{"product_id":"lost-54-party-platter-surfboard-1","title":"Lost 5'4 Party Platter Surfboard","description":"\u003carticle\u003e\r\n  \u003ch2\u003e...Lost 5'4\" Party Platter Surfboard\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003cp\u003e\r\n    Turn tiny, lackluster surf into a session worth paddling out for with the\r\n    \u003cstrong\u003e...Lost 5'4\" Party Platter Surfboard\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed by Matt “Mayhem” Biolos\r\n    as an ultra-short, extra-wide small-wave groveler, the Party Platter packs\r\n    \u003cstrong\u003e33.25 liters of volume\u003c\/strong\u003e into a compact 5'4\" platform built for easy\r\n    paddling, instant speed, stability, and maximum fun when the waves are barely cooperating.\r\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003cp\u003e\r\n    With a low rocker, parallel outline, full rails, and a wide, stable platform, the\r\n    Party Platter is designed to carry speed through weak sections where a traditional\r\n    performance shortboard can struggle. Whether you're looking to make the most of\r\n    summertime ankle-to-waist-high surf or simply want a compact board that keeps your\r\n    wave count high, this is a purpose-built small-wave machine.\r\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003ch2\u003eSurfboard Dimensions \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003ch3\u003eStock Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n  \u003cul\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5'4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.50\"\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33.25L\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurfboard Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small-Wave Groveler \/ Shortboard\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polyester \/ PU\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFin System:\u003c\/strong\u003e FCS\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFin Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quad\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTail Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Squash Tail\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Wave Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1-3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner to Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy the ...Lost Party Platter Works in Small Waves\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003ch3\u003eLow Rocker for Instant Speed\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n  \u003cp\u003e\r\n    The Party Platter uses a low-rocker profile that helps the board accelerate quickly\r\n    and maintain momentum over flat sections. Instead of needing a steep, powerful wave\r\n    to generate speed, the board is designed to glide efficiently across weak surf and\r\n    turn minimal wave energy into forward drive.\r\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003ch3\u003eUltra-Short, Extra-Wide Outline\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n  \u003cp\u003e\r\n    At just 5'4\" long and 21.25\" wide, the Party Platter combines a remarkably compact\r\n    length with plenty of planing surface. Its parallel outline helps create speed and\r\n    drive while giving the board a stable, confidence-inspiring feel underfoot. The\r\n    compact length also keeps it maneuverable and responsive once you're up and riding.\r\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003ch3\u003eFlat Deck and Full Rails\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n  \u003cp\u003e\r\n    A flatter deck and full rails help distribute the Party Platter's 33.25 liters of\r\n    volume efficiently. The result is extra flotation and stability without needing to\r\n    ride a much longer board. This makes it easier to paddle into softer waves and helps\r\n    the board maintain glide when conditions lack power.\r\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003ch3\u003eConcave-to-Vee Bottom Contours\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n  \u003cp\u003e\r\n    Conservative bottom contours combine concave and vee to balance lift with rail\r\n    engagement. The concave helps the board plane and generate speed, while the vee\r\n    contributes to smoother rail-to-rail transitions so the Party Platter can still be\r\n    surfed aggressively rather than simply cruised in weak waves.\r\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003ch2\u003eQuad Fin Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003cp\u003e\r\n    The quad-fin setup complements the Party Platter's small-wave design by emphasizing\r\n    speed, drive, and hold without the drag of a center fin. This configuration is ideal\r\n    for generating momentum quickly and carrying it through soft sections, while still\r\n    providing enough control to draw fast lines and redirect the board when a small wave\r\n    offers an opportunity to turn.\r\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003ch2\u003eWho Is the 5'4\" Party Platter For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003cp\u003e\r\n    The ...Lost Party Platter is built for surfers who refuse to write off a day simply\r\n    because the waves are small. Its generous width, volume, and stable outline can make\r\n    it approachable for developing surfers, while its compact size and responsive\r\n    design give intermediate and advanced riders plenty of opportunity to surf weak\r\n    waves progressively.\r\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003cp\u003e\r\n    For experienced shortboarders, it can serve as a dedicated groveler for days when\r\n    normal performance boards aren't generating enough speed. For progressing surfers,\r\n    the added flotation and planing area can provide a more forgiving platform than a\r\n    narrow, heavily rockered shortboard. As always, the best size depends on your weight,\r\n    ability, fitness, and preferred level of flotation.\r\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003ch2\u003eBest Conditions for the Party Platter\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003cp\u003e\r\n    The Party Platter truly comes alive in \u003cstrong\u003esmall, weak surf\u003c\/strong\u003e. Think\r\n    summertime beach breaks, soft peaks, slow rolling waves, and those 1-3 foot days\r\n    when you want shortboard maneuverability but need substantially more glide and\r\n    planing ability. Its combination of low rocker, width, and volume is specifically\r\n    designed to make marginal conditions more surfable and more fun.\r\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Rider Shack?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003cp\u003e\r\n    When you buy your \u003cstrong\u003e...Lost Party Platter Surfboard from Rider Shack\u003c\/strong\u003e,\r\n    you're supporting a \u003cstrong\u003esmall, family-owned surf shop operated by surfers\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n    who are passionate about sharing the love of surfing and the ocean. Rider Shack is\r\n    built around real surf experience, personal service, and helping surfers find the\r\n    right equipment for their ability, local waves, and goals.\r\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003cp\u003e\r\n    Add the \u003cstrong\u003e...Lost 5'4\" Party Platter\u003c\/strong\u003e to your quiver and turn the\r\n    smallest days on the forecast into another reason to paddle out. With 33.25 liters\r\n    of volume, a speed-focused quad setup, and ...Lost's dedicated small-wave design,\r\n    the Party Platter is ready to keep the stoke going when conventional shortboards\r\n    would rather stay in the rack.\r\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Lost","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52814834073883,"sku":"119293","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.ridershack.com\/products\/lost-54-party-platter-surfboard-1","provider":"Rider Shack","version":"1.0","type":"link"}