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Everything the Rocket 9 should've been but wasn't, this is the Channel Islands Rocket WIDE Surfboard Review for Compare Surfboards!
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Benny's CI Rocket Wide is a stock standard 6’2 x 21 x 2 7/8 at 40.7 L’s.
This super easy to like relative of the CI Rocket 9 is a blast to ride from waist high to overhead.
The wider tail block and more forgiving outline doesn't hold you back when the waves get a bit bigger and better. Yet, this is a super nimble little performer when the waves are small and weak.
I hope you enjoy the Channel Islands Rocket WIDE Surfboard Review for Compare Surfboards.
Have you ridden a Rocket Wide? Tell us what you think in the comments...
All the best,
Benny
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Пікірлер: 50
Solid review brotha
hey ben! amazing review as always, for that waist to head high i always surf a new flyer, do you think do rocket wide will be much diference? sometimes the flyer i struggle to find speed in these conditions.
Great review as always. Keep them coming! Did you try it with twin fins? I remember that CI recommended twins with the original Rocket.
@Comparesurfboards
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ferdinand! I have not but I reckon these guys would work the treat: bennysboardroom.com.au/collections/surf-hardware-surfboards-fins/products/futures-fins-amt-honeycomb-twin-fin-set-smoke I'll give em a go!
Hi Benny, great review, how does the Rocket Wide compare to the Puddle Jumper RP?
Hey! Love your review! I'm an intermediate 80kg and 182cm. The guys from the shop here in Bali suggested me the 5'11 34.4lt. What do you think? Thanks
Would you choose this board or the Lost Psycho Killer?Also id be going for the identical dims for this board 6'2 x 21 x 2 7/8...how are the rails at this thickness?Big and boxy?
Hey Ben! How would you compare this vs the Sampler? Say for 1 to 4 feet waves
Super awesome yes....
Hello! Im 5.6, 125. What size I should buy?
If you had to pick one for everyday conditions, Rocket wide or Ultra Joe??
would you suggest this for beginners or more for advanced surfers?
Hey Benny love the vids, please help me out! Looking for the easiest board to get air in small waves. Do you remember the Hayden merlot? Would you say that’s the best board you’ve tried for that in mind? Thanks!
@Comparesurfboards
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Kaleb, I can't speak from experience as I don't (can't) do airs...but the Haydenshapes Merlot does seem to be a favourite for punters. The CI Neckbeard, too...and now there is a Neckbeard 2!
Good review, I would have liked to see different construction options like the spine Tex and different fin boxes like fcs 2 and maybe talk about the quads or even five fin options and what it felt like under your feet
@Comparesurfboards
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Miguel!
What’s the favorite groveler?? Do you guys not respond on yt?
Liking the look of this, how does it compare to the the js psycho nitro?
@Comparesurfboards
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Fishskulls, hadn't thought to compare them but pretty similar as far as wave range and fun factor goes!
HI Benny, Great review. Any thoughts on this vs the Pod Mod or the Pod? Or even the Pyzel Nugget?
@Comparesurfboards
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Sean, we've done reviews on the Pod and Pod Mod. Check em out! Pod Mod - comparesurfboards.com/reviews/smallwaveboards/channel-islands-pod-mod-review Pod - comparesurfboards.com/reviews/channel-islands-pod-review-round-tail Have not ridden the Nugget!
Looks a lot like a PodMod with a more pulled in nose. I bet a set of AMT’s would be really fun in that board.
@Comparesurfboards
5 жыл бұрын
Will have to try those AMT's in the CI Rocket Wide Dthraco! Thanks for watching!
Are you going to review the CI Bobby Quad!?!??!?!??!?!!?
Seems very similar to the lost short round, but with a swallow tale. Loved the short round, may try this one out.
@Comparesurfboards
5 жыл бұрын
Some similarities - fast and flat and nimble enough to throw around when it's smaller! Nice comparison Starvin Marvin and thanks for watching!
Pod mod or rocket wide!!? I’m 6”3 230 lbs and I surf north Florida I’m lower intermediate surfer
@grantbrymer7504
4 жыл бұрын
Dude pod mod for SURE. I’m from Texas and have made so much progress on my pod mod surfing Texas mush. I’m 5’9” and 145 lbs and can ride a 5’5” pod mod on almost every condition Texas has and have fun.
Were u up at soldiers a few weeks back on a quad simmons?
@Comparesurfboards
5 жыл бұрын
I was indeed! And surfing badly! Were you there?
@mugzy384
5 жыл бұрын
CompareSurfboards.com yeh I was waiting for a coffee after a surf and thought it was you but didn’t want to be a creep shouting across the carpark at you, haha. Dont be too hard on yourself either mate, that was a pretty average day wave wise
Im torn between the Rocket Wide and the Average Joe. Which is better for 1 to 3FT waves?
@Comparesurfboards
5 жыл бұрын
Hey ReddChicken Man, is that 1-3 Aussie or US? And what wave type? Flat/mushy, steep/hollow, etc.?
@reddchicken
5 жыл бұрын
1 to 3 ft US, specifically Cowell's or San Onofre,San Clemente. So Flat/Mushy and 1-3FT usually. It's a bit hard working with mushy waves on my PE White Noiz.
@Comparesurfboards
5 жыл бұрын
I don't know the waves but it sounds like you want something for really small, weak, mushy. I think you'd be better off with the Average Joe or something similar!
@reddchicken
5 жыл бұрын
@@Comparesurfboards yeah there are a lot of longboarders where i surf.i appreciate your response, we'll head down to some shops and check out an Average Joe! Thanks man!
@Comparesurfboards
5 жыл бұрын
@@reddchicken It's a pleasure, enjoy!
Neckbeard 2 for review next pls heard its insane
@Comparesurfboards
5 жыл бұрын
Have just collected a shiny new CI model...but not the Neckbeard...stay tuned...
Yes yes...
I'm 5'10 220. Should I get the 6'2 or 6'0
@Comparesurfboards
5 жыл бұрын
If you're in between sizes, I always recommend going up. More size and volume is better for the vast majority of surfers!
Hey Benny, I just sold my V3 rocket 6ft 34.5 ltr. I loved the board but I need a little more volume and paddle- I'm looking at the Rocket Wide, Psycho Nitro and the Psycho Killer- I surf mostly beach breaks near Sydney from waist to head high and want a board that performs well in all of these. I am 85Kgs and want to stay around that 6ft length with about 36-37 ltrs- what would you recommend?
@terenceingram7786
5 жыл бұрын
Geoff I rode my V3 Rocket for many years. I replaced with bro dims with Psycho Killer and it paddles awesome but the board is weird. Skatey at times and going up in volume has affected it's performance. I suspect I shouldn't have gone up in volume. Held the Rocket Wide yesterday in a shop and it looks the business.
@soulsurfer3102
Жыл бұрын
@@terenceingram7786 i will never ever sell my v3
It looks a lot like my CI K whip.
hey free board ?
@Comparesurfboards
5 жыл бұрын
HA! Follow @bennysboardroom on Insta, we gave a brand new CI Rocket Wide away a couple of weeks ago :)
Will take a look at your Instagram since I have an account there