{"product_id":"x-channel-islands-m23-x-lite-futures-thruster-marine-blue","title":"Torq X-Channel Islands M23 - Torq X-Lite - Futures - 3 Fin M23","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e    The M23 comes from the legendary M13 Series, a favourite hybrid board Al Merrick made for himself and surfed variants of for decades from fun Rincon to maxing Sunset. A true high-performance hybrid suited to the widest possible type and size of surfer—and the widest range of wave conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e    Not to be confused with the CI Mid: the M23 has more foam, a fuller rail, and a sleeker nose outline. It paddles easily, but still rides more like a shortboard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e    \u003cb\u003eConstruction – X-Lite Technology\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e    \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e    X-Lite is our TET molded process with a performance tweak for our Channel Islands Colab models.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e    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 in your process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e    The Blank is wrapped in biaxial fiberglass cloth, Impact Mesh for ding resistance, Carbon strips on the base for responsiveness, and a Shield Skin for scratch resistance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e    A second compression mold – accurately CNC cut from a single block of aluminium – is used to cure the resin, heated for perfect resin distribution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e    \u003cb\u003eWhat are the benefits?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e    \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e    Accuracy – there's no shaping, sanding, and guesswork. The entire process is controlled; foam density, resin content, fin inserts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e    \u003cb\u003eLow waste\u003c\/b\u003e – no shaping means no shaping waste. 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\u003c!--en--\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e    \u003cb\u003eDurability\u003c\/b\u003e – Biaxial 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\u003c!--en--\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e    \u003cb\u003eSustainable\u003c\/b\u003e – A low-waste process and long-lasting build = less impact. Manufacturing is solar powered. All materials are locally sourced. Shipping is in slim-fit, bleach-free boxes with plastic-free packaging. 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