Mikey February Riding a 6'10" CI Mid

This model is a modern classic design inspired by the clean, longer-railed lines drawn by traditional eggs and single-fins Al made in the 70s.

Today’s CI Mid design is the result of a fun collaboration I did with Channel Islands Surfboards , and it infuses that timeless vibe with the crispness, sensitivity, and freedom made possible by modern features synonymous with Merrick design principles. Boasting a sleek, egg-like template with low entry rocker and foam a tad forward for ease of paddle and effortless trim speed, the CI Mid scoots, squirts and swivels thanks to contemporary features like double-barrel concave, gradually accelerated rocker, and hard, slightly tucked rails through and off the tail.

The CI Mid was designed with a 2+1 fin set-up in mind but I found it also works well as a single.

We created a custom made 2+1 fin set that comes with a 6.5” center and choice of either 3.6″ side bites for surfers 160lbs and under, or 4.0″ side bites for those over 160lbs.

We also have a new single-fin template you can find now at True Ames website.

When it comes to sizing your CI Mid, we’ve found that 12” to 14” over one’s height works for most common body types with average to well above average ability.

Very experienced surfers with solid shortboard skills have been going 10” to 12” over height.

For surfers with a more solid frame or leaning toward the heavier side, we’ve been recommending they do custom Dims through their shop or cisurfboards.com by adding 1/16” to 1/8” extra foam thickness and sometimes about the same on width.