What skill level is the Ultra Joe for?

The Ultra Joe is designed for All levels surfers.

What kind of waves is the Ultra Joe best in?

The Ultra Joe works best in Small and Soft Conditions.

What wave size does the Ultra Joe suit?

The Ultra Joe performs best in 1-4ft waves.

What fin setup does the Ultra Joe use?

The Ultra Joe has a 5 Fins set up.

What type of surfboard is the Ultra Joe?

The Ultra Joe has a Groveler outline.

What volume does the Ultra Joe come in?

The Ultra Joe is available in a 26.3–43.4 L volume range.

Ultra Joe

Name: Ultra Joe
Brand: Channel Islands

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The Ultra Joe, an evolution of the Average Joe, offers a sleek, high-performance design for both beginner/intermediate surfers and experienced riders seeking a fun board for smaller, weaker days. Featuring foiled rails, a double-bump squash tail, a narrower nose, updated rocker profile, with a low entry and increased low/moderate exit rocker, the Ultra Joe delivers enhanced maneuverability and responsiveness. It maintains the original’s fun factor while providing a progressive step forward in performance. Ideal for weak to medium-steep waves, this board is designed for cruisy, positional surfing and excels in a variety of conditions.

Specs Overview

Outline: Groveler

Ability Level: All levels

Wave Height: 1-4ft

Wave Type: Small and Soft Conditions

Fin Type: 5 Fins

Concave: Single to Double to Vee

Entry Rocker: Low

Exit Rocker: Low/Moderate

Overall Rocker: Low/Moderate

Rail Type: Medium/Full

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	Ultra Joe Channel IslandsThis board	Astro Pop Pyzel
Dimensions
Wave Height	1-4ft	1-6ft
Concave	Single to Double to Vee	Double to Vee
Entry Rocker	Low	Low
Exit Rocker	Low/Moderate	Moderate
Rail Type	Medium/Full	Medium

Silhouettes are normalized to the same nose-to-tail length, so this is a shape comparison rather than a true-scale view. Outlines are generated automatically from product photos, not CAD files, so minor inaccuracies can occur.

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Frequently asked questions

What skill level is the Ultra Joe for?: The Ultra Joe is designed for All levels surfers.
What kind of waves is the Ultra Joe best in?: The Ultra Joe works best in Small and Soft Conditions.
What wave size does the Ultra Joe suit?: The Ultra Joe performs best in 1-4ft waves.
What fin setup does the Ultra Joe use?: The Ultra Joe has a 5 Fins set up.
What type of surfboard is the Ultra Joe?: The Ultra Joe has a Groveler outline.
What volume does the Ultra Joe come in?: The Ultra Joe is available in a 26.3–43.4 L volume range.

Channel Islands

Channel Islands Surfboards, headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, is a renowned surfboard manufacturing company founded by Al Merrick in 1969. Known for its high-performance surfboards, the company has become a staple in the surfing community. Over the years, Channel Islands Surfboards has collaborated with many surfing legends, including Kelly Slater and Tom Curren, and more recently Dane Reynolds and Mike February. CI has won 3 Stab In the Dark with their models Fever, CI Pro, and CI 2.Pro.

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