so keen to see a review. Keep up the good work 🤙🏼
More waves = more fun
More boards = more confusion
Words of wisdom. Lol
my story i recently sold my lost hydra ... it was amazing board an it is very good and do recommend it but it was to similar to my firewire evo and evo is my best friend in water for last 3 years , i was confused should i surf hydra or evo ?
@@kickamatus Isn't the Hydra a fish?
@@Hotwire_RCTrix yes
@@kickamatus my friends love their EVO. I guess technically they are both grovelers. I rode my buddy 5'2 hydra and it went well, felt like my old 5'1 baked potato.
It'll be good for the viewers, can always sell it although you won't get your money back.
Personally I like seaside and being..I have that and a 5'6 seaside and my wavestorm as my log.. good enough quiver for what I surf.
Yes! I would like to hear what role that board gets in your quiver, and for what conditions you prefer it! Tell what was the expectations vs reality.
I’d say to check out the Outlier from CJ Nelson designs in the thunderbolt technology. They are remarkable boards in knee to overhead. Or possibly the soon to be released 8’3” parallax. I have the last prototype that CJ rode and I can’t get enough of it. It’s a one board quiver. I haven’t ridden it in the thunderbolt tech yet. Just poly. But I’d say this, as much as I love the feel of a traditional poly board, thunderbolt technology is insane. You could catch a puddle on the parallax. I’ve ridden my 8’3” in ankle to overhead and it shined whatever the conditions. It doesn’t ever feel too big or too small. Which is weird but amazing. Paddles like a long board and turns in a dime. Trims like a sushi knife. Anyways, it’s just my experience and I hope others come to get a chance to ride what CJ has been cooking up. You won’t be disappointed!
i'll definitely take a look. I have been seeing a lot of the Harley videos of him surfing the thunderbolt. looks insane.
for the waves in this vid I'd stick with something in the 9+' area. I'm in FL and I ride a 7'2" twin fin egg but not when it's that mushy (and mine is a good bit thicker and its EPS) The CI mid looks pretty bladed compared to a more eggy egg or a funshape, so I think it will actually bog in waves similar to the ones in the vid. You seem like a more tail-heavy surfer so I think you will end up fighting to keep that thing off the bottom instead of enjoying extra speed like you think. Look at Devon Howard surfing the MID. He's on waves with some backbone. If he was surfing with you on that day i bet my life savings he'd be on a log. Better off getting a Takayama ITP or something. You can still carve and do full wraps, but you got more of the glide, even when the waves are mush.
My rationale based on surfing weak waves all the time:
There are basically two approaches to weak waves that i see people doing here 1) full rails, flat or even slight V bottom and you high-line and do nice big wraps, keeping it cruising and surfing more from the middle of the board or
2) shorter, wider planing type boards that have more bladed rails.
You've got to work those boards more and when a flatter section arises, your style will suffer so I stick with #1
If youre trying to get a board for the good days, then ignore everything I just said
yeah, in the end, i also find that having too many choices makes it even harder. You bring 4 boards to the beach and ultimately end up taking the wrong one out. haha
@@ThomyeSurfs haha, always !
I need a quiver killer.
Selfishly, yes! I’d love to see the review and comparison to the S&B. I’m 220lbs and awaiting delivery of my custom 7’10 ci mid that has a bit more thickness and width for my weight.. should get it in a week or so
6'6" 215 and ride the CI mid in 7'10" Love it, especially waist high and bigger. I think I could have gone with the 7'6" or even a 7'4" and been just as happy. Love this board. The waves he is testing this board in is better suited to a wave storm or a catch surf Log.
Id say, get something else. But the flex of any poly mid length will feel better than a soft top or timbertek. Mid seems like a great head high point break board. Rincon. Sounds like you're surfing small waves and developing so id so go with the less sexy waterhog. Thruster set up is easier but the aggressive rocker makes turns fun. Lb in the front, sb in the back
I wouldn’t get one - get a 6-0 fish style board - plenty of volume but good for turns and performance. Devon surfs great but seriously I never get long point break style waves like that!
