Surfboard comparison
Channel Islands CI Mid vs Rusty Blackbird
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Channel Islands CI Mid vs Rusty Blackbird: Channel Islands CI Mid fits waist-high to double-overhead+ days, while Rusty Blackbird holds through overhead to double-overhead+. Side-by-side wave range, power, and skill on Quivr.
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This CI Mid vs Blackbird page compares wave size (waist-high to double-overhead+ vs overhead to double-overhead+), wave power (soft / mushy to moderate vs 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
Rusty
Blackbird
Gun
Best for drive + hold
✦ It's ideal for advanced surfers looking to chase down powerful waves.
The Blackbird is designed for big-wave conditions, offering speed and stability for tackling challenging surf. It's ideal for advanced surfers looking to chase down powerful waves.
overhead to double-overhead+
punchy
advanced skill window
Manufacturer
View on Rusty website
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CI Mid vs Blackbird — quick answers
What's the difference between Channel Islands CI Mid and Rusty Blackbird?
Channel Islands CI Mid vs Rusty Blackbird: Channel Islands CI Mid fits waist-high to double-overhead+ days, while Rusty Blackbird holds through overhead 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 Blackbird for?
Rusty Blackbird covers overhead to double-overhead+.
Which is better for small waves, Channel Islands CI Mid or Rusty Blackbird?
Channel Islands CI Mid is tuned for a smaller top-end (waist-high to double-overhead+) than Rusty Blackbird (overhead to double-overhead+).
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