The Griffin
The Griffin by ...Lost Surfboards is a step-down performance shortboard designed for surfers who still want to surf fast and aggressively when the waves don't quite justify their standard high-performance board. Based directly on Griffin Colapinto's small-wave and pool competition boards, including the 5'10" he rode to victory at the 2022 Surf Ranch Pro, The Griffin brings competition-level performance into a more forgiving everyday package.
Rather than going excessively wide or flat like many small-wave surfboards, The Griffin stays close to the proportions of a traditional performance shortboard. A fuller nose and tail create additional planing area and forgiveness, while the more parallel outline helps the board carry speed and drive through weaker sections. The low entry rocker gets it moving quickly, while a curvier performance tail rocker gives you the response needed to turn hard and sharp when a section presents itself.
Everything pulls into a precise rounded pin tail, giving The Griffin control through committed turns while maintaining the smooth, responsive feel you'd expect from a performance board. The result is a fast, refined step-down that fills the gap between your dedicated small-wave board and your everyday high-performance shortboard.
Key Features
- Step-down performance shortboard based on Griffin Colapinto's competition boards
- Developed from designs ridden in small-wave and pool events
- Fuller nose and tail widths for added forgiveness and planing area
- More parallel outline for speed and drive through weaker sections
- Low, fast entry rocker for immediate acceleration
- Curved performance tail rocker for sharp, responsive turns
- Precise rounded pin tail for control and smooth rail engagement
- Traditional performance width without the overly wide feel of a typical small-wave board
Benefits of the ...Lost The Griffin
- Generate speed quickly when the waves lack power
- Maintain a true performance shortboard feel in smaller conditions
- Carry momentum through softer and flatter sections
- Get extra forgiveness without moving to a wide, chunky small-wave board
- Turn hard and stay responsive when the wave offers a critical section
- Fill the gap between your groveller and standard high-performance shortboard
Specs and Best Conditions
The Griffin is built for performance surfing in smaller and everyday conditions where you want more speed and forgiveness than your standard shortboard provides.
It's particularly suited to surfers who already enjoy high-performance boards but want a step-down that makes more sense when the waves lose some size or power.
Sizing and Volume
The Griffin is designed as a step-down performance board rather than an oversized groveller. Its fuller nose and tail provide additional planing area while maintaining relatively traditional performance proportions.
When choosing your size, consider where you want The Griffin to sit against your regular high-performance shortboard and the amount of extra forgiveness you're looking for.
Not sure on litres? Use our Surfboard Volume Calculator to help dial in the right volume for your weight, ability, and local conditions.
If You're Comparing Models
If your regular high-performance shortboard starts feeling like too much work when the waves soften, The Griffin gives you additional speed and forgiveness without dramatically changing the way you surf.
Compared with wider, more dedicated small-wave shapes, The Griffin retains a more refined performance outline and responsive tail rocker. It's a strong option for surfers who don't want to change gears completely just because the waves have dropped.
Explore our High Performance Surfboards collection for more performance-focused boards designed to cover the conditions you surf most often.
Complete Your Setup
Pair your ...Lost The Griffin with:
- Performance fins suited to your preferred balance of drive and release
- A surfboard leash matched to your board length
- A quality tail pad for secure back-foot control
- A surfboard bag for everyday protection and travel
The ...Lost The Griffin is built for the days when you still want to surf like you're on your performance board - you just need the board to give you a little more speed and forgiveness to make it happen.
The Griffin by ...Lost Surfboards is a step-down performance shortboard designed for surfers who still want to surf fast and aggressively when the waves don't quite justify their standard high-performance board. Based directly on Griffin Colapinto's small-wave and pool competition boards, including the 5'10" he rode to victory at the 2022 Surf Ranch Pro, The Griffin brings competition-level performance into a more forgiving everyday package.
Rather than going excessively wide or flat like many small-wave surfboards, The Griffin stays close to the proportions of a traditional performance shortboard. A fuller nose and tail create additional planing area and forgiveness, while the more parallel outline helps the board carry speed and drive through weaker sections. The low entry rocker gets it moving quickly, while a curvier performance tail rocker gives you the response needed to turn hard and sharp when a section presents itself.
Everything pulls into a precise rounded pin tail, giving The Griffin control through committed turns while maintaining the smooth, responsive feel you'd expect from a performance board. The result is a fast, refined step-down that fills the gap between your dedicated small-wave board and your everyday high-performance shortboard.
Key Features
- Step-down performance shortboard based on Griffin Colapinto's competition boards
- Developed from designs ridden in small-wave and pool events
- Fuller nose and tail widths for added forgiveness and planing area
- More parallel outline for speed and drive through weaker sections
- Low, fast entry rocker for immediate acceleration
- Curved performance tail rocker for sharp, responsive turns
- Precise rounded pin tail for control and smooth rail engagement
- Traditional performance width without the overly wide feel of a typical small-wave board
Benefits of the ...Lost The Griffin
- Generate speed quickly when the waves lack power
- Maintain a true performance shortboard feel in smaller conditions
- Carry momentum through softer and flatter sections
- Get extra forgiveness without moving to a wide, chunky small-wave board
- Turn hard and stay responsive when the wave offers a critical section
- Fill the gap between your groveller and standard high-performance shortboard
Specs and Best Conditions
The Griffin is built for performance surfing in smaller and everyday conditions where you want more speed and forgiveness than your standard shortboard provides.
It's particularly suited to surfers who already enjoy high-performance boards but want a step-down that makes more sense when the waves lose some size or power.
Sizing and Volume
The Griffin is designed as a step-down performance board rather than an oversized groveller. Its fuller nose and tail provide additional planing area while maintaining relatively traditional performance proportions.
When choosing your size, consider where you want The Griffin to sit against your regular high-performance shortboard and the amount of extra forgiveness you're looking for.
Not sure on litres? Use our Surfboard Volume Calculator to help dial in the right volume for your weight, ability, and local conditions.
If You're Comparing Models
If your regular high-performance shortboard starts feeling like too much work when the waves soften, The Griffin gives you additional speed and forgiveness without dramatically changing the way you surf.
Compared with wider, more dedicated small-wave shapes, The Griffin retains a more refined performance outline and responsive tail rocker. It's a strong option for surfers who don't want to change gears completely just because the waves have dropped.
Explore our High Performance Surfboards collection for more performance-focused boards designed to cover the conditions you surf most often.
Complete Your Setup
Pair your ...Lost The Griffin with:
- Performance fins suited to your preferred balance of drive and release
- A surfboard leash matched to your board length
- A quality tail pad for secure back-foot control
- A surfboard bag for everyday protection and travel
The ...Lost The Griffin is built for the days when you still want to surf like you're on your performance board - you just need the board to give you a little more speed and forgiveness to make it happen.
