…Lost MR X Mayhem California Twin Surfboard

Who – This is a board for an intermediate to advanced surfer wanting to put a fishy spin on their surfing. Intermediates will find this board easy to catch waves with the lower entry rocker and a bit more volume than a typical short board. The softer rails are more forgiving and the wider overall outline will give plenty of glide in gutless surf. With the modern performance tail rocker and curves in the right spots, a more advanced surfer will find this board allowing turns in tight spots. This board is great for someone looking for something different than their typical performance board but does not feel comfortable diving into a traditional fish.

When – This is a small wave weapon that will perform best in waves up to head high. It is a Fish that grovels effectively, but you can still really rip on in decent waves. While fishes are ideally suited for cleaner surf, this board will also perform well in conditions that have a bit more texture and wind.

What - MARK RICHARDS & MATT BIOLOS came together to bring you a modern Twin Fin + Trailer “Fish” with some unique tweaks to create a modern MR. MR’s classic lines, speed, and precision turns- with Mayhem’s small wave performance prowess. The board starts with a wide nose and low entry rocker but is slightly narrower than the RNF Retro. Its wide point is farther forward and it maintains a flat deck allowing more speed and glide. The modern performance wing swallow tail gives the board even more of a performance twist on a fish outline. The board has a single to double concave with a vee out the tail allowing for easier rail to rail transitions. The twin fin plus trailer set up is ideal, but it can also be ridden as a thruster or twin depending on your preference.

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…Lost California Twin stock dimensions - stock dims
Length	Width	Thickness	Volume
5'2	19.00"	2.25"	24.00 L
5'4	19.50"	2.28"	26.00 L
5'5	19.75"	2.30"	27.00 L
5'6	20.00"	2.36"	28.50 L
5'7	20.25"	2.42"	30.00 L
5'8	20.50"	2.50"	32.00 L
5'9	20.75"	2.54"	33.50 L
5'10	21.00"	2.60"	35.00 L
5'11	21.25"	2.63"	36.50 L
6'0	21.50"	2.70"	38.50 L
6'1	21.75"	2.73"	40.00 L
6'2	22.00"	2.77"	41.50 L
6'3	22.00"	2.77"	42.25 L
6'4	22.00"	2.80"	43.00 L

Length

Width

Thickness

Volume

5'2

19.00"

2.25"

24.00 L

5'4

19.50"

2.28"

26.00 L

5'5

19.75"

2.30"

27.00 L

5'6

20.00"

2.36"

28.50 L

5'7

20.25"

2.42"

30.00 L

5'8

20.50"

2.50"

32.00 L

5'9

20.75"

2.54"

33.50 L

5'10

21.00"

2.60"

35.00 L

5'11

21.25"

2.63"

36.50 L

6'0

21.50"

2.70"

38.50 L

6'1

21.75"

2.73"

40.00 L

6'2

22.00"

2.77"

41.50 L

6'3

22.00"

2.77"

42.25 L

6'4

22.00"

2.80"

43.00 L

California Twin Quick Facts

…Lost California Twin quick facts
Brand / shaper	…Lost Surfboards: a Mark Richards and Matt “Mayhem” Biolos collaboration
Based on	MR’s most popular modern shortboard, the SuperTwin, which Mark allowed Matt Biolos to tweak into a modern, user-friendly small-wave weapon
Board type	Modern twin fin + trailer fish
Best waves	Gutless, small surf; …Lost says it is a fish you can grovel the small stuff on but still really rip
Skill level	…Lost says it quickly became a favorite for a wide array of skill levels, from up-and-coming pros to aging bros
Tail	Mark Richards’ winged swallow tail
Design	Dramatically lowered entry rocker, a wider nose and tail block and a couple of extra inches of overall width over the SuperTwin; a flattened deck for stability, with MR’s classic speedy, down, soft rails and his modern performance tail rocker; 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 6’4 (24.00 L to 43.00 L)
Sizing	Shorter and wider than your regular shortboard, with 1 to 2 L more volume; about 4" to 5" shorter than a Driver 3.0
Constructions we stock	Always: PU (poly), Light Speed II and Black Sheep Built. Also stocked at times: Light Speed, C4 and EPS. All constructions are available for custom order
Custom orders	Yes, through our …Lost 3D board builder

