Ultra Joe

rallbnaude@gmail.com

04.18.2020

I have the UJ in Spinetek, and use it as my groveller....it is amazing to surf in the small gutless surf we sometimes get in Sydney. Completely amazed about how hard you can push the board of the top and how tight it turns in the pocket. Had a few people after a surf session asking me how do I manage to build such speed in the gutless stuff - one answer it is the board! Very excited to have this in my Merrick quiver. Never disappoints in the small stuff! Get one!

CI Surfboards

04.21.2020

Other answer is you rip! Stoked you are enjoying the board!

Will Davis

10.29.2019

i purchased an ultra joe board about 4 months ago... and it was the worst decision i could make.. i have not used any of the other boards in my quiver at ALL since i purchased this board!! its a great board for my ability and wave height here in Huntington Beach. i have taken it out on smaller 2-3 foot days, and i have also taken it out on overhead days. the board even though has a wider outline - can tackle it all. i have yet to bog my turns or catch the nose of the board while doing butbacks..i am 5'11 and roughly 207lbs and also 40 years old--however i would consider myself in pretty decent shape and figured the 5'11 @37 liters would do the trick which it does hands down. i would say i am a solid intermediate and no other board that i have ridden even comes close to making me feel this confident in my riding. i basically sold off two of my recent boards since my ultra joe purchase as i haven't even touched them -- one of them being a very popular performance quad fish by rob machado. This was my first CI purchase and i am glad i found a board that suits my style, gives me confidence and makes me look forward to heading out every morning @ 630am. Big ups to Noel Salas over at Surf N Show for doing an awesome review on the board and putting it on my radar -- my only concern is what board i will move to down the line -- by then i hope they have a super joe!

Randy Globerman

10.23.2019

Been surfing for 40 years, guess you can call me your 50 year old surfer who back in the day could surf with the best of them! I have been riding the Ultra Joe for a couple months and over the last few weeks have finally found the sweet spot! I am 5'8 178 and am surfing a 5'11 37.4 volume. Some people question the higher volume, for me I will take the increased paddle speed and deal with pushing a little more foam down the line. I have had my board in head high to a little over and never once thought it was the wrong board. If you are married with kids and back in the day you could kill it this board might just get you back to where you once were.

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Noel Salas reviews the Ultra Joe - In this episode I get two stock 5’3” Ultra Joe boards in Spinetek. Both boards are set with 5 fin options and I put them through the paces in 1-6’ surf. Even though the Ultra Joe is made for 1-4’ surf I like to find the top end on these type of Grovelers and it held it’s own even in overhead surf...

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RC

06.28.2020

CI Team, Aloha. I’m 5’7” @ 165lb & 43yrs old. intermediate surfer. I’am extremely interested in the UJ for a groveler. A few quick questions. 1) How does it compare to the pod mod? What would be the best size, I’m torn between a 5’7” & 5’9”. I don’t want to over size it yet not have the paddle power I’m looking for in weak surf. Appreciate the help. Mahalo, RC

CI Surfboards

07.08.2020

Hi RC, Thanks for your interest in the Ultra Joe! Both the Ultra Joe and Pod Mod are designed for smaller waves but the Pod Mod likes waves with a little more push, while the Ultra Joe is geared towards waves with less power. Based off your height, weight, skill level, and the waves conditions that you are looking to surf, the 5'7 and 5'9 will work well for you. But the 5'9 seems to be a better fit, the rails and tail of the Ultra Joe are pretty thinned out for more maneuverability, this way you will be able to catch all the waves you want and not be held back from the extra volume. Hope this helps, let us know if you have any other questions. Best Regards, CI Surfboards

Michael

01.19.2020

Hi ci, I am a beginner, can go down the line just starting to learn turns. Currently using the average joe 5’7. I am 72kg 5’6. What size ultra joe would you recommend and with what fins? Cheers!

