When the waves are small and lack power, choosing the right small-wave surfboard can completely change your session. That’s exactly why Channel Islands Surfboards developed the CI Solution, a performance-oriented board designed to generate speed and fun in weak conditions. Shaped by Britt Merrick, the CI Solution combines glide, paddle power, and versatility to help surfers maintain momentum and flow even when the surf is soft. Built specifically as a high-performance small-wave surfboard, it stands out as one of the most adaptable designs in the Channel Islands lineup, ideal for surfers looking to maximize performance in everyday conditions.

TheChannel Islands CI Solution surfboardfeatures a fuller outline paired with a rounded tail, increasing the board’splaning areaand helping generate speed through slower, weaker sections of the wave. This extra surface area allows the board to maintain drive and momentum even insmall or weak surf conditions. On the bottom, asingle-to-generous double concaveenhances water flow and lift, keeping the board fast, responsive, and lively underfoot. The result is asmall-wave performance surfboardthat accelerates easily and stays loose and reactive when the waves lack power.

WAVE SIZE: For small waves and mushy conditions

WAVE TYPE: Beach breaks, point breaks and reed breaks

WAVE POWER: For small and bad wave days

What truly sets the Channel Islands CI Solution apart is its completely new rocker profile and outline, unlike anything previously seen in the Channel Islands Surfboards range. This fresh design helps the board maintain speed in weak or small surf, while still allowing surfers to push performance when the waves offer opportunities. The versatility continues with a five-fin setup, giving surfers the ability to customize the ride depending on conditions: surf it as a thruster for tight, vertical turns, as a quad for maximum speed and drive, or as a 2+1 setup for smooth twin-fin glide and flow. Custom tail patches reinforce the board in high-stress areas, adding extra durability while keeping the board light and performance-focused.

Ultimately, the Channel Islands CI Solution surfboard lives up to its name. It’s a true step-down shortboard designed for small waves and everyday surf conditions, built for those days when the waves aren’t firing but you still want to surf at a high level. Designed by Britt Merrick, The Solution is meant to be ridden around two inches shorter than your Channel Islands Better Everyday, placing it perfectly at the small-wave end of your surfboard quiver. With its speed, glide, and responsiveness, the CI Solution helps surfers maintain performance and control even when the conditions are far from ideal.

5'8" x 20 x 2 9/16 - 31.1L
5'9" x 20 1/4 x 2 5/8 - 32.7L
5'10" x 20 1/2 x 2 11/16 - 34.3L
5'11" x 20 3/4 x 2 3/4 - 36.0L
6'0" x 20 7/8 x 2 13/16 - 37.6L
6'2" x 21 1/4 x 2 15/16 - 41.0L
6'4" x 21 5/8 x 3 1/16 - 44.6L