A really simple way out your surfboard volume versus your weight is to use the following formula. Kolohe andino lost surfboards team lost surfboards australia. Surfboard volume is one of the most important things to consider when choosing a surfboard. The toughest decision when buying a new surfboard can be deciding what the best surfboard size is for you. A larger board has more volume and as such provides more floatation than its smaller counterpart. Yes, 3 million refferences to them being lighter, b. Volume doesnt have the same impact on performance as shortboards due to the nature of longboards having less emphases on performance, less sensitivity to the riders weight. In high wind conditions, or larger surf the eps board begins to show its downfall with its very squirrely as well as chattery feel. Standard lost sub buggy dimensions and volume at the bottom of this page. For example a 510 fish shape much have just as much float as a 64. 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 dimensions, that look and surf.
Choose your body weight by sliding the lefthand bar. It is a function of length, width and thickness, minus the weight of the board. Carbon wrap is a patented surfboard technology, structurally engineered for optimum flex and performance. Weight, height and surfing ability have to be taken into consideration.
Mason ho lost surfboards team lost surfboards australia. Im about 88kg quite fit and ended up with my ideal volume about 30 litres. We spoke about the new volume to weight ratio, which you can calculate by taking the volume of your board, and dividing it by your weight in kilos, then multiply that answer by 100 to turn it into a percentage. There are a lot of variables, such as swell height, swell direction, wind speed, and wind direction, that affect the quality of the surf. This final figure can now be converted into a meaningful ideal volume range. Surfboard volume calculator find your ideal volume to weight for your next surfboard.
How surfboard volume changed the industry these days its uncommon for surfboard shapers to. Fast and foiled for on rail surfing, but full and forgiving for subpar and sloppy surf. 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 volume of a surfboard is a product of its overall length, and varied width and thickness. The driver matta surfboards collection must have board. 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. In 2017, we are still making as many custom sub drivers for pro surfers as ever. So grab your bathroom scales type in your weight on the calculator on the right hand side and times it by. These are really good designs for daily driver hybrids. In reality, the thing that volume really tells us, is how buoyant the surfboard will be, and therefore. Board volume calculator dawn patrol surf shop board store.
Obviously a larger surfer requires more volume than a smaller surfer. This is also the board that mick fanning pulled out of our rafters, and used in the hurley pro 2012, at lowers. With a world class shaper on his side and a natural skill that people love to watch, andino still has plenty to achieve in the wsl ranks and is a surfer to watch out for. Lee wilson inspecting his 2 favourite chilli surfboards, the churro and the black vulture seen taking flight on in the next image. Our interactive surfboard volume calculator will help determine the best volume in liters by factoring your ability, age, fitness level and weight. Most surfers fall into the first two of the following four categories. Too little means you wont catch as many waves and will have trouble generating speed. Buy the sub driver surfboards online at epoxy surfboards. Surfboard volume calculator surfboard volume vs weight. Board volume calculator and board finder clickon crown logos to switch between the two modes. Its our most consistently successful wqs and amateur competition board. Now featuring cubic volume in liters volume chart beginning in fall of 2010, all lost surfboards now come with the cubic volume of the shaped blank in liters writen on the stringer. First consideration is the height and weight of the surfer.
Sup volume calculator, how to calculate your perfect sup. Surfboard volume calculator graham smith surfboards. Use your ideal volume figure to calculate your range. Refinements during the prime and wt comps have led us to this board that grovels but is still a true highperformance board. Volume is particularly useful when comparing the volume of 2 quite different shapes of surfboard.
The volume and width pushed up front, relaxed entry rocker for speed and paddle power, plenty of tail rocker to keep it loose and snappy. We now have an updated version of this article that you can read here. Like many outdoor activities, surfing can be incredibly addictive and therapeutic. Know your surfboard volume, catch more waves compare. Selling coz i put on some weight so need more volume. Mason ho is a hawaiian surfer for lost mayhem surfboards. Jordy smith is a big guy with plenty of weight on him, and he needs to constantly work on his shortboard specs to ensure that he has the ultimate board for when the waves are small. Key factors to finding the most optimal surfboard size.