CHRISTIAN

01.02.2020

Hey There! Happy New Year So im really interested in the Ultra Joe and im on the fence between the 5'11" and 6'1". Im 5"11" and about 215..even though Im not surfing as much I'd like to, I still feel comfortable in the water. On a skill level, I'd say more of a intermediate and thats after being back in it for a month..like riding a bike!!! lol...anyway, I know VOLUME wise the 6'1" is prob my sweet spot but wanted your opinion about the 5"11"..thanks boys!

CI Surfboards

01.03.2020

Happy New Year Christian! The 6'1 Ultra Joe would be a better size for an intermediate surfer @ 215lbs. If you prefer to go a bit shorter you can always order a custom and add a little width/thickness to get the volume up- 5'11 x 21 1/4 x 2 3/4 What are the dimensions of your current board?

Mark

11.23.2019

Hi, I’m a lower immediate surfer (5’8, 74kg 39 yrs old) who surfs 1-2 times a week. Mostly surf 2-4ft average beach breaks. I’m currently riding a 5’11 Sampler with AM1 futures, which I yet to have good session on. Considering an Ultra Joe. What size would you reccomend and is there other boards I should be looking at? Cheers

Rémi Cts

02.01.2020

I'm an intermediate (closer to the beginner side). I used to ride a 6’1 37ltr when I was surfing everyday. Now surfing less, I moved to a 7'0 at 45ltr but feel limited and really want to progress and go back to more shortboardy feel. I am 143 lbs for 5'6 and I'm hesitating between the 5'9 at 34ltr and 5'11 at 37.2 ltr, what dimensions would you recommend? Thank you so much, Remi

CI Surfboards

02.14.2020

Hi Remi, We recommend the 5'11" with 37.2L since that is closer to what you are used to riding coming from a 7'0" but if you feel you are improving and feel confident in your paddling and want the board to be a little looser than go with the 5'9" at 34L

Rémi Cts

02.01.2020

Hi CI team, I'm highly interested by the UJ I'm struggling between the different sizes. I'm an intermediate (closer to the beginner side than advanced). I used to ride a 6’1x20x2 5/8 37ltr when I was surfing everyday. Now surfing less since I relocated to Ireland, I moved to a 7'0 longboard type of shape at 45ltr but feel to limited and really want to progress and go back to more shortboardy kind of shape where I surf average conditions up to 4ft maximum. I am 143 lbs for 5'6 and I'm hesitating between the 5'9 at 34ltr and 5'11 at 37.2 ltr, what dimensions would you recommend? Thank you so much for your help, all the best. Remi

CI Surfboards

03.19.2020

Hi Remi, Thanks for reaching out to us regarding the Ultra Joe sizing. Based off your weight and experience we recommend going for the 5'9" at 34L. The 5'11" will be a better size for transitioning from a longboard to a shorter board, while the 5'9" will be better size for the long run. The Smaller size will be a better fit for your height and weight allowing you to progress more and it wont get boring to ride as your skills improve. Ultimately go for the size that feels most comfortable to you. It is better to error on the bigger side rather than realizing you do not have enough foam. Hope this helps, please let us know if you have any other questions. Best Regards, CI Surfboards

CI Surfboards

11.26.2019

Hi Mark, The Ultra Joe would be a better model and is more user friendly compared to the Sampler. We recommend the stock 5'9 Ultra Joe: 5’9 x 20 3/4 x 2 1/2 - 34.0L And for your Sampler, we recommend trying a different fin set up. Large fins will work much better on a board that size. Give that a try before you give up on the Sampler!

Dan

09.28.2019

Hi, I ride a stock 6’1 PU Fever which I enjoy but definitely have to paddle hard to get into waves. (I’m 6ft, 85kgs). I’m looking at the 5’7 Ultra Joe in spinetek. How much more ‘float’ do you get going spinetek over PU. Also how much does the flatter rocker help with paddling in?

CI Surfboards

10.10.2019

Hi Dan, EPS is slightly more buoyant, but we recommend you order the same dimensions/volume you would for PU/PE to get the full effect of the construction. Less rocker does help with paddling but it's hard to quantify exactly how much it helps. A 5'7 EPS Spine-Tek Ultra Joe will paddle noticeably better than your 6'1 PU Fever. Feel free to give us a call if you have any more questions (877)787-3124

Paul Marshall

08.09.2019

What are the recommended fins for this board?

renato

10.04.2019

Hello Paul! Renato from Brazil again....I have 5 feet 6 inches tall and 180lb. what would be the best ultra joe measure for me? thanks!

