Big Happy: Britt Breakdown

The Big Happy was designed by Britt for older or bigger surfers (like himself) that value performance. At 6’6 and age 52, Britt knows his strength and mobility are not what they used to be-but he doesn’t want to jump up to a hybrid or midlength just yet. He still wants to rip. To help surfers like him shred at the highest levels possible, CI’s new Big Happy design features:
• Lower entry rocker
• Generous thickness forward
• Tapered rails
• Gentle single concave
Surf better. Be happy.
Find Big Happy at your local surf shop now, or you can see more details and the stock dims here: cisurfboards.c...
#shortboard #BigHappy #BrittMerrick

[@lennardschroeder3338]

Just got the 6,4. Caught all waves I paddled for. Feels dynamic like a smaller shortboard. For me 6,4/85kg it works great!! Thank you!

[@bmartinot]

Good to hear your experience. The waves around me are generally pretty gutless and mushy. Does it pickup waves like this or need a bit of steepness and power?

[@nickhlawka7073]

Ive been shaping my boards like that for almost twenty years because Im over 225lbs. If you are a big guy but still want to ride a short board, you can still do it. Make it 3" thick, 21" wide and 6'8" plus with a short board outline. Dont be scared to go thicker and wider. The rails are easily tapered for short board dimensions and your heavier weight can easily throw the board around. Tell your shaper you want a nice short board design with thicker, wider, and longer dimensions. Make sure to thin down the tail to average thickness or else the tail will have too much float, the fins wont grab and the tail will slide out. If you are worried about the weight of the board go with epoxy. They tend to be lighter.

[@nickhlawka7073]

Excellent Video.

[@paulfranzen7810]

Shoots boyyyyy!! I was 224 riding a 5'8 biscuit at 2.75 in. I have no idea what the volume is. Don't really matter much anyway. Yeeeew. Petal to the metal brither.

[@nickhlawka7073]

@@paulfranzen7810 Ive been backyard shaping for on/off 30 years. I started as a young thin guy riding potato chips. I grew into a big guy who still rides short boards but thicker, wider and taller. I have no idea about volume either. I just make something that works.

[@paulsilva2148]

I am 6'4 205 and I got the 6'4 stock board and its my new favorite board. Its not super responsive (yet) but it paddles really well and is quick down the line. I am going to play with fins and see if I can loosen it up a bit. I feel like there is a lot potential in this board (wide variety of conditions) I surf shitty SB/Goleta waves most of the time. To be honest, I thought this was another CI Happy-Hype board (I have the Two Happy and had the Happy Everyday), but I can honestly say its a fun board. Stoked I took a chance on it.

[@dougclark4025]

I re- injured ( again) my left hip in the beginning of January 2024. Sidelines for the rest of the winter back to work and March now I'm a weekend warrior... Living on the East Coast to take off here are Top to bottom.no matter what Size.Thank You For the New board/ & the board geared towards people such as my self.& a lot of Old Rust needs to be removed.Great Review. And an awesome looking board DC CNJ.

[@tobyneo10101]

Just as a bigger surfer that once was a tiny grom on lil toothpick boards, I’d say surfing/surfers over 185 pounds it’s like a different sport then what the other guys are doing and surfing. Your equipment and dimensions really matter, to suit the bigger size but also need a board that still maneuvers well in the pocket. I’ve had a lot of boards that can paddle great but surf in the pocket like a turd. Cool to see Brett try dialing in the bigger and older dudes!

[@avs9800]

Finally, one for the big guys!! 6’2 235

[@svensvrgen6336]

👊

[@JohnDoe-i5b]

I'm 6' 220lbs, i ride a 6.4 36.6 fever mostly. i find that 6.2 low entry rockers fit into most waves, while 6.4s even with the fevers medium-agressive rocker - do not. id really go 6.2 max length, and then just wider if you need to, for a daily driver.

[@JonathanGeyer206]

What a legend PM is

[@spiffjiff05]

What would be the low end range? I'm 6'5 215 lbs and the 6'4 stock looks perfect.

[@tannergud]

THE CONDOR STILL RIPS!!!!

