Channel Islands OG Flyer Surfboard review - Futures fins AM2 - The Surfboard Guide
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- Welcome to our review of the OG Flyer by Al Merrick / Channel Islands Surfboards.
I have had an OG Flyer for the best part of six months and have had the chance to ride the surf board in a vast variety of conditions, from pumping 5-6 foot beach-break barrels, to 1 foot onshore slop, and the OG Flyer has held its own in most conditions. I have had a few Flyer F's and New Flyer's in the past, so I was really keen to check out the OG Flyer, a shape that had somehow not come to my attention earlier...
My OG Flyer here is the stock 5’10 which is 19 ¼ x 2 7/16 at 29.4 litres of volume. Initially this felt a little under volume for myself when I first put it under my arm, but once I got it in the water it felt just perfect with just the right volume that the board paddled well and linked flat sections with ease.
The volume in the OG Flyer is well distributed throughout the board which translates to the way the board surfs, very smooth and very easy. It’s a bit of a shock to think how much board design has changed even in the last 10 years, but this design here is 19 years old, but looks as modern and current as anything currently coming out of most board manufacturers. 10 years ago I was riding a 6'2 shortboard - Oh OG Flyer, where have you been all my life!
The OG Flyer is a super versatile daily driver which I would recommend for someone looking for a one board quiver.
From the www.cisurfboards.com site:
Our all-time most popular design is The Flyer.
In 1999 Al was searching for a solution to team riders’ dilemma of needing more speed and flow in lesser waves while maintaining high performance, world tour level surfing.
The answer was a board that departed from the then overly narrow designs and set the stage for the modern performance shortboard that is now wider and shorter.
The Flyer is easily the most ridden and enjoyed all around board in our history.
Best as an everyday board in everyday conditions, The Flyer has a single concave entry to double through the middle and a vee exit, Al’s signature bump squash, slight down rail, and a subtle nose beak. To be ridden approximately the same length as you are tall.
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"I don't care if it's one foot. I'm going to ride this thing anyways because it looks and feels amazing." That's what she said.
With the OG flyer in my opinion the best thin is the old school Kelly Slater Thruster setup 2.1 in carbon fiber. When you pair those Fins Up with the original flyer it's the kind of board that makes you comfortable in any conditions from ankle high two head and a half hucking barrels. I'm glad you liked it too and if you look at the a.m. fins they're very similar to the old KS fin the middle third fin is a tad smaller then your rail fins I think that's what does it.
Just picked a 5’11 one of these... quick late session yesterday and the board felt amazing ... 👍
Epic! Such a fun board!
Hello Craig ... is the OG flyer user friendly and has good paddling power like Chilli Hot Knife or Churro?
How does the OF Flyer compare to the Fever?
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Did u find out
@@cades.clips101 nope... crickets
@@JHBoatie I'm pretty sure the fever is made for a bit bigger waves and more high performance surfing due to its thinner rails and longer outline. The og flyer was originally made to be more of a performance groveler while the fever is more of a standard performance shortboard.
Spot on!
Everyday beachy board would u recommend this in comparison to 🌶️ churro 2 and Happy Everyday? Cheers mate.
Hey Craig, awesome review looks like a fun board! Currently riding a Lost ‘Baby Buggy’ and love it! But looking for a upgrade/ new board, to work in 80% of conditions.. would u recommend this board.. ? same sort thing as my Lost board..? Cheers
Hey man .. I'm looking for a daily driver. I have only surfed for 2years and can only do some pumps and small carves. I never had a small board like this (been surfing on a Pyzel Gremlin 6"6) , the guy at my local shop told me to consider the OG Flyer or the Lost Uber Driver. Are these boards user friendly and fun to ride? I weight 85kg and 1,86m tall.. was aiming for a 6"1 around 34LT
Hey mate! Yes this is user friendly and easy to surf, but the 6'6 Gremlin would have a lot of foam and surface area i think? And would be a bit of a jump to this...
Make sure you don't go to small or thin, otherwise you aren't going to be getting waves and having a good time!
Hey Craig how would you compare the flyer to the happy everyday ?
Very similar type of board and prefer similar wave types/conditions. The Happy Everyday design and outline is a little more modern and forgiving, and probably easier to surf for a wider range of surfers, including beginner-intermediates.
Hi, i'm 5.11 85 kg. Woud you recommend the same board or 5.11 version with 31L? Thanks
Sashar Bilenko hey! Pending how you surf, maybe the 5’11. Since filming this, I’ve had a 5’11 and it felt amazing! 🤙
craig, how do u like the og flyer compared to the flyer-f? Digging ur reviews man! Great surfing!
Maynard Lim hey! It feels a bit quicker off the mark, a lot of get up and go speed, it doesn’t take much to get it going...
Thanks for the feedback, stoked you’re enjoying the reviews! 👍
thanks craig! 🤙
Nice video! which one between the og and the happy everyday would you suggest for a beginner/intermiediate?
Maybe the Happy Everyday - it feels wider in the outline and a little more stable ✌️
How does this board compare to the monsta box in your experience?
bodhi tree hey! They are both very similar boards and really cover the same wave size range. I haven’t had a Monsta Box for a few years now, but I remember it being a really versatile board that could be a one board quiver, similar to this OG Flyer here. Hope this helps! 👍
Hey Craig, great review! What would the differences be between the OG Flyer and the JS Monsta Box? Looking at both of these for a new all-rounder. Thanks for your help. Alex
Hey mate! Sorry for the delay.
OG seems to have more flip out of the nose, where the Monstabox is a more gentle and staged rocker.
Really they are very similar boards, and sit in the same category covering the same type of waves...
Either one would be great for what you want!
