New Lost: Lost the Ripper

[Goofy_Footed]

I don’t see it on the Lost website, but got an email from Real about it this afternoon. Based on the Rad Ripper. “A rip-roaring, radically fun, small-wave slasher.”

Lost The Ripper

REAL is the number one place to get kiteboarding and kitesurfing gear, surfboards, foils, packages, surf clothing and accessories. Located in Cape Hatteras, we have the best conditions for kiteboarding and kitesurfing lessons, as well as surf and foil lessons.

www.realwatersports.com

 

[silentbutdeadly]

Looks fun. Like a solid old guy truster or something easy to ride when you need some more foam

 

[tedshred5]

They're in a couple of the shops around here and I've checked em out in person. Like SBD said, feels like a sensible cheater shortboard. Domed deck, lower rocker, full-ish but not bloated dims. Looks fun to me too. Between this and an RNF96, you could build a nice understated-lams-for-a-Mayhem mini quiver.

 

[sdsrfr]

Isn’t this just a contest version of the RR for KA and friends?

if so, it probably is horrible for normies.

 

[Goofy_Footed]

Looks fun. Like a solid old guy truster or something easy to ride when you need some more foam

 

[Leonardo]

Dont like the pictures i see. Cant really see it being better than the rad ripper.

 

[Duffy LaCoronilla]

Looks like whoever bought one would be Happy Every Day..

 

[tcureton]

I’m surprised they havent done another rocket variation

 

[Goofy_Footed]

I really like the original Baby Buggy I had back in the day and was disappointed when they changed the dims and then discontinued it. This looks like a nice replacement for that.

 

[Sauce]

The v8

 

[Sharkbiscuit]

I really like the original Baby Buggy I had back in the day and was disappointed when they changed the dims and then discontinued it. This looks like a nice replacement for that.

I'm pretty much certain you could still order a Baby Buggy and given your affinity for/relationship with Sunrise, and their status as both a lost and Inspired shop, my guess is if you ordered a C4 you'd have a fun wave shortboard in your hands in mid-late May.

I'm on Baby Buggy #2 and I've had a Rad Ripper since mid-fall, so they've been the shortboard quiver.

RR - gets into waves a little better, gets down the line especially in flatter-faced surf better
BB - better in tighter transitions, a little more hold, wants a hair more finesse

 

[Pyz2]

wonder how this board compares to the Uber drive XL

 

[Goofy_Footed]

I'm pretty much certain you could still order a Baby Buggy and given your affinity for/relationship with Sunrise, and their status as both a lost and Inspired shop, my guess is if you ordered a C4 you'd have a fun wave shortboard in your hands in mid-late May.

I'm on Baby Buggy #2 and I've had a Rad Ripper since mid-fall, so they've been the shortboard quiver.

RR - gets into waves a little better, gets down the line especially in flatter-faced surf better
BB - better in tighter transitions, a little more hold, wants a hair more finesse

Never really been interested in the C4 stuff. I’m more of a PU devotee. My experience with the epoxy boards I’ve had is that it’s fun/exciting for a while and then I end up yearning for that PU feel. And we all know if one wants a PU Lost boar, then it’s in one’s best interest to grab one off the rack vs ordering a custom.

 

[GromsDad]

I don’t see it on the Lost website, but got an email from Real about it this afternoon. Based on the Rad Ripper. “A rip-roaring, radically fun, small-wave slasher.”

Lost The Ripper

REAL is the number one place to get kiteboarding and kitesurfing gear, surfboards, foils, packages, surf clothing and accessories. Located in Cape Hatteras, we have the best conditions for kiteboarding and kitesurfing lessons, as well as surf and foil lessons.

www.realwatersports.com

CI brought back The Dumpster Diver this year too. The two look nearly identical.

 

[Hazrus]

Another board model to bring out when you can't be bothered coming up with something new.

 

[Aruka]

They ditched the wing and slimmed up the dims a little. Looks good to me.

 

[JDJ]

They ditched the wing and slimmed up the dims a little. Looks good to me.

I tried a Rad Ripper and thought it went well but the outline seemed too funky. This board solves those issues. Should be a fun step down thruster.

 

[OsideBum]

Went to Surfride and felt up a Ripper today. Also fondled a Dumpster Diver 2 and a Red Tiger. All three boards seem legit. The Rippers nose is a little more pulled in than the DD2. Side by side the DD2 looks to have a straighter outline.

 

[silentbutdeadly]

felt up a ripper today and wasn't that stocked. felt really bloated under the arm. a 5'10" at 30. 5 l (IIRC) felt like it was 34.

I'm sure it would be fun for it's purpose but didn't really speak to me

 

[tedshred5]

Spent a lil time this rainy afternoon putzing around Surf Ride and decided to compare the Ripper with Dumpster Diver 2

Ripper 5’11 x 20 x 2.5 at 32.2 liters
DD2 5’10 x 20 x 2.56 at 32.4 liters

Outlines are very similar




DD2 felt more foiled and refined than the Ripper under arm even though the written dims would suggest otherwise

Ripper tons of vee out the tail, DD2 looks flat




also, side note, the DD2 glass job felt pretty nice, and not fragile like most people on here tend to complain about CIs