Surfboard comparison
Channel Islands CI Mid vs Haydenshapes Holy Hypto
Also searched as: CI Mid vs Holy Hypto, Channel Islands CI Mid or Haydenshapes Holy Hypto, Haydenshapes Holy Hypto vs Channel Islands CI Mid
Haydenshapes Holy Hypto vs Channel Islands CI Mid: Haydenshapes Holy Hypto fits waist-high to overhead 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 Holy Hypto page compares wave size (waist-high to double-overhead+ vs waist-high to 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 1,616+ 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
Haydenshapes
Holy Hypto
Hybrid
Best for everyday surf
✦ Suits intermediate to advanced surfers looking for a versatile board.
The Holy Hypto is designed for a wide range of conditions, excelling in waist-high to 8ft face waves. It suits intermediate to advanced surfers looking for a versatile board with great paddle power and speed.
waist-high to overhead
soft / mushy to moderate
intermediate to advanced skill window
Manufacturer
View on Haydenshapes website
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CI Mid vs Holy Hypto — quick answers
What's the difference between Channel Islands CI Mid and Haydenshapes Holy Hypto?
Haydenshapes Holy Hypto vs Channel Islands CI Mid: Haydenshapes Holy Hypto fits waist-high to overhead 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 Holy Hypto for?
Haydenshapes Holy Hypto covers waist-high to overhead.
Which is better for small waves, Channel Islands CI Mid or Haydenshapes Holy Hypto?
Haydenshapes Holy Hypto is tuned for a smaller top-end (waist-high to overhead) than Channel Islands CI Mid (waist-high to double-overhead+).
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