Who - The Lost 3.0 Stub Driver is a direct derivative of the long time developed, but recently released, Driver 3.0, designed with elite level surfers looking for the “UltimateDriving Machine”. If you’re passionate about performance surfing, riding performance surfboards...and tend to do so in average to sub-par surf, then the Lost 3.0 Stub Driver is for you.
When - The Lost 3.0 Stub Driver is a stepped-down and “stubbed”, low end/high performance, smaller wave-ripping machine. Fitting more effortlessly into small pockets or quick dumpy sections than the Sub Drivers, it is perfect for small beach break.
What - Primarily tested in and around the waves of the World Tour (not necessarily the typical 1’-3’ soft slop that most of us suffer through daily), the Lost Driver 3.0 still left room at the lower end for higher performance in lesser waves. Unlike the Lost Sub Drivers (our other step-down performance boards) Lost 3.0 Stub Driver does not use any vee in the tail. Instead, it features a continuous rocker/concave combination. This is the primary difference between the two. While noticeably relaxed from the Lost Driver 3.0 rocker, it is still loose and lively, quick and easy to release, under the rear foot. The similarities in rocker, bottom contours and outline, maintain a closer feel, when switching between the Lost Driver 3.0 and Lost 3.0 Stub Driver. That was the goal of Lost and that is the result. Working with Kolohe, who after riding Lost Driver 3.0 in proper surf, wanted to feel like he was riding the same board out at T-Street, or small Trestles. Riding Lost Sub Drivers “felt almost stiff”, so he wanted a board that required no adjustment to technique and could swapped seamlessly back and forth with the Lost Driver 3.0. “Why not just make a step-down board off of that?” Which is exactly what Lost did. They got them under the feet of our WQS crew: Crosby Cola, Cole Houshmand, Eli Hanniman and Michael Dunphy, who immediately responded with positive feedback and now carry in their small wave, Challenger series, arsenal. Designed to be ridden just 1” shorter than a Lost Driver 3.0 and the stock dims reflect that. Ex: If you ride a 6’0” Lost Driver 3.0, the 5’11” 3.0 Stub Driver should slide in perfectly. Together they make for a perfectly paired duo of modern, high performance vehicles.
FEATURES: ...When compared to the DRIVER3.0
• Relaxed entry rocker, with a slightly wider nose area.
• Relaxed tail rocker, with a slight hip and wider tail block (but not as wide
as the SubDrivers.)
• More width overall, with thickness carried further into the nose and
under the rear foot.
• Deeper single and double concave combination, for more lift, with plenty
of rail curve, in lesser surf.
• Slightly flatter deck, with soft, forgiving rails.
Kolohe Andino, as a direct derivative of the Driver 3.0
Board type
Step-down performance shortboard
Best waves
Average to sub-par surf and small beach break
Skill level
Intermediate, advanced and pro
Tail
Bump squash tail, or round “Thumb” tail
Design
Compared with the Driver 3.0: relaxed entry and tail rocker, a slightly wider nose, a slight hip and wider tail block, more width overall and a deeper single and double concave. Unlike the Sub Driver, it has no vee in the tail
Fins
Thruster (FCS II or Futures boxes). Best template: raked, drive-oriented (FCS Carver family; Futures Rake); Futures also suggests a pivot template for small or soft waves. Try the FCS II Mayhem Driver Tri or the Futures Mayhem 3.0.
Stock sizes
Squash 5’0 to 6’6 (19.25 L to 38.50 L); Thumb 5’0 to 6’6 (19.00 L to 38.75 L)
Sizing
…Lost designed it to be ridden 1" shorter than a Driver 3.0; your regular shortboard volume, or a touch more for smaller surf
…Lost designed the 3.0 Stub Driver to be ridden just 1" shorter than a Driver 3.0: if you ride a 6’0 Driver 3.0, the 5’11 3.0 Stub should slide in perfectly. We recommend your regular shortboard volume, or a touch more if you want it for smaller surf. The squash tail runs from 5’0 (17.25" x 2.10", 19.25 L) to 6’6 (20.75" x 2.70", 38.50 L), and the Thumb tail from 5’0 (17.25" x 2.09", 19.00 L) to 6’6 (20.63" x 2.75", 38.75 L). If you don’t know your volume, use the Volume calculator at the top of our …Lost 3D board builder: enter your height, weight, skill, fitness and the waves you surf, and it recommends a volume by board type, from shortboard to fish, hybrid and mid-length. Our shop staff can help you pick a size.
Should I get the 3.0 Stub Driver with a squash tail or a Thumb tail?
The squash tail is the original. …Lost says the round “Thumb” tail fits more effortlessly into small pockets on quick, dumpy sections, and offers better hold on a high-speed wall or an open-face carve.
What fins does the 3.0 Stub Driver use?
The 3.0 Stub Driver is a thruster, and we stock it with FCS II or Futures boxes. FCS’s official …Lost fin guide pairs both the squash and Thumb tail with the FCS II Mayhem Driver Tri (Small, Medium, Large). FCS classes the Mayhem Driver as a Carver-family fin: an elongated template with more sweep (rake), built for hold and longer, drawn-out turns. FCS sizes these fins by weight: Small 120–155 lbs, Medium 145–175 lbs, Large 165–200 lbs. Futures’ own picks for the 3.0 Stub Driver are the John John Florence Vapor Core Scimitar (a pivot template) for small or soft waves, the Mayhem 3.0 (Small, Medium, Large) (a rake template, Matt Biolos’ signature) all-around, and the John John Florence Techflex (Small, Medium, Large) (neutral) for big or powerful waves. Futures sizes its fins as Small 95–135 lbs, Medium 125–175 lbs and Large 165 lbs and up.
How is the 3.0 Stub Driver different from the Driver 3.0?
It is a direct derivative developed with Kolohe Andino. Compared with the Driver 3.0 it has a relaxed entry and tail rocker, a slightly wider nose, a slight hip and a wider tail block (not as wide as the Sub Drivers), more width overall, thickness carried further into the nose and under the rear foot, and a deeper single and double concave. Unlike the Sub Driver, it has no vee in the tail.
What waves is the 3.0 Stub Driver for?
Average to sub-par surf and small beach break. It is a step-down performance shortboard.
What skill level is the 3.0 Stub Driver for?
…Lost rates it for intermediate, advanced and pro surfers.
What constructions does the 3.0 Stub Driver come in?
We always stock the 3.0 Stub Driver in PU (poly), Light Speed II and Black Sheep Built, and we have also stocked it in Light Speed, Black Dart, EPS and C3. Each in-stock board on this page lists its construction. All constructions are available for custom order through our …Lost 3D board builder.
Can I custom order a 3.0 Stub Driver?
Yes. Use the Custom Order 3.0 Stub Driver button on this page, or open the …Lost 3D board builder directly, to design one: you choose the dims, construction, fin boxes, colors and art.
