Channel Islands – MAV´S GUN – 9’0″ x 21 1/8 x 3 1/2 – 70,30L – CI29921
· The gun that rode the best paddle wave ever at Mavericks ·
Not intro needed for Peter Mel’s HARD-TO-BELIEVE ride of the decade. Actually, a top 3 ride of the history for that matter. The Santa Cruz (California) native, despite being a former pro, a Mavericks pioneer, Head of the Big Wave Tour, WSL commentator and overall legit and well respected surfer, he cemented his reputation when surfing that wave on January 8, 2021.
· Peter Mel, his son John and the CI crew ·
– You must have a board that is going to paddle fast, fits in the curves of the wave and has the speed to make the wave – those are the most important aspects of a big wave board according to Peter Mel. But listening to Peter in this clip will make you understand that it’s a lot more than. The big wave legend goes through the attributes of the Mavs Gun in an interview with his son John.
· Peter Mel trusts Channel Islands Surfboards ·
This gun was designed between Peter Mel and Britt Merrick. Shaping such a big piece of polyurethane foam takes time, comprehension and lots of skills. Peter actually credits the rocker of this design as a key aspect to the success of his rides.
Peter and his son John have put a lot of time into dialing in the fins. – The 5 fin set up is put further forward than other standard guns out there. This allows the board to tun with greater control, positivity, and overall sensitivity to make the most subtle of adjustments when you need it most – says Peter.
· CI Mav’s Gun stock dims ·
| LENGTH | WIDTH | THICKNESS | LITRES |
| 8’0″ | 20 3/4 | 3 1/4 | 56.7L |
| 8’6″ | 20 7/8 | 3 3/8 | 62.9L |
| 9’0″ | 21 1/8 | 3 1/2 | 72.6L |
| 9’6″ | 21 3/8 | 3 5/8 | 77.6L |
| 10’0″ | 21 1/2 | 3 3/4 | 85.0L |
| 10’6″ | 21 3/4″ | 3 3/4 | 90.4L |
· CI Mav’s Gun Custom Board Builder (CBB) ·
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