@Thomye I wouldn't do it. We all know you're more of a shortboard/fish guy and you already have the Seaside & Beyond. Got a short foamie for the shore break/bring-just-in-case-board, got a 7'9 for very weak waves/cheater 5's, all have their place. But honestly if I was you, with limited resources (no free boards for reviews and limited time), I'd rather get a shortboard for the good days, or maybe something a little different, like the Akila Aipa Flat Earth, Lost/MR Cali Twin, Lost Driver 2.0, CI Fishbeard, Neckbeard 2...or my personal recommendation CI Motorboat Too in round pin (old Machado model) as a daily driver. Loved that board! Same goes for the Biscuit. They still make them both when requested :)
Oh and I haven't got one myself, but I think something like a Mini Simmons would go really well in your standard high tide smaller days. Really want to try one someday. Heard Hydrodynamica makes good ones. XTR also makes them in their construction.
those are great options too. The fishbeard definitely on the short. My buddy has the MR Twin, hoping he lets me borrow and review it. I'll wait and tally up these votes. I need to find a polling app, that would make it so much easier.
@@ThomyeSurfs here's a vote for your buddy - please let Thomye review yours :D
ci mid will be totally different than your seaside and beyond. the seaside with the quads locks in so much more. looser even with the side bites on the ci mid. they are such different boards but if your into mid length sizes only definitely worth getting since it is such a different shape and the fin template and rails are different.
I have the Vernor Tree hugger, I think it's more adaptable then the CI mid. Better construction in the EPS with the suspension carbon. It can go Single, 2 + 1, or quad. I really like it with a single fin or single fin with smaller side bites. It's goes better as a quad in mushy smaller surf, but I think a groveler is better in that stuff. The Tree hugger gets into waves super easy and I like surfing it if there is lots of paddling required or I want to get in early on head high or bigger surf.
i like that it has 5 fin boxes giving you more options. Not sure why the CI Mid didn't give you that option. Unless they know something we don't, like it is a terrible quad which I can't imagine. Anyways, thanks for the feedback. I'll look at the Tree Hugger.
Works amazing in waves from chest high up to double over head. Not good for under that as it isn't a groveller. Best in lined up point breaks...but so are most boards.... get a local shaper to do you their take on it if you're worried about money.Plus I think it's a board you should go to if you're a competent surfer as there are better boards out there suited to average ability surfers in poor conditions
Currently own a 6'10" CI mid and getting used to it e.g. not trying to ride it like a shortboard, fin placement etc. This is definitely a high performance mid but you can still cruise if you want to. I'd highly recommend getting the CI/True Ames 2+1 set if you buy one to unleash the full potential of the board. As per the comments below, the CI Mid would be perfect for long point breaks but can also handle beach breaks with a bit of face to work with - who enjoys surfing close-outs anyway :-) If you haven't already, have a look at videos of Devon Howard, Cliff Kapono, Mikey February etc. on youtube plus Assorted Rides on Vimeo. I haven't regretted buying mine as it's built to last, much easier to catch waves, smooths out your style and I'm enjoying my surfing again.
I saw that video and that makes me want it even more. temptations... :(
I would say don’t I’ve heard it’s a good board but since you already have a Timbertek mid length and a seaside and beyond it seems like you already have the mid length area of your quiver decently fleshed out. If your set on buying another maybe go to a local shaper and ask for something like the CI mid. They aren’t exactly tiny shapers but I’ve heard good things about almond surfboards in Newport and album surfboards in San Clemente. There’s also so many small shapers that could make a board just as good if not better for a cheaper price. Honestly though if I were you since you are already willing to spend that money why not get another type of board to mix it up a little bit. Fishes are really fast and are good for 80 percent of the days here in SoCal. I’ve heard good things about mini Simmons type boards too. Up to you in the end but that’s my 2 cents
Nice work once again Thomye... visually learning as I watch you surf and hear your insight on the product. Thanks again !
I usually use 5,8 and 5,11,, one month ago I got a CI 6,8 and I love it,, a board to have on quiver that you’ll use that special days
I like the sound of that for sure.
Just found your reviews. Well done. I would highly encourage/suggest you try the Mid based on what I’ve seen you ride this far... but let us know which way your going and why...
eg. The shorter version to push it in bigger waves/performance or the larger one to focus on trim and glide. I personally really like mids but ride mine in the “shorter” range from 6’9” to 7’4”. I have friends that don’t believe a mid start until 7’6” 😂
Either way, keep rocking and let us know why your choosing the design and size you end up with. Yew!
For me .. sunday 7'
. Top!
i love my Sunday too but after having ridden the 6'10 CIMid, they are too different a board to compare. nice to have both if you can afford it.
