Model is similar to the channel islands fred rubble and dfr and the lost sub driver surfboard. Overall, the dimensions and volume are slightly up from years past, allowing the top pros more momentum and glide, yet a still responsive ride. Its most prominent features being the slightly wider than average nose, a noticeably wide hip and tail block with spiral vee behind. The update includes more information on our new volume to weight chart, and how to use it. Surfboard volume calculator graham smith surfboards. If you think of the scorcher sub scorcher relationship and then apply to the driver, you can imagine how sick this board is. It is a perfect all around surfboard that can be used when it is knee high in the summer to well overhead barrels in the winter. However, my tomo surfboards such as a vanguard 55 x 18 14 x 2 716 28. More about gf guild factor the guild factor or gf is a concept recently invented by surferscientist whitney guild, it measures the ratio between a surfers body weight and the volume in cubic liters of a surfboard.
Volume is directly effected by the surfboards outline and dimensions. Rider shack is an authorized lost surfboard retailer. Volumes for different models channel islands surfboards. In 2011 kolohe won 5 wqs events during his wct qualifying seasonall on sub drivers.
Weight, height and surfing ability have to be taken into consideration. Based off our driver 12 step rocker and outline used by kolohe andino and carissa moore in reef breaks around the wsl. The sub driver is the love child of the sub scorcher outline and the rocker, concave, and rails of the driver model. Mar 24, 2016 this video aims to dispel some myths about surfboard volume and surfboard sizing while also suggest a guide to help you nail your surfboard volume sweet spot. Average to good waves from chest high to well overhead. Finding the volume of a surfboard and the use of cad programs. The board engine is an advanced surfboard volume calculator that. While this is right in my volume sweet spot, perhaps this was too big for better waves. We ship nationwide and offer free instore pick up 7 daysaweek. Lost surfboards by mayhem are made in the usa in san clemente, california. Volume matters because it gives us a realistic idea of how big our boards are. Gary mcneill concepts mini pip, panda surfboards astro zombie, chilli. The sub driver swallow tail is a perfect option for shredding in smaller summer waves and when it picks up. This surfboard is a mashup of the sub driver and the beach buggy.
Sub driver swallow tail by lost surfboards free shipping. If you have two people, both 180cm and 75kg, but one of them is 25 and the other is 60, they probably shouldnt be surfing the same board. Next, slide the righthand bar to the perfect volume for your new board by placing the red dot on your desired gf ratio. How surfboard volume changed the industry these days its uncommon for surfboard shapers to disregard volume completely. The surfboard size chart how to surf with learning videos the beginners guide to surfing how long does it take to learn how to surf. Lost surfboards new zealand proudly made at the boardroom. Lost surfboards latest models now online at boardshop. We now have an updated version of this article that you can read here.
Its our most consistently successful wqs and amateur competition board. This sub driver is based off the successful lost driver but tuned more for small to medium surf. Volume should be a guide, not a rule, and this chart can help you figure out a good ballpark volume for you to base your boards off of. Page 10 lost surfboards rider shack surfboard shop. Theres a lot of single concave in the bottom, which tells us that its probably best surfed in decentgood waves. The lost sub driver has been designed and refined with kolohe andino as an allround option for small to medium waves. Standard lost sub buggy dimensions and volume at the bottom of this page. Ever since the retro revolution of the early 2000s, people have been riding an increasingly diverse range of surfboards, and now the standard 3 dimensions length, width and thickness dont give us enough information to decide if a board will work for us or not, and you can shape 3 boards with the same. Choose your body weight by sliding the lefthand bar.
Whatever your experience level, from entry level to professional, theres a js that will bring the absolute best out of your surfing. The gf number is the percentage of volume floatation to body weight. The js volume calculator is a guide weve put together to help you choose the boards most suited to you. Any surfboard volume calculator should then take this information into consideration. If you are a health worker, first responder, food service, grocery, delivery, military, or any other essential services personnel email us for a special discount.
Lost surfboards began in 1985 when matt biolos and a bunch of school friends were into snowboarding, skateboarding, and surfing in dana point. Lost surfboards by mayhem lost surfboards, fish surfboard, calculator, size chart, jumper. Accomodation holidays and car rental specialized in windsurfing. It is an amazing board that i unfortunately outgrew. Grab your favorite lost shapes straight off the rack or order a custom surfboard. It fits inbetween these two models as a versatile performance shortboard, perfect for kneehigh beach breaks or playful hollow reef breaks. The lost mini driver by matt biolos at 64 x 21 x 2 34 at 39. Hosted by lost surfboards and drew brophy, this is the first time ever to gather together the original crew of artists who pioneered a new way of. Every individual has a different ideal volume size due to the many factors that come into play such as age, ability, frequency and the type of waves you generally surf. This is the new exacta athlete series highlighting the exact files our ct athletes are currently riding.
