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Channel Islands OG Flyer vs Rusty Model 8

Also searched as: OG Flyer vs Model 8, Channel Islands OG Flyer or Rusty Model 8, Rusty Model 8 vs Channel Islands OG Flyer

Rusty Model 8 vs Channel Islands OG Flyer: Rusty Model 8 fits waist-high to overhead 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 Model 8 page compares wave size (chest-high to double-overhead+ vs waist-high to overhead), wave power (moderate to punchy vs soft / mushy to punchy), and skill demand using Quivr catalog spectra — the same ranges shown in the app. Quivr catalogs 1,597+ surfboards.

Channel Islands OG Flyer surfboard

Channel Islands

OG Flyer

Performance shortboard

Best for drive + hold

5.0 · 1 reviews on Quivr

✦ 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.

Wave size
KneeDouble+

chest-high to double-overhead+

Wave power
MushyHollow

moderate to punchy

Skill
NoviceExpert

intermediate to advanced skill window

Rusty Model 8 surfboard

Rusty

Model 8

Performance Shortboard

Best for flow + carve

4.9 · 12 reviews on Quivr

✦ Its design allows for quick turns and control in steeper waves.

The Rusty Model 8 is a versatile groveler that excels in both soft and powerful conditions, making it suitable for a wide range of surfers. Its design allows for quick turns and control in steeper waves.

Wave size
KneeDouble+

waist-high to overhead

Wave power
MushyHollow

soft / mushy to punchy

Skill
NoviceExpert

intermediate to advanced skill window

Manufacturer

View on Rusty website

OG Flyer vs Model 8 — quick answers

What's the difference between Channel Islands OG Flyer and Rusty Model 8?

Rusty Model 8 vs Channel Islands OG Flyer: Rusty Model 8 fits waist-high to overhead 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 Model 8 for?

Rusty Model 8 covers waist-high to overhead.

Which is better for small waves, Channel Islands OG Flyer or Rusty Model 8?

Rusty Model 8 is tuned for a smaller top-end (waist-high to overhead) than Channel Islands OG Flyer (chest-high to double-overhead+).

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