The DOUBLE UP is Lost’s take on a big-wave board for real-world surfers not a wafer-thin, triple-glassed gun that only feels good at maxed-out Pipeline, but a reliable and manageable charger for those who regularly face heavy conditions. Originally designed for Lewis Samuels, a veteran of San Francisco’s Ocean Beach, the DOUBLE UP has proven itself from cold NorCal beachbreaks to massive Indo and Cloudbreak.
With its forward outline and relaxed entry rocker, the board is designed to paddle with ease and catch big waves early, giving surfers a sense of glide and control that’s critical in heavier conditions. Unlike traditional step-ups or guns, the DOUBLE UP doesn’t feel overly stiff or hyper-specialized. It’s fast, yet neutral underfoot, thanks to shallowed concaves that keep the board stable and composed, even when slicing through wind and chop at high speed.
The volume distribution is cleverly designed hidden in the center and pushed forward, with tapered rails and a refined tail, creating a board that feels both buoyant and controlled. The tail rocker is more aggressive, helping it stay responsive in steep, hollow sections where most big boards feel locked up.
Pros:
*Built for serious surf perfect for powerful waves without being over-gunned
*Paddles extremely well relaxed entry rocker and forward outline improve wave entry
*Neutral feel underfoot shallow concaves reduce bounce and twitchiness at speed
*Balanced volume placement plenty of foam where needed, without bulk at the rails
*Tested globally proven from Ocean Beach to Indo and Fiji
Cons:
*Niche board not ideal unless you regularly surf waves in the overhead to double-overhead range
*Too much board for average surf will feel stiff or slow in anything under solid head-high
*Best as a custom stock sizes are limited; it’s meant to be dialed to your needs
Summary:
The DOUBLE UP is a step-up/big-wave hybrid tuned for performance in powerful surf without sacrificing manageability. It blends smart volume distribution, subtle bottom contours, and just the right touch of rocker to give surfers control, confidence, and paddle power when it matters most. This is a board for the experienced, not the elite—a smart “everyman’s gun” for dedicated chargers who want performance and forgiveness when (sh)it gets real.