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Channel Islands CI Mid vs Firewire Seaside & Beyond
Also searched as: CI Mid vs Seaside & Beyond, Channel Islands CI Mid or Firewire Seaside & Beyond, Firewire Seaside & Beyond vs Channel Islands CI Mid
Firewire Seaside & Beyond vs Channel Islands CI Mid: Firewire Seaside & Beyond fits chest-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.
This CI Mid vs Seaside & Beyond page compares wave size (waist-high to double-overhead+ vs chest-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 1,406+ surfboards.
Channel Islands
CI Mid
Midlength
Best for drive + release
✦ Wider window: waist-high to double-overhead+, drive + release.
The CI Mid is a versatile midlength board that excels in a variety of conditions, particularly in shoulder-high to nearly double overhead surf. It offers smooth, flowing turns and great speed, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced surfers.
waist-high to double-overhead+
soft / mushy to moderate
24–64 on Quivr's skill spectrum
Manufacturer
View on Channel Islands websiteYouTube reviews
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Firewire
Seaside & Beyond
Fish
Best for speed + release
✦ Smaller days — speed + release in chest-high to head-high.
The Seaside & Beyond is a versatile fish that excels in a variety of conditions. It's perfect for surfers looking for a fun board that offers great glide and maneuverability.
chest-high to head-high
soft / mushy to moderate
20–60 on Quivr's skill spectrum
Manufacturer
View on Firewire websiteYouTube reviews
Search YouTube for Firewire Seaside & Beyond reviewsCI Mid vs Seaside & Beyond — quick answers
What's the difference between Channel Islands CI Mid and Firewire Seaside & Beyond?
Firewire Seaside & Beyond vs Channel Islands CI Mid: Firewire Seaside & Beyond fits chest-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+ (18–80 on Quivr's wave-size spectrum, knee → double+).
What wave size is Seaside & Beyond for?
Firewire Seaside & Beyond covers chest-high to head-high (30–48 on Quivr's wave-size spectrum).
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