G Skate

The Channel Islands G Skate is a high-performance surfboard that exemplifies the innovative spirit of the Gudauskas brothers and renowned shaper Britt Merrick. This board is designed for versatility and excitement, perfect for surfers looking to maximize their experience in varying wave conditions. With its unique swallow tail and a hybrid design, the G Skate merges the best characteristics of traditional shortboards with a playful, skate-like feel—making it equally functional in good surf and more challenging, choppy conditions. The strategic reduction in the typical shortboard rail line by 5 inches, combined with carefully placed curves and contours, enhances agility without sacrificing speed or control, all of which are critical for fluid turns and sharp maneuvers.

The G Skate boasts a sophisticated single to double concave bottom contour paired with a low entry rocker, facilitating an impressive speed generation while maintaining a forward wide point that keeps the board easily maneuverable. The contemporary shortboard rails provide unrivaled precision, catering to an array of riding styles, whether you prefer pocket turns or powerful carves. The refined fin setup—offering a 2 + 1 configuration—delivers the smooth, free-feeling glide of a twin fin while providing the stability and control characteristic of a thruster setup. Surfers can easily switch to their preferred thruster fins, further enhancing the G Skate's adaptability across various surfing genres. Overall, the G Skate serves as an exciting addition to any surfer's quiver, promising both progressive performance and pure enjoyment on the waves.