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Rusty Dwart vs Channel Islands CI Mid
Also searched as: Dwart vs CI Mid, Rusty Dwart or Channel Islands CI Mid, Channel Islands CI Mid vs Rusty Dwart
Rusty Dwart vs Channel Islands CI Mid: Rusty Dwart 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.
This Dwart vs CI Mid page compares wave size (waist-high to head-high vs waist-high to double-overhead+), 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.
Rusty
Dwart
Hybrid
Best for speed + glide
✦ Smaller days — speed + glide in waist-high to head-high.
The Dwart is a versatile and performance-driven board that excels in a wide range of conditions. It's suitable for surfers of all levels, offering easy wave-catching and impressive speed.
waist-high to head-high
soft / mushy to moderate
beginner-friendly to intermediate skill window
Manufacturer
View on Rusty websiteYouTube reviews
Search YouTube for Rusty Dwart reviews
Channel Islands
CI Mid
Midlength
Best for drive + release
✦ Wider window: waist-high to double-overhead+, drive + release.
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 reviewsDwart vs CI Mid — quick answers
What's the difference between Rusty Dwart and Channel Islands CI Mid?
Rusty Dwart vs Channel Islands CI Mid: Rusty Dwart 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 Dwart for?
Rusty Dwart covers waist-high to head-high.
What wave size is CI Mid for?
Channel Islands CI Mid covers waist-high to double-overhead+.
Which is better for small waves, Rusty Dwart or Channel Islands CI Mid?
Rusty Dwart 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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