Brand / shaper

…Lost Surfboards: a Mark Richards and Matt “Mayhem” Biolos collaboration

Based on

MR’s most popular modern shortboard, the SuperTwin, which Mark allowed Matt Biolos to tweak into a modern, user-friendly small-wave weapon

Board type

Modern twin fin + trailer fish

Best waves

Gutless, small surf; …Lost says it is a fish you can grovel the small stuff on but still really rip

Skill level

…Lost says it quickly became a favorite for a wide array of skill levels, from up-and-coming pros to aging bros

Tail

Mark Richards’ winged swallow tail

Design

Dramatically lowered entry rocker, a wider nose and tail block and a couple of extra inches of overall width over the SuperTwin; a flattened deck for stability, with MR’s classic speedy, down, soft rails and his modern performance tail rocker; 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 6’4 (24.00 L to 43.00 L)

Sizing

Shorter and wider than your regular shortboard, with 1 to 2 L more volume; about 4" to 5" shorter than a Driver 3.0

Constructions we stock

Always: PU (poly), Light Speed II and Black Sheep Built. Also stocked at times: Light Speed, C4 and EPS. All constructions are available for custom order

Custom orders

Yes, through our …Lost 3D board builder

California Twin Q&A

What size California Twin should I get?

As a fish, the California Twin is ridden shorter and wider than your regular shortboard, with a tad more volume: we recommend 1 to 2 liters more. In …Lost’s stock dims that works out about 4" to 5" 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 (20.25" x 2.42", 30.00 L). Stock sizes run from 5’2 (19.00" x 2.25", 24.00 L) to 6’4 (22.00" x 2.80", 43.00 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 use?

The California Twin runs Mark Richards’ 2+1 layout: two twin-fin boxes up front with a small trailer box (FCS II or Futures). 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.

What is the California Twin based on?

Mark Richards’ most popular modern shortboard, the SuperTwin. Mark allowed Matt Biolos to tweak it into a modern, user-friendly small-wave weapon: …Lost dramatically lowered the entry rocker, widened the nose and tail block and added a couple of inches of width to the outline for glide in gutless surf, flattened the deck for stability, and kept MR’s classic speedy, down, soft rails and his modern performance tail rocker.

What waves is the California Twin for?

Small, gutless surf first: …Lost says the extra width and lowered entry rocker give gobs of glide in gutless surf, yet it still turns proper and precise. It is a fish you can grovel the small stuff on but still really rip.

How does the California Twin compare to the California Twin Pin and California Mid?

The California Twin Pin is 1" longer with a slightly pulled-in forward outline and a rounded pin, meant to be ridden 1" to 2" longer than the Twin for more range in better waves. The California Mid stretches the design into a mid-length, ridden 4" to 12" longer than the Twin depending on size.

Can I custom order a California Twin?

Yes. Use the Custom Order CALIFORNIA TWIN 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.

From …Lost

Lost Description

A Modern, single to double concave, twin + trailer “Fish”, based off MR’s most popular modern shortboard…The SuperTwin. Mark allowed me the honor of tweaking his iconic #SuperTwin model to create a modern, user friendly, small wave weapon. We dramatically lowered the entry rocker, widened the nose and tail block, and added a couple inches of width to the overall outline, giving gobs of glide in gutless surf. We flattened the deck for stability, but retained MR’s classic speedy, down soft rails and his modern performance tail rocker…Ensuring it still turns proper and precise. Flat where it needs to be, but still curvy in the right spots, and skates along but still turns in tight spots. This is a Fish that you can grovel the small stuff, but still really rip on. Pictured with hand airbrushed rails from @artbyryder, reflecting Mark’s classic color scheme, with a youthful flair.