The gun that rode the best paddle wave ever at Mavericks

Not intro needed for Peter Mel’s HARD-TO-BELIEVE ride of the decade. Actually, a top 3 ride of the history for that matter. The Santa Cruz (California) native, despite being a former pro, a Mavericks pioneer, Head of the Big Wave Tour, WSL commentator and overall legit and well respected surfer, he cemented his reputation when surfing that wave on January 8, 2021.

Peter Mel, his son John and the CI crew

– You must have a board that is going to paddle fast, fits in the curves of the wave and has the speed to make the wave – those are the most important aspects of a big wave board according to Peter Mel. But listening to Peter in this clip will make you understand that it’s a lot more than. The big wave legend goes through the attributes of the Mavs Gun in an interview with his son John.

Peter Mel trusts Channel Islands Surfboards

This gun was designed between Peter Mel and Britt Merrick.Shapingsuch a big piece of polyurethane foam takes time, comprehension and lots of skills. Peter actually credits the rocker of this design as a key aspect to the success of his rides.

Peter and his son John have put a lot of time into dialing in the fins. – The 5 fin set up is put further forward than other standard guns out there. This allows the board to tun with greater control, positivity, and overall sensitivity to make the most subtle of adjustments when you need it most – says Peter.

CI Mav’s Gun stock dims

This board will give you confidence when most needed. We hold a limited amount of CI Mav’s Gun in stock because we all love big waves at Pukas Surf Shop. And we know that most of us don’t commit to buying the goodies until the swell is a few days away. Have a look at boards in stock for immediate dispatch by clicking here.

CI Mav’s Gun Custom Board Builder (CBB)

If you are reading these lines is because you have experienced big waves yourself, you know what it feels like to look down the face of that big wave of yours, how hard (and fun and risky) feels the whole big wave experience.If you want to have this board built specifically for you, with your desired specs, sizes, glass and colors, you are a few clicks away to build it. Try it here.

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