Classic Channel Islands “Flyer” shortboard — the original model, now known as the OG Flyer, shaped by the legendary Al Merrick. One of the most influential performance shortboard designs ever made, this is the board that helped define the modern high-performance shortboard era. Built with CI’s premium UL (Ultra Light High Performance) construction and glassed by Moonlight Glassing Co. in San Clemente.
Specs (from stringer):
∙ 6’0” x 19” x 2⅝”
∙ Model: Flyer (original / OG Flyer)
∙ Build #15425
∙ Thruster (tri-fin) setup
∙ CI fins included
Condition: Honest used but extremely rideable condition. There’s a repaired nose ding that is not pretty but is watertight and structurally sound. No delamination. Priced honestly to reflect condition.
A great opportunity to ride one of surfing’s most storied shapes. The Flyer was ridden at the highest level of competition worldwide and CI loved it so much they reissued it as the “OG Flyer.” This is the real thing.
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