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Almond Surfboards Pleasant Pheasant vs Channel Islands CI Mid

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Almond Surfboards Pleasant Pheasant vs Channel Islands CI Mid: Almond Surfboards Pleasant Pheasant fits knee-high to head-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 Pleasant Pheasant vs CI Mid page compares wave size (knee-high to head-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 Pleasant Pheasant surfboard

Almond Surfboards

Pleasant Pheasant

Midlength

Best for speed + glide

5.0 · 38 reviews on Quivr

✦ Those who want to maximize their wave count and enjoy a smooth ride.

The Pleasant Pheasant is a versatile mid-length board that offers excellent rail-to-rail control and is perfect for surfers looking for added foam without sacrificing performance. It's ideal for those who want to maximize their wave count and enjoy a smooth ride.

Wave size
KneeDouble+

knee-high to head-high

Wave power
MushyHollow

soft / mushy to moderate

Skill
NoviceExpert

beginner-friendly to intermediate skill window

Channel Islands CI Mid surfboard

Channel Islands

CI Mid

Midlength

Best for drive + release

4.5 · 2 reviews on Quivr

✦ 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.

Wave size
KneeDouble+

waist-high to double-overhead+

Wave power
MushyHollow

soft / mushy to moderate

Skill
NoviceExpert

beginner-friendly to intermediate skill window

Pleasant Pheasant vs CI Mid — quick answers

What's the difference between Almond Surfboards Pleasant Pheasant and Channel Islands CI Mid?

Almond Surfboards Pleasant Pheasant vs Channel Islands CI Mid: Almond Surfboards Pleasant Pheasant fits knee-high to head-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 Pleasant Pheasant for?

Almond Surfboards Pleasant Pheasant covers knee-high to head-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 Pleasant Pheasant or Channel Islands CI Mid?

Almond Surfboards Pleasant Pheasant is tuned for a smaller top-end (knee-high to head-high) than Channel Islands CI Mid (waist-high to double-overhead+).

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