Channel Islands Surfboards Mikey February Shorty vs Channel Islands Surfboards The Solution

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Both boards come from Channel Islands Surfboards: the Mikey February Shorty is a shortboard and the The Solution is a shortboard. Documented stock sizes run 23.6 L–39.6 L for the Mikey February Shorty and 22.5 L–44.6 L for the The Solution.

Mikey February Shorty by Channel Islands Surfboards

Mikey February Shorty

Channel Islands Surfboards

Shortboard

Shortboard

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Mikey February’s Shorty marks a return to his high-performance shortboarding roots. Developed with Britt Merrick, it carries Mikey’s signature Swirl Hex and has become a go-to for many WSL tour surfers. It sits between the Two Happy’s user-friendliness and the CI 2.Pro’s high-performance sharpness, emphasizing flow and freedom. Size it like a normal shortboard. Features Staged rocker balances drive and control for f

Wave power

Punchy

Length
5' 8"–6' 6"
Width
18 1/4"–20 1/2"
Thickness
2 3/16"–2 7/8"
Volume
23.6 L–39.6 L
The Solution by Channel Islands Surfboards

The Solution

Channel Islands Surfboards

Shortboard

Shortboard

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The struggle of lackluster surf is real. So, Channel Islands created The Solution. Blending glide, paddle power, and versatility, The Solution is Britt Merrick’s most adaptable small-wave template yet. A fuller outline with a rounded tail increases planing area and drive through flat sections, while a single-to-generous double concave keeps the board quick, lively, and free underfoot. The Solution’s new rocker and

Wave size

Knee → Waist-high

Wave power

Soft / mushy

Length
5' 2"–6' 4"
Width
18 1/2"–21 5/8"
Thickness
2 3/16"–3 1/16"
Volume
22.5 L–44.6 L

Size ranges describe each model's documented stock sizes, not a specific board. Compare every spec side by side.

Quick answers

What is the difference between the Channel Islands Surfboards Mikey February Shorty and the Channel Islands Surfboards The Solution?

The Channel Islands Surfboards Mikey February Shorty is a shortboard and the Channel Islands Surfboards The Solution is a shortboard. Across documented stock sizes the The Solution carries more volume than the Mikey February Shorty.

Which has more volume, the Mikey February Shorty or the The Solution?

Documented stock sizes run 23.6 L–39.6 L for the Mikey February Shorty and 22.5 L–44.6 L for the The Solution. The The Solution has more volume on average.

How do surfers rate the Mikey February Shorty and the The Solution?

The Mikey February Shorty has no reviews yet, and the The Solution has no reviews yet.

Should I buy the Mikey February Shorty or the The Solution?

Choose on the waves you surf most and the size that suits your weight. The Mikey February Shorty is a shortboard and the The Solution is a shortboard; each model page lists its documented stock sizes and reviews from surfers who ride it.

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