Channel Islands Twin 6'1 review: an all-rounder travel twin fin
Updated 2026-09-19
| Length | 6'1" |
|---|---|
| Width | 20 3/4 in |
| Thickness | 2 3/4 in |
| Volume | 37.5 L |
| Fin config | Twin Plus One |
| Top speed | 22 km/h |
| Wave range | 1 to 4 ft |
The Channel Islands Twin is a 6'1 stock performance fish, bought as an all-rounder travel board. It is the single most-ridden board in the entire register, current or sold.
What it is and why I bought it
I bought this Twin stock in April 2017, a PU board with a flat rocker, hard rails and a single-to-slight-vee bottom, running a twin-plus-one setup and finished with a bump swallow tail. At 20 3/4 inches wide and 37.5 litres over 6'1, it was bought specifically as an all-rounder travel twin, capable of handling anything up to head high.
How it surfed
Its best wave came at Jails, at a top speed of 22 km/h (about 13.7 mph) over a 170 metre ride, using an MR fin setup. Being the most-ridden board anywhere in the register is a clear sign this Twin did exactly what it was bought to do: travel well and handle a genuinely wide spread of conditions without complaint. The logged wave range is 1 to 4 ft, ideal at 3 ft.
Who it suits and who it does not
An all-rounder twin fin like this suits someone who wants one dependable travel board for a wide range of small to medium conditions, rather than a specialist shape. It is not the pick for anyone chasing serious size or a performance-specific outline; its whole appeal lies in versatility rather than being the sharpest tool for one job.
What happened to it
It sold in March 2018 for $400, against an $875 purchase cost.
Questions people ask
What is the verdict on this Channel Islands Twin?
The most-ridden board of any in the entire register, current or sold, a clear mark of how much use it saw as an everyday travel board.
What fin worked on this board?
An MR fin setup is logged against it.
What conditions did it handle?
The logged range is 1 to 4 ft with 3 ft as the ideal, and it was specifically bought as an all-rounder capable of handling anything up to head high.
For the full spec sheet, see the sold boards list. For the current Channel Islands board in the rack, see the Channel Islands Mid Twin. For more on how many boards a quiver needs, see how many surfboards do you need.