You should do it. I got the Seaside and Beyond because of your review and I love it. Want to get another mid, so go try it out for us first. Should I even own 2 midlengths or would that be just too many. Wonder how the CI mid goes.
I did have a chance to surf the CI Mid in really small waves. I would say that they are completely different, the S&B and the CI Mid. The S&B is like a mid that pulls attributes from a fish. it has great forward drive and pivots but the turns feel angular. The tails says it all. The CI Mid is a mid that pulls it's attributes from a longboard. it flows and cruises well. has nice long drawn out turns. I didn't get to experience that on the small waves the rail to rail flow was super nice. I would do it. haha Not to be an instigator but I can't foresee you regretting it. You may have buyers remorse for spending the money but you will have a surfers stoke as well. :)
I would recommend you get like an ocean racer or mini simmons might garnish more interests and could be lots of fun and most likely cheaper
you could order a similar board from Chris Christenson, Stamps, Tyler Warren, whoever and support someone who is making boards in the United States.
are you saying the CI mid isn't made in the US?
@@ThomyeSurfs CI boards or any big brands are not good for the local shapers or any surf economy, but the boards are made in Santa Barbara. Much of the appeal is the standardized factor so people know what they are buying even if its substandard.
@@ThomyeSurfs you know what.... completely my bad. I was thinking that the CI mid was a firewire. It it obviously made in the US. 100% my mistake.
but..... you could probably end up with a board that is more suited to what you really could get out of a mid length if you went custom.
it even has CI in the name!
Upvoted. Get a Christenson twin fin. I think you'd really like that for a similar amount of money. I think his brother Eric shapes in OC anyway.
CI mid , yes, but you could always get a local shaper to make you one ? I like mine 7’ but don’t ride as 2 plus one - either large performer with mid reactors or as a twin with M 5 . It does go well in most conditions and holds well on beach peaks and point breaks. The beyond is a quad which I am not a fan of.
If you have the firewire midlength, AND the seaside and beyond already I'd skip the CI mid and go for something thats kinda oddball that your quiver doesn't already cover like a bonzer / twin / singlefin / asymetrical or something.
Dang it. Words of wisdom. Haha
Yep! Go for it! for sure!! I have mine in 6´10.. a game changer!!
Honestly I’ve been thinking about getting one of these too...for quite some time. I’d be interested to hear your thoughts 100%
Yes I had a local shaper make me one same dims 6’10” but got it on epoxy it goes insane
A big yes to get a CI MID. I also have a seaside and beyond and Creative Army Huevo but I want a CI MID too. I love to see you review on a CI MID.
before I bought my seaxe, i thought to buy the Huevo. That thing looked so fun. those longboard/mid length pros are so smooth and buttery that it just makes me want to buy them all. haha
Having a mid will be nice for the quiver. I have a 7’6” and ride it often in the summer at San O.
I’m curious to see your review of it, but I’m personally leery of an old school mid length. There’s a reason the 7’ surfboard era passed so quickly. They’re too long to pump speed and too short to glide. Any board looks good in Devin Howard in perfect head high waves, but I suspect it will be a dog performance wise.
yeah, i'm of the mindset that it too long to short board and too short to longboard. I do however want to try it only if the rails are modern and the bottom contours are also modern. the one thing that does puzzle me is why did Britt say that they want to build performance into everything and then only set it up as a single fin with side bites. why wouldn't one put in a quad option especially for that tail. Anyways, getting very close to a decision.
Yeah, just buy it. There's always a strong market for that sort of board, at worst you won't lose lots of money if you sell it.
I have a 6'10" mini howard ("takyama"). I surf shortboards like you cus i watched you when I was a kid and tried copying you. I transitioned into logs later and now some mids. Would recommend the ci mid but only on solid days. If it aint peelin, its not gonna be too fun.
If its big enough, mush with shoulder will do though.
hey DJ. where you at these days. :) Rina mentioned San Diego but I thought you were north still. Been following and seeing a lot of fishing but no posts on surfing. :( Although I like fishing too. Anyways, we should meet up and surf. I'll pick up that CI Mid and head down to church along with my Beyond and do a proper comparison. Is your dad still surfing?
