Hello, I'm Kohei, a staff member.
Core users who follow LOST and Luvsurf on Instagram may have already noticed, but the new 2024 model, "The Ripper," has been launched!
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The Ripper is a redesign of the world's best-selling model, the RAD RIPPER. It was inspired by Kolohe Andino, a huge fan of the Rad Ripper, and is a highly anticipated new model for 2024!
The RIPPER!
A radical and fun small wave thrasher ripped from the insanely popular Rad Ripper, this board will take your everyday surfing and turn it into a now-defunct 80's style surfing.
The RIPPER was inspired by Kolohe Andino, whose love (and performance) for Rad Ripper is undeniable. Clearly a Rad Ripper addict, Kolohe asked us to tweak it to strip away the nostalgic 80s influence and create a more modern look. The result is an all-new small wave shred sled.
To get there, we removed the pointy nose and re-foiled the entire deck line. We ditched the flat deck and steep rails in favor of a more modern, moderately rounded rail and deck. We removed the deep grooved wings in favor of a subtle bump/hip and plenty of surface area for small waves. We added more pull and rocker to the nose to fit the kinky transitions a little better.
Like its predecessor, the Rad Ripper, the Ripper features a single concave in the middle and a deep double concave/vee that extends through the fins and into the tail, with a gentle rocker throughout. This update combines built-in speed, paddle ability, and confident carving control.
The Ripper loves aggressive surfing. The slack rocker and wide tail block take pressure off your back foot. The harder you drive, snap, and carve, the more aggressive you can ride.
More modest or casual surfers will enjoy the built-in speed and ease of turning that the double concave vee allows.
Combined with a rolled deck with slacker/softer rails, increased nose rocker, reduced nose area, and a more blended tail outline, and a hollowed-out deck, all these elements modernize and unleash the Ripper, putting it in the spotlight.
The RIPPER is a small wave weapon at the feet of both average surfers and splashing pros, catching tiny to medium waves and ripping up the lip.
We recommend getting one that's about the same size as your Rad Ripper, but if you feel it's too cheeky, go for a smaller size, and if you want to enjoy cruising, choose a longer one.
Of course, you can also place custom orders at the "LOST Surfboards Custom Order Fair" which runs until this weekend!
For more information about "The Ripper," please visit Love Surf in-store, or contact us by phone or email!
