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Channel Islands CI Mid vs LoveMachine FM
Also searched as: CI Mid vs FM, Channel Islands CI Mid or LoveMachine FM, LoveMachine FM vs Channel Islands CI Mid
Channel Islands CI Mid vs LoveMachine FM: Channel Islands CI Mid leans drive + release in waist-high to double-overhead+ (soft / mushy to moderate power); LoveMachine FM leans drive + hold in waist-high to double-overhead+ (moderate to punchy power). Compare both on Quivr.
This CI Mid vs FM page compares wave size (waist-high to double-overhead+ vs waist-high to double-overhead+), wave power (soft / mushy to moderate vs moderate to punchy), and skill demand using Quivr catalog spectra — the same ranges shown in the app. Quivr catalogs 1,630+ 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 websiteYouTube reviews
Search YouTube for Channel Islands CI Mid reviews
LoveMachine
FM
Midlength
Best for drive + hold
✦ Excels in powerful carving while maintaining ease of use.
The FM is designed for surfers looking for a balance of aggression and flow, suitable for a wide range of wave conditions. It excels in powerful carving while maintaining ease of use.
waist-high to double-overhead+
moderate to punchy
intermediate to advanced skill window
Manufacturer
View on LoveMachine websiteYouTube reviews
Search YouTube for LoveMachine FM reviewsCI Mid vs FM — quick answers
What's the difference between Channel Islands CI Mid and LoveMachine FM?
Channel Islands CI Mid vs LoveMachine FM: Channel Islands CI Mid leans drive + release in waist-high to double-overhead+ (soft / mushy to moderate power); LoveMachine FM leans drive + hold in waist-high to double-overhead+ (moderate to punchy power). Compare both on Quivr.
What wave size is CI Mid for?
Channel Islands CI Mid covers waist-high to double-overhead+.
What wave size is FM for?
LoveMachine FM covers waist-high to double-overhead+.
Which is better for small waves, Channel Islands CI Mid or LoveMachine FM?
Channel Islands CI Mid covers waist-high to double-overhead+; LoveMachine FM covers waist-high to double-overhead+ — check the side-by-side spectra above for your waves.
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