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The New Flyer The New Flyer  

Model Description

In 1999, Al Merrick designed the Flyer, revolutionizing high performance surfing in small waves. For 2013 Channel Islands has modernized the Flyer into a shorter and wider package. This new plan-shape allows for the same volume in a shorter rail line. We kept the forgiving 2-stage rocker and added spiral vee starting in front of the fins to allow for rail-to-rail quickness. The signature Merrick hip provides a pivot point for tight arcs.

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Feedback

Ride The New Flyer (NF) 2”-4” shorter than your height.

Designed For

Designed for knee waist to head high and excels in tight or tricky conditions.

Videos


Chris Grow via The Shred Show, talks about the New Flyer.

Stock Dimensions and Volumes

    Dimensions Volumes
Stock Length Glass Width Thickness Liters
5’4 UL/SO 18 1/8 2 1/8 21.7L
5’5 UL/SO 18 3/8 2 3/16 23.0L
5’6 UL/SO 18 5/8 2 1/4 24.3L
5’7 UL/SO 18 7/8 2 1/4 25.0L
5’8 UL/SO 19 1/8 2 5/16 26.4L
5’9 UL/SO 19 3/8 2 3/8 27.9L
5’10 UL/SO 19 1/2 2 3/8

28.5L
5’11 UL/SO 19 3/4 2 7/16 30.0L
6’0 UL/SO 20 2 1/2 31.6L
6’1 UL/SO 20 1/4 2 5/8 34.1L
6’2 UL/SO 20 1/2 2 5/8 35.0L
6’3 UL/SO 20 3/4 2 3/4 37.5L
6’4 UL/SO 21 2 7/8 40.2L

  1. nick05-11-13

    hey i was just wondering i live in san diego and alot of the time the waves are small and mushy im 5’10″ 150lbs and I’m intermediate which board an size should i get? thank you.

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  2. Marcelo Vieira05-24-13

    Hi.I was looking this board and noticed that surfboard has as deep concave.My question is:How this surfboards works in mushy waves ?Thanks.

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    • CI Surfboards05-24-13

      Marcelo, that concave will provide lift over and around those flat sections. It will feel very lively even in mushy waves.
      CI

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  3. Tven Heyer05-26-13

    Hey CI, I currently ride a 5:9 DD (5:8 dims) for the smaller days in SA. Would you say that the New Flyer is possibly a worthy replacement for the DD? Also have the DFR for the more solid days or winter swell. Would the performance of the New Flyer be closer to the DD or DFR? Last question – should I wait for the new LIPS model to replace the DD? Cheers Tven

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  4. Brenden05-27-13

    Can it come as a quad setup? Thanks

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    • CI Surfboards05-27-13

      Brenden, we make stock as a 5-fin option yes.
      You can order custom amy way you want – CI

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  5. daniel05-28-13

    Hello, I just wanna to know how much rocker this board has in the nose and tail..
    I’m wondering to get a surfboard for small waves and I think the best solution is this one. great job!!

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  6. Rocky05-28-13

    “N.F. Is seeek. Paddles into waves better than my normal shortboard. Super fast- step on the tail hard and its a gas peddle. Keeps its speed on bottom turns up to the top. Tight quick turns are effortless. Very maneuverable and responsive- doesnt bogg as long as wieght is on the back foot. Im super stoked “

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  7. Hamid05-29-13

    Has this board been test piloted as a step up?

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  8. Tal05-31-13

    Hello
    I can see that in the Stock Dimensions and Volumes the 5″8 volume is 26.4L
    But other sites says he is 26.8L. What is right?
    I’m an a advanced surfer my height is 5″5
    And my weight is 165lbs Recently i bought the WR
    57 x 19 1/8 x 2 1/4 27.5 And I like it very much!
    How should I order the NFLY?

    Tal

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  9. Eran06-01-13

    Hi CI, I’m contemplating ordering the new flyer. I’m weight 183 and hight 6″3″. I just want to make sure if the 6.0 will be suitable for my dimensions also considering that I intend to surf it in Israel where the waves are normally small and mushy.
    Also, I could find the boad in 6″0″ on your shop and would like to get some details on how to orer the board online and other shipping information to Israel (packaging the board for safe shipment) and the associated costs.
    Thank you
    Eran

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  10. Aaron06-02-13

    I’m having difficulty trying to figure out what Dimensions I should order for this board. I used the calculator provided and I know that I need to ride around 24 liters of volume…problem is I’m a short man. If I wanted this board in a 5’4 what would I need in terms of width and thickness to achieve 24 liters of volume. Most boards you stock that are short are for younger guys who still go to school…I work and weigh 140 lbs!!!! Much needed help. Thanks!!!

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    • CI Surfboards06-04-13

      Aaron,
      Couple shoices to get a 54″ at 24L
      NF 5.4 18.875 2.25 =23.9L
      or
      NF 5.4 19.0 2.25 – 24.1L

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  11. Wombat06-03-13

    Hey can you check the volume for a New Flyer 5’10 x 19 3/4 x 2 7/16 ????
    Thanks again
    Btw – I love my t low too

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  12. ben06-04-13

    hi what would be the volume of a 6’2 x 20x 2 3/8 new flyer thanks

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  13. Eric06-08-13

    Can you give me the volume for the NF in 5’9 X 19 3/8 X 2 1/2?

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  14. ryan06-12-13

    Can you give me the volume for a new flyer at 5’10, 19, 2 1/4? Thinking about ordering a custom and wanted to know the volume for my regular dims…Thanks!

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  15. daniel06-14-13

    Im a novice-intermediate surfer. What board would ypu recommend for byron bay Aus?

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