The update includes more information on our new volume to weight chart, and how to use it in episodes 7 and 50 of the surf simply podcast, the team spoke about the importance of understanding the volume of your surfboard, and its relationship to your size and weight. Year after year, competitors around the world request sub drivers as a special weapon for the varied and unpredictable surf of the world. Hes done it again, an allnew 2020 range of lost surfboards catering for. A surfboard paint party and reunion will be held saturday night at catalyst surf shop to bring back the fun surf vibe of the 1990s. Shop from leading brands like lost, pyzel, mr, firewire and ci. Lost surfboards lost sub scorcher surfboard 10 the lost sub scorcher surfboard is the stubbiest stick in the range.
Key factors to finding the most optimal surfboard size. If you think of the scorchersub scorcher relationship and then apply to the driver, you can imagine how sick this board is. Lost makes some of the best boards around today and this board is no different. Hi al, im an intermediate surfer with a good fitness level 5,11 x 168, im riding a 62 1814 214 but i feel confortable in clean conditions head high, but i feel not that. To illustrate the point of the latter, imagine two extremes. Aug 11, 2017 the driver, sub driver and pocket rocket are offered in both squash and round tails, and in pro and bro dims. The common, independant repository of all surfboard models, with their exact specifications. The new sd or, san diego shortboard, is designed to be the ideal goto shortboard for southern california. Lost surfboard sub driver pro formance series lost surfboard sub driver pro formance series 510 see more. Lee wilson inspecting his 2 favourite chilli surfboards, the churro and the black vulture seen taking flight on in the next image. Hosted by lost surfboards and drew brophy, this is the first time ever to gather together the original crew of artists who pioneered a new way of painting surfboards with posca paint pens.
Surfboard volume is one of the most important things to consider when choosing a surfboard. Ultimate surfboard volume calculator bennys boardroom. Jun 25, 2015 the driver has a good amount of nose rocker, because its meant for performance surfing. That adds surface area and increases momentum through soft or flat sections. Sub driver proformance by lost surfboards free shipping. This chart is assuming that we are talking about a basic performance board to be ridden in. The driver has a good amount of nose rocker, because its meant for performance surfing. Get the most out of surfboard volume calculators and surfboard charts. In 2017, we are still making as many custom sub drivers for pro surfers as ever. The excel surfboard volume calculator was developed by. Surfboard volume calculator surfboard volume vs weight. In episodes 7 and 50 of the surf simply podcast, the team spoke about the importance of understanding the volume of your surfboard, continued.
They were not worried about winning surf contests they were team lost and the distinctive logo was born. The guild factor was developed by john whitney guild. Since its inception, the subdriver has remained mayhems most consistently successful wqs competition board. Surfboard design serieslost sub driver surfboard youtube. The now legendary shaper matt biolos began sanding surfboards in 1987 learning his trade straight from school. The toughest decision when buying a new surfboard can be deciding what the best surfboard size is for you. The sub driver swallow tail by lost surfboards works best in small to medium sized surf and gives the surfer more stability and drive. Scroll down for the whole lineup of team riders height, weight, and. The driver, sub driver and pocket rocket are offered in both squash and round tails, and in pro and bro dims. Next, slide the righthand bar to the perfect volume for your new board by. This video aims to dispel some myths about surfboard volume and surfboard sizing while also suggest a guide to help you nail your surfboard volume sweet spot. Then click through to see our recommended board size for suitable board designs. Abilityweight volume numbers are not exact science, but will give you an idea of where to start.
Hi al, im an intermediate surfer with a good fitness level 5,11 x 168, im riding a 62 1814 214 but i feel confortable in clean conditions head high, but i feel not that good in average or poor conditions or in really crowded spots. Somewhat radical in its design, it was originally created by hand cutting about 1 off the nose and tail of a driver model. Real is one of the largest lost surfboard dealers in the world with a large stock of surfboards available for immediate delivery, plus custom order capability and real pro guidance available daily. The mini mega magic surfboard is a high volume version of waldens popular performance longboard in more a compact. I put the futures mb2 matt biolos 3fin thruster fins shop now in this board and never took them outthey worked great. Then theres my 510 almond butter which just an inch wider and yet has nearly 8 litres more float. Our interactive surfboard volume calculator will help determine the best volume in liters by factoring your ability, age, fitness level and weight. View the range of matt biolos designed surfboards and the entire lost surfboards range today. Windsufing, kitesurfing, sup and surfing shop, equipment hire and school.
Use our surfboard volume calculator to find your perfect sized surfboard. Lost surfboards lost sub scorcher surfboard 5ft 10 see more. The sub driver features a wider nose and tail block than the driver. Year after year, competitors around the world request sub drivers as a special weapon for the varied and unpredictable surf of the world qualifying series. Use the surfboard volume calculator to find the best volume for your surfing ability. The surf station stocks the latest models from lost surfboards like the crowd killer, psycho killer, puddle fish, puddle jumper hp, round nose fish, uber driver and voodoo child in carbon wrap. Ultimate surfboard volume calculator please enter precise data below to get accurate results 1 what is the volume of the board you ride the most right now. Dont let the stocky look fool you it carves like a true short board but still gives you drive in 1 foot mush. Since its inception, the sub driver has remained our most consistently successful wqs competition board. Theres a lot of single concave in the bottom, which tells us. A low rocker and fuller rails means you can ride this board a little shorter than your standard shorty.
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