So we went to work and to do just that.Starting with Kolohe’s magic little 5’6” RNF-Retro we added 3” of length, by extending the nose, pulling it in and added some gradual nose rocker. REAL is the number one place to get kiteboarding and kitesurfing gear, surfboards, foils, packages, surf clothing and accessories. This board, just like the RNF Retro, is all about fun with ability to perform at a top tier level as well. With a five-fin setup as your option, you can get really creative with the SWORD-FISH. The SWORD-FISH is precisely as the name implies: A furiously fast Pelagic fish, aggressive, with a wide powerful tail, and a long-pointed nose. Welcome to Catalyst! What= What this model is about. Fans of both fish designs and performance shortboards will have a blast on this one! The entire outline of the RNF Retro has also been narrowed and the tail pulled in just slightly.
It might be the best alternative board I’ve ever ridden. In steeper surf, the increased rocker in the nose will keep you from pearling as well. Shopping Options This board is for someone who wants to put a fun fishy twist on their performance surfing.
We kept the tail rocker and bottom curves essentially the same but blended the rails a bit more.The end result being a 5’9” 19.25” 2.38” little speedster, reminiscent of a classic, Clyde Beatty “Rocket-Fish” .We documented Kolohe’s first surf on our first attempt, and knew we were onto something. This board is for someone who wants to put a fun fishy twist on their performance surfing. The fish outline allows this board to be ridden in a cruisey or aggressive performance style. The wide, rounded nose of the RNF Retro has been replaced with a longer more narrowed shortboard nose with a bit more rocker. Inspired, yet not satisfied, he came to me wanting to create something even better. The overall flex of a surfboard isn’t “one flex fits all”. The SWORD-FISH is precisely as the name implies: A furiously fast Pelagic fish, aggressive, with a wide powerful tail, and a long-pointed nose. Lost Surfboards by Mayhem are Made in the USA in San Clemente, California.The Surf Station stocks the latest models from Lost Surfboards like the Crowd Killer, Psycho Killer, Puddle Fish, Puddle Jumper HP, Round Nose Fish, Uber Driver and Voodoo Child in Carbon Wrap. Designed at the request of (and direction from) Kolohe Andino, as an extension of his favorite RNF-Retro. The SWORD-FISH was designed at the request of (and direction from) Kolohe Andino. We take custom orders! The right surfer can also take this board in steep surf and reap the benefits of the SWORD-FISH’s sheer speed. This model favors waves ranging from waist high to a foot overhead.
Kolohe Andino’s SWORDFISH: A fast, aggressive and powerful predatory “Fish”, with a longer, pointed nose, side cut “Pelagic” outline, wide fish tail and ridiculously fast rocker. We documented Kolohe’s first surf on our first attempt, and knew we were onto something. Designed at the request of (and direction from) Kolohe Andino, as an extension of his favorite RNF-Retro.Kolohe surfed his little neon RNF-Retro better than I’d ever seen anyone surf any fish in small Trestles waves.Inspired, yet not satisfied, he came to me wanting to create something even better.Gauntlet laid…. Located in Cape Hatteras, we have the best conditions for kiteboarding and kitesurfing lessons, as well as surf and foil lessons.