Channel Islands Surfboards OG Flyer vs Channel Islands Surfboards Rocket Wide

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Both boards come from Channel Islands Surfboards: the OG Flyer is a groveler & hybrid and the Rocket Wide is a groveler & hybrid. Documented stock sizes run 23.6 L–49.5 L for the OG Flyer and 24.4 L–47.7 L for the Rocket Wide.

OG Flyer by Channel Islands Surfboards

OG Flyer

Channel Islands Surfboards

Groveler & hybrid

Groveler & hybrid

No reviews yet

Our all-time most popular design is The Flyer. In 1999 Al was searching for a solution to team riders’ dilemma of needing more speed and flow in lesser waves while maintaining high performance, world tour level surfing. The answer was a board that departed from the then overly narrow designs and set the stage for the modern performance shortboard that is now wider and shorter. The Flyer is easily the most ridden and

Wave size

Waist → Head-high

Wave power

Moderate

Length
5' 6"–7' 0"
Width
18 1/4"–22"
Thickness
2 3/16"–3"
Volume
23.6 L–49.5 L
Rocket Wide by Channel Islands Surfboards

Rocket Wide

Channel Islands Surfboards

Groveler & hybrid

Groveler & hybrid

No reviews yet

The Rocket Wide has been one of our most versatile and popular boards and this new version brings a whole new flair to its qualities. "Adding the squash tail to the Rocket Wide has given me a whole new perspective on the design. Ultimately what I love most about the Rocket Wide is how much speed it carries through a ride, and the squash really allows you to round out your turns and create smooth lines on the wave wi

Skill

Advanced

Length
5' 4"–6' 8"
Width
18 1/2"–22"
Thickness
2 1/4"–3"
Volume
24.4 L–47.7 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 OG Flyer and the Channel Islands Surfboards Rocket Wide?

The Channel Islands Surfboards OG Flyer is a groveler & hybrid and the Channel Islands Surfboards Rocket Wide is a groveler & hybrid.

Which has more volume, the OG Flyer or the Rocket Wide?

Documented stock sizes run 23.6 L–49.5 L for the OG Flyer and 24.4 L–47.7 L for the Rocket Wide. Their documented volumes are close, so pick on the size that matches your weight.

How do surfers rate the OG Flyer and the Rocket Wide?

The OG Flyer has no reviews yet, and the Rocket Wide has no reviews yet.

Should I buy the OG Flyer or the Rocket Wide?

Choose on the waves you surf most and the size that suits your weight. The OG Flyer is a groveler & hybrid and the Rocket Wide is a groveler & hybrid; each model page lists its documented stock sizes and reviews from surfers who ride it.

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