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⚡ Carver x Channel Islands Mid Sage 32.5" - Premium, Fast, and Smooth Surfskate for Drawing Long Curves (CX or C7 Options)
The Carver x Channel Islands Mid Sage 32.5" is a premium surfskate designed to bring the spirit of a true mid-length surfboard to the asphalt: flow, speed, natural foot positioning, and long smooth curves. A result of the collaboration between Carver and Channel Islands Surfboards, the CI Mid features a larger format than compact shortboard-oriented surfskates to provide more stability and leverage underfoot, without losing the essential free and playful character of surfing sensations.
With its 32.5" length, 10" width, and 17.75" wheelbase, the CI Mid strikes an excellent balance between maneuverability and stability. The wide platform allows for natural foot positioning and assertive weight shifting, while the relatively long wheelbase promotes wider turns and excellent speed control. The result is a particularly smooth surfskate that encourages drawing beautiful lines rather than making ultra-tight directional changes.
This is precisely what sets the CI Mid apart from the Channel Islands Fish. While the Fish emphasizes compactness, liveliness, and quick rail changes, the CI Mid lengthens trajectories and provides more stability and drive. It naturally generates speed through turns and allows for carving with great amplitude. Whether for a surfer accustomed to mid-length boards or simply for a rider who appreciates a less radical and smoother surfskate, its behavior is particularly intriguing.
The setup also matches the premium positioning of the board. The excellent Carver Roundhouse Concave 69mm / 78A wheels provide a lot of grip and enable taking sharp angles while maintaining strong support. Their soft rubber effectively absorbs surface imperfections, while their wide contact surface promotes grip and energy transmission during pumping. Paired with Carver Built-In bearings, they contribute to the fast and exceptionally smooth character of the CI Mid.
At Outside, we offer the Channel Islands Mid Sage with Carver's two iconic systems: CX or C7. The choice of truck gives two distinct personalities to this excellent platform. The CX provides more precision and dynamism, while the C7 further enhances the smooth and surf-like nature of the model.
⚙️ Main Features
- Length: 32.5″ / 82.6 cm
- Width: 10″ / 25.4 cm
- Wheelbase: 17.75″ / 45.1 cm
- Nose: 3.5″
- Tail: 6.5″
- Construction: 7-ply maple
- Shape: mid-length, wide, and balanced for a natural stance and powerful maneuvers
- Wheels: Carver Roundhouse Concave 69 mm / 78A
- Bearings: Carver ABEC 7 Built-In
- Recommended for surf training, carving, pumping, sporty cruising, and wide turns
- Two available setups at Outside: Carver CX or Carver C7
Carver CX or C7: Which System to Choose?
- Carver CX: The CX provides more precision and responsiveness to the CI Mid. Rail transitions are sharper, the board is more dynamic, and overall behavior is sportier. This setup maintains the natural flow of the shape while offering more responsiveness. An excellent choice for surf training, fast carving, and riders who like to put strong pressure on their turns.
- Carver C7: Probably the setup that best embodies the mid-length spirit of this board. The C7 enhances the front truck's range of motion, allowing for a particularly smooth and progressive pumping action. Turns become long, deep, and extremely fluid. This version is preferred for those seeking flow, surf sensations, and smooth carving above all.
✅ Why Choose the Channel Islands Mid Sage?
- A premium surfskate directly inspired by the mid-length surfboard spirit.
- Balance between stability, maneuverability, and comfort with a 32.5″ size.
- 10″ width offering a natural stance and leverage in maneuvers.
- 17.75″ wheelbase ideal for maintaining speed and drawing long, fluid curves.
- Excellent Roundhouse Concave 69 mm / 78A wheels offering great grip.
- Choose between CX for more dynamism and precision, or C7 for maximizing flow and fluidity.
- An excellent alternative to very short surfskates for riders seeking more stability and comfort.
- Collaboration between two historical references in surf culture: Carver and Channel Islands Surfboards.
Outside's Review
The Channel Islands Mid Sage is one of the most intriguing models in the Carver x Channel Islands collaboration. It doesn't aim to be the most radical surfskate or the one that can turn in the smallest space possible; its appeal lies in its ability to gain speed, maintain momentum, and carve large trajectories with great fluidity. We particularly recommend this board to riders who enjoy smooth carving, surfers attracted to the mid-length board feel, and those who find very short surfskates sometimes too twitchy. With the C7 setup, the experience becomes particularly surf-like and smooth; with the CX setup, it gains precision and dynamism.
