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Channel Islands CI Mid vs Firewire Seaside
Also searched as: CI Mid vs Seaside, Channel Islands CI Mid or Firewire Seaside, Firewire Seaside vs Channel Islands CI Mid
Firewire Seaside vs Channel Islands CI Mid: Firewire Seaside 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 CI Mid vs Seaside page compares wave size (waist-high to double-overhead+ vs knee-high to head-high), 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.
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
Firewire
Seaside
Hybrid
Best for speed + glide
✦ Surfers looking to enhance their performance in everyday conditions.
The Seaside is designed for fun in smaller, weaker waves, offering a skatey and loose feel while still allowing for tighter turns and carves. It's ideal for surfers looking to enhance their performance in everyday conditions.
knee-high to head-high
soft / mushy to moderate
beginner-friendly to advanced skill window
Manufacturer
View on Firewire website
CI Mid vs Seaside — quick answers
What's the difference between Channel Islands CI Mid and Firewire Seaside?
Firewire Seaside vs Channel Islands CI Mid: Firewire Seaside 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 CI Mid for?
Channel Islands CI Mid covers waist-high to double-overhead+.
What wave size is Seaside for?
Firewire Seaside covers knee-high to head-high.
Which is better for small waves, Channel Islands CI Mid or Firewire Seaside?
Firewire Seaside 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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