The struggle with average surf is very real — and that’s exactly why Channel Islands built The Solution.

Designed by Britt Merrick, The Solution is CI’s most adaptable small-wave performance shortboard to date. It’s built to glide through flat sections, get you into waves early and still light up when there’s a section to hit.

A fuller outline and rounded tail create extra planing area, giving the board excellent paddle power and drive in weaker surf. Underneath, a single-to-generous double concave keeps things fast, loose and responsive, so the board never feels sticky or bogged down.

What really sets The Solution apart is its all-new rocker and outline, unlike anything else in the Channel Islands range. It holds speed where other boards stall, but still feels confident and controlled when you start pushing harder through turns.

The five-fin setup lets you fine-tune the feel:

Thruster for tighter, more vertical surfing
Quad for pure speed and down-the-line drive
2+1 for glide, flow and a more relaxed approach

Custom tail patches add durability where it matters most, making it a board you’ll reach for again and again.

The Solution is a true step-down shortboard, designed to be ridden around 2” shorter than your Better Everyday. It sits perfectly at the low-end of your quiver — ready for small, soft or underpowered days when you still want performance without the struggle.

In short: less waiting, more waves, and a board that actually works when the surf doesn’t.

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