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Kelly Slater’s Quiver for Volcom Fiji Pro 2012

June 3, 2012 / Kelly Slater, Quivers

Kelly has been spending a lot of time on Tavarua this past year and really enjoys both Cloudbreak and Restaurants–finding them challenging and rewarding. He has been playing around with nose widths and keeping a good amount of volume under his chest on a lot of his bigger boards. It’s really important to be able to drive through the tube at Cloudbreak and be able to call on short-bursts of speed when you need them. There’s a lot of water moving so that extra thickness in the center really allows for great paddling and gets you into the bigger sets with fewer strokes. He likes his rail still a bit on the thinner side so that he still keeps the sensitivity of a thinner board on turns. For Resturants, Kelly will most likely turn to a smaller board that turns tight in the pocket and generates a lot of speed so he can cover some distance in the tube but not out run it–staying deeper for longer will be his goal there.

Kelly Slater's Quiver for the Volcom Fiji Pro 2012

From left to right:

  1. 5’10″ x 18 1/4″ x 2 5/16″ round pin, 5 fin FCS, Semi Pro 12
  2. 5’10″ x 18 1/4″ x 2 5/16″ (2 1/4″ rail) 6 channel out the back, round pin, 5 fin FCS, Semi Pro 12
  3. 5’11″ x 18 1/4″ x 2 3/8″ (2 1/4 “rail) round pin, 5 fin FCS, Semi Pro 12
  4. 6’6″ x 18 1/4″ x 2 1/2″ (2 5/16″ rail) round pin, 5 fin FCS, Semi Pro 12 Step Up
  5. 7’3″ x 18 5/8″ x 2 5/8″ (2 5/16″ rail) round pin, 5 fin FCS, Mini Gun

Not pictured are a 5’9, 6’0 , 6’3 and, for the big, free surf days like Cloudbreak this Thursday(potentially) of this week a 7’6, 8’0 and a 8’6 x 21 x 3

Kelly Slater's Quiver for the Volcom Fiji Pro 2012

  1. jimmy from downunder06-03-12

    sooo much board porn, i just can’t take it anymore !

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  2. Noah06-04-12

    Dear CI

    Whenever an ASP CT event is coming up i always enjoy looking at the quivers these pro’s are riding. But there has always been a question brewing in my mind, How do they fit 8+ boards in one bag. For Kelly’s quiver for Fiji he has 11 boards all ranging from 5’9 to 8’6. The question i want to ask is what board bag or bags does Kelly use?

    Good Luck to KE11y and Best Wishes to CI

    Noah

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  3. Kalum06-04-12

    Hey CI,
    Could you please tell me what dimensions and volumes for a Rubble, DFR, Motor Boat Too, and Proton Step-up? I am 4’11 and weigh 90 lbs ( expert ).
    Thank you so much

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    • CI Surfboards06-05-12

      Hey Kalum,

      Your boards would be all custom as we do not build stock for 90lb experts.
      The Rubble and DFR you could ride around your same height at 4’11″ x 16 3/6 x 1 7/8
      The MBtoo about 4’8″ x 17 x 2
      Proton Step 5’1″ to 5’6″ x 16 3/4 x 1 7/8
      We will run these in CAD and get the volumes for you this afternoon
      thanks
      CI

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  4. michael bull06-05-12

    could please let me no what size in the new dfr or motor boat two am 5foot 6 155 also what about neck beard for smaller waves or are the two boards mentioned above fin for small california surf southern california which of the 3 would u recomend am advanced surfer thank you michael bull

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  5. Kalum06-05-12

    Thank yo soooo much, you guys are the best!!!!

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    • CI Surfboards06-05-12

      RUBBLE 4.11 16.75 1.875 – 16.2L
      DFR 4.11 16.75 1.875 – 16.1L
      MBTOO 4.8 17.0 2.0 – 16.7L
      PRO STEP 5.1 16.75 1.875 – 16.5L
      PRO STEP 5.6 16.75 1.875 – 17.8L

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  6. jandro_SG06-05-12

    Hello CI, can you please tell me what are the recommended dimensions for a motorboat too, I am 5’7, 155lbs, (expert).

    Thanks!