@@ThomyeSurfs im in oceanside now! Hahaha ya man I go back and forth each weekend between fishing and surfing. I dont get pictures of surfing i always forget! We'll have to meet up soon man im 10-20 min away from some crazy stuff hahaha. I think youd love exploring the ci mid. It is wild how you can cheat 5 while getting head dips and stay on it. My pops is still going when he is by the beach. They live up in fresno. I know after covid they'll be down a lot! He just picked up a mid length too!
I agree with what others have said, I think getting something different would be cool for you. Your surfing is great and love to see you on more of an odd shape shortboards, such as twin fin, etc than the CI mid. However, it would be also cool to hear your comparison thoughts of the SS&B and the CI mid. I have 6' 8" SS&B and 6'10" single-fin, CC Huntsman. After figuring out the fin, amongst other aspects for the Huntsman, and though it doesn't have the performance of the SS&B, I love the feel of the Huntsman and tend to surf it more. I also like it punchier beach breaks.
what fin did you endup going for on the huntsman?
@@oligagnon I have 7" TrueAmes Greenough 4-A. I prefer a smaller fin for this board, as there is already a lot of rail. I wanted to try a 6.5" but they were out of stock. The 8" worked, but the 7" is more fun.
$1k will get you so much farther with a legit shaper imo. If you live next to anywhere with waves there should be many locals happy to make you a nice one
Yeah same for me I really like these and the seaside abs beyond too. I have a 7' mid I made myself along with a great one form a local shaper. Viewing the CI mid online I like the way it looks with good mid Riders riding it. On paper I thought it was not quite wide enough and a hit low on volume. Checking it out in the store it actually looks really good. I would probably go 7'0" in this board maybe 6'10". I know I can still semi duck dive these sizes uoto about 50 litres. )We have a soft wave so getting deep isn't an issue). One sticking point on the ci is it's only a 2+1 I have bought the ci fins and not sure if they work for my mid so still thinking that the CI mid itself ridden as it's supposed to be with those fins could be great for me. Getting the mid length recipe right is one of the harder things to do as a shaper or a surfer. One think you need to know about the ci is it's a vee/vee double throughout the entire board so it will surf differently from a full concave bottom. I have surfed boards like that with bottom contours like this and they work fine for me. The rob Machado creeper had this year's back that topped out at 6"6" I think but would have made a fantastic 7' single fin / 2+1 mid. I also like the seaxe but haven't owned one. They are a lot more refined in the two and more modern bottom. Be really interested to see how this goes for you. The guy that had the seaside and beyond and this made some good comparisons. I think it could be a fantastic mid length as most things CI do they generally do well and they usually have solid performance built in. Be interesting to see how you go. They certainly sell well so resale would be easy worst case. The ones here have sold out first week in store every time. Cheers for your work on the reviews 👍🤙
I would like to know...How tall are you, weight and ability because I just ordered a 7'2" CI Mid and Ive been agonizing over whether the 7'0" would be better. Im 58 yrs old, a competent intermediate surfer with some arthritis issues in my shoulders. Even so I am fit 5'7" and weigh 162 lbs. Would really value your input. Cheers. JC
If you are going to have fun and can afford it then get the CI Mid. Otherwise, I (and probably) most viewers come to your channel to see good surfing with real commentary, helpful instruction, and honest reviews. You are nailing it because of your enthusiasm and relatability. HOWEVER, if you do get it please post some videos. ;)
I tried A 7'6 mid and found it fun in average conditions, and it only got better as the swell increased..
I normally ride a longboard when it's small and mushy and a fish otherwise unless it's getting bigger
I would try it out
I am still keen to try this board but getting harder to justify the cost. Hoping one just magically appears aftermarket and I can get a good deal. :) fingers crossed.
Haha Thomye, I think you want this new board! Buy it, review it & sell it again if you don't like it! Just do it.... :)
LOL
$1,000 crazy how that price point is common today. I remember paying $400 for a custom Fluid Drive back in 1985
Mee too. Clark going out of business was the spike in supply and demand and for some reason people keep paying the high prices. Including myself. 🙁
@@ThomyeSurfs On the plus side you could do a comprehensive board review whatever you decide or however the board performs. I plugged in some extras for a custom and the price tag jumped to $1,400 on a Channel Islands Ultra Joe 😮
Ci needs to sent u some boards ,:)
U are doing a Great job.
What about panda surfboards?;)))
I just saw a post from panda on instagram. They look good too. So many options. I know I will be in better shape to try more boards after my kids are done with school. Ones about to start college.
