Futures have significantly simplified...
FCS new stock
FCS 2020/2021 range has landed…
Timmy Patterson Surfboards now in store
Timmy Patterson Surfboards have landed on our racks. We are very stoked to welcome the legendary shaper’s designs to our shop.
Make Winter Bearable – Accessories for Surfing in Colder Climates.
Some great ways to take the edge off and take full advantage of what’s on offer this winter
Surfing the second wave: Victoria COVID Stage 3 Lockdowns
The Second wave of Covid 19 Stage 3 Lockdowns and how that effects surfing in Victoria Australia.
Skate stock back in store…
Zak Surfboards returns to the world of skate…
DHD Phoenix
Darren’s new small-wave funboard. The perfect shape to get you amped & out there (no matter how average the conditions are).
C-Skins Rewired 4/3
If you’re after a winter wetsuit that doesn’t skimp on flexibility, then this is definitely a suit to check out.
Michael Anthony Designs
We’ve finally locked the Victorian shaping icon Michael Anthony in to do some more boards for our racks
CI Mid now in store
CI MID the best of retro fused with a touch of modern design. The perfect combination of trim, glide, speed and carve.
C-Skins Wired 4/3
Our most popular selling 43 steamer updated for Winter 2020 with a number of significant improvements
Doug Rogers Shapes
We have just got in a bunch of Doug Rogers shapes. Generous on foam, without sacrificing performance.
Town & Country Promotional Giveaway
We are doing it again a Promotional Giveaway- you have a choice these two boards from Town & Country with the RRP $1095.
Sci-Fi 2.0 from Slater Designs
The Sci-Fi 2.0 a greater wave range with that same ultra fast and responsive feel
How to Wax a Surfboard
Make your wax job grippier and longer lasting – the better connection with your board, the the better the ride.


Channel Islands have reintroduced a classic from their back catalog – their all-time most popular design, The OG Flyer ( SHOP NOW ). In 1999 Al Merrick was searching for a solution to team riders’ dilemma of needing more speed and flow in smaller, weaker waves while maintaining a proper high performance approach (World Tour Level surfing in less than ideal waves).
The Flyer was his answer – a design that was a distinct departure from the then overly narrow designs (6’2″ x 18 1/4″ x 2 1/4″) and helped set the stage for the modern shorter, wider, performance shortboard. Over time, this model proved to be a great all-rounder / everyday board for most – or an excellent small wave shortboard for those that are more advanced.



A beautifully balanced board to look at, the OG Flyer has bottom contour that features a single concave entry to double through the middle and a vee exit. This combination not only makes this board fast, but it also allows for plenty of lift when the waves aren’t giving you mush push and super clean transitions from rail to rail.
The outline of the OG Flyer is slightly fuller than most contemporary shortboards, a nice flowing curve from nose to just in front of the fins where it is broken by Al’s signature bump squash tail – which helps you snap tighter in the pocket and break line with ease. There is plenty of foam in the centre of the board with a fairly full deck that leads into a slight down rail. A generous amount of foam has been kept in the front third of the board for paddle power and glide across mushier sections enabled by a subtle beaked nose.
I have had a couple of these over the years and they are by far one of the cleanest & easiest shortboards to ride I’ve ever owned. They go fast, paddle well, have a pretty decent wave range & really turn beautifully – what else can I say except “highly recommended”! I’d ride the OG Flyer a touch over your normal volume because you tend to go a little shorter in one of these compared to most performance shortboards.
Come and Check them out in store or shop the ONLINE
The Shaping Room, OG FLYER from CI Surfboards on Vimeo.