![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The minimalist logo is out of the Channel Islands Archives-a lam Al put on his boards in the early '70s-all CI Mids are stocked with high quality, colorful resin craftsmanship (6-4oz. Boasting a sleek, egg-like template with low entry rocker and foam a tad forward for ease of paddle and effortless trim speed, the CI Mid scoots, squirts and swivels thanks to contemporary features like double-barrel concave, gradually accelerated rocker, and hard, slightly tucked rails through and off the tail.Ī reliable all-arounder that flies over the flatter, smaller stuff, the CI Mid really stands apart from other eggs and various midlength designs out there, especially in shoulder-high to nearly double overhead point surf-where surfers are able to lay down flowy, arcing turns with total confidence, speed, and control. Inspired by the clean, longer-railed lines drawn by traditional eggs and single-fins, the CI Mid infuses that timeless vibe with the crispness, sensitivity, and freedom made possible by modern features synonymous with Merrick design principles. We hit up Devon to give us his thoughts on the most memorable moments of the past decade in longboarding. These days he serves as the WSL’s Longboard Tour director. ![]() The CI Mid is a modern classic design resulting from a fun collaboration with Devon Howard, a southern California surfer that has spent the past two decades riding and refining egg-inspired designs that are in a category of boards many refer to as midlengths. Lauren Lindsey Hill, Tom Wegener, Belinda Baggs, CJ Nelson, Alex Knost, Johnny Abegg, Neal Purchase Jr, Jasson Salisbury, Devon Howard and many others. Devon Howard is a talented longboarder from San Diego, who has held many respectable posts in the surf industry over the past 20+ years. ![]()
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