Who - The Lost Surfboards Formula-1 (F1) Round Pin is designed for competitive and performance-driven surfers, from advanced intermediates to professionals. Developed under the feet of Cole Houshmand and 2025 World Champion Yago Dora, this board is for surfers chasing speed, precision, and world-class results.
When - The F1 Round Pin thrives in high-performance conditions, excelling in small-to-large waves where tight-radius turns, drive, and flow are essential. It’s the go-to choice for surfers looking for a board that can dominate in contest-level surf, from playful beach breaks to world-class point waves like Lowers.
What - The Formula-1 Round Pin is a modern reimagining of a classic Lost design, first made popular by Julian Wilson 15 years ago. Updated and refined, it’s based directly off Yago Dora’s 6’0” Lowers-winning Round Pin — the board that sealed his 2025 World Title. Key design features include:
- A narrower nose at 12” and 24”, with the wide point set further back for balance and drive.
- More curve and hip in the outline between the feet, with a pulled-in Round Pin tail for hold and bite.
- A thicker centerline with a “vee” deck that tapers to fuller, more forgiving rails.
- Increased nose rocker ahead of the front foot and slightly less tail rocker, balanced with deeper concaves.
- Deep single-to-double concave through the fins, creating lift, speed, and tight-radius precision.
- Thin tail block with boxy rails for extra grip and hold in critical sections.
Performance Feel - The overall sensation is instant speed, lively lift, and fast, driving turns that initiate off the front foot with sharp, precise finishes off the back. Designed as a hybrid between the Driver 3.0 and the original F1, this board pushes modern performance surfing forward.
Details - The Fall ’25 early release is scaled directly from Yago’s World Title–winning dimensions: 6’0” x 19” x 2.50” at 29.75 liters. A Squash Tail version, modeled after Cole Houshmand’s Brazil WCT–winning board, will follow in Spring ’26.