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  7. Noah06-05-12

    Hi CI

    What would the volume be for a, 4’11, 18, 2 Neckbeard, 5’1, 18 3/8, 2 Dumpster Diver, 5’1, 18 1/4, 2 Motorboat Too, 5’2, 18 1/8, 2 1/8 MTF Altered, 5’4, 17 3/4, 2 1/8 Cheesestick and 5’4, 17 1/4, 2 Rookie.

    Hope you can advise
    Thanks very much
    Noah

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    • CI Surfboards06-06-12

      Here are the Volumes you requested.
      NECKBEARD 4.11 18.0 2.0 – 19.8L
      DUMPSTER 5.1 18.375 2.0 – 20.6L
      MBTOO 5.1 18.25 2.0 – 19.5L
      MTFA –this board is from 1995 and in old software that does not provide volumes.
      CHEESE 5.4 17.75 2.125 – 20.6L
      ROOKIE 5.4 17.25 2.0 – 19.2L

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  8. Alejandro_PG06-06-12

    Hello CI, can you please tell me what are the recommended dimensions for a CI custom Retro Quad model from 82′, I am 5’7, 155lbs, (expert).

    Thanks!!

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  9. Noah06-07-12

    Thanks CI

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  10. JC06-08-12

    I am considering either a MBToo or Gravy and was curious what size/dimensions you would suggest for both. I am 6’4″, 175 pounds, intermediate-expert. Thanks!

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  11. Chris06-09-12

    Hello CI,
    im 155 pounds 5’9″ (advanced). what dims and volume would you recommend for me. i want to order a Fred Rubble, DFR, and Proton step up
    Thanks!

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  12. Noah06-10-12

    Hi CI

    I have a round pin Tangent 5’4, 16 1/4, 1 7/8 and was wondering what the volume of that was so I can base that on ,my next board. I was also wondering what the volume of a Rookie 5’6, 17 3/8, 2 squash would be. How would that go in average day – day surf.

    Thanks and hope kelly wins a 12th world title

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    • CI Surfboards06-12-12

      5_4_Tangent_16(1-4)x1(7-8) – 16.1L

      ROOKIE 5.6 17.375 2.0 – 20.0L

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  13. Denis06-10-12

    Hi CI!

    I´m 33 years old, 183 lbs, 5´8″, a weekend intermediate surfer, and I usually surf mushy and somewhat hollow waves, from 2 to 6 ft, I need a new surfboard and I am thinking about a 6´0″ x 2 1/2 x 19 3/8, good width on nose as well as volume under the chest, for helping on paddling, squash tail and 5 FCS plugs. What is your opinion about the dimensions and what board do you recommend?

    Thanks.

    Denis

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  14. Jim06-13-12

    What would be the advantage of Kelly riding the Fred Rubble roundtail on the final day at Cloudbreak as opposed to a Semi-Pro? Is it just a matter of preference or does the roundtail Rubble ride significantly different from the semi-pro?

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  15. Noah06-14-12

    Sorry if I am annoying you with the questions, just interested.

    What would the volume of a Fred Rubble 5’3, 18, 2 squash tail be?

    Would that be custom?

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    • CI Surfboards06-14-12

      Noah,
      Yes we don’t stock shortboards boards that small, it would be custom.
      RUBBLE 5.3 18.0 2.0 – 19.8L
      CI

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  16. Noah06-14-12

    Thanks very much

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  17. Cameron06-19-12

    Hi CI, I was wondering what size Semi Pro 12 I should be riding. I am 6′ 165lbs, and at an intermediate to advanced skill level. What dimensions and volume would you recommend? Also, what kind of grovel board would you recommend?

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  18. Cameron06-19-12

    Hi CI, I was wondering what size Semi Pro 12 I should be riding. I am 6′ 165lbs, and at an intermediate to advanced skill level. What dimensions and volume would you recommend? Also, what kind of grovel board would you recommend?

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  19. José Andrade06-19-12

    Hello CI, I`m riding a Cheese Stick 5’10 x 18 3/8 x 2 3/16, what dimensions can you recommend for me for a custom Fred Rubble, I am 173cm and 70kg (expert). Thanks, for your help.

