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Developed in collaboration with Lost’s elite team riders, the STEP-DRIVER is a high-performance step-up surfboard designed for serious waves and critical surfing. A direct evolution of the trusted **Driver 2.0**, the STEP-DRIVER has become the go-to board for top-level competitors and free surfers alike—whether they're chasing world titles, traveling abroad, or charging heavy surf at home.
Engineered for seamless transition from your everyday shortboard, the STEP-DRIVER is typically ridden 1–2 inches longer, with similar width and slightly more thickness. This design adjustment enhances paddle power, control, and confidence in punchy, overhead conditions—without compromising the speed, responsiveness, or vertical performance of your standard Driver 2.0.
Tested and trusted by a powerhouse roster including Kolohe Andino, Carissa Moore, Caroline Marks, Griffin Colapinto, Yago Dora, Mason Ho, Ian Crane, Crosby Colapinto, and Eli Hanneman, the STEP-DRIVER is a proven platform for elite surfing in consequential surf.
From critical rail work to deep tube riding, it performs exceptionally well in solid waves—turning powerful conditions into opportunities for aggressive, progressive surfing. It's the perfect step-up for any surfer already riding a Driver 2.0, and a must-have for those venturing into Hawaiian reef passes, Indo barrels, or anywhere the swell starts pushing double overhead.
Pros:
* Seamless transition from everyday high-performance boards.
* Added length and thickness improve paddle power and wave entry.
* Maintains speed, responsiveness, and control in bigger, more powerful surf.
* Tested and proven by world-class athletes in world-class conditions.Cons:
* Not suited for small or weak surf—this is a specialty board for good waves.
* Requires confident, experienced surfing to unlock its full potential.
* Slightly more volume may feel stiff to those used to ultra-refined blades.Summary:
The STEP-DRIVER is a refined, competition-grade step-up built for critical turns, barrels, and high-performance surfing in powerful waves. With roots in the Driver 2.0, it offers familiarity for everyday shortboarders, while unlocking extra control and confidence when the surf demands more. A travel essential and quiver staple for advanced surfers preparing to charge.
