Taj Whiplash Quick Facts
…Lost Taj Whiplash quick facts
| Brand / shaper | …Lost Surfboards, Matt “Mayhem” Biolos, designed with input and feedback from Taj Burrow |
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| Model history | Grew out of the classic Whiplash model: it is Taj’s winning board from the 2012 Quiksilver Pro at Snapper Rocks, and he also won at Steamer Lane that year, …Lost’s first full season working with him; continuously refined since, with the 2015 edition carrying subtle tweaks from Taj’s feedback |
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| Board type | Razor-sharp, high-performance shortboard; …Lost calls it “the most refined and streamlined design in our line” |
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| Best waves | Punchy beach breaks and decent-quality point breaks |
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| Built for | Younger, fit, above-average surfers who have no problem creating their own speed, surf regularly and want to surf as critically and radically as possible; “although not for everyone, this board is relatively easy to ride” |
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| Tail | Squash |
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| Design | Aggressive, continuous curve in both rocker and outline, cutting out all unneeded surface area, so there is no hip or bump in front of the fins like most …Lost boards have; the nose, while not as needle-narrow as in the past, is still pulled in enough to stay out of the way of Taj’s fast, critical, tight-radius turns |
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| 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. |
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| Stock sizes | 5’6 to 6’4 (20.80 L to 32.80 L) |
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| Sizing | Your regular shortboard volume; it is a refined, low-volume chart, so it runs about 2" to 3" longer than a Driver 3.0 at the same volume |
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| Constructions we stock | Always: PU (poly), Light Speed II and Black Sheep Built. All constructions are available for custom order |
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| Custom orders | Yes, through our custom order form |
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Taj Whiplash Q&A
What size Taj Whiplash should I get?
Ride the Taj Whiplash at your regular shortboard volume. It is a refined, low-volume high-performance chart, so comparing stock dims it runs about 2" to 3" longer than a Driver 3.0 of the same volume. For example, if you ride a 5’11 Driver 3.0 (28.50 L), look at the 6’2 (18.88" x 2.38", 28.90 L). Sizes run from 5’6 (17.75" x 2.06", 20.80 L) to 6’4 (19.38" x 2.56", 32.80 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 Taj Whiplash use?
The Taj Whiplash is a thruster, and we stock it with FCS II or Futures boxes. Neither FCS nor Futures lists this model in its …Lost guide, so we go by both brands’ pick for …Lost’s performance shortboards, of which the Whiplash-TB is the sharpest. The template to look for is a raked, drive-oriented fin: on FCS II the Mayhem Driver Tri (Small, Medium, Large), which FCS pairs with the Driver 3.0 and …Lost’s other performance shortboards. 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. On Futures, the Mayhem 3.0 (Small, Medium, Large) is the matching rake template, Matt Biolos’s own signature fin, with the R-series Blackstix (R4, R6, R8) as the other rake option. Futures sizes its fins as Small 95–135 lbs, Medium 125–175 lbs and Large 165 lbs and up.
How is the Taj Whiplash different from the Beach Buggy?
The Taj Whiplash (Whiplash-TB) is the pro model: an aggressive, continuous curve in rocker and outline with no hip or bump in front of the fins and a pulled-in nose, built for Taj’s razor-sharp, tight-radius surfing. The Beach Buggy is derived from it as the every-man’s version, with a more relaxed entry and central rocker, a wider nose and a wider hip and tail block, so it works in small junk surf and suits surfers of average to above-average ability. The Beach Buggy is ridden 1" to 2" shorter than the Whiplash-TB.
Who is the Taj Whiplash for?
…Lost says it is best for younger, fit surfers who are above average, have no problem creating their own speed, surf regularly in punchy beach breaks or decent-quality points and want to surf as critically and radically as possible. It is not for everyone, but …Lost notes it is relatively easy to ride for that kind of surfer.
What is the history of the Taj Whiplash?
It stems from …Lost’s collaboration with Taj Burrow and his trademark brand of razor-sharp, explosive surfing. Using the classic Whiplash model as a starting point, …Lost built the board Taj rode to win the 2012 Quiksilver Pro at Snapper Rocks, and he added a Steamer Lane win the same season, …Lost’s first full year working with him. The board has been continuously refined and updated since, with the 2015 edition carrying subtle tweaks based on Taj’s feedback over the previous 12 months.
Is the Taj Whiplash a custom-order board?
…Lost builds the Whiplash-TB as a custom-order-only model rather than a stock board. You can order one in your dims through our custom order form, and any boards listed on this page, including used ones, are what we currently have on hand.
What constructions does the Taj Whiplash come in?
We always stock the Taj Whiplash 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 custom order form.
Can I custom order a Taj Whiplash?
Yes. Use the Custom Order Taj Whiplash button on this page, or open our custom order form, to request one with your dims, construction, fin boxes, colors and art.
