The 5'5 Lost RNF '96 is Lost's 1996 Round Nose Fish, an all-around, rippable fun machine for a wide range of surfers. Matt Biolos based it, with reverence but not full compliance, on the fish he shaped for Chris Ward and Cory Lopez in the year before the 1997 film 5'5" x 19 1/4". Fins are not included.
A Performance Fish With History
The RNF '96 outline draws on the high-performance, contest-minded twin fins of the late 70s and early 80s inspired by Mark Richards. Relatively pulled-in tails, developed through trial and error, give it control and performance while the round nose and fish volume keep it fast and easy to paddle in everyday surf.
Key Features
- Based on Lost's 1996 fish for Chris Ward and Cory Lopez
- Outline inspired by MR-era performance twins
- Round nose with a swallow tail
- Relatively pulled-in tail for control
- Three FCS II fin boxes
5'5 Lost RNF '96 Specs
- Length: 5'5
- Width: 19.5"
- Thickness: 2.37"
- Volume: 30.75L
- Fin setup: Thruster, FCS II boxes (fins not included)
- Tail: Swallow
- Construction: PU/PE (polyurethane foam, polyester resin)
- Shaper: Matt Biolos, Lost Surfboards
Who It Is For
The RNF '96 suits a wide range of surfers who want a fast, fun fish that still rips in better waves. It has three FCS II boxes for a thruster or twin-plus-trailer setup. Fins are not included.
Rider Shack Note
Rider Shack is a small, independent core surf shop run by surfers. We ride Lost boards ourselves and are happy to help you dial in the right model, size and fins for the waves you surf.
FAQ: 5'5 Lost RNF '96
What does RNF stand for?
Round Nose Fish. The '96 refers to the 1996 fish it is based on.
Who was the original made for?
Matt Biolos shaped the original for Chris Ward and Cory Lopez before the 1997 film 5'5" x 19 1/4".
What fins does it take?
It has three FCS II boxes. Fins are not included.
What is it made of?
It is a traditional PU/PE build: polyurethane foam glassed with polyester resin.
