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CHANNEL ISLANDS by Al
Merrick SURFBOARDS 2006
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M4 - Al's
new short board design for 2004. Explosive performance short
board first ridden by Dane Reynolds in the 2003 X-games. A
favourite with surfers on tour for ridding small to medium
waves. Flat entry rocker to increased tail kick, full rail, and
single concave.
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MX - The
standard of the short board line. Low entry rocker with
accelerated rocker out of the tail. Offering a forgiving and
responsive feel, the M-X works well with all types of surfers,
but best for those who like to trim off the front foot and turn
off the back foot.
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MBM - Originally
developed with Bobby Martinez, now the MBM is the most commonly
ridden model by pro level surfers. Versatile enough to be ridden
by all types of surfers. Likes to be surfed vertical and in the
pocket. Relatively flat under the front foot to a double concave
vee combo out the back.
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TPH - This
all around short board design was adapted from one of Al's 1972
bottoms. Extreme concave creates lift and makes for a lively
feel. The board works well with heavier or more powerful surfers
who can take advantage of the concaves. The Tri-Plane hull is a
combination of a single concave under the front foot and an
exaggerated double concave, which creates three planing surfaces
under the back foot. A Taylor Knox favourite.
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We Recommend'
FLYER II - Widely
considered the most versatile short board Al makes. Full rails
allow for float in small waves while the swallow tail keeps it
solid in overhead surf. Order it 1/8" thinner than your
normal short board. Great board for those in between days at
Bullies if you don't want to ride a gun.
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' More Volume ?'
MBB - A
high performance short board designed designed for the surfer
who wants or needs more volume. Flat deck and a full rail. Order
from 6'6" to 8'0" with centre widths from 19 1/2"
to 22"+ and thickness from 2 1/2" to 3"+.
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Mongrel - The
'Mongrel" is a cross bread between the 1980's full volume,
low entry rocker and outline, with modern bottom consisting of
single concave to a pronounced vee with concave. While ridden by
pro level surfers in all types of surf, the Mongrel excels in
small to medium surf due to the wide nose, wide tail, and full
rails. Should be ordered one to three inches shorter and a
little wider than your all round short board.
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GREAT BOARD '
FLYER - The
most popular short board in the line. This board excels in small
to medium surf but still rides and responds like a conventional
short board. Al considers this the best small wave short board
he has ever designed. It should be ridden 2"-3"
shorter and 1/4" to 1/2" wider than your normal short
board.
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'Cult
Following'
MTF - Designed
for smaller surf. Low entry rocker makes the board extremely
fast, twin fin set up equates to a loose feel, while small
stabilizing fin keeps the board solid in the pocket. Cult
Following.
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Small Waves !
SASHIMI - Originally
designed for for contest surfing in small or weak surf. Wide
tail for maximum speed over flat spots. Entry rocker is
substantial with a single concave running the length of the
board and a flat panel exiting off a winged swallow with low
tail rocker. Order the Sashimi 2" to 4" shorter than
your normal board and 1/2" to 3/4" wider. Great board!
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Performance
Funshape !
M13 - This
is a performance hybrid that caters to the widest possible type
of surfer. Not to be confused with a funshape type board.
Paddles like a funshape, but surfs like a short bord
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Tow In - This
years tow board research has been centred on the development of
tow boards for use in medium surf. Boards range in length from
5'6" to 6'6". Designed for turning and airs.
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RETRO
CI FISH - A
fish by definition, with two fins and a deep swallow tail.
Designed not just as an exercise in nostalgia, but to be user
friendly. Al has put his experience and input from the worlds
best surfers to make an incredibly fast fast and fun board.
Bottom is a light single into double concave through the fins to
allow for manoeuvrability uncommon to the fish design. Tested by
Dan Malloy & Rob Machado. Ride this one small approx.
4" to 6" smaller than your short board. Available in
5'6",5'10",6'2",6'6" with set width and
thickness. Custom available
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RETRO
MSF - Inspired
in 2001 by Rob Machado, the single fin has proven to ride as
smooth as it looks. Available as a
5'9",6'1",6'5",6'9",7'0" in fixed width
and thickness. All boards come with a polished gloss finish with
retro style resin tints or opaques. White pin line is a must to
finish her off.
I can recommend
this one for summer afternoon Day street glass off's.
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RETRO
MSF-G - 2nd
generation single fin. Al and Rob Machado got together in the
shaping bay to create this retro beauty. This new collaboration
has produced a spiral vee single fin to be ridden narrower than
the original first generation. Keep in mind these are great wave
catchers and fast movers due to the flatter rockers. Available
in 5'10",6'2",6'6",6'10",7'0".
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RETRO
Black
Beauty - Replica
of Tom Currens famous 1985 Bell's Beach, Occy beating, and world
title winning board. Keep in mind this is a retro style board,
so it is ridden significantly thicker and wider. Designed with
good waves in mind. Available in
6'3",6'6",6'9",7'0". Comes standard with a
rounded pin.
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RETRO
Quad - An
exact copy of Al's personal 1982 four fin. This design was
dusted off for those looking for a different approach. The lack
of a centre fin makes for a loose feel with less drag, the flat
rocker provides for down the line speed. Not to be compared with
your Tri-fin, but a good board with a unique style and feel.
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MSG
- Redesigned or
04. Al's new M-SG is twice as versatile as past semi guns.
Designed to feel solid yet loose in all types of large surf. A
great travel board for cold or warm water power. Available up to
7'6" in length.
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MG -
This is for bigger
waves requiring a board from 7'7" to 8'6". It has a
flatter deck for improved paddling, and the thickness is carried
out to the rails and tucked for a positive feel in heavy
conditions. The bottom contour is flat in the centre flowing to
flat-panel vee out the back one third of the board.
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Eagles Wing - This
board offers the surfer the same features and performance
specifically designed for Rob Machado. Soft and forgiving
forward rails with a curvy outline to generate speed and
maintain extreme manoeuvrability.
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K
Small wave
Kelly Slaters
small wave board
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K Board
Kelly Slaters
latest shortboard design
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K Step Up
Kelly's semi gun
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Al
Merricks Tuflite Board Range
Surfboards built
to Last
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