Torq Channel Islands X-Lite M23 - 6'8"
Torq Channel Islands X-Lite M23 - 6'8"
High performance hybrid
Overview
The M23 comes from the storied M13 bloodlines, a favorite hybrid board Al Merrick made for himself and rode variants of for decades from fun Rincon to maxing Sunset. A true high performance hybrid that caters to the widest possible type and size of surfer - and for the widest range of wave conditions.
Not to be confused with the CI Mid, the M23 carries more foam, boasting a fuller rail and sleeker nose outline. It paddles like a champ while still riding more like a shortboard.
Dimensions
| 6’8 x 20 3/4” x 2 3/4” | - 41.8 ltr |
X-Lite is the no brainer combination - Channel Island’s performance in our long lasting, high value technology.
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This is a funboard on steroids! For this concept we’ve used the overall plan shape of a minimal/funboard and boosted the width and volume along the length and foil. The result is a manageable, easy turning length with the paddle and float of a much larger board.
For improving surfers, this offers stability, paddle power and wave catching ability. For heavier surfers you’ll find the float you need in a much shorter length. The single to double concave means you can still put this board on a rail.
With 5 Futures fin boxes, the BigBoy 23 can be ridden as Quad or Thruster.
Dimensions Volume 6’10 x 22 1/2” x 2 7/8” 49.1 l 7’2 x 22 3/4” x 3” 53.7 l 7’6 x 23” x 3” 57.5 l $1,079.00 -
Torq TET Volume + - 8'2"
Wave magnet
Overview
“I got more waves than I’ve ever had in a single session. Total game changer”
The Volume Plus takes the trend for high volume wide boards into the midlength model, creating a board with the stability and paddle ability of a much longer board, but in a compact, easier to turn package.These boards suit all surfers of all abilities, whether looking for a first board or quiver builder for fun days. The high volume makes it super easy to catch waves while the rocker and bottom contours make this lively and agile underfoot with more performance than you would expect from a larger board. Great for beginners, great for bigger surfers wanting a shorter board.
Dimensions
TET 8’2 x 22 7/8” x 3 1/4” - 70.5 ltr
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Torq Tec Chopper
Cruise with power and style
The Torq Chopper is a versatile shape – it’s a cruisey ride when the conditions suit, but give it a big open face and it’ll fire on all cylinders.
With an updated the shape with more forward volume for a more flowy, forward trim style of surfing from the front half of the board but with slightly more flip in the tail rocker for tighter turns and aggressive surfing. This is a very user friendly board that suits small wave days and pumping days as well.
With a 2+1 fin set-up it can be ridden as anything from glidey single fin, 2+1 or thruster.
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Torq TET Mod Fun - 7'2"
For new surfers or seasoned experts
Overview
“For all levels of surfers in virtually every condition”
The ModFun is designed to work for all levels of surfers in virtually every condition. From waist high mush to overhead and hollow. For new surfers or seasoned expert, the versatility of the Mod Fun makes it an excellent choice if you need one board to handle all the conditions where you live and travel.This board is a great wave catcher - the outline has width and stability under your chest with a medium full nose for easy paddling. Plus the low to medium nose rocker helps paddling speed, stops nose diving and allows good glide on small or weak waves.
As the surf jumps up, step back and the board transforms. You’ll find a board that feels shorter than it’s length, thanks to the pulled in tail and vee running from the centre out through the fins.
Built in TET construction, these are extremely strong and durable, designed to withstand impacts in and out of the water, while still being light and easily handled.
Dimensions
Dimensions Volume 7’2 x 21 1/4” x 2 3/4” 47.2 ltr This is our highest strength technology and best value surfboards. They’re perfect for first boards and quiver builders.
