Who - The ...Lost Mini Driver is for surfers who normally ride performance shortboards and want one short, wide board that handles a wide range of waves. First built for Kolohe Andino in 2011, it became a favorite of hardcore surfers including Mason Ho.
When - It excels in small, punchy beach breaks, head-high and larger point breaks, and just about any size reef break. Plenty of planing area makes it work in average waves, while the foiled pin tail holds when pushed hard in punchy, solid surf.
What - A Driver cut down in the nose: short and wide with plenty of planing area, low-ish entry rocker, and soft, forgiving rails, finished with a foiled, rounded pin tail, modest rocker, and a not-too-wide nose. The re-issue keeps the original curves, with tuned rails and foil and an updated size range.
Lost Surfboards MINI-DRIVER
The Lost Surfboards Mini Driver is a high-performance shortboard designed for surfers who want explosive speed, control in powerful waves, and surprising versatility in everyday conditions. Originally developed from the DNA of the iconic Lost DRIVER model, the Mini Driver takes performance design and adds extra planing power for a wider range of surf.
Shorter and slightly wider through the outline, the Lost Mini Driver surfboard delivers fast acceleration, quick rail-to-rail response, and confident hold when the waves turn on.
Who
Built for intermediate to advanced surfers who normally ride performance shortboards but want one board that handles more conditions. If you surf aggressively, attack the pocket, and demand speed through turns, the Mini Driver is designed for you.
What
The Mini Driver blends added width and planing area with a refined round pin tail and balanced rocker profile. The result is easy speed in average waves, combined with the hold and control needed for punchy beach breaks, hollow surf, and overhead conditions. It feels playful when the waves are smaller — and serious when the surf gets critical.
When
The Lost Surfboards Mini Driver excels in waist-high to overhead waves, especially in punchy beach breaks, lined-up point waves, and solid reef surf. It’s the go-to board when you want high-performance capability without sacrificing versatility.
Stock Dimensions
…Lost Mini Driver stock dimensions
Length
Width
Thickness
Volume
5'4
18.50"
2.25"
23.75 L
5'5
18.63"
2.27"
24.55 L
5'6
18.75"
2.30"
25.60 L
5'7
18.88"
2.34"
26.65 L
5'8
19.00"
2.37"
27.65 L
5'9
19.13"
2.40"
28.65 L
5'10
19.38"
2.45"
30.00 L
5'11
19.50"
2.50"
31.25 L
6'0
19.75"
2.53"
32.50 L
6'1
20.00"
2.57"
33.75 L
6'2
20.25"
2.64"
35.50 L
6'3
20.38"
2.66"
36.50 L
6'4
20.50"
2.72"
38.00 L
6'6
21.00"
2.80"
41.00 L
Mini Driver Quick Facts
…Lost Mini Driver quick facts
Brand / shaper
…Lost Surfboards, Matt “Mayhem” Biolos
Developed with
Kolohe Andino, who asked for a tiny board that could rip proper waves on a 2011 Mentawais trip; now re-issued
Board type
All-around board with a performance mindset; …Lost calls it an all-terrain vehicle of surfboards
Best waves
Small punchy beach breaks, head-high and larger point breaks, and almost any size reef break
Skill level
Beginner-intermediate to pro
Tail
Rounded pin
Design
Short and wide with plenty of planing area, a low-ish entry rocker and soft, forgiving rails; modest tail rocker and a not-too-wide nose
Fins
5-fin: ride as a thruster or quad (FCS II or Futures boxes). Best template: an all-round performance template with added control (FCS Accelerator family). Try the FCS II KA (Kolohe Andino) Tri Set or the Futures Mayhem 3.0 5-Fin.
Stock sizes
5’4 to 6’6 (23.75 L to 41.00 L)
Sizing
About your regular shortboard volume; at the same volume it runs about 2" to 3" shorter than a Driver 3.0
We recommend about your regular shortboard volume. The Mini Driver is shorter and wider than a standard shortboard: comparing …Lost’s stock dims, it runs about 2" to 3" shorter than a Driver 3.0 of the same volume. Stock sizes run from 5’4 (18.50" x 2.25", 23.75 L) to 6’6 (21.00" x 2.80", 41.00 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 Mini Driver use?
The Mini Driver has five fin boxes (FCS II or Futures), so you can ride it as a thruster or a quad. FCS’s official …Lost fin guide pairs it with the FCS II KA (Kolohe Andino) Tri Set, a lively mix of drive, pivot and tail release built for fast, explosive turns and airs. FCS places it in its Accelerator family: fins with a fuller tip and more area for added control in critical conditions. Futures’ own picks for the Mini Driver are the F6 Legacy Neutral 5-Fin (a neutral, all-around template) for small or soft waves, the Mayhem 3.0 5-Fin (Medium, Large) (a rake template) 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.
What waves is the Mini Driver made for?
…Lost calls it an all-terrain vehicle of surfboards: it excels in small punchy beach breaks, head-high and larger point breaks, and almost any size reef break.
Where did the Mini Driver come from?
Kolohe Andino asked for a tiny board that could rip proper waves on a 2011 Mentawais trip. …Lost started with a wider-than-average round-pin Driver, cut a few inches off the nose, then re-pulled and re-flipped the tip. The re-issue keeps that design, with the rails and foil tuned a bit and an updated size scale.
What skill level is the Mini Driver for?
…Lost rates it from beginner-intermediate to pro.
What constructions does the Mini Driver come in?
We always stock the Mini Driver in PU (poly), Light Speed II and Black Sheep Built, and we have also stocked it in Black Dart, C4 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 Mini Driver?
Yes. Use the Custom Order Mini 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.
