Is a medium volume, conservatively proportioned, round pin tail, that is as comfortable carving out on the face and surfing vertical in the pocket as it is at holding and driving in the tube. Windsufing, kitesurfing, sup and surfing shop, equipment hire and school. The guild factor was developed by john whitney guild. Average to good waves from chest high to well overhead. The lost sub driver has been designed and refined with kolohe andino as an allround option for small to medium waves. But, when it is time to upgrade your everyday carry kit, add a new stick to your quiver, or freshen your tattered attire, you seek quality, not quantity. To illustrate the point of the latter, imagine two extremes. Year after year, competitors around the world request sub drivers as a special weapon for the varied and unpredictable surf of the world. The now legendary shaper matt biolos began sanding surfboards in 1987 learning his trade straight from school. Surfboard volume is one of the most important things to consider when choosing a surfboard. 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. Abilityweight volume numbers are not exact science, but will give you an idea of where to start. Theres a lot of single concave in the bottom, which tells us. 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.
Lost surfboards lost sub scorcher surfboard 5ft 10 see more. Volume is directly effected by the surfboards outline and dimensions. 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. Rider shack is an authorized lost surfboard retailer. In episodes 7 and 50 of the surf simply podcast, the team spoke about the importance of understanding the volume of your surfboard, continued. The lost mini driver by matt biolos at 64 x 21 x 2 34 at 39. Lost surfboards by mayhem lost surfboards, fish surfboard, calculator, size chart, jumper. Sub driver proformance by lost surfboards free shipping. Lost surfboards began in 1985 when matt biolos and a bunch of school friends were into snowboarding, skateboarding, and surfing in dana point. 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.
Dont let the stocky look fool you it carves like a true short board but still gives you drive in 1 foot mush. The gf number is the percentage of volume floatation to body weight. In 2011 kolohe won 5 wqs events during his wct qualifying seasonall on sub drivers. 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. Based off our driver 12 step rocker and outline used by kolohe andino and carissa moore in reef breaks around the wsl. Then click through to see our recommended board size for suitable board designs.
The pro dims are based off of what surfers like kolohe andino and griffin colapinto ride in the 51060. Weight, height and surfing ability have to be taken into consideration. The update includes more information on our new volume to weight chart, and how to use it. The toughest decision when buying a new surfboard can be deciding what the best surfboard size is for you. Gary mcneill concepts mini pip, panda surfboards astro zombie, chilli. 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. The driver, sub driver and pocket rocket are offered in both squash and round tails, and in pro and bro dims.
Somewhat radical in its design, it was originally created by hand cutting about 1 off the nose and tail of a driver model. Surfboard design serieslost sub driver surfboard youtube. Ultimate surfboard volume calculator bennys boardroom. Surfboard volume calculator graham smith surfboards. Standard lost sub buggy dimensions and volume at the bottom of this page. Key factors to finding the most optimal surfboard size. The mini mega magic surfboard is a high volume version of waldens popular performance longboard in more a compact.
Any surfboard volume calculator should then take this information into consideration. That adds surface area and increases momentum through soft or flat sections. Next, slide the righthand bar to the perfect volume for your new board by placing the red dot on your desired gf ratio. This chart is assuming that we are talking about a basic performance board to be ridden in. It fits inbetween these two models as a versatile performance shortboard, perfect for kneehigh beach breaks or playful hollow reef breaks. They were not worried about winning surf contests they were team lost and the distinctive logo was born. Shop from leading brands like lost, pyzel, mr, firewire and ci. 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.
How surfboard volume changed the industry these days its uncommon for surfboard shapers to disregard volume completely. Sub driver swallow tail by lost surfboards free shipping. Its most prominent features being the slightly wider than average nose, a noticeably wide hip and tail block with spiral vee behind. Aug 11, 2017 the driver, sub driver and pocket rocket are offered in both squash and round tails, and in pro and bro dims. 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. 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. The common, independant repository of all surfboard models, with their exact specifications. However, my tomo surfboards such as a vanguard 55 x 18 14 x 2 716 28. I put the futures mb2 matt biolos 3fin thruster fins shop now in this board and never took them outthey worked great.
View the range of matt biolos designed surfboards and the entire lost surfboards range today. 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. The sub driver is the love child of the sub scorcher outline and the rocker, concave, and rails of the driver model. Lost surfboards lost sub scorcher surfboard 10 the lost sub scorcher surfboard is the stubbiest stick in the range. Abilityweightvolume numbers are not exact science, but will give you an idea of where to start. Use our surfboard volume calculator to find your perfect sized surfboard. Volume matters because it gives us a realistic idea of how big our boards are. While this is right in my volume sweet spot, perhaps this was too big for better waves. The sub driver swallow tail by lost surfboards works best in small to medium sized surf and gives the surfer more stability and drive. Next, slide the righthand bar to the perfect volume for your new board by.
A low rocker and fuller rails means you can ride this board a little shorter than your standard shorty. We ship nationwide and offer free instore pick up 7 daysaweek. The js volume calculator is a guide weve put together to help you choose the boards most suited to you. Accomodation holidays and car rental specialized in windsurfing. Overall, the dimensions and volume are slightly up from years past, allowing the top pros more momentum and glide, yet a still responsive ride. To calculate the volume from takeoffs or drawings of new designs or existing boards follow the link posted in this thread. Grab your favorite lost shapes straight off the rack or order a custom surfboard. 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.
Volumes for different models channel islands surfboards. It is an amazing board that i unfortunately outgrew. If you think of the scorchersub scorcher relationship and then apply to the driver, you can imagine how sick this board is. Lost surfboards new zealand proudly made at the boardroom. This sub driver is based off the successful lost driver but tuned more for small to medium surf. Lost surfboards by mayhem are made in the usa in san clemente, california. The driver has a good amount of nose rocker, because its meant for performance surfing. The new sd or, san diego shortboard, is designed to be the ideal goto shortboard for southern california. This surfboard is a mashup of the sub driver and the beach buggy. The excel surfboard volume calculator was developed by.
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. 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. The sub driver features a wider nose and tail block than the driver. If you think of the scorcher sub scorcher relationship and then apply to the driver, you can imagine how sick this board is. Surfboard volume calculator surfboard volume vs weight. Since its inception, the sub driver has remained our most consistently successful wqs competition board. Lost surfboard sub driver pro formance series lost surfboard sub driver pro formance series 510 see more. 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. 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. Lee wilson inspecting his 2 favourite chilli surfboards, the churro and the black vulture seen taking flight on in the next image. Hes done it again, an allnew 2020 range of lost surfboards catering for. Scroll down for the whole lineup of team riders height, weight, and. 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. The sub driver swallow tail is a perfect option for shredding in smaller summer waves and when it picks up.
Finding the volume of a surfboard and the use of cad programs. Then theres my 510 almond butter which just an inch wider and yet has nearly 8 litres more float. Jun 25, 2015 the driver has a good amount of nose rocker, because its meant for performance surfing. Whatever your experience level, from entry level to professional, theres a js that will bring the absolute best out of your surfing.
The board engine is an advanced surfboard volume calculator that. Lost makes some of the best boards around today and this board is no different. 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. In 2017, we are still making as many custom sub drivers for pro surfers as ever. 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. Use the surfboard volume calculator to find the best volume for your surfing ability. Since its inception, the subdriver has remained mayhems most consistently successful wqs competition board.
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