A natural evolution of the celebrated California Twin, the Ca_Pin is a refined design collaboration between four-time world champion Mark Richards and Matt “Mayhem” Biolos of Lost Surfboards. While the original Ca_Twin delivered a playful, wide-outlined twin fin experience, the Ca_Pin was born from a clear demand: make it paddle just as well but stretch the performance envelope.
Built to bridge the gap between a high-speed fish and a modern performance shortboard, the Ca_Pin features a longer outline, increased rocker, and a sleeked-out round pin tail—all designed to enhance control, confidence, and flow in a broader range of conditions. It maintains the deep single-to-double concave, delivering that same addictive down-the-line speed and lift, but now with a more refined outline for tighter turns and better hold in steeper surf.
Subtle but meaningful updates—like a touch of extra center-line foam (to preserve paddle strength) and a more rolled deck (to keep rails sensitive)—mean this board doesn’t lose the original’s easy feel, just sharpens it. The hips have been pulled in for smooth rail transitions, and the rounded pin tail adds forgiveness under pressure. Designed to be ridden 1–2 inches longer than the Ca_Twin, it fits in surf from stomach-high beach breaks to well-overhead point breaks and reef passes.
Pros
Refined performance without sacrificing the fun or speed of the original
Rounded pin tail adds hold and versatility in steeper, punchier surf
Maintains MR twin+trailer fin setup for drive, flow, and loose-but-controlled release
Expanded wave range from shoulder-high to overhead conditions
Cons
Not as “skatey” or loose as the original Ca_Twin—less ideal for ultra-mellow mush
Not a full performance shortboard—still favors smooth lines over hyper-critical surfing
Final Verdict
The Ca_Pin is a thoughtfully tuned answer to the surfer who loved the Ca_Twin but wanted more control, more versatility, and more confidence when conditions step up. It rides the line between retro glide and modern precision, making it a versatile weapon in any quiver. Whether you’re an advanced surfer seeking variety or a progressing intermediate stepping off a fish, the Ca_Pin elevates the twin fin experience without losing its soul.
