Channel Islands OG Flyer ECT EPS Surfboard

Our all-time most popular design is The Flyer.

In 1999 Al was searching for a solution to team riders’ dilemma of needing more speed and flow in lesser waves while maintaining high performance, world tour level surfing.  The answer was a board that departed from the then overly narrow designs and set the stage for the modern performance shortboard that is now wider and shorter.  The Flyer is easily the most ridden and enjoyed all around board in our history.

Best as an everyday board in everyday conditions, The Flyer has a single concave entry to double through the middle and a vee exit, Al’s signature bump squash, slight down rail, and a subtle nose beak.  To be ridden approximately the same length as you are tall.

About this board:

Construction: ECT EPS (Read more about ECT below)
Glassing: Stock: Prolite - 6oz deck/ 4 oz bottom = strength of a Ultralight: 4 4/4
Fin Boxes: FCS2/Futures x 3 (Choose option above - Fins not included)
Tail shape: Rounded Square
Dimensions/Litres: See size graph above

About Eco Carbon Tech

Channel Island's Eco Carbon Tech (ECT) construction creates a livlier PU/PE or EPS epoxy board.

Using a carbon resin that allows for a more traditional feeling flex pattern, albeit a more dynamic one that enhances any board’s performance.

Compression tested, ECT is 15% stronger than a standard lamination. The best feeling boards are equally balanced deck and bottom, often times why a team rider uses single 4oz deck with a single 4oz bottom. Unfortunately, single 4oz decks are not durable enough for the average surfer. ECT allows us to bring the performance of a single layer of glass with the durability of two layers.

ECT is more familiar feeling than other type of carbon build ECT is more familiar feeling than other type of carbon build. Most carbon-built boards are quite stiff, and don’t dent on the deck, which creates a rigid shell around the board, making its flex foreign feeling. 

ECT enhances the level of performance you’ve been accustomed to from your standard shortboard 

About Channel Islands (Al Merrick):

Since 1969, Channel Islands Surfboards has been dedicated to performance and quality through hard work, innovation, and originality. Over the last 43 years, Channel Islands has grown from a local grass-roots operation to a cutting edge organization, catering to the best surfers in the world.

Shipping & FAQ:

Australia wide postage available or local pick-up, choose at checkout. Boards in stock (see graph above) are ready to be sent & are sent out on the same day of purchase with tracking provided. Boards are safely packed in a box with layers of bubble wrap. See our shipping & FAQ tab above or visit this link: