Channel Islands Surfboards Goldie vs Channel Islands Surfboards Happy Traveler
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Both boards come from Channel Islands Surfboards: the Goldie is a step-up & gun and the Happy Traveler is a step-up & gun. Documented stock sizes run 24.3 L–41.8 L for the Goldie and 26.3 L–49.4 L for the Happy Traveler.
The Goldie is a step-up for steep, heavy waves and barrels, designed to maximize time in the tube. Forward thickness and foam under the chest support paddling, while refined foil through the rear adds stability and control.
Features
More rocker than the Happy Traveler and less than the CI Pro Step Up, balancing down-the-line speed and drive
Start about 2 inches longer than your shortboard
Barron Mamiya rides it from
If you are looking for a good wave board, bigger wave board, or a do it all exploration and adventure board the Happy Traveler is it! Proven in conditions around the world and in some of the most dreamy and serious surf, the Traveler is the one board travel quiver you’ll need for all your most memorable experiences ahead. The Happy Traveler takes the proven rocker curve of the Happy and tunes it for surf where a step
What is the difference between the Channel Islands Surfboards Goldie and the Channel Islands Surfboards Happy Traveler?
The Channel Islands Surfboards Goldie is a step-up & gun and the Channel Islands Surfboards Happy Traveler is a step-up & gun. Across documented stock sizes the Happy Traveler carries more volume than the Goldie.
Which has more volume, the Goldie or the Happy Traveler?
Documented stock sizes run 24.3 L–41.8 L for the Goldie and 26.3 L–49.4 L for the Happy Traveler. The Happy Traveler has more volume on average.
How do surfers rate the Goldie and the Happy Traveler?
The Goldie has no reviews yet, and the Happy Traveler has no reviews yet.
Should I buy the Goldie or the Happy Traveler?
Choose on the waves you surf most and the size that suits your weight. The Goldie is a step-up & gun and the Happy Traveler is a step-up & gun; each model page lists its documented stock sizes and reviews from surfers who ride it.