If you want to get it, and it doesn’t break the bank get it. How many sessions do we have in us? and I’m sure like me surfing really adds to your health , mental and physical. Think of all the stupid stuff you can blow money on. If your surfing as much as you do then go for it. I have a Seaside, Chumlee, and a some mid lengths and a prog longboard but I’ve found I always have better fun on the seaside and chumlee regardless of conditions and crowds. I only take the mid lengths out if it’s getting bigger and I just want to get in earlier and go down the line. They always feel so boring compared with the lively feel of the seaside etc. I’m of the opinion that either a short board-or a longboard are more fun than the mids. Anyway. I’ll be looking with interest if you do a review.
You should bonzer really I ride a lot of them and they can do much more radical surfing at a longer length
Yes for the CI review. Plus I'm exactly your size and weight and used to have a Seaxe 7'6 !! so YES plz. Subd :)
Maybe look at some mids that don’t have many reviews like the Vernon tree hugger or jerry Lopez lil darlin
Also why do you like to surf Bolsa?? I surf Newps a lot but it’s getting crowded and want to try something else
dang, that's a hard question. but I have an answer but before I answer, I like Newport too, Blackies, lower jetties, 56, etc.
Bolsa for these reason:
1) The waves aren't as good as say HB Pier, but I find it better than most other parts of HB. Obviously, GW and Brooks is good but it is also way more crowded.
2) The people are way more mellow and I rarely feel like someone is purposely dropping in on me to drop in on me. It does happen but not in a malicious way where I feel any type of wave rage.
3) Most of my friends surf Bolsa
4) If you surf late morning, say 10:30, it is surprisingly uncrowded. Newport and HB are crowded all the time.
5) Closest when pressed for time.
6) Wave now fits my quiver, or my quiver was selected because of the waves. something like that. :)
Realistically, there’s no point since you have a SeAxe and Seaside Beyond. 🤙🏼 But selfishly, I say yeah go for it,so we can watch your video review 😂
I am 80% wanting it for the review and only 20% for myself. So far, buying it is winning.
Honestly I don’t paddle out if it’s below chest high, that aspect of surfing is unfamiliar to me. But now that I’ve moved from California to Florida I may have to rethink that, learning opportunity for me I guess
I have one, 7'0". Very nice and fun board, with probably more performance in it than other similar shapes. But I think it is designed for chest high waves, not so sure about smaller stuff. The waves in the video seem more log territory, maybe? On the other hand, I'd be delighted to watch your review. Other boards you could consider for pure reviewing interest: Album Twinsman, CI Fishbeard or better the Twin Pin (expected in 2021), ...Lost Hydra, the list is endless. Keep up the outstanding job, your video about heel side turns helped me a lot.
yeah, the CI fishbeard seems to be on everyone's shortlist for review. Good iinsight. Thanks
I’m curious as to what is your height and weight? I am also thinking of getting the 7’0. I’m currently 5’10 (178cm) at 73kg
Ci mid!!!!
You should look at FCD Huevo Ranchero. It's very close to the same outline and but not all of the concave and vee of CI Mid. FCD only uses epoxy so the boards are strong but light. I think the weight makes it lively without giving up durability. FCD also worked with Devon Howard to develop this board but this was quite a while back. Not sure about your height and weight but I think 7' or 6'10" would be the best size to try. Anyway, I'd still like to see your review of CI Mid
4 months on, did you get it?
nope, hard to find the 6'6. lean to towards the 6'7 smooth operator at this point. more people seem to be voting on that. Many feel like the CI Mid has been reviewed once too many times now. Small chance a buddy might be getting me a temporary hook up though. if that happens, i'll review it for sure.
What size would you get? I've been looking at that one too. I really liked your beyond... but didn't want to buy that same board if i could borrow or swap a ci mid for it periodically.. Lets chat before you get one.
6'6 I think. I want something that I can ducktive. I think 38L is my limit.
Look at how many views you have in 3 days! That kinda answers your question.. yes!! 👌🤙🤙
I know, it literally doubles any of my previous reviews in the same time frame. I think you are right.
And what about the Moe harley ingleby? Seems very good for waves 50cm to 2m50
i like the MOE but I wish they would make it smaller. like a 6'6. i'm only 140 lbs these days so anything above 40L is just too much. but the MOE and the Mid6 would be great boards. better the the CI Mid from a practicality stand point.
