Who - The California Mid is a collaborative design between legendary surfer and shaper Mark Richards (MR) and Matt Biolos (Mayhem) of Lost Surfboards. It's tailored for surfers seeking a mid-length board that offers a blend of speed, maneuverability, and glide. This model caters to intermediate to advanced surfers who appreciate the characteristics of a mid-length design but desire enhanced performance and versatility.
When - The California Mid is versatile across various wave conditions, excelling in small to medium-sized waves. Its design allows for early entry into waves, making it suitable for summer swells and mellow point breaks. The board's blend of speed, glide, and maneuverability makes it a reliable choice for surfers looking to maximize their performance in everyday surf scenarios.
What - The California Mid is an extension of the popular CA-Twin, stretched into a mid-length format to fill the niche for surfers desiring a longer rail line. Key features include a single concave bottom,
flat deck with soft down rails, foiled-out nose and tail,
iconic MR winged swallow tail, two+1 fin setup, and low overall rocker with curvy rail-line. This design retains the main elements that made the CA-Twin popular, offering a mid-length alternative with enhanced performance characteristics.
STOCK DIMS
…Lost California Mid stock dimensions
Length
Width
Thickness
Volume
6'0
20.50"
2.50"
35.00 L
6'1
20.63"
2.52"
36.00 L
6'2
20.75"
2.57"
37.50 L
6'3
20.88"
2.60"
38.75 L
6'4
21.00"
2.63"
40.00 L
6'5
21.13"
2.66"
41.25 L
6'6
21.25"
2.70"
42.50 L
6'7
21.38"
2.72"
43.75 L
6'8
21.50"
2.75"
44.75 L
6'9
21.63"
2.78"
46.00 L
6'10
21.75"
2.80"
47.25 L
7'0
21.88"
2.88"
50.00 L
7'2
22.00"
2.94"
52.00 L
7'4
22.25"
3.00"
55.00 L
7'6
22.50"
3.06"
58.00 L
California Mid Quick Facts
…Lost California Mid quick facts
Brand / shaper
…Lost Surfboards: a Mark Richards and Matt “Mayhem” Biolos collaboration
Based on
The California Twin, stretched into a mid-length
Board type
Mid-length twin fin
Tail
Mark Richards winged swallow tail
Design
Single concave bottom, nose to tail, with double concave through the fins; flat deck with down, soft rails and a foiled-out nose and tail; low overall rocker with a curvy rail-line rocker
Fins
2+1: twin fins with a trailer (FCS II or Futures boxes). Best template: a twin + trailer (2+1) set; …Lost recommends Mark Richards’ signature twin + trailer fins. Try the FCS II MR Twin + 1 or the Futures Mark Richards Twin+1.
Stock sizes
6’0 to 7’6 (35.00 L to 58.00 L)
Sizing
4" to 6" longer than the California Twin in the smaller sizes, 8" to 12" longer in the larger sizes (…Lost’s advice)
…Lost designed the California Mid to be ridden 4" to 6" longer than the California Twin in the smaller sizes, and 8" to 12" longer in the larger sizes. Stock sizes run from 6’0 (20.50" x 2.50", 35.00 L) to 7’6 (22.50" x 3.06", 58.00 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 Mid use?
It has a 2+1 setup: twin fins with a trailer. …Lost recommends Mark Richards’ signature twin + trailer fins to keep it fast and loose. On FCS II boxes that is the FCS II MR Twin + 1: his twin template for drive and speed, with a small centre fin that adds control. On Futures boxes it is the Mark Richards Twin+1.
Who designed the California Mid?
It is a Mark Richards and Matt “Mayhem” Biolos collaboration: the California Twin stretched into a mid-length, spearheaded by MR and his core customers in Australia, who kept asking for a longer version.
How is the California Mid different from the California Twin?
By stretching the outline, …Lost pulled the tail in a bit, which it says gives a wider sweet spot for standing and turning and more range in wave size and type, making it a good travel companion. The bottom is a single concave from nose to tail with double concave through the fins, under a flat deck with down, soft rails and a foiled-out nose and tail.
What tail does the California Mid have?
Mark Richards’ winged swallow tail.
What constructions does the California Mid come in?
We always stock the California Mid in PU (poly), Light Speed II and Black Sheep Built. 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 California Mid?
Yes. Use the Custom Order California Mid 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.
