Surfboard comparison
Channel Islands CI Mid vs Lost / Mayhem RNF 96
Also searched as: CI Mid vs RNF 96, Channel Islands CI Mid or Lost / Mayhem RNF 96, Lost / Mayhem RNF 96 vs Channel Islands CI Mid
Lost / Mayhem RNF 96 vs Channel Islands CI Mid: Lost / Mayhem RNF 96 fits knee-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 RNF 96 page compares wave size (waist-high to double-overhead+ vs knee-high to overhead), wave power (soft / mushy to moderate vs soft / mushy to punchy), and skill demand using Quivr catalog spectra — the same ranges shown in the app. Quivr catalogs 1,611+ 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
Lost / Mayhem
RNF 96
Fish
Best for speed + glide
✦ Small, rip-able waves while maintaining performance and control.
The RNF-96 is a versatile fish design that excels in small, rip-able waves while maintaining performance and control. It suits a wide range of surfers looking for a fun and responsive ride.
knee-high to overhead
soft / mushy to punchy
intermediate to advanced skill window
Manufacturer
View on Lost / Mayhem website
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CI Mid vs RNF 96 — quick answers
What's the difference between Channel Islands CI Mid and Lost / Mayhem RNF 96?
Lost / Mayhem RNF 96 vs Channel Islands CI Mid: Lost / Mayhem RNF 96 fits knee-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 RNF 96 for?
Lost / Mayhem RNF 96 covers knee-high to overhead.
Which is better for small waves, Channel Islands CI Mid or Lost / Mayhem RNF 96?
Lost / Mayhem RNF 96 is tuned for a smaller top-end (knee-high to overhead) than Channel Islands CI Mid (waist-high to double-overhead+).
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