If those are the typical waves you have, no. Works better on bigger open face waves.
I say tell us more about the Seaxe first!
agreed.
@@ThomyeSurfs To answer your question... It seems like the others have already made it clear that the CI Mid doesn't necessarily suit your style of surfing. However, there remains a huge amount of interest in that board, and the CI Mid to SSaB comparison is a pretty hot topic. It'll certainly get you some views! And it would be interesting to hear it from your perspective. If it's a board you want to try, then my guess is, it will pay itself back in viewership. But also talk about the Seaxe! I'm having someone draw up an eggy shape that will be very similar to the Seaxe (though a bit smaller compared to my weight than the one you're riding). Basically paddle beast for cruisy surfing in small mush, but still capable of maneuvering in larger waves.
Ya go grab one. Trade in the sea 🪓. Full buyers remorse as well but as the kids say YOLO lol🤙🏼
I would not buy a CI MID unless I got it for cheap or donated from CI. No to CI Mid 😄
I would rather see you review a Chilli Mid Strength, Lost Crowd Killer or Lost Party Crasher. Those ride more your style than the traditional single fin plus side bites boards. CI mid is a great board but you can’t pump it and turn it like you would on The Seaside and beyond. Different feel for sure.
After all the comments, I am now mid mind about the fishbeard and CI mid.
The CI Mid for viewers and the fishbeard for me. We shall see, still too early.
The crowd killer is fun. I use to ride on at Old Mans in PB. For sure a crowd killer lol
Not for these waves. I love a good 7’0 mid in good surf. Better paddle power. Get into waves early. Good hold and still rippable when used as a thruster. The ci mid looks too eggy tho. There are better shaped mids out there for half the price for those that love to surf thrusters and rip.
I don't think you surf that style at all. Look at this Devon Howard video: ruclips.net/video/bXgb5iCoveY/видео.html
1. Do you surf a long peeling point break or reef? 2. Do you like a cruisy positional type of style? I think the answer is no to both of those questions.
I think a lot of people who buy the CI Mid are going to be disappointed in how it surfs in beach break. I have a speed egg. It does not do well on one turn beach break closeouts. It likes to surf "slow" and vertical. If you're open to surfing it around Trestles then, maybe get a 6'10 for a guy your size. If you want to get it to boost your channel, I totally get that and that in itself is a good enough reason.
That is a good point. I would have to go south more. Maybe even north to Malibu. That is a great video by the way, but not sure it swayed me. Dang, he made it look so freaken fun now I actually want one. LOL vs having wanted one just to review. :(
You surf so better on the Machado SUNDAY !!! 😉
dont! you surf better on a groveller and in similar tiny waves.. dont buy it. get another small wave board instead..
Please give a review of the Seaxe! Why don't you ride it often? Why do you want a CI Mid over the Seaxe?
I will do a review of the Seaxe. If I could buy the seaxe again, I would get the shorter one, 7'2. However the volume is still too much on that one, 47L.
I like the CI Mid options, they have a 6'6 and 6'8. My younger brother rides the seaxe now. After he broke his neck, as part of trying to get back in the water, he has been on the Seaxe and a 7' Seaside Beyond.
@@ThomyeSurfs Thank you for that information. I really appreciate it! I was on the fence about buying a used one, but if you don't like it, I definitely won't.
Get it!!! Everyone who rides it loves it!
Did you ever get one. Can't find the review.
No. I can't seem to find a 6'6. 6'8 might be the call but now I am looking at the mid6. So hard to choose. Haha
I’ve been on the fence about the Mid for months 🤣
Getting closer to my decision. I need to hold it to know for sure.
@@ThomyeSurfs Did you hear about Machado's new board? Its called the Sunday. I think its a twin...looks like a better performing Seaside and Beyond with a round tail. Its supposed to be released next month.
@@charleshawk6668 I have not heard about it. it would totally look like that Tur-Twin that I reviewed. Can't wait to check it out.
@@charleshawk6668 just checked it out. things looks super interesting. wonder if they will fire-ize it.
@@ThomyeSurfs I got a email from a FireWire rep. It’s being released mid/late may! I was going to replace my seaside and beyond to pair with my 7’4 MOE, but going to wait to see what the Sunday is about!
