Surfboard comparison
Channel Islands CI Mid vs Rusty SD
Also searched as: CI Mid vs SD, Channel Islands CI Mid or Rusty SD, Rusty SD vs Channel Islands CI Mid
Channel Islands CI Mid vs Rusty SD: Channel Islands CI Mid leans drive + release in waist-high to double-overhead+ (soft / mushy to moderate power); Rusty SD leans flow + carve in chest-high to double-overhead+ (soft / mushy to punchy power). Compare both on Quivr.
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This CI Mid vs SD page compares wave size (waist-high to double-overhead+ vs chest-high to double-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
Rusty
SD
Performance shortboard
Best for flow + carve
✦ Flow + carve in chest-high to double-overhead+.
The Rusty SD is a versatile shortboard designed for everyday conditions, making it suitable for surfers looking for performance in various wave types. Its refined shape and rocker allow for smooth acceleration and maneuverability.
chest-high to double-overhead+
soft / mushy to punchy
intermediate to advanced skill window
Manufacturer
View on Rusty websiteYouTube reviews
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CI Mid vs SD — quick answers
What's the difference between Channel Islands CI Mid and Rusty SD?
Channel Islands CI Mid vs Rusty SD: Channel Islands CI Mid leans drive + release in waist-high to double-overhead+ (soft / mushy to moderate power); Rusty SD leans flow + carve in chest-high to double-overhead+ (soft / mushy 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 SD for?
Rusty SD covers chest-high to double-overhead+.
Which is better for small waves, Channel Islands CI Mid or Rusty SD?
Channel Islands CI Mid covers waist-high to double-overhead+; Rusty SD covers chest-high to double-overhead+ — check the side-by-side spectra above for your waves.
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