The Shortround is Lost’s latest high-performance hybrid, designed to fill the sweet spot between cruisy, easy-riding “cheater” boards and full-blown contest-ready shortboards. In the tradition of the original Rocket and its many imitators, the Shortround offers all the speed and user-friendliness of a hybrid, with the control and responsiveness of a true high-performance blade.
Tested extensively through the summer of 2014 across Southern California beach breaks, the Shortround quickly earned a strong reputation for its ability to generate speed and drive in average conditions—without compromising the ability to push turns hard and surf aggressively.
A low entry rocker, generous concave, and wider-than-average nose provide early paddle-in, effortless speed, and a forgiving platform. The performance tail rocker, double concave through the fins, and bump squash tail offer the responsiveness and release typically found in small-wave contest boards.
It may not shout innovation at first glance, but every curve, contour, and dimension is carefully considered. Sometimes, less truly is more—and the Shortround proves that in spades.
Pros:
* Blends paddle power and speed of a hybrid with the performance of a shortboard.
* Works well in average to good surf—ideal for daily conditions.
* Forgiving wide nose and low rocker improve wave count.
* High-performance tail and concaves allow hard turns and sharp maneuvers.Cons:
* Not designed for powerful, hollow surf.
* Intermediate to advanced surfers will get the most out of it; may feel too aggressive for beginners.
* Doesn’t specialize in any one area—built more for versatility than extremes.
The Shortround is a compact, high-performance hybrid made to bridge the gap between small-wave ease and shortboard precision. With just the right blend of volume, speed, and control, it’s a no-nonsense board that thrives in everyday surf and lets intermediate-to-advanced surfers perform without having to work too hard. For those looking for one board to do it all when the waves are chest to head high, the Shortround is hard to beat.
