Surfboard comparison
Channel Islands OG Flyer vs Firewire Seaside
Also searched as: OG Flyer vs Seaside, Channel Islands OG Flyer or Firewire Seaside, Firewire Seaside vs Channel Islands OG Flyer
Firewire Seaside vs Channel Islands OG Flyer: Firewire Seaside fits knee-high to head-high days, while Channel Islands OG Flyer holds through chest-high to double-overhead+. Side-by-side wave range, power, and skill on Quivr.
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This OG Flyer vs Seaside page compares wave size (chest-high to double-overhead+ vs knee-high to head-high), wave power (moderate to punchy vs soft / mushy to moderate), and skill demand using Quivr catalog spectra — the same ranges shown in the app. Quivr catalogs 1,616+ surfboards.
Channel Islands
OG Flyer
Performance shortboard
Best for drive + hold
✦ Excels in a variety of wave types.
The OG Flyer is designed for everyday conditions, offering a balance of speed and performance. It's suitable for surfers looking for a versatile board that excels in a variety of wave types.
chest-high to double-overhead+
moderate to punchy
intermediate to advanced skill window
Manufacturer
View on Channel Islands website
Firewire
Seaside
Hybrid
Best for speed + glide
✦ Surfers looking to enhance their performance in everyday conditions.
The Seaside is designed for fun in smaller, weaker waves, offering a skatey and loose feel while still allowing for tighter turns and carves. It's ideal for surfers looking to enhance their performance in everyday conditions.
knee-high to head-high
soft / mushy to moderate
beginner-friendly to advanced skill window
Manufacturer
View on Firewire websiteYouTube reviews
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OG Flyer vs Seaside — quick answers
What's the difference between Channel Islands OG Flyer and Firewire Seaside?
Firewire Seaside vs Channel Islands OG Flyer: Firewire Seaside fits knee-high to head-high days, while Channel Islands OG Flyer holds through chest-high to double-overhead+. Side-by-side wave range, power, and skill on Quivr.
What wave size is OG Flyer for?
Channel Islands OG Flyer covers chest-high to double-overhead+.
What wave size is Seaside for?
Firewire Seaside covers knee-high to head-high.
Which is better for small waves, Channel Islands OG Flyer or Firewire Seaside?
Firewire Seaside is tuned for a smaller top-end (knee-high to head-high) than Channel Islands OG Flyer (chest-high to double-overhead+).
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