Channel Islands Happy Traveler - Futures Thruster

€815,00

The Happy Traveller is designed as the ultimate all-rounder for bigger, powerful waves — a board you can confidently take on surf trips and use in tough conditions back home.Designed... Show more

Volume

Size: 6'4

Product variants

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Description

The Happy Traveller is designed as the ultimate all-rounder for bigger, powerful waves — a board you can confidently take on surf trips and use in tough conditions back home.

Designed by Al Merrick / Channel Islands, this ‘step-up / travel quiver’ is a tweaked version of the classic Happy, offering extra control and buoyancy where you really need it.
Thanks to the reduced concave between the fins, a tighter ‘pulled-in’ tail outline and higher fin placement towards the rail, this model offers optimal grip in powerful surf.

Whether the swell is dropping off or holding up, the Happy Traveller delivers. In lighter conditions, you’ll benefit from the ‘Happy’s’ rocker profile — no need to bring an extra board.

DIMS

Size: 6' 2"| Width: 19 1/4" | Thickness: 2 9/16" | Volume: 32.3L

Size: 6' 4" | Width: 19 1/2" | Thickness: 2 5/8" | Volume: 34.3L

Fin set options: thruster or quad setup available
Tail: round pin – ideal for stability in steep waves
Construction / glassing: standard PU / polyester (depending on stock / order)

Surf conditions & performance

Ideal for:

Waves from head-high to double+
Point breaks, reef breaks and powerful beach breaks
Intermediate to advanced surfers

Key performance features:

Grip & control: the finer concave and higher fin placement ensure you can really ‘put the board into the wave’
Paddling power & take-off: extra thickness in the front deck and rail, plus a fuller outline at the front, help you get into the wave faster
Versatility across conditions: when the waves are a bit smaller, the Happy Traveler still performs surprisingly well thanks to its basic rocker
Barrel potential: in thick, hollow waves, the board maintains its line and sense of control

Who is the 6’2 or 6’4 ideal for?

For surfers who already ride a performance shortboard but are looking for a ‘step-up / travel’ board
Those who frequently go on tropical trips, or surfers in the Netherlands or Europe who also want to tackle bigger conditions
For those looking for a single board that can handle a wide range of waves — from strong summer conditions to tropical swells

There’s a subtle difference between the 6’2 and 6’4: the 6’2 is slightly more playful and manoeuvrable, whilst the 6’4 offers just that bit more buoyancy and stability on bigger days.