Get an Album Darkness instead
that is a sweet looking board. I'd have to get it custom though. the stock boards' volume to length ratio is too much for me. I would have to buy a 6'4 which now enters into shortboard territory. I'd want that same 6'4 liters in a 6'6 or 6'8. pricey.. :(
Don't do it... you have the Seaside and Beyond already. A grand????? I feel you on buyers remorse. You have a nice quiver already and I can't see that thing being any more fun than the S&B or the foamies. Get an Evo or a Cymatic... Watching your reviews it looks like you still like to rip and are still young and healthy enough to do so... I'd like to see you on an Evo as a smaller wave board. I haven't seen you surf anything your current quiver can't handle.. I think I might be a little bit like some of your other commentors as well because I'm not a fan of C.I. and I can't even tell you why.. Get a Hayden Shapes Cannon... I don't know.. Or just continue to show us the boards you have in different conditions.
It's a no from me on the CI Mid. Great channel thomye. Keep your own style it's great. What about a Flat Earth? Which is a board getting away from the groveller stuff. I'd be interested in your thoughts. I've got a Seaside and considering a Glazer for better surf days
totally interested in the Flat Earth. Need to go hold one to see how to size it. The issue is, you have Schulz out there saying he likes the 5'7 but he's 6'1 and normally rides the same volume as me. does that mean i should go 5'7 or adjust for the height difference. wish FW would send me 2 of them. hahah cuz I certainly can't afford to buy 2 of them. #Kellyslater
In all seriousness, I will look at it soon. need to finish my neckbeard2 review. I need to get 1 or 2 more days on that thing.
@@ThomyeSurfs also when buying a board, which isnt cheap these days, you need to know your actually going to use it. No good buying a board that's perfect for 6ft barrels if that happens one day a year. 🌅🤙
CI Mid or CI Tri plane?
i have not either but based on footage, I feel like the Tri Plane hull works better. February and Howard, both surf it better than the ci mid in my opinion. but surfing is subjective so hard to really say.
CI mid if you can find them! These boards are out of stock everywhere!
I know, that is the hard part.
Get a flat earth twinny instead! So fun.
it should be "and get a flat earth twinny". hahah
Flat earth looks really fun. .
Get a custom from a local shaper.
if you want to save money stay at home! DO IT!
Ahhhh, I hate you... no, you're the best. Ahhh. :)
素敵！！私もチャンネルアイランドのcimidありますが壊れない、軽い、ファイヤーワイヤー欲しくなりました。
I just bought the Firewire Machado Sunday and that board so far, is exceeding my expectations. I do wish he had a thinner longer version. one that was 6'4 @ 38 L The one I bought is 6'0 @ 38.2 L. I am still going to try the 6'6 CI Mid but not sure when. hard to find and hard to afford. :)
I think you surf shorter boards so much better
I like the poetry of the single fin CI Mid, but in reality I never use mid-size boards. Either I want a bit more foam and step up to a real longboard or I want a bit more performance and I'm surfing Seaside or Rocket Wide. In practice, for me mid length boards seem like a bad compromise as can't duck dive them well and still not enough foam to compete to the longboarders up here in norcal. If you're feeling like a fun higher foam board I'd love to see a review on the Skindog Peacemaker ruclips.net/video/XZc5gtlF5Kk/видео.html but I'm guessing that longboard reviews are out of question
Other review I'd be interested in is what is a good step up shortboard? Hydronaut? Black Beauty or Taco Grinder? I don't need them often, but there have been some days this winter I wished I'd had one.
that board looks pretty cool. It's not that I have any objections to reviewing longboards, it's more that I think I would be terrible at reviewing them. First, I don't know how to really surf a longboard and second, I wouldn't know if it was good or bad. haha
It's my only hesitation with longboards. Oh, and they are expensive. :(
@@ThomyeSurfs Some other reviews I'd love to see from you:
- Seaside, I think it is one of your favorite boards but haven't seen a review yet
- Other boards like the Seaside designed to work in less than perfect surf like Rocket Wide or Fishbeard.
- Other surfing gear like fins, racks, or even the "DryGuy 2207 Force Dry Boot Dryer" which really improved the smell of my booties
- Wetsuits, I think a lot of surfers struggle with poor fitting wetsuits as there is a surprising variation in cuts
- Favorite surf videos and surfers.
Don’t, get a Harley Ingleby Moe instead, way more fun and performance.