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6'3" x 18 3/4" x 2 1/2" 30.00L
The Channel Islands Black Beauty surfboard by Tom Curren is a step up surfboard for surfing fast, powerful waves. The Black Beauty Surfboard by Channel Islands has become one of our most popular step up boards. A replica of Tom Curren's famous 1985 Bell's Beach, Occy beating, and world title winning board. Vee bottom makes this a great board for good waves. Experience: Novice to expert level surfers. Ideal Wave Size: Chest high to overhead+ waves. Power, speed and flow are timeless cornerstones of good style. The trend to shorter and wider boards has come at the expense of drive, and with top surfers around the globe revisiting power surfing, the timeless design of Curren’s 1985 Black Beauty has not gone unnoticed. As evident by Connor Coffin’s recent performance at Jeffrey’s Bay this board is the gold standard for those seeking to surf with pure power and style.
* Check out the Black Beauty model from Channel Islands Surfboards
Q: What are Channel Islands Surfboards known for?
A: Channel Islands Surfboards are known for innovative shapes and high-performance designs trusted by surfers worldwide.
Q: Are CI Surfboards good for intermediate surfers?
A: Yes. Many Channel Islands models help surfers progress while maintaining strong performance.
Q: How do I choose the right CI Surfboard?
A: Choose based on your weight, skill level, and the types of waves you surf most often.
Q: What is the most popular CI Surfboard?
A: Popular models vary, but daily drivers and performance shortboards remain top choices.
Q: What volume should I ride in a CI board?
A: Volume should match your experience level, fitness, and wave conditions.
Q:Does SurfStationStore.com sell Channel Islands Surfboards?
A:Yes. SurfStationStore.com stocks a variety of Channel Islands models.
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*Discount Surfboard Shipping Rates apply to: New Channel Islands Surfboards • Surf Station Surfboards & Non-Consignment Used Surfboards.
| *Special Rates | SE U.S | East Coast | West Coast | HI + AK |
| 5'11 & Under | Free | Free | Free | $199+ |
| 6'0 - 7'10 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $425+ |
| 7'11 - 9'11 | $475 | $575 | $625 | Quote |
| 10' & Up | Quote | Quote | Quote | Quote |
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*Surfboard Disclaimer: Fiberglass Surfboards are not indestructible. Most are man-made, and are known to sometimes contain minor blemishes such as burned glass from the board shaper, unequal coloring from the glassing process, cosmetic scratches, etc. The Surf Station is not liable to compensate for these small imperfections as they will not damper the performance or structural integrity of the surfboard. The cosigner accepts these terms upon checkout.
*Certain pricing restrictions may apply.
Choosing a board that has just the right amount of float and maneuverability for your specific weight and skill level can be tricky. To find your ideal volume in a surfboard, check out the Surfboard Volume Chart listed below and find your specifications to match the volume. Find Your Correct Surfboard Volume below.
| Weight lbs | Weight kg | Beginner | Beg/Inter | Intermediate | Inter/Adv | Advanced |
| 80lbs | 36.36kg | 32.00L | 24.00L | 20.00L | 16.80L | 16.00L |
| 85lbs | 36.64kg | 33.23L | 24.92L | 20.77L | 17.44L | 16.61L |
| 90lbs | 40.00kg | 34.36L | 25.77L | 21.48L | 18.04L | 17.18L |
| 95lbs | 43.18kg | 35.41L | 26.56L | 22.13L | 18.59L | 17.70L |
| 100lbs | 45.45kg | 38.18L | 28.64L | 23.86L | 20.05L | 19.09L |
| 105lbs | 47.73kg | 38.18L | 28.64L | 23.86L | 20.05L | 19.09L |
| 110lbs | 50.00kg | 39.00L | 29.25L | 24.38L | 20.48L | 19.50L |
| 115lbs | 52.27kg | 40.77L | 30.58L | 25.48L | 21.41L | 20.39L |
| 120lbs | 54.55kg | 41.45L | 31.09L | 25.91L | 21.76L | 20.73L |
| 125lbs | 56.82kg | 42.05L | 31.53L | 26.28L | 22.07L | 21.02L |
| 130lbs | 59.09kg | 42.55L | 31.91L | 26.59L | 22.34L | 21.27L |
| 135lbs | 63.36kg | 44.18L | 33.14L | 27.61L | 23.20L | 22.09L |
| 140lbs | 63.64kg | 44.55L | 33.41L | 27.84L | 23.39L | 22.27L |
| 145lbs | 65.91kg | 46.14L | 34.60L | 28.84L | 24.22L | 23.07L |
| 150lbs | 68.18kg | 47.73L | 35.80L | 29.83L | 25.06L | 23.86L |
| 155lbs | 70.45kg | 49.32L | 36.99L | 30.82L | 25.89L | 24.66L |
| 160lbs | 72.73kg | 50.91L | 38.18L | 31.82L | 26.73L | 25.45L |
| 165lbs | 75.00kg | 52.50L | 39.38L | 32.81L | 27.56L | 26.25L |
| 170lbs | 77.27kg | 54.09L | 40.57L | 33.81L | 28.40L | 27.05L |
| 175lbs | 79.55kg | 55.68L | 41.76L | 34.80L | 29.23L | 27.84L |
| 180lbs | 81.82kg | 57.27L | 42.95L | 35.80L | 30.07L | 28.64L |
| 185lbs | 84.09kg | 58.86L | 44.15L | 36.79L | 30.90L | 29.43L |
| 190lbs | 86.36kg | 60.45L | 45.34L | 37.78L | 31.74L | 30.23L |
| 195lbs | 88.64kg | 62.05L | 46.53L | 38.78L | 32.57L | 31.02L |
| 200lbs | 90.91kg | 63.64L | 47.73L | 39.77L | 33.41L | 31.82L |
| 205lbs | 93.18kg | 65.23L | 48.92L | 40.77L | 34.24L | 32.61L |
| 210lbs | 95.45kg | 66.82L | 50.11L | 41.76L | 35.08L | 33.41L |
| 215lbs | 97.73kg | 68.41L | 51.31L | 42.76L | 35.91L | 34.20L |
| 220lbs | 100.00kg | 72.00L | 54.00L | 45.00L | 37.80L | 36.00L |
| 225lbs | 102.27kg | 73.64L | 55.23L | 46.02L | 38.66L | 36.82L |
| 230lbs | 104.55kg | 77.36L | 58.02L | 48.35L | 40.62L | 38.68L |
| 235lbs | 106.82kg | 79.05L | 59.28L | 49.40L | 41.50L | 39.52L |
| 240lbs | 109.09kg | 82.91L | 62.18L | 51.82L | 43.53L | 41.45L |