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Torq Tec Rusty Egg Not - White
Simply put, the Egg Not is a squash tail version of our mid-length board, the eGG. With the increasing popularity of mid-lengths, we decided it was more or less a given that we offer a squash tail mid-length board. The Squash tail adds a little more area, lengthens the rail line, and has a more pivoty feel compared to a roundtail. The Egg Not is a great board to have in your quiver. When the surf is average, you’ll have plenty of wave catching ability and it will carry through sections but the board will still be loose enough to turn with ease. As a plus, when the surf gets a bit bigger, it still works surprisingly well! The Egg Not features a relaxed rocker on the front end of the board which helps with paddle speed, wave catching, and overall glide. The curve is a bit above average which translates to helping tighten the arc of your turns without giving up speed. The thickness of the board is a little on the thin side for a board this size. These leaner rails make the board easier to put in the water and also helps it hold better in bigger surf. Fin setup here is your call. For a higher performance feel we recommend a 4-fin setup. If you’re looking for something a little cruisier or more traditional feel do a 2 plus one setup.
6’10 x 20.75” x 2.74” - 43.8 ltr 7’0 x 21” x 2.8” - 46.5 ltr 7’2 x 21.25” x 2.88” - 49.6 ltr 7’4 x 21.5” x 2.96” - 53.1 ltr 7’6 x 21.75” x 3.05” - 57 ltr TEC - TORQ EPOXY COMPOSITE
- Torq Epoxy Composite offers performance shapes in our state-of-the-art epoxy layup. These boards have the best balance of Lightweight versus Durability. Using our own unique lamination process, we are able to use a very strong fiberglass lay-up of 6oz and 4oz combined in 3 layered deck and 2 layered base (with a 4 layered rail lap) with a high density EPS foam, but still achieve a board weight that matches a lightweight fiberglass lay-up.
- The result is light but very strong board, with good flex characteristics and as with all torq's, excellent value for money.
- The TEC shortboards have 2 full layers of fiber over the deck and bottom. On the deck we use an extra 6oz deck patch with gives triple layer ding resistance, but doesn't resist the flex along the rail. The addition of a carbon filament stringer and UD carbon twin strips on the base makes these super springy and responsive.
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Torq TET Mod Fun - 6'8"
For new surfers or seasoned experts
Overview
“For all levels of surfers in virtually every condition”
The ModFun is designed to work for all levels of surfers in virtually every condition. From waist high mush to overhead and hollow. For new surfers or seasoned expert, the versatility of the Mod Fun makes it an excellent choice if you need one board to handle all the conditions where you live and travel.This board is a great wave catcher - the outline has width and stability under your chest with a medium full nose for easy paddling. Plus the low to medium nose rocker helps paddling speed, stops nose diving and allows good glide on small or weak waves.
As the surf jumps up, step back and the board transforms. You’ll find a board that feels shorter than it’s length, thanks to the pulled in tail and vee running from the centre out through the fins.
Built in TET construction, these are extremely strong and durable, designed to withstand impacts in and out of the water, while still being light and easily handled.
Dimensions
Dimensions Volume 6’8 x 21” x 2 3/4” 41.8 ltr This is our highest strength technology and best value surfboards. They’re perfect for first boards and quiver builders.
$769.00 -
Torq TET Volume + - 7'4"
Wave magnet
Overview
“I got more waves than I’ve ever had in a single session. Total game changer”
The Volume Plus takes the trend for high volume wide boards into the midlength model, creating a board with the stability and paddle ability of a much longer board, but in a compact, easier to turn package.These boards suit all surfers of all abilities, whether looking for a first board or quiver builder for fun days. The high volume makes it super easy to catch waves while the rocker and bottom contours make this lively and agile underfoot with more performance than you would expect from a larger board. Great for beginners, great for bigger surfers wanting a shorter board.
Dimensions
TET 7’4 x 22” x 3” - 56.0 ltr
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Torq Channel Islands Chancho X-Lite - 7'0"
Overview
Whether new to surfing or just looking to enjoy a cruisy session, the all-new Chancho is a super user-friendly, stable board that catches waves with ease. The Chancho boasts generous volume for its mid length size, and features low nose rocker for early wave entry. Its subtle vee-bottom contours that run through the fins help it turn effortlessly.
