6'0 Lost RNF '96 Surfboard – 40L
The 6'0 Lost RNF '96 Surfboard brings one of ...Lost Surfboards' most influential performance-fish designs into a versatile, modern package. Shaped by Matt Biolos, the RNF '96 draws inspiration from the Round Nose Fish boards developed for surfers including Chris Ward and Cory Lopez during the mid-1990s. Rather than functioning solely as a small-wave fish, the RNF '96 was designed with a more performance-minded approach, combining speed and glide with the control needed for powerful, progressive surfing.
This particular board measures 6'0" x 21.75" x 2.70" with 40 liters of volume, matching Lost's published 6'0 "Wide Dims" for the RNF '96. The additional width and volume provide excellent paddle power, wave-catching ability, and stability while retaining the responsive character that has made the RNF family a longtime favorite.
Stock Dimensions
Length: 6'0"
Width: 21.75"
Thickness: 2.70"
Volume: 40L
Construction: Polyester (PU)
Fin System: Futures
Fin Setup: Thruster
Performance Fish with Proven RNF DNA
The Lost RNF '96 is based on the fish designs Matt Biolos refined during 1995 and 1996. According to Lost, these boards became the foundation for the RNF design that Chris Ward and Cory Lopez helped make famous. Unlike many traditional fish shapes influenced by wide-tailed kneeboard designs, Lost developed its fish around a more performance-oriented concept inspired by high-performance twin fins of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
A relatively pulled-in tail is an important part of that formula. It gives the RNF '96 increased control off the tail compared with a traditional wide fish, helping the board transition from generating effortless speed to carving, redirecting, and surfing more aggressively when the wave offers a good section.
Classic Rocker with Refined Outline
Lost retains the proven rocker curves associated with the original RNF while refining the outline for greater consistency and performance. The result is a board built to generate speed without feeling limited to slow, weak surf. Its fuller outline and generous 40-liter volume help this 6'0 paddle efficiently and get into waves early, while the refined tail provides the control needed once the board is up to speed.
Single-to-Double Concave with Accelerating Vee
The RNF '96 uses the design's signature single concave transitioning into double concave with accelerating vee. This bottom contour is intended to blend speed and drive with smooth rail-to-rail transitions. The combination helps make the RNF '96 lively through flatter sections while allowing the board to redirect and respond when surf becomes more powerful.
Why Choose the 6'0 Lost RNF '96?
40 Liters of User-Friendly Performance
At 40 liters, this 6'0 RNF '96 offers substantial flotation without giving up the performance-focused DNA behind the model. The wider 21.75-inch platform provides added stability and paddle power, making it a compelling option for surfers who want the speed and fun of a fish with more control and versatility than a traditional retro shape.
Built for More Than Just Tiny Waves
The RNF '96 is designed as an all-around performance fish, rather than simply a groveler. Lost specifically developed the RNF concept around performance and control across a broader variety of wave sizes and shapes. That versatility makes it a strong choice for everyday beach breaks, playful points, and sessions where you want extra speed and wave-catching ability without sacrificing responsive surfing.
Futures Thruster Fin Setup
This board is equipped with a Futures thruster fin setup, providing a familiar balance of drive, control, and predictability. A thruster configuration is a versatile choice for surfers who want to push turns, hold a dependable line through faster sections, and maintain control as the waves gain power.
Who Is the Lost RNF '96 For?
The Lost RNF '96 is well suited to intermediate through advanced surfers looking for a fast, versatile alternative to a conventional shortboard. Its generous volume and wider outline can make paddling and wave entry easier, while its refined rails, tail, rocker, and bottom contours provide plenty of performance potential for experienced surfers.
For surfers who find a standard high-performance shortboard unnecessarily demanding on everyday waves, the 6'0 RNF '96 offers an appealing combination of flotation, speed, maneuverability, and control. It can serve as an everyday fun board while still offering enough performance to stay exciting when the surf improves.
Key Features
Iconic RNF '96 Design: A modern refinement of Lost's influential mid-'90s Round Nose Fish design.
Wide 40L Dimensions: The 6'0" x 21.75" x 2.70" outline provides 40 liters of flotation for strong paddle power, stability, and easy speed generation.
Performance-Oriented Tail: A more pulled-in tail than many traditional fish shapes helps increase control and turning performance.
Proven Bottom Contours: Single-to-double concave with accelerating vee balances drive, speed, and responsive rail-to-rail transitions.
Polyester Construction: Traditional PU/polyester construction delivers the familiar feel and flex many surfers prefer.
Futures Thruster Setup: A versatile three-fin configuration offering dependable drive and control.
Why Choose Rider Shack?
When you buy your Lost RNF '96 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 is committed to helping surfers find the right equipment for their ability, local waves, and surfing goals while keeping the independent surf-shop experience alive.
If you're looking for a board that blends the effortless speed and wave-catching ability of a fish with the control and responsiveness of a performance shortboard, the 6'0 Lost RNF '96 40L deserves a spot in your quiver. Its proven design, generous volume, and versatile performance make it an excellent choice for maximizing fun across a wide range of everyday surf.
