Lost V2 SB

This highly anticipated new ShortBoard has proved to be as suited to the “Domesticated” surfer, as to the traveling Pro, so we make it in both PRO-FORMANCE and DOMESTICATED dimensions. Initially a board created for myself, after being harassed by team riders to “Get off those fun-boards of yours, and ride a real board”. I set about to build an HP ShortBoard that would allow me to compete for waves in crowds and also let me surf as easily (and hopefully more radically) as on my most trusted hybrids. Starting with what I considered to be our best hybrid, the V2-Rocket, I stretched the outline into a pointy, yet conservative, nose and blended the “Rocket” tail into a wide-ish, smooth squash. The exceedingly low entry rocker, coupled with continuous and generous tail lift, made for a board that both paddled and caught waves well, but turned tight and precise in the pocket. It features a similar foil and rails as its predecessor and continues to have slight double concave deck under the rear foot (which really “locks” the surfer into place). My initial results on the first, “Domesticated”, version were so positive that I ended up surfing these boards, daily, for months straight….without reverting back to any “cheater” boards. Assuming it would work for the team also, we instantly began downsizing the design to “Pro” volume, and got them out to the boys. Positive feedback followed with instant success.