An offspring of the popular Water Hog model, the Chancho is available in X-Lite construction.
Dimensions
7’0 x 21 1/2” x 2 3/4” - 48.8 ltr X-Lite is the no brainer combination - Channel Island’s performance in our long lasting, high value technology.
$999.00 -
The Modern Falcon is now available in TMRW TECH construction - blending mid-length versatility with materials engineered to tread lighter on the planet. This board features a durable, flexible 100% recycled TPU outer shell, a shaped core wrapped in fiberglass and bio-epoxy resin. It rides with the familiar flow and responsiveness of traditional PU, but it’s built to handle the knocks and pressures that often sideline other boards. The result is a longer-lasting board that stays in your quiver and out of the landfill. Even the fin boxes and leash plug are made from recycled plastic and the entire board is precision-molded to minimise waste.
The Falcon’s smooth outline, fuller nose, and balanced rocker make it a go-to option across a wide range of conditions. Ideal for surfers stepping down from a longboard or those looking to add glide and stability to their quiver as they progress to an intermediate level. It paddles easily, trims effortlessly and responds when it’s time to draw clean, carving turns.
OUTLINE: The wide point is forward to enhance trim stability from a central stance position, and the streamlined nose gives the outline a contemporary vibe. The back half of the board tapers steadily towards the tail for easier turning in smaller waves, and to heighten control in slightly larger waves.CONTOURS: The rocker strikes a balance between paddle speed and just enough nose/tail lift for accessing steeper parts of the wave. Forward vee running to vee/double concave between the feet allows for very smooth rail transitions and a responsive feel when standing further back.
FOIL: Designed with plenty of volume through the spine for appropriate buoyancy and stability. The taper at the tips provides better performance sensitivity when riding on the wave face.
PERFORMANCE: The dual-purpose nature of the Falcon offers a stable and cruisy ride for surfers coming off a softboard or bigger longboard. Alternatively, more capable riders will find a surprising amount of speed a response when adopting a more aggressive approach.
The Modern Falcon is a reliable, and affordable board that will feature prominently in your quiver. Comes as a thruster with Futures plugs. Fins Not included.
Specifications
NOTE: Rider weight is based on board volume and intermediate rider skill level.
LENGTH WIDTH THICK VOLUME RECOMMENDED FINS APPROX WEIGHT RANGE 7'0 21 1/2 2 13/16 47ltr Futures F6 176lb / 80kg 7'6 21 7/8 2 7/8 53ltr Futures F6 198lb | 90kg 8'0 22 1/4 3 60ltr Futures F6 229lb / 100kg + $975.00 -
TORQ TET Bigboy 23 - 7'2"
A wolf in sheep’s clothing
Overview
“I was smiling so much I got sunburnt teeth!”
This is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. You think you’re looking at a funboard? Think again. This is a shortboard on steroids.On paper it’s a funboard and if you’re looking to catch green waves and do some turns, the width, volume and length means this board will do it all day long – it’s perfect for you. But in the hands of a seasoned surfer it’ll come alive. Think of it as a shortboard with a little extra width in the nose but all the performance features to surf hard and fast.
For any big guy rippers out there, longboarders wanting a shorter board or intermediates, look no further.
Dimensions
TET 7’2 x 22 3/4” x 3” - 53.7 ltr This is our highest strength technology and best value surfboards. They’re perfect for first boards and quiver builders.
$879.00 -
Torq Channel Islands Chancho X-Lite - 7'6"
Overview
Whether new to surfing or just looking to enjoy a cruisy session, the all-new Chancho is a super user-friendly, stable board that catches waves with ease. The Chancho boasts generous volume for its mid length size, and features low nose rocker for early wave entry. Its subtle vee-bottom contours that run through the fins help it turn effortlessly.
An offspring of the popular Water Hog model, the Chancho is available in X-Lite construction.
Dimensions
7’6 x 22” x 2 7/8” - 56.0 ltr X-Lite is the no brainer combination - Channel Island’s performance in our long lasting, high value technology.
$1,049.00
