Born from the success of the Happy Everyday, the Better Everyday is Channel Islands' evolved take on their beloved step-down performance shortboard. Designed by Britt Merrick and the CI team to broaden the board’s range, the Better Everyday maintains the playful, versatile feel of the original while tweaking its design for improved performance in punchier surf. With a relaxed hip, increased tail rocker, and a swallow tail, the board delivers smoother turns off the bottom, more release off the top, and greater hold in steeper sections—while still feeling fast and loose.
Pros
Expanded Wave Range: Relaxed hip and swallow tail allow for better control and performance in more powerful surf.
Excellent Versatility: Still shines in everyday conditions, but with a new gear for better waves.
Dialed Quad Set-Up: Comes stock with five fin boxes and an optimized quad fin template for perfect balance between drive and maneuverability.
Lively & Responsive: Extra tail flip makes the board come alive out of the lip with a snappy, energetic feel.
Cons
Slightly Less Pivot Than the Original: The more relaxed hip offers smoother transitions but sacrifices a touch of the original HE’s crisp, pivoty feel.
Best Suited for Intermediate+ Surfers: Though friendly, the board shines when pushed—less ideal for beginners or casual cruisers.
Final Verdict
The Better Everyday lives up to its name by refining everything surfers love about the Happy Everyday and tuning it for even better performance. It’s a more polished, wave-range-expanding shortboard that brings speed, flow, and fun to your daily sessions—but also holds its own when the surf steps up. If you're looking for one board to handle 80% of your surfing with confidence and flair, the Better Everyday might be your new go-to.