[@FluffyAlpaca81]

Is this model only for older but also heavier guys or can it work for a guy who’s older but say only 160?

[@bendodge8695]

I’d be keen on this board. Would I be right in saying it looks like an easier version of the original Happy to ride with similar shape, tail, volume forward and rocker. Or is it a totally different design?

[@wesleychapman9001]

Stoked to see this board on the market, but I find the sizing so odd - it's such a long board still for its volume. A 6'4" is 37L but the next size up is 6'6" being 40L. This seems odd to me when a Happy Everyday board at 6'4" is 41L...

[@austinkittrell1538]

the happy everyday is a performance groveler, this border is more like the happy but for the big boys and is supposed to work in bigger waves. look at the wave range on the ci website

[@wesleychapman9001]

@@austinkittrell1538 valid for sure on the bigger waves portion (not sure I'd say the happy everyday is a performance groveler, I'd say Rocket Wide more so) but the volume to height still seems odd to me when compared to a HED vs. BH. It's not a big issue for long point breaks but beach breaks the extra length would be a liability for tight pocket surfing. Maybe one day I'll get to try it out and compare it to my HED. I just can't justify having both for the time being.

[@wesleyrobson9134]

Will these boards come with 4oz /6oz cloth?

[@Jackson15157]

I’d love to see a board like this but with staged (not continuous) rocker.

[@onshore1ft]

Gone full circle back to the funboards of the early 90s

[@AbelStrasburger-vt1hb]

Pura Vida 🤙

[@doralivesmatters5323]

Don’t make big guy boards with kid strength glass. I’d like the 6’4 but at 85kg ultralight glass has got 12 months max before its landfill.

[@craig8638]

Not that much volume for the lengths.

[@lycheeznuts]

Lost has stock dims for the big boys. Matt's like 210. I don't wanna ride a 6'4

[@sdsul2422]

whats up with all these tubby shreddaz?

[@foxgd88]

Is this based off the two happy or OG happy?

[@paulfranzen7810]

I still have a 7'0 m23 that rules the rincon cove on a crowded day brohyms. Watch out...Pesky's coming down the line hot and heavy..😅

[@charleshawk6668]

I have one in 7’6. I’m 5’7 155-160 pounds. Thing catches anything and crazy how good it turns for for the size I got and my height and weight . It’s actually easier to catch wave than the 7’10 FireWire vacay I had before 😂

[@alvaroesteban9419]

Could this board be used as a step-up ?

[@foxgd88]

It is too wide and thick for a step up

[@daninaylor5305]

Everything can be used as a step up, depending on wave type and the surfer. Boards will always have their characteristics and not all bigger waves need more rocker or super pulled in tails.

[@foxgd88]

@@daninaylor5305if your surfing big waves that are flat and give you no speed I would find no joy😅

[@ediwudgo]

Will the M23 remain?

[@calisurfduuuddee8183]

Seems to me that Brit’s age is finally catching up to him and/or he realized the size of the market no one is selling to and made the m23 and this one. They will probably come out with more. I’m happy about it, he’s speaking to me with these boards

[@calisurfduuuddee8183]

I’m hoping he took this thought into feb’s new twin they haven’t released yet. Either that or a bat out of hell turn on a dime old school lookin fish sounds cool to me too.

[@charleshawk6668]

@@calisurfduuuddee8183they’re making a big twin model?

[@calisurfduuuddee8183]

@@charleshawk6668 no idea but in a few videos they have teased a twin fish. Brit mentioned he was working on one for Feb in one video and I’ve seen it in the back round of a couple others. No official announcement yet.

[@charleshawk6668]

@@calisurfduuuddee8183I just randomly came across the video with one, lol. Hmmm. Wonder if I should wait or pull the trigger on a shorter size big happy, it might over lap with my m23 though

[@ShampooAirReverse]

glad to see Britt is still feeling sexy

[@djbighappy]

Names already taken. lol😂

[@phil4346]

More in n out

[@phil4346]

Who is buying boards old fat guys rule.

[@Gsheei3h37]

No thanks!!