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Channel Islands G Skate vs Lost / Mayhem RNF 96
Also searched as: G Skate vs RNF 96, Channel Islands G Skate or Lost / Mayhem RNF 96, Lost / Mayhem RNF 96 vs Channel Islands G Skate
Channel Islands G Skate vs Lost / Mayhem RNF 96: Channel Islands G Skate fits waist-high to head-high days, while Lost / Mayhem RNF 96 holds through knee-high to overhead. Side-by-side wave range, power, and skill on Quivr.
This G Skate vs RNF 96 page compares wave size (waist-high to head-high vs knee-high to 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 1,406+ surfboards.
Channel Islands
G Skate
Hybrid
Best for everyday surf
✦ Smaller days — everyday surf in waist-high to head-high.
The G Skate is a fast and responsive hybrid board that excels in a variety of conditions, making it suitable for surfers looking for fun and performance. Its design allows for easy maneuverability in both good and less-than-ideal surf.
waist-high to head-high
soft / mushy to moderate
42–82 on Quivr's skill spectrum
Manufacturer
View on Channel Islands websiteYouTube reviews
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Lost / Mayhem
RNF 96
Fish
Best for speed + glide
✦ Wider window: knee-high to overhead, speed + glide.
The RNF-96 is a versatile fish design that excels in small, rip-able waves while maintaining performance and control. It suits a wide range of surfers looking for a fun and responsive ride.
knee-high to overhead
soft / mushy to punchy
40–70 on Quivr's skill spectrum
Manufacturer
View on Lost / Mayhem websiteYouTube reviews
Search YouTube for Lost / Mayhem RNF 96 reviewsG Skate vs RNF 96 — quick answers
What's the difference between Channel Islands G Skate and Lost / Mayhem RNF 96?
Channel Islands G Skate vs Lost / Mayhem RNF 96: Channel Islands G Skate fits waist-high to head-high days, while Lost / Mayhem RNF 96 holds through knee-high to overhead. Side-by-side wave range, power, and skill on Quivr.
What wave size is G Skate for?
Channel Islands G Skate covers waist-high to head-high (20–55 on Quivr's wave-size spectrum, knee → double+).
What wave size is RNF 96 for?
Lost / Mayhem RNF 96 covers knee-high to overhead (10–65 on Quivr's wave-size spectrum).
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