Who – The all new, #California_Pin is a natural extension of the wildly popular #CaliforniaTwin. A design collaboration between the legendary, 4x World Champion surfer/ shaper, Mark Richards and @LostSurfboards, Matt “Mayhem” Biolos. The CaliforniaTwin, with its winged swallow tail, wide forward outline, low entry rocker and deep single to double concave bottom, quickly became a favorite for a wide array of skill levels. From up n coming Pros, to aging Bros, it’s been a resounding success around the world.
When – As time goes on, multiple requests for customizing the design for greater performance and confidence in a wider range of waves, started coming from passionate CaTwin converts. The #Ca_Pin is the result of those custom orders and requests. The California Pin is a souped up and slightly sleeked out, all-around performance vehicle with stock dims designed to be ridden1-2”longer than the original l#Ca_Twin. Not a true step up, but more of a bridge-gap between squatty/ speedy fish and a proper performance shortboard, equally at home in punchy, stomach-high shories or running overhead reef passes and point breaks.
What - To do this, Lost began with the Ca_Twin and lengthened 1”, subtlety increased nose rocker and gently pulled in the forward 1/3 of the outline. Added some thickness though the center line, to maintain paddle power, but rolled the deck line, to maintain a modest rail. Pulled in the “hips” of the outline, between the feet, and changed the tail to its name defining, forgiving, rounded pin. These changes make for a fast, forgiving and precise board, with a continuous curve outline that expands on the range of functionality of the original. What they did not change, however, was the iconic MR Twin+trailer fin layout, design and positioning, nor the wicked fast and fun single to double concave bottom curves.
STOCK DIMS
…Lost California Twin Pin stock dimensions - stock dims
Length
Width
Thickness
Volume
5'2
18.75"
2.32"
24.50 L
5'3
19.00"
2.35"
25.50 L
5'4
19.25"
2.37"
26.50 L
5'5
19.50"
2.38"
27.50 L
5'6
19.75"
2.40"
28.50 L
5'7
20.00"
2.42"
29.50 L
5'8
20.25"
2.44"
30.50 L
5'9
20.38"
2.50"
32.00 L
5'10
20.50"
2.57"
33.50 L
5'11
20.75"
2.61"
34.75 L
6'0
21.00"
2.63"
36.00 L
6'1
21.25"
2.70"
38.00 L
6'2
21.50"
2.75"
39.50 L
6'3
21.63"
2.80"
41.00 L
6'4
21.75"
2.82"
42.00 L
6'6
21.88"
2.84"
44.00 L
California Twin Pin Quick Facts
…Lost California Twin Pin quick facts
Brand / shaper
…Lost Surfboards: a Mark Richards and Matt “Mayhem” Biolos collaboration
Based on
The California Twin, souped up and slightly sleeked out in response to custom requests from California Twin riders who wanted more performance and confidence in a wider range of waves
Board type
All-around performance twin + trailer; …Lost calls it a bridge between a squatty, speedy fish and a proper performance shortboard
Best waves
Punchy, stomach-high beach breaks through overhead reef passes and point breaks
Tail
Rounded pin
Design
Compared with the California Twin: 1" longer, with subtly increased nose rocker and a gently pulled-in forward third of the outline; a bit more thickness through the centerline with a rolled deck to keep a modest rail; pulled-in hips between the feet; the same MR twin + trailer fin layout and single to double concave bottom
Fins
2+1: twin fins with a trailer (FCS II or Futures boxes). Best template: Mark Richards’ twin + trailer set. Try the FCS II MR Twin + 1 or the Futures Mark Richards Twin+1.
Stock sizes
5’2 to 6’6 (24.50 L to 44.00 L)
Sizing
…Lost sets the stock dims up to be ridden 1" to 2" longer than the California Twin; a touch more volume than your regular shortboard
…Lost designed the stock dims to be ridden 1" to 2" longer than the California Twin. We recommend a touch more volume than your regular shortboard: comparing …Lost’s stock dims, with 1 to 2 liters more it runs about 3" to 4" shorter than a Driver 3.0. For example, if you ride a 5’11 Driver 3.0 (28.50 L), look at the 5’7 (20.00" x 2.42", 29.50 L) or 5’8 (20.25" x 2.44", 30.50 L). Stock sizes run from 5’2 (18.75" x 2.32", 24.50 L) to 6’6 (21.88" x 2.84", 44.00 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 California Twin Pin use?
The California Twin Pin runs Mark Richards’ 2+1 layout: two twin-fin boxes up front with a small trailer box (FCS II or Futures). …Lost kept the iconic MR twin + trailer layout, design and positioning unchanged from the California Twin. FCS’s official …Lost fin guide pairs the California Twin with the FCS II MR Twin + 1 (Medium-Large), Mark Richards’ own twin + stabiliser template for drive and speed with a small centre fin that adds control. On Futures, the matching set is the Mark Richards Twin+1. FCS sizes these fins by weight: Small 120–155 lbs, Medium 145–175 lbs, Large 165–200 lbs. Futures sizes its fins as Small 95–135 lbs, Medium 125–175 lbs and Large 165 lbs and up.
How is the California Twin Pin different from the California Twin?
…Lost lengthened it 1", subtly increased the nose rocker and gently pulled in the forward third of the outline, added some thickness through the centerline while rolling the deck to keep a modest rail, pulled in the hips between the feet, and changed the tail to its name-defining, forgiving rounded pin. The MR twin + trailer fin layout and the single to double concave bottom are unchanged.
What waves is the California Twin Pin for?
…Lost says it is not a true step-up but a bridge between a squatty, speedy fish and a proper performance shortboard, equally at home in punchy, stomach-high beach breaks and running overhead reef passes and point breaks.
Why did …Lost make the California Twin Pin?
The California Twin, with its winged swallow, wide forward outline, low entry rocker and deep single to double concave, became a favorite for a wide array of skill levels, and converts kept requesting customs with more performance and confidence in a wider range of waves. The Twin Pin is the result of those requests.
Can I custom order a California Twin Pin?
Yes. Use the Custom Order CALIFORNIA TWIN PIN 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.