The Surfboard Guide Thanks Craig! No worries at all. I ended up going with the Monstabox. Which fins would you recommend for it? Currently I have mediums in the Felipe Toledo’s, the Reactors, the Fannings and the Accelerators.
@@athomson86 Kolohe Andinos if you can get them - they have to be the best fin FCS have in the range!
Hi! Im planing on getting an og flyer to replace my new flyer. Im 90kg now, for 3-5ft punchy beach breaks, should i go 6’0 or 6’1? Is it a good paddling board?
What sort of volume do you ride and how tall are you? I'd keep it shorter if you can and the volume is ok.
Hi Craig, what do you prefer and why between the OG flyer and Chili Volume 2?
Hey! I replied to your other comment on this
Hey mate, just wondering which you would suggest, the Mb, og flyer, or the air 17?
Thanks!
Heya! Probably the OG Flyer, such a capable board across a wide range of conditions!
I ride a custom 5 8" custom OG pod 29L pretty regularly. I have been stuck on finding a good slight step up from that would work a little better in slightly bigger waves, something between the OG pod and my SP12 step up. I was thinking of ordering a custom 5 10" 28.6L Og Flyer swallow tail as that board. What do you think? I am open to a different board as well (Channel Islands) just trying to figure it out and don't want to keep going through boards to have to figure it out. Thanks in advance
Hi thx for your vids, very enjoyable. Just looking at an all rounder for Sydney, which one has more go in grovelly conditions, the OG or the CI.RW? Cheers!!
Out of the two i prefer the OG Flyer, but also the Chilli Volume 2 is a great choice!
@@TheSurfboardGuide thx mate I bought the OG flyer, went up in volume and it goes great in junky stuff, flies across flat sections.
Hi, Regardless of board category, which did you like best OG Flyer or Ultra Joe. Also which ever one is your favorite what fin system did you choose?
Also I'm 81.6kilos and my smallest board is a 5'10, 42L mini simmons. I'm looking for something to improve on my turns but I don't want to sacrifice that much volume because I think I'd get frustrated 😂
OG Flyer out of those two for sure!
Sizing though, that's up to you and i'd suggest you pick up a few boards under your arm to see what feels right...
And FCS or Futures - I love the large AM in both systems!
@@TheSurfboardGuide yessss awesome I was kind of stocking more on the of flyer too😄 man gotta say I love your vids because I see you rip on waves and you also touch on lots of great points. Thanks sooo much, appreciate it alot! Keep those videos going and I'ma keep watching bro🤙 great stuff! Take care!
@@lexmarkz25 Thank mate - stoked you enjoy it!
Hey mate, good stuff ! A friend who usually surf board at 32L got the 6'0 and had to get a 6 1 at 34.5L cause he said it paddles horribly (but he loves how it surfs). Did you feel like you had to bump up a bit the volume?
Hey! I didn't bump up the volume, but i am actually about to order another OG Flyer and I'm going to bump it up a little bit - so yeah I'd probably go around a liter more than your shortboard - maybe add an 1/8
@@TheSurfboardGuide Ahah too late ! I grabbed a 6'0, went for a surf in queenscliff this morning, paddled fine. Not as much as my new Satcey labrat though ! A paddle BEAST !
@@poppiiiii Ha! I was out there his morning, between 8am and 9am.
@@TheSurfboardGuide i got it at 9 ! for what kind of condition you found the OG to work best around here then ?
@@poppiiiii It's a good board for the loal conditions we get round here.
my boards are usually 6 ft should i stay 6ft or go down 5 11 5 10 seems to small. 160 pounds and 6 ft
They are quite high volume - maybe go in the middle at 5'11.
@@TheSurfboardGuide i went with 5 9
@@djanthony9759 do you still have the board? Are you happy with the 5.9 size? Im 160lb too
@@bernatANDORRA i got that size so it would be more high performance if i went 5 10 i think it would be to much volume ill let you know when i use it
How would you compare this to the sista brotha
Gees, this is digging back a while ago now…
I think the SB was much flatter through the front where the OG has a nice gentle lift through the front. Very similar though in sizing and their preferred wave type etc…
Hey Craig, loving the channel mate keep the reviews coming have watched them all😀
Just wondering if you could give me your opinion between the OG Flyer and the Air17x and which one you preferred and why?
My location is the Sunny Coast mate so mainly small wind swell conditions and in the 2/3ft range
Thanks again
Trevor Hocking hey! Thanks for the feedback, greatly appreciated. I didn’t really have a preference between the two, they were both went amazing, and were very very comparable boards. I must say I surfed the OG in some very marginal conditions, and it went surprisingly well... I was a bit shocked how well it went in crappy waves for a shortboard. Hope this helps!
Hi Craig, OG Flyer or Sampler for an all arround? thanks!
OG Flyer for sure.
The Sampler is amazing, but can feel a little flat at times.
@@TheSurfboardGuide PU or SPINTECK? thanks again cheers
hey! nice review! i am 70kg advanced surfer, what size would fit me the best?
i am 5.11
pirateunder40 Thanks! Try finding a shaper and having a chat with them. They know everything!
Interesting, most advanced crew don't need RUclips board reviews for "size" queries...
I also have the same question, how does this compare to the monsta box?
hardt115 hey! See my reply above. 👍
Hi iam 70 kg my Question is if 5.8 is good for me or small Epoxy not pu...
I have now rocket wide 5.6 epoxy
What volume are you normally riding? How far is the 5'8 from your regular volume.
Sampler or OG Flyer? Thanks
Johnny Tejo hey! Both epic boards and you can’t go wrong with either one. Try and have a look at both and see what’s best for you!
How much do you weigh?
Thx
hey! I'm 5'10 and 90kgs.
Thx mate.
Where u surfing looks like northern beach’s
Yes!
Yep, I had am OG flyer many moons ago. Excellent board, just totally predictable.
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