Channel Islands Fred Rubble Surfboard – Fair Condition (Compression Dings / Needs TLC)
The Channel Islands Fred Rubble is one of CI’s most proven and popular shortboard designs, known for its versatility and user-friendly performance across a wide range of conditions. This board has been a go-to for surfers looking for a daily driver that delivers speed, control, and responsiveness from waist-high to solid head-high surf.
Designed with a slightly wider outline and forward wide point, the Fred Rubble offers a large sweet spot and excels when surfed both front-footed and off the tail. The transition from a neutral stance into powerful back-foot surfing feels smooth and effortless, making it an easy board to push harder as conditions improve.
The single-to-double concave with vee out the tail provides quick acceleration, strong down-the-line speed, and a loose, rail-to-rail feel. Medium rails give the board excellent hold when surfing vertically in the pocket, while the balanced rocker keeps it lively without feeling sticky on the face. Foam and volume are well hidden, allowing surfers to ride this model slightly shorter than their standard shortboard.
Condition Notes:
Fair condition
Visible compression dings
Board needs TLC (recommended for repair before regular use)
Structurally solid platform for someone looking to restore or ride with care
Why it’s a great pickup:
Proven Channel Islands performance design
Excellent all-around shortboard for a wide range of conditions
Ideal project board, backup board, or value buy for experienced surfers
Squash tail performance feel (if applicable), great for everyday surf
If you’re looking for a classic Channel Islands Fred Rubble with plenty of life left and don’t mind giving it some attention, this board offers high-performance potential at a more accessible price point.
6’0″ x 19 1/8 x 2 7/16 29.3L
Futures thruster- Fins not included
