{"product_id":"torqchannel-islands-m23-torq-x-lite-futures-3-fin-beige","title":"Torq X-Channel Islands M23 - Torq X-Lite - Futures - 3 Fin M23","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\n    The M23 comes from the legendary M13 series, a favorite hybrid board that Al Merrick made for himself, surfing variants for decades from fun Rincon to maxing Sunset. A true high-performance hybrid suited to the widest possible type and size of surfer—and to the widest range of wave conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    Not to be confused with the CI Mid: the M23 has more foam, a fuller rail, and a narrower nose outline. It paddles with ease, but still rides more like a shortboard.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cb\u003eConstruction - X-Lite Technology\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    X-Lite is our TET molding process with a performance tweak for our Channel Islands Colab models.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    X-Lite starts with a model-blown blank – EPS blown to finished size and shape for perfect shape reproduction, with no shaping, waste, or inaccuracy. The fin box cut-outs are already incorporated into its process.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    The blank is wrapped with bi-axial fiberglass cloth, Impact Mesh for ding resistance, Carbon strips on the base for responsiveness, and a Shield Skin for scratch resistance.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    A second press mold – accurately CNC cut from a single block of aluminum – is used to cure the resin, heated for perfect resin distribution.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cb\u003eWhat are the benefits?\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Accuracy – there's no shaping, sanding, and guesswork. The entire process is controlled; foam density, resin content, fin inserts.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cb\u003eLow waste\u003c\/b\u003e – no shaping means no shaping waste. The cloth is laid dry so scraps can be recycled. Resin is measured by weight and applied with no waste dripping on the floor.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cb\u003eDurability\u003c\/b\u003e – Bi-axial cloth is stronger than plain weave, and we can use a lot due to the efficient lay-up. Our blanks use high-density EPS, and epoxy resin is stronger than polyester.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cb\u003eSustainable\u003c\/b\u003e – A low-waste process and long-lasting product = less impact. Production is solar-powered. All materials are locally sourced. Shipping is in slim-fit, bleach-free boxes with plastic-free packing. We make the fin boxes from GRS and UL-certified recycled plastic.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cb\u003eHow do the boards surf?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    Surf fast and built to last.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    The feel is similar to PU, with less lightweight directness than a vacuum EPS\/Epoxy. They have good dampening but don’t feel flat – the carbon retains stiffness for response.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    Overall, they are fast and take very little time to get used to if you are transitioning from another type of surfboard.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KOs4iSzm0WI?si=2den7Gb5Ki60BRfC\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Torq","offers":[{"title":"6'8\"","offer_id":56883003621754,"sku":"020760-beige_6-8","price":689.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"7'0\"","offer_id":56883003654522,"sku":"020760-beige_7-0","price":699.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"7'4\"","offer_id":56883003687290,"sku":"020760-beige_7-4","price":719.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0921\/3126\/2842\/files\/torq-channel-islands-m23-torq-x-lite-futures-3-fin_2000x2000_97153_816be43b-cc80-46d4-b9b7-b8ab47f1fbce.jpg?v=1778666917","url":"https:\/\/hartbeach.nl\/en\/products\/torqchannel-islands-m23-torq-x-lite-futures-3-fin-beige","provider":"Hart Beach","version":"1.0","type":"link"}