Surfboard

Channel Islands Dumpster Diver 2

The Channel Islands Dumpster Diver 2 is indexed as a small-wave performance design within the broader hybrid category.

Official manufacturer information
Channel Islands Dumpster Diver 2 surfboard

Where it fits

It fits surfers who still want responsive shortboard surfing when the waves do not provide the push expected by a conventional performance board.

Typical surfer profile

The direction suits riders prioritising speed and usable performance in weaker surf rather than maximum hold for powerful waves.

Wave direction

Its reviewed classification places it most clearly in smaller or less powerful conditions where easy speed is valuable.

How it differs from nearby models

Compared with the Happy Everyday, it is the more condition-specific small-wave option rather than the broader daily-driver choice.

Dimensions and volume

Available size range

5'4 to 6'4, 24.1L to 43.1L across the reviewed catalogue records. The table below shows the complete canonical size set.

LengthWidthThicknessVolumeConstruction
5'418 7/82 3/1624.1LECT-Carbon
5'5192 1/425.3LECT-Carbon
5'619 1/82 5/1626.5LECT-Carbon
5'719 1/42 3/827.8LECT-Carbon
5'819 1/22 7/1629.3LECT-Carbon
5'919 3/42 1/230.8LECT-Carbon
5'10202 9/1632.4LECT-Carbon
5'1120 1/42 5/834LECT-Carbon
6'020 1/22 11/1635.7LECT-Carbon
6'120 5/82 3/437.2LECT-Carbon
6'220 3/42 7/839.6LECT-Carbon
6'320 7/82 7/840.4LECT-Carbon
6'421 1/8343.1LECT-Carbon
5'418 7/82 3/1624.1LPU
5'5192 1/425.3LPU
5'619 1/82 5/1626.5LPU
5'719 1/42 3/827.8LPU
5'819 1/22 7/1629.3LPU
5'919 3/42 1/230.8LPU
5'10202 9/1632.4LPU
5'1120 1/42 5/834LPU
6'020 1/22 11/1635.7LPU
6'120 5/82 3/437.2LPU
6'220 3/42 7/839.6LPU
6'320 7/82 7/840.4LPU
6'421 1/8343.1LPU
5'418 7/82 3/1624.1LSpine-Tek
5'5192 1/425.3LSpine-Tek
5'619 1/82 5/1626.5LSpine-Tek
5'719 1/42 3/827.8LSpine-Tek
5'819 1/22 7/1629.3LSpine-Tek
5'919 3/42 1/230.8LSpine-Tek
5'10202 9/1632.4LSpine-Tek
5'1120 1/42 5/834LSpine-Tek
6'020 1/22 11/1635.7LSpine-Tek
6'120 5/82 3/437.2LSpine-Tek
6'220 3/42 7/839.6LSpine-Tek
6'320 7/82 7/840.4LSpine-Tek
6'421 1/8343.1LSpine-Tek

Controlled board direction

Board family
Surfboard
Design direction
Small Wave Performance
Paddle support
Moderate
Forgiveness
Moderate
Performance direction
Moderate
Fin setup
Thruster, Five Fin

Guidance describes board characteristics, not a guaranteed performance outcome.

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Reviewed by QUIVRR editorial on 2026-07-14. Catalogue snapshot: 2026-07-14. Confirm final specifications with the manufacturer or retailer.