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Channel Islands CI Mid vs JS Industries Big Baron
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JS Industries Big Baron vs Channel Islands CI Mid: JS Industries Big Baron fits waist-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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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
JS Industries
Big Baron
Hybrid
Best for speed + glide
✦ Smaller days — speed + glide in waist-high to head-high.
waist-high to head-high
soft / mushy to moderate
intermediate to advanced skill window
Manufacturer
View on JS Industries website
CI Mid vs Big Baron — quick answers
What's the difference between Channel Islands CI Mid and JS Industries Big Baron?
JS Industries Big Baron vs Channel Islands CI Mid: JS Industries Big Baron fits waist-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 Big Baron for?
JS Industries Big Baron covers waist-high to head-high.
Which is better for small waves, Channel Islands CI Mid or JS Industries Big Baron?
JS Industries Big Baron is tuned for a smaller top-end (waist-high to head-high) than Channel Islands CI Mid (waist-high to double-overhead+).
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