CI Surfboards

10.10.2019

Hi Renato, Let us know your experience level and the dimensions of your current board so we can recommend the correct size Ultra Joe. We look forward to hearing from you!

renato

09.06.2019

Hello CI! I´m from Brazil. I'm a beginner surfer, who has been standing for a while, and trying to surf again. I was interested in Ultra Joe, and would like to know, what measures you indicate me? thank you !

CI Surfboards

09.06.2019

Hi Renato, Let us know your height/weight and what size boards you have ridden in the past so we can recommend the best size Ultra Joe for you!

CI Surfboards

08.12.2019

Futures: CI Tech 1 https://shop.cisurfboards.com/collections/1-tab/products/ci-tech-1-large FCS2: GAM Performance Core fins https://shop.cisurfboards.com/collections/2-tab/products/fcs-ii-gam-pc-5-fin-set

Ralph

07.26.2019

Hi CI ! I have ridden your boards now for many years and have had many different models and enjoyed them all. As my ageing body is starting to give in now with some serious injuries over the years I've needed to move on to some friendlier boards with a little more foam and shapes that have a little more of a beaky nose area and too bladey if that makes sense. I recently picked up a custom Ultra Joe at 6'1 x 21 x 2 1/2 with a round tail as I still kind of want a "short board feel". What I'm wondering is if I wanted a step-up for more solid waves would you suggest the same at say 6'6 x 21 x 2 1/2 with maybe a rounded pin tail or would this be pushing the purpose and function of the Ultra Joe ? Any other suggestions would be welcome. Thanks for your time.

CI Surfboards

07.30.2019

Hi Ralph, The Ultra Joe could definitely work in those dimensions in good surf, but a better model to suit what you are looking for would be be something like the Rocket Wide with stretched out dims & round pin tail. This is another user friendly model but can handle solid surf a little better. This has plenty of volume forward under chest so it paddles well and is not too narrow or bladey. https://www.cisurfboards.com/board/rocket-wide/

Quique

07.12.2019

How many inches shorter can i use this board?

CI Surfboards

07.17.2019

Hi Quique, Boards will vary depending on personal preference and skill level but a good starting point would be to find the corresponding volume compared to your standard HPSB. If you ride our stock dims 6'3 Happy around 34L you would track down about a 5'9 Ultra Joe. If you can provide us a little more information about you we can help track down the perfect size for you. Give us a call at 877.787.3124

AJ

06.19.2019

Hi CI! I have a stock 6’0 OG flyer that I love to ride on waist to head high days but I am looking for another board when the waves are junky/ waist high and under. I’m a 6’1 190 lbs strong intermediate. Would the stock 5’9 be the move for me or should I go custom to tailor the ultra joe to be closer volume wise to my stock OG flyer that has been working well. If I customize the Ultra Joe, would I want to adjust the width of the board before messing with the thickness. What do you think? Thanks!

CI Surfboards

06.20.2019

Hi Aj, The stock 5'9 Ultra Joe would be a perfect addition to your quiver for the smaller/junky days. The additional 1.4L difference in volume compared to your OG Flyer is perfect for a groveler like the Ultra Joe and will . If you did want to customize and get the volume a little closer to your OG Flyer, we recommend keeping same width (20 3/4") and going down in thickness to 2 7/16" (33.2L).

tim.klama@gmail.com

06.17.2019

Hi guys, I'm a holiday surfer surfing a 6'10 bonga fun shape epoxy sandwich board with about 45l volume at the time. I'm looking to progress more with my surf and feel like the board is holding me back, because it's hard to duck dive and not really manoeuvrable. I'm confident making turns and like surfing waves that are knee to head high. My fitness is average and I'm 6'2 with 154 pounds. I was looking at the pod mod and the ultra Joe. Which one could you recommend for me in which size when you keep in mind, that I want a board that is more manoeuvrable, I can duck dive, but also is easy to catch waves. Thanks in advance for helping out!

