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Almond Surfboards Joy vs Channel Islands CI Mid
Also searched as: Joy vs CI Mid, Almond Surfboards Joy or Channel Islands CI Mid, Channel Islands CI Mid vs Almond Surfboards Joy
Almond Surfboards Joy vs Channel Islands CI Mid: Almond Surfboards Joy fits knee-high to chest-high days, while Channel Islands CI Mid holds through waist-high to double-overhead+. Side-by-side wave range, power, and skill on Quivr.
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This Joy vs CI Mid page compares wave size (knee-high to chest-high vs waist-high to double-overhead+), wave power (soft / mushy to moderate vs soft / mushy to moderate), and skill demand using Quivr catalog spectra — the same ranges shown in the app. Quivr catalogs 1,597+ surfboards.
Almond Surfboards
Joy
Midlength
Best for speed + glide
✦ Smaller days — speed + glide in knee-high to chest-high.
The Joy is a versatile mid-length surfboard that excels in smaller waves while also providing early entry into larger surf. It's suitable for surfers of all skill levels looking for a reliable and forgiving ride.
knee-high to chest-high
soft / mushy to moderate
beginner-friendly skill window
Manufacturer
View on Almond Surfboards website
Channel Islands
CI Mid
Midlength
Best for drive + release
✦ It offers a smooth ride with the ability to perform flowy.
The CI Mid is a versatile midlength board that excels in shoulder-high to nearly double overhead waves. It offers a smooth ride with the ability to perform flowy, arcing turns with confidence and speed.
waist-high to double-overhead+
soft / mushy to moderate
beginner-friendly to intermediate skill window
Manufacturer
View on Channel Islands website
Joy vs CI Mid — quick answers
What's the difference between Almond Surfboards Joy and Channel Islands CI Mid?
Almond Surfboards Joy vs Channel Islands CI Mid: Almond Surfboards Joy fits knee-high to chest-high days, while Channel Islands CI Mid holds through waist-high to double-overhead+. Side-by-side wave range, power, and skill on Quivr.
What wave size is Joy for?
Almond Surfboards Joy covers knee-high to chest-high.
What wave size is CI Mid for?
Channel Islands CI Mid covers waist-high to double-overhead+.
Which is better for small waves, Almond Surfboards Joy or Channel Islands CI Mid?
Almond Surfboards Joy is tuned for a smaller top-end (knee-high to chest-high) than Channel Islands CI Mid (waist-high to double-overhead+).
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