Who - The Lost Surfboards Big Rig Driver is tailored for larger or older surfers who desire a high-performance shortboard without transitioning to hybrids, mid-lengths, or fish designs. Developed by Matt Biolos (Mayhem) of Lost Surfboards, this model addresses the needs of surfers seeking enhanced paddle power and stability while maintaining agility and responsiveness. Notably, the design draws inspiration from custom boards shaped for pro surfer Cole Houshmand, accommodating his 6'4", 220-pound frame.
When - The Big Rig Driver is ideal for surfers who want to maintain a high-performance approach in their surfing, especially those who have found standard shortboards lacking in volume or paddle power. It's particularly suitable for average to good wave conditions, where its design elements facilitate easier paddling, swift take-offs, and dynamic maneuvers. Whether you're navigating crowded line-ups or seeking to maximize your performance in everyday surf, this board is crafted to meet the demands of larger or more mature surfers without compromising on performance.
What - The Big Rig Driver is a scaled-up version of Lost's renowned Driver series, featuring a thicker centerline with a rolled deck and smooth, sloping rails to provide added volume without a bulky feel. It boasts a continuous rocker that accelerates through the tail, enhancing speed and maneuverability. The relaxed entry rocker and slightly fuller nose outline improve paddling efficiency and wave-catching ability. A deep single concave transitioning to double through the fins ensures drive and responsiveness, while the curvy, catch-free outline with a modest squash tail offers versatility across various wave conditions.
Big Rig Round Pin - A domesticated dream, for the distinguished gentleman. The Round Pin adds more range and a bit of precision to an already well-received model. It has less surface area and a bit less concave in the nose and under the rear foot than the original Squash tail version, for more control and more precise surfing in a wider range of waves. The tip-to-tip thickness is more foiled and the rails are slightly more tapered, making for a board that still paddles and glides well, but feels better on better days. More connected and sharp once the waves have some push. It fits well in curvy beach breaks or reef breaks of any size.
"I use mine once the waves get overhead. I tend to ride the Squash at 6'6" in Light Speed for smaller surf, 6'8" for everyday Trestles-type waves, and loved the Round tail in a 6'8" and even 6'10" when traveling to Indo, the Maldives and Fiji, and even the nonstop swell binge at home over the last 18 months." - Matt Biolos
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STOCK DIMS
Squash Tail (Original)
…Lost Big Rig Driver stock dimensions
Length
Width
Thickness
Volume
5'10
19.50"
2.60"
31.75 L
5'11
19.63"
2.63"
32.75 L
6'0
19.75"
2.66"
34.00 L
6'1
19.88"
2.70"
35.00 L
6'2
20.00"
2.72"
36.00 L
6'3
20.13"
2.75"
37.25 L
6'4
20.25"
2.78"
38.25 L
6'5
20.38"
2.80"
39.25 L
6'6
20.50"
2.82"
40.25 L
6'8
20.75"
2.90"
43.00 L
6'10
21.00"
2.95"
45.25 L
7'0
21.25"
3.03"
48.25 L
Round Pin
…Lost Big Rig Round Pin stock dimensions
Length
Width
Thickness
Volume
5'10
19.50"
2.60"
31.30 L
5'11
19.63"
2.63"
32.25 L
6'0
19.75"
2.66"
33.30 L
6'1
19.88"
2.70"
34.55 L
6'2
20.00"
2.72"
35.55 L
6'3
20.13"
2.75"
36.65 L
6'4
20.25"
2.78"
37.80 L
6'5
20.38"
2.80"
38.90 L
6'6
20.50"
2.86"
40.30 L
6'8
20.75"
2.94"
43.05 L
6'9
20.88"
2.95"
44.05 L
6'10
21.00"
3.00"
45.50 L
6'11
21.13"
3.03"
46.85 L
7'0
21.25"
3.03"
47.60 L
7'2
21.50"
3.06"
49.85 L
Big Rig Driver Quick Facts
…Lost Big Rig Driver quick facts
Brand / shaper
…Lost Surfboards, Matt “Mayhem” Biolos
Based on
The Driver 3.0 and Driver 2.0, scaled up; inspired by Cole Houshmand and his 6’4, 220 lb frame
Board type
Large-scale, high-volume performance shortboard
Built for
Larger and/or aging shortboarders; designed around moderately skilled surfers of 175 to 190 lb, then scaled up and down
Best waves
Average surf
Tail
Two versions: the original modest squash tail, and the Round Pin, with less surface area, a bit less concave, a more foiled thickness and slightly more tapered rails for more control in better waves
Design
Thicker centerline with a rolled deck; continuous rocker with a relaxed entry; single concave throughout with double concave through the fins; a fuller nose outline for easier paddling
Fins
Thruster (FCS II or Futures boxes). Best template: raked, drive-oriented (FCS Carver family; Futures Rake). Try the FCS II Mayhem Driver Tri or the Futures Mayhem 3.0.
Stock sizes
5’10 to 7’0 (31.75 L to 48.25 L)
Sizing
…Lost designed it around surfers of 175 to 190 lb and scaled it up and down from there; your regular shortboard volume
…Lost designed the Big Rig Driver around surfers of 175 to 190 lb and scaled it up and down from there, so it simply starts bigger. We recommend your regular shortboard volume. Stock sizes run from 5’10 (19.50" x 2.60", 31.75 L) to 7’0 (21.25" x 3.03", 48.25 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.
What fins does the Big Rig Driver use?
The Big Rig Driver is a thruster, and we stock it with FCS II or Futures boxes. The template to look for is a raked, drive-oriented fin. FCS’s official …Lost fin guide pairs it 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 doesn’t list the Big Rig Driver; for the Driver 3.0 it derives from, Futures recommends the R6 Blackstix (a rake template) for small or soft waves, the Mayhem 3.0 (Small, Medium, Large) (also rake) 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.
Who is the Big Rig Driver built for?
Larger and/or aging shortboarders. …Lost was inspired by Cole Houshmand and his 6’4, 220 lb frame, and designed it around moderately skilled surfers of 175 to 190 lb, then scaled it up and down from there.
How is the Big Rig Driver different from the Driver 3.0?
It is the Driver 3.0 and 2.0 scaled up: a thicker centerline with a rolled deck, a continuous rocker with a relaxed entry, single concave throughout with double concave through the fins, and a fuller nose outline. …Lost says it relaxed the entry rocker and filled in the forward 12" of the nose outline for easier paddling and wave catching.
What tail does the Big Rig Driver have?
It comes in two versions: the original modest squash tail, and the Round Pin. The Round Pin has less surface area and a bit less concave in the nose and under the rear foot, a more foiled tip-to-tip thickness and slightly more tapered rails, for more control and precision once the waves have some push. Matt Biolos rides his once the waves get overhead.
What constructions does the Big Rig Driver come in?
We always stock the Big Rig Driver in PU (poly), Light Speed II and Black Sheep Built, and we have also stocked it in Light Speed, Double Dart, Lib Tech and EPS. 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 Big Rig Driver?
Yes. Use the Custom Order Big Rig 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.