CI Surfboards

06.20.2019

Hi Tim, The Ultra Joe would be a perfect model to transition down to shorter/more maneuverable boards. This board has low entry rocker, wider outline/plenty of foam under the chest which makes it a great paddler. The double bump squash pulls in the tail quickly so you can turn the board more easily. Based on the info provided we recommend the stock 5'11 Ultra Joe. This won't be the easiest board to duck dive (much easier than your 6'10 though) but the trade off is catching more waves. At this point you don't need to worry about duck diving, its better to get a board that is easy to catch a ton of waves so you can improve quickly. 5'11 x 21 x 2 5/8 (stock dimensions)

Comran

05.24.2019

Hello - I am an intermediate surfer. I ride small mushy waves and I'm used to a lot of volume for my size - currently on a 5'8" RNF 20 x 2 1/4. I cruise more than make turns. I am 5'7" 125lb. The Ultra Joe caught my eye. I am looking for a better fit for my body but still something with enough foam for an easy paddle. Can you recommend a good stock dim UJ? Thank you

CI Surfboards

06.05.2019

Hi Comran, Thank you for your interest in the Ultra Joe. The Ultra Joe is designed to be surfed in small weak waves, providing speed and maneuverability. It looks like your current board has around 31L of volume, if you like the float of that board I recommend looking into the stock 5'7 Ultra Joe, 5'7" x 20 1/2" x 2 3/8" = 31L of volume. The 5'7 will have great paddle power and the rails are more refined for maneuverability while providing the cruisy flow for going down the line. I hope this helps, let us know if you have any further questions regarding the Ultra Joe or any other models of ours. Best Regards, CI Surfboards

stephentx

05.06.2019

The Ultra Joe looks like just the ticket for our mushy surf here along the upper Texas coast. I currently ride a 6'8" at 22 3/4 wide and 3 1/4 thickness. It's a fairly large board to actually maneuver through the waves at times and I'd like to step up the performance and responsiveness. What length, width and thickness in the UJ would you recommend for a guy a like me (6'1" 180 pounds)?

CI Surfboards

05.06.2019

Hi Stephentx, Thank you for your interest in the Ultra Joe. Based off your weight and height we recommend looking into the 5'11 stock dimensions. 5'11" x 21" x 2 5/8" = 37.2L of volume or to make it a little easier to transition to a smaller board look into the stock 6'3" x 21 1/2" x 2 7/8" = 43.4L of volume. Both sizes will work well catching waves while being maneuverable. The 6'3" will have more paddle power and will be more stable while the 5'11" will be more maneuverable, I recommend looking into the dimensions to see what is the right balance for you. Hope this helps, let us know if any questions come up and feel free to give us a call at the factory 877.787.3124, we would love to help you further in selecting the right size for you. Best regards, CI Surfboards

Jeff

04.17.2019

Hi CI: Most of the videos of the UJ show it as a thruster, is that the recommended fin setup? i just got a 5'9 UJ that is a 5 fin future. Typically small wave boards seem to go with quads bc of the wider tails, but i wanted to see what has worked for this board. thanks!

CI Surfboards

04.25.2019

Hi Jeff, Thank you for reaching out to us regarding the Ultra Joe. Yes most of the footage of it, the model is ridden as a thruster. However we have been getting a lot of good feedback from customers and pros that they like it with the quad fin configuration. Hope this is helpful, let us know if you have any other questions. Best Regards, CI Surfboards

Jeff S

04.15.2019

Hey CI - my typical California shortboard is 32-33l. Would you recommend a 5’9 UJ at 34l? The 5’7 is too small and there’s no stock 5’8. Also I see that most of the videos of the CI riding the board are with thrusters, mine has 5 fin option. Is this board designed best as a thruster?

