6'6" x 21 7/8" x 2 7/8" x 47.6L (Futures)
Channel Islands Pod Mod X-Lite – Summer Surfing Essential for Nova Scotia
Looking for the ultimate summer shortboard without going full longboard? The Channel Islands Pod Mod X-Lite is your answer — built for Nova Scotia’s smaller, weaker summer waves, this board is your secret weapon for scoring sessions when the conditions are less than ideal.
Designed in collaboration with legendary shaper Al Merrick and Torq’s X-Lite construction, the Pod Mod is a reimagined version of the original CI Pod. With a wider nose and increased volume throughout, it offers effortless paddling and unbeatable stability. The result? You’ll catch more waves, earlier, and easier — it’s almost unfair to everyone else in the lineup.
The Pod Mod is shorter and even wider than the original Pod, with added tail width for glide and speed in small surf. Its flatter entry transitions into a concave vee bottom, delivering quick rail-to-rail responsiveness and surprising performance in waves from knee-high to shoulder-high.
Key Features:
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Ideal for small summer surf in Nova Scotia
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Super stable and easy to paddle — catch waves earlier
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Flat entry to vee bottom for fast rail transitions
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Short, wide outline for speed and maneuverability
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Advanced epoxy X-Lite construction: strong, light, and responsive
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Designed by Channel Islands & Al Merrick
Whether you’re looking to maximize wave count in the summer or want a compact groveler with surprising performance, the Pod Mod X-Lite delivers fun and function in one sleek design.