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  20. SLi Dawg06-22-12

    Hi C.I.
    Quick question. What were the dimensions on Slater’s winning Fiji 5’9 Fred Rubble rounded pin? And how much does Kelly weigh?
    I weigh 170lbs and want to order the same board but maybe a little bit thicker. Thanks for any input on these magic boards.
    Happy trails
    SLi

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    • CI Surfboards06-22-12

      SLi-
      5’9″ x likely 18 1/4 (possibly 18 1/2 as he has both we are waiting to hear from him) x 2 1/4 Quad.
      He is 165lbs.
      He really enjoys low volume so consider ordering yours slightly wider and thicker
      Cheers CI

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  21. SLi Dawg06-22-12

    Thanks for the quick feedback on the Slater Fiji special. I really appreciate it. I’ll be ordering one up through Laguna Surf & Sport.
    peace
    SLi

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  22. AC06-22-12

    Hello CI. What glassing is Kelly getting for his quiver? Any EPS boards? I’m considering ordering a SP12. I demoed one over this past weekend and loved it. What are the volumes for each of the following boards:
    SP12 6’0″ 18 5/8 x 2 5/16 – Round Pin, 5 fin FCS
    SP12 6’1″ 18 3/4 x 2 5/16 – Round Pin, 5 fin FCS (this is the one I tried but want to know the volume)
    Thanks,
    AC

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    • CI Surfboards06-22-12

      AC,

      This volume is on our board selector SP12 = 61 x 18 3/4 x 2 5/16 (27.0L)
      And the SP12 + 60 x 18 5/8 x 2 1/4 (26.3L) So the 2 5 1/6 will likely be around 26.5L
      Kelly orders about 1/4 of his boards in EPS with Epoxy layup or with PU blank + Epoxy layups.
      Mostly still PU + polyester.
      cheers
      CI

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  23. Kirby06-24-12

    Hey Guys,
    just making an enquiry about the fin placement of Semi Pro12 ?? just wondering cause its looks a little different to my current quad and am gonna get one just want to compare with my current quad.
    thanx heaps Kirby

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    • CI Surfboards06-25-12

      Kirby,
      Not sure what you current quad is, but Kelly is using the McKee fin placement. http://www.mckeesurf.com
      back fins are brough in from the rail more to feel more like a thruster.
      Cheers CI

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  24. Ryan08-19-12

    Hi I need to order a couple of guns for a trip to Pascuales Mexico. I’ve never ordered a gun before and the biggest board that I’ve surfed is a 6’10″ step up. These are strictly barrel boards that I’m looking to get into the wave early, what would be a good specs tp order? I’m 5’10 180 lbs and have been surfing for about 18 years. I’m looking for 2 boards. Please let me know ASAP so that I can submit my order to the shop.
    Thanks

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    • CI Surfboards08-20-12

      Ryan,
      You should base guns off your current shortboard dims, or the board you mostly ride in head-high good waves.
      If it is STRICTLY barrels, go about the same width as your shorty or 1/4 narrower, and beefen up 1/8 to 1/4 in thickness.
      Hit us back if you have Qs
      thanks
      CI

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  25. Leon11-24-12

    Hi CI!

    I am thinking of purchasing a CI here in NZ. I am 90kg’s, 184cm tall and surf to level just below the local sponsored guys (so not too bad). I am thinking of getting a SemiPro12 6’4 does this seem right to you? I am a little worried as I have always had square or squash tails. Also the local supplier here (Backdoor surfshop) gets your CI surfboards from South Africa. Is there any difference in quality (ie glassing etc) with those made in Oz or the US? One last question, what is the rear fin Ke11y alway keeps in (as he only changes is side fins), is it the rear fin from the K2.1 PC?

    Thanks guys, hi from NZ and cheers for your awesome shapes!

    Leon

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    • CI Surfboards11-26-12

      Leon;

      Go here to find a board and volume combo that will work for you; http://cisurfboards.com/suggested_boards.php
      Given you have swell in NZ the round tail may actually feel better for you.
      There is no difference in quality in the boards made by our factory in Durban. They import the US resins and cloth to match our construction as they are not avalable in South Africa, and are trained here in SB every year.
      Will find out about Kelly’s trailing fin, but your guess is prob correct.
      thanks CI

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