Lost 5'8" Party Platter Surfboard – Small Wave Groveler
The Lost 5'8" Party Platter Surfboard is an ultra-short, extra-wide small-wave groveler built to turn weak, lackluster surf into a seriously fun session. Designed by Matt “Mayhem” Biolos, the Party Platter combines a low rocker, parallel outline, flat deck, and full rails to generate effortless speed and glide while maintaining a stable, smooth feel underfoot.
Lost describes the Party Platter as a “minuscule wave marauder,” drawing design inspiration from proven small-wave models including the Bean Bag, Couch Potato, and The Plank. Its conservative bottom curves use concave and vee to create lift and positive rail engagement, helping the board carry speed through soft sections while remaining responsive when you put it on rail. The result is a compact board designed to maximize performance and fun when the waves lack power.
Stock Dimensions
- Length: 5'8"
- Width: 22.25"
- Thickness: 2.65"
- Volume: 39.2L
- Construction: Polyester / PU
- Fin System: Futures
- Fin Setup: Quad
Key Features
- Ultra-Short, Extra-Wide Outline: Packs plenty of planing surface into a compact footprint, helping the Party Platter get up to speed quickly in weak surf.
- Low Rocker: Promotes easy paddling, early entry, speed, and glide when wave energy is limited.
- Parallel Lines: Help maintain drive and momentum through flat or soft sections of the wave.
- Flat Deck and Full Rails: Create a stable platform with plenty of foam underfoot for a smooth, confidence-inspiring ride.
- Concave and Vee Bottom Contours: Conservative bottom curves provide lift while helping the board transition onto its rails.
- Quad Fin Setup: Delivers fast, free-flowing performance well suited to generating speed in small waves.
Ideal Wave Conditions
The Lost Party Platter is purpose-built for small, weak, and less-than-perfect surf. It shines on the days when a traditional performance shortboard struggles to generate speed, making it an excellent option for approximately 1–3 foot surf and other soft conditions where maximizing glide and momentum is the priority.
Who Is the Lost Party Platter For?
The Party Platter can work for a wide range of surfers. Its generous width, full rails, and volume create stability and flotation that can benefit progressing surfers, while experienced surfers can take advantage of its compact dimensions and speed-generating design to keep small-wave sessions lively. It is an especially appealing addition to the quiver for surfers who want shortboard maneuverability without reaching for a longboard every time the surf gets tiny.
Why Choose the Lost 5'8" Party Platter?
If you want to squeeze more surf time out of marginal conditions, the 5'8" Lost Party Platter is designed specifically for the job. At 22.25" wide with approximately 39.2 liters of volume, it provides substantial flotation and planing area while keeping the board compact. The combination of low rocker, parallel lines, full rails, and efficient bottom contours helps create the speed, drive, and glide needed to turn tiny waves into opportunities for real shortboard surfing.
Why Choose Rider Shack?
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 sell, helping surfers find equipment that matches their ability, local waves, and goals in the water.
Add the Lost 5'8" Party Platter to your quiver and make the most of those small-wave days with a board designed for speed, glide, stability, and maximum fun.
