Britt Merrick and Barron Mamiya's in-depth review of CI/Barron's new Goldie step-up model that is designed for maximizing barrel time in steep, heavy waves.

First ridden to victory by Barron Mamiya at the 2024 Pipe Pro, and again for his 2025 Pipe Pro win, the Goldie has been tested and proven by the team globally to be our best step-up for heavy barrel waves. Its thickness forward, and under the chest, enhances paddling power while a refined, foil that flow out through the tail allows for stability and control when you need it most. More rocker than a Happy Traveler, but less than the CI Pro Step Up, the Goldie maximizes down the line speed and drive. Ridden as a step-up, start using the Goldie at 2” above your shortboard length.

STOCK DIMENSIONS:

5'10 x 18 1/4 x 2 3/16 - 24.3L

5'11 x 18 3/8 x 2 1/4 - 25.4L

6'0 x 18 5/8 x 2 5/16 - 26.9L

6'1 x 18 7/8 x 2 3/8 - 28.4L

6'2 x 19 1/8 x 2 7/16 - 29.9L

6'3 x 19 1/4 x 2 1/2 - 31.3L

6'4 x 19 1/2 x 2 9/16 - 32.9L

6'5 x 19 3/4 x 2 5/8 - 34.6L

6'6 x 19 7/8 x 2 5/8 - 35.3L

6'8 x 20 1/8 x 2 3/4 - 38.3L

6'10 x 20 1/2 x 2 7/8 - 41.8L

Barron and Britt also discuss the contrast of the CI Pro Step Up, and when/how he decides to ride that model vs his Goldie.

Learn more about Goldie 

Scope out CI Pro Step Up

And compare it to the Happy Traveler