Channel Islands X-LITE Surfboards, Torq’s cutting-edge Epoxy technology, enhances performance boards with its lighter, stronger, and more eco-friendly features compared to traditional PU/Polyester boards. Now with a 50% thinner Shield Skin for weight reduction, this innovation is exclusively featured on the best-selling Pod Mod and all-new Chancho models from Channel Islands. Additionally, X-Lite now incorporates a wood layer between deck biaxial layers, providing exceptional ding resistance without compromising flexibility.