Dane is riding the stock 7’0 CI Mid here, which is 21 1/8” x 2 3/4″ at 44.9 liters. The fins are an all-new CI MId two-plus-one set-up with a 6.5″ center fin and matching 3.6″ sidebites (also available in 4″). Glassed with 6 and 4 ounce on deck with 6 on bottom.
The CI Mid is a modern classic design inspired by the clean, longer-railed lines drawn by traditional eggs and single-fins, infusing that timeless vibe with the crispness, sensitivity, and freedom made possible by modern features synonymous with Merrick design principles. Boasting a sleek, egg-like template with low entry rocker and foam a tad forward for ease of paddle and effortless trim speed, the CI Mid scoots, squirts and swivels thanks to contemporary features like double-barrel concave, graduated rocker, and hard, slightly tucked rails through and off the tail.
A reliable all-arounder that flies over the flatter, smaller stuff, the CI Mid really stands apart from other eggs and various midlength designs out there, especially in shoulder-high to nearly double overhead point surf, where surfers are able to lay down flowy, arcing turns with total confidence, speed, and control.
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