The Puddle Jumper HP (High Performance) is the sleek, souped-up evolution of one of Lost's most iconic small wave boards. Building on the DNA of the original Puddle Jumper, the HP version strips back the bulk and adds precision — making it faster, more responsive, and capable of tighter turns while retaining the easy paddle and generous glide the line is known for.
With a pulled-in nose, narrower tail block, and the wide point shifted back, the PJHP rides more like a high-performance shortboard than a groveler, yet still carries hidden foam where it counts. The deep single-to-vee concave, low overall rocker, and smooth foil through the tail allow it to generate speed easily, stay loose off the back foot, and hold control when pushed in more critical sections.
This board was made for surfers who love the Puddle Jumper’s forgiving ride but want to surf sharper, faster, and more vertically in average to below-average waves.
KEY FEATURES
Refined outline: Pulled-in nose and tail give the board more control and tighter turning arcs.
Foiled rails with deep vee out the tail: Hold and drive in tighter pockets and steeper sections.
Wide central body with lower rocker: Keeps paddle ease and low-end speed intact.
Hidden volume: Easier paddling and flow without sacrificing sensitivity or responsiveness.
Pros:
* Paddles like a groveler, surfs like a shortboard.
* Fast, playful, and precise — ideal for progressing intermediate surfers and experienced rippers in average waves.
* Excellent control at speed thanks to refined rails and vee.
* Smooth, sleek feel under the arm — a performance shape with comfort built in.
* Great transitional board for surfers moving from hybrids toward higher-performance equipment.
 Cons:
* Not as forgiving as the original Puddle Jumper for pure beginners.
* Narrower tail sacrifices some of the pure glide and ease of the original in mushier, gutless surf.
* Best in chest-high and under — may feel under-gunned in bigger, powerful surf.
Summary:
The Puddle Jumper HP takes everything that made the original Puddle Jumper iconic — easy paddling, built-in speed, and small wave fun — and injects a dose of high-performance edge. For surfers ready to trade a little cruise for a lot more carve, this is the board that bridges the gap between hybrid and shortboard — fast, precise, and still forgiving enough to keep the fun turned up in everyday conditions.