Choosing a surfboard based on your height and weight skill level aside, boards will perform very differently depending on your height and weight. Loading volume calculator as anything, this is simply another tool to make things easier when choosing a surfboard. Top 10 best surfboards of 2020 the adventure junkies. Surfboard design serieslost sub driver surfboard youtube. I got one board in carbon wrap eps and the other board is. Lost surfboards lost surfboards is the brainchild of legendary shaper matt mayhem biolos and his business partner mike reola. 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. This sub driver is based off the successful lost driver but tuned more for small to medium surf. Now is the time to start thinking of what your skill.
Pocket rocket, sub driver, driver kolohe andino has continued to improve on the wsl tour with his maiden wsl event win coming in ca in huntington beach. The first step to determine the right surfboard for your body type is to note down your weight and experience level. Based off our driver 12 step rocker and outline used by kolohe andino and carissa moore in reef breaks around the wsl. Ultimate surfboard volume calculator bennys boardroom. Next, slide the righthand bar to the perfect volume for your new board by placing the red dot on your desired gf ratio. To use the volume calculator chart below, find your weight in kilogrammes kg and follow the coloured line that relates to your skill level. But for those that dont make the proper board selection, it can quickly become frustrating. Surfboard volume calculator by dimensions, surfboard. 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. Volume is directly effected by the surfboards outline and dimensions. The point where the lines meet is your ideal volume. The pro dims are based off of what surfers like kolohe andino and griffin colapinto ride in the 51060. How surfboard volume is changing the industry recently theres been a big push. Knowing the right volume for you a subjective combination of personal preference, body weight, experience, age, fitness, skill level, riding style, etc.
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. The two have taken the mayhem and lost surfboards brand around the world and now provide boards for some of. Its a little under but as i hammer the cardio over the next month leading up to the ments trip i expect to drop to. I put the futures mb2 matt biolos 3fin thruster fins shop now in this board and never took them outthey worked great. It basically forced him to rethink what his idea of the modern contest surfboard was. This helps as a guide for surfers to reorder boards and get the same amount of flotation that they are used to. How to choose the right size surfboard the big 3 real watersports. Its the sub driver outline combines with the beach buggy rocker, blended with a new foil.
The driver, sub driver and pocket rocket are offered in both squash and round tails, and in pro and bro dims. Lastly, why am i only putting 10% more volume in my small wave boards, there is a slight compromise there while you can go thinner if you increase surface area, its harder to convince someone if there already on the back foot and skeptical so, a slight increase in volume and obviously an increase in surface area and its an easier sell. Traditionally, eps boards are predominantly ridden in smaller surf because of their high float and light weight characteristics. Our interactive surfboard volume calculator will help determine the best volume in liters by factoring your fitness level, skill level and weight. Knowing the best surfboards for a variety of conditions will help you prepare. Its most prominent features being the slightly wider than average nose, a noticeably wide hip and tail block with spiral vee behind. Somewhat radical in its design, it was originally created by hand cutting about 1 off the nose and tail of a driver model.
Getting the right volume in your sup is critical to your success. Kolohe qualifying on, and micks performance on and praise of the sub driver, are two major points in losts competitive board building history. There are a few factors that come into play when choosing a surfboard. Our interactive surfboard volume graphs will help you to determine the best volume in liters by factoring your fitness level and weightheight. 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. To illustrate the point of the latter, imagine two extremes. Save 15% on surfboard accessories including wetsuits, fins, traction, leashes, board bags and more with any surfboard purchase. Learn about intermediate surfboard size with this intermediate surfboard.
View the range of lost mayhem surfboards online at. Your body weight is listed below and can be used to calculate your perfect flotation for your next surfboard. Buy sub driver swallow surfboards online at epoxy surfboards. As a general rule the larger you are, the bigger the surfboard should be. Average to good waves from chest high to well overhead. The pro dims are based off of what surfers like kolohe andino and griffin colapinto ride in the 51060 range.
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