Surfboard comparison
Channel Islands CI Mid vs Firewire Sweet Potato
Also searched as: CI Mid vs Sweet Potato, Channel Islands CI Mid or Firewire Sweet Potato, Firewire Sweet Potato vs Channel Islands CI Mid
Firewire Sweet Potato vs Channel Islands CI Mid: Firewire Sweet Potato 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 CI Mid vs Sweet Potato page compares wave size (waist-high to double-overhead+ vs knee-high to chest-high), wave power (soft / mushy to moderate vs soft / mushy), and skill demand using Quivr catalog spectra — the same ranges shown in the app. Quivr catalogs 1,616+ 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
Sweet Potato
Groveler
Best for speed + glide
✦ Less-than-ideal conditions.
The Sweet Potato is designed for small waves, offering a fun and fast ride with excellent floatation. It suits surfers looking to maximize their enjoyment in less-than-ideal conditions.
knee-high to chest-high
soft / mushy
intermediate to advanced skill window
Manufacturer
View on Firewire website
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CI Mid vs Sweet Potato — quick answers
What's the difference between Channel Islands CI Mid and Firewire Sweet Potato?
Firewire Sweet Potato vs Channel Islands CI Mid: Firewire Sweet Potato 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 CI Mid for?
Channel Islands CI Mid covers waist-high to double-overhead+.
What wave size is Sweet Potato for?
Firewire Sweet Potato covers knee-high to chest-high.
Which is better for small waves, Channel Islands CI Mid or Firewire Sweet Potato?
Firewire Sweet Potato 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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