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Channel Islands CI Mid vs Lost / Mayhem Smooth Operator
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Lost / Mayhem Smooth Operator vs Channel Islands CI Mid: Lost / Mayhem Smooth Operator fits knee-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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This CI Mid vs Smooth Operator page compares wave size (waist-high to double-overhead+ vs knee-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 1,543+ 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
Smooth Operator
Midlength
Best for speed + glide
✦ Its hyper extended nose rocker and equally aggressive tail rocker.
The Smooth Operator is a modern mid-length surfboard that excels in paddling and gliding, making it suitable for surfers looking for a forgiving ride. Its design allows for smooth turns while maintaining stability and performance.
knee-high to head-high
soft / mushy to moderate
beginner-friendly to intermediate skill window
Manufacturer
View on Lost / Mayhem websiteYouTube reviews
Search YouTube for Lost / Mayhem Smooth Operator reviewsCI Mid vs Smooth Operator — quick answers
What's the difference between Channel Islands CI Mid and Lost / Mayhem Smooth Operator?
Lost / Mayhem Smooth Operator vs Channel Islands CI Mid: Lost / Mayhem Smooth Operator fits knee-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 Smooth Operator for?
Lost / Mayhem Smooth Operator covers knee-high to head-high.
Which is better for small waves, Channel Islands CI Mid or Lost / Mayhem Smooth Operator?
Lost / Mayhem Smooth Operator is tuned for a smaller top-end (knee-high to head-high) than Channel Islands CI Mid (waist-high to double-overhead+).
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