Lost 5'10 Party Platter Surfboard – Small Wave Speed, Glide & Fun
The Lost 5'10 Party Platter Surfboard is built to turn lackluster surf into a session worth paddling out for. Designed by Matt “Mayhem” Biolos, the Party Platter is an ultra-wide, low-rockered small-wave groveler that packs plenty of foam and glide into a compact outline. At 5'10" x 22.75" x 2.7" with 42.2 liters of volume, this board offers excellent paddle power, stability, and effortless speed when the waves are soft, slow, or barely breaking.
Drawing inspiration from proven Lost small-wave designs such as the Bean Bag, Couch Potato, and Plank, the Party Platter combines a compact platform with performance-oriented bottom contours. Its low rocker and relatively parallel outline help generate speed quickly, while the wide planing surface keeps the board moving through weak sections that can stop a conventional shortboard in its tracks.
Lost Party Platter 5'10 Dimensions & Specifications
- Brand: Lost Surfboards
- Model: Party Platter
- Length: 5'10"
- Width: 22.75"
- Thickness: 2.7"
- Volume: 42.2L
- Surfboard Type: Small-Wave Groveler / Performance Funboard
- Fin System: FCS
- Fin Setup: Quad
- Construction: Polyester / PU Fiberglass
- Ideal Wave Size: Approximately 1–5+ feet, with an emphasis on small and weaker surf
- Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
Designed to Make Small Waves More Fun
The Party Platter is specifically designed for days when wave quality is less than inspiring. A low rocker keeps more of the board's surface engaged with the water, helping it accelerate quickly and maintain momentum across flat sections. The extra-wide outline and generous volume provide exceptional flotation and paddle power, making it easier to catch waves early and get moving before they develop much push.
For surfers who want shortboard-style maneuverability without struggling through weak surf, the Party Platter offers an appealing middle ground. It delivers much of the glide and stability associated with larger boards while retaining the compact length and responsiveness needed for carving, trimming, and generating speed.
Wide, Stable Platform
The Party Platter's flat deck and full rails create a remarkably stable platform underfoot. At 22.75 inches wide, this 5'10" provides plenty of planing area, making it forgiving during takeoffs and easy to keep moving even when the wave loses energy.
Low Rocker for Instant Speed
A low entry and overall rocker profile helps the board paddle efficiently and accelerate with minimal effort. Combined with its relatively parallel rail line, the shape is designed to maximize speed, drive, and glide in surf where traditional performance shortboards can feel sluggish.
Concave-to-Vee Bottom Contours
Conservative bottom contours use concave and vee to provide lift while helping the board transition smoothly from rail to rail. This keeps the Party Platter from feeling overly flat or cumbersome despite its generous width, giving the board a lively and surprisingly responsive personality.
Quad Fin Speed & Drive
This Party Platter features an FCS quad fin setup, giving surfers a fast, drive-oriented configuration that complements the board's small-wave design. A quad setup reduces the drag of a center fin while providing plenty of hold through the rail fins, making it particularly effective for generating speed down the line and racing through softer sections.
The combination of the Party Platter's broad outline, low rocker, and quad-fin drive makes it an excellent choice for surfers who want to maximize speed without constantly pumping or forcing the board through weak waves.
Polyester Construction for a Traditional Surfboard Feel
Built using traditional polyester / PU fiberglass construction, this Party Platter delivers the familiar flex, weight, and connection to the wave that many surfers prefer. PU construction offers a smooth, predictable feel through turns while maintaining the classic ride characteristics associated with traditional high-performance surfboards.
Who Should Ride the Lost Party Platter?
The Party Platter can work for a wide range of surfers because its generous width and volume provide stability while its compact shape remains highly maneuverable. Beginners progressing away from larger boards can appreciate the added flotation and forgiving platform, while intermediate and advanced surfers can use it as a dedicated groveler for making the most of marginal surf.
For more experienced surfers, the Party Platter is especially useful as a small-wave alternative to a daily-driver shortboard. It lets you ride a significantly shorter board while maintaining enough foam and surface area to catch waves easily and maintain momentum.
Best Conditions for the Party Platter
The Lost Party Platter truly shines in small, soft, and less powerful waves. Think knee-high beachbreak, slow summertime points, weak windswell, and those marginal days when a standard shortboard simply requires too much work. Its speed and flotation also give it enough versatility to remain fun as the surf gains a little more size, depending on the rider's ability and conditions.
If your goal is to surf more often instead of waiting for perfect waves, the Party Platter is designed exactly for that purpose.
Why Choose RiderShack?
When you buy your Lost Party Platter surfboard from Rider Shack, you're supporting a small, family-owned surf shop operated by surfers who are passionate about sharing the love of surfing and the ocean. Rider Shack brings real-world surf experience to every board we carry and is committed to helping surfers find equipment that matches their ability, local conditions, and surfing goals.
Whether you're looking for a dedicated small-wave groveler, a forgiving step-down board, or simply a surfboard that will help you get more enjoyment out of everyday conditions, the Lost 5'10 Party Platter delivers an impressive combination of flotation, speed, stability, and fun. Add one to your quiver and turn those previously forgettable small-wave days into sessions you actually look forward to.