CI Surfboards

04.25.2019

Hey Jeff, We recommend riding the Ultra Joe in similar to a little more volume than your daily driver. Based off what you are currently riding the 5'7" Ultra Joe would be a good fit. Let us know if you have any other questions, feel free to give us a call at the factory 877.787.3124 Best Regards, CI Surfboards

Michael bull

04.02.2019

Have the ultra joe great board . On the gulf coast Florida . Two foot here is the norm and this board goes special in it . Would twin fin with small Trailier increase speed ? I have stock 5/3 . And still have same turning ability ? Thanks Michael

CI Surfboards

04.09.2019

Hi Michael, Thank you for riding our boards, we are glad you like the Ultra Joe. Riding the Ultra Joe with a two plus one fin configuration will make it more quick and more exciting to ride. You will notice that the small trailer is very effective, giving you a loose feeling while providing more drive through the apex of your turns. Let us know what you think about the Ultra Joe with the two plus one fins. Best Regards, CI Surfboards

David

03.29.2019

Hey there, how does this board compare to the Hi5? I love that board! Thanks.

CI Surfboards

04.09.2019

Hi David, Thank you for reaching out to the Channel Islands Surfboards factory, and for your interest in the Ultra Joe. Like the High 5, the Ultra Joe is a user friendly board suited for smaller, softer surf. The Ultra Joe is more maneuverable than the High 5 and fits in the wave better due to the tail being pulled in. Both models are fast and paddle well, the Ultra Joe will be more nimble under your feet than the High. Hope this helps, let us know if you have any other question. Best Regards, CI Surfboards

Ryan

03.23.2019

Similarities with the original pod? It looks like a rounded square version??

CI Surfboards

04.09.2019

Hi Ryan, The Original Pod has a more pulled in tail and more entry and tail rocker making it more maneuverable and fits better in the pocket of the wave. While the Ultra Joe will be easier to paddle, faster and more user friendly than the Pod. I hope this helps, let us know if you have any other questions. Take Care, CI surfboards

max

03.22.2019

I ride a stcok 6'0" Fever in spine tech, what size should I ride the ultra joe?

CI Surfboards

04.09.2019

Hi Max, Thank you for riding our boards and interest in the Ultra Joe. We recommend riding the Ultra Joe with a similar to a couple liters more volume than your short board. Since you have a 6'0" Fever, I recommend looking into the stock 5'7" x 20 1/2" x 2 3/8" = 31.0L. Hope this helps, let us know if any other questions come up. Best regards, CI Surfboards

CI Surfboards

03.22.2019

Hi Max, Thank you for reaching out to us. If the stock 6'0" Fever works for you, we recommend looking into the stock 5'7" Ultra Joe. 5'7" x 20 1/2" x 2 3/8" = 31.0L of volume. Hope this helps, let us know if you have any other questions. Best Regards, CI Surfboards

damienphelan666@gmail.com

03.16.2019

Hello, just wondering how a 5'7 Ultra Joe would compare to a 5'8 round tail Pod and also if there would be much cross over ? Thanks, Damo

CI Surfboards

04.09.2019

Hi Damien, Thank you for your interest in the Ultra Joe. The Ultra Joe and the Pod Mod are designed to be surfed in similar surf heights and less than perfect conditions. Besides those overlapping aspects, the Ultra Joe has a wider tail making it faster and helps the board maintain its speed over flat sections while still being maneuverable. It will also have more down the line drive because it has a straighter outline compared to the Pod Mod. If you have any other questions feel free to give us a call at the factory 877.787.3124. Take Care, CI Surfboards

Steve

03.12.2019

For the Ultra Joe what size board should I go with compared to the board I ride most of the time? I ride a 6’4” Thanks Steve

CI Surfboards

03.13.2019

Hi Steve, Thanks for the interest in the Ultra Joe. If you can provide us with all the dims on your 6'4 and how the board feels for you, we will be able to give you a better recommendation on what size Ultra Joe you should ride. Best. CI

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Length	Width	Thickness	Volume
5’3	19 1/2	2 1/4	26.3L
5’5	20	2 5/16	28.6L
5’7	20 1/2	2 3/8	31.0L
5’9	20 3/4	2 1/2	34.0L
5’11	21	2 5/8	37.2L
6’1	21 1/4	2 3/4	40.0L
6’3	21 1/2	2 7/8	43.4L

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