Must see! ▪️Explanatory video by LOST's "SMOOTH OPERATOR" designer "MAYHEM"
This model is a surfboard in a category that Lost has never had before.
The reason I got interested in developing this board is because I wanted to have fun riding small waves that wouldn't be outdone by longboards.
Knee-high waves that only longboards can handle can be difficult even for thick fish designed for small waves.
This falls into the mid-length category.
Not a longboard, not a shortboard, not a fish
Until now, Lost Surfboards has never had a design in this category.
But as I got older and started surfing with my kids, I got interested in these boards.
So you can have fun designing
From my perspective, it's good for Japanese surfers too.
Especially older surfers, older Asian surfers (lol)
This is recommended for surfers, both male and female, who want to catch a wave and ride it to the end.
What's more, this board doesn't require much paddling strength, so your arms don't get too tired.
Once you take off, you can surf smoothly and ride the wave to the very end.
There's no need to move around
It's all about style and smooth surfing.
That's why Lost named their first mid-length model the "Smooth Operator."
The design is based on a retro design that is characterized by smooth movement.
We wanted Smooth Operator to look attractive.
It's not just about performance, it's about looks too
So I decided to use a pale pastel tint.
It's not a dark primary color, but a pale original color.
Light colours have the advantage of not retaining heat.
It uses lightweight foam and has tapered stringers.
It starts at about 6mm at the nose and tapers towards the tail.
The thick stringer nose area provides strength and acceleration.
You can feel the acceleration of your paddling and front foot propelling you forward.
This tapered stringer gets thinner towards the tail
So the tail flexes, and when you push the tail, it rotates.
This is a very important point
Original color tint
One layer of 4oz cloth, and then 3/4 of that layer is cut in a U-shape to avoid the logo, making the nose area lighter.
It is cut in a U-shape, so it has two strong layers for dolphin diving (duck diving).
Of course, the standing part is also two-layered, so it's strong enough.
The bottom tail is also reinforced with a U-shaped patch.
It looks better if you patch each fin plug individually.
It's both visual and functional
With a hybrid, you can change the fin style and enjoy it in a variety of waves.
Quad fins would be nice too
I've been loving quads lately too
It can turn and kick the tail hard, but it also has a loose action because it doesn't have a center fin.
If you want to go for a classic style, a single fin would be a good choice.
It's easy to change between smooth lines and rails.
In addition, if you want to attack harder from the bottom, it's a good idea to attach a stabilizer.
This will allow you to attack the top and handle large waves, so it's great for surf trips.
The tail width is narrowed, so it can handle double-sized waves.
Big waves are hard to catch and a little scary, but they take off quickly and give you a smooth line.
The tapered tail and versatile fin combination give you control at any speed.
If you use tri-fins, you can surf both top and bottom.
This way you can combine different fins depending on your mood.
My daughter rides quad fins and I ride tri fins, so there's a lot of different combinations to enjoy.
It's especially great for older surfers.
It's also great for surfers who can only go to the beach on weekends or who want to catch a wave in a crowded place.
Appearance style is also important
So instead of a flashy logo, we went for a small, understated one.
This is a beautiful looking board, handmade in San Clemente.
The LOST "SMOOTH OPERATOR" model is
*Stock boards are now in stock!
*It will be listed on the Stockboard web store next week!
*A special model web page will also be released next week!
Don't miss it!!
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