Ridiculously fast.
Designed at the request of (and direction from) Kolohe Andino, as an extension of his favorite RNF-Retro. Lost Sword-Fish Review with Cory Lopez “The best alternative board I’ve ever ridden.” – Kolohe Andino ... Lost Surfboards.
Primary Menu . Designed at the request of (and direction from) Kolohe Andino, as an extension of his favorite RNF-Retro. When Matt Biolos and Kolohe Andino are trying to beat the winter doldrums in San Clemente. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. After riding the Swordfish, I noticed some similarities from the RNF Retro -- most noticeably is down-the-line speed and excellent traction through big carves.
These two major changes enhance performance surfing as the added rail line in length enables you to drive through turns, and the narrow nose keeps the first third of the board free from bogging through turns at high speeds. With the gauntlet laid, we went to work and to do just that. “If that thing had a longer nose on it, I could probably ride it in contests.”. SCALE 1-5 - Rating lowest (1) to highest (5), No obligation, but these links & ads help support the site and keeps the reviews coming! Andino on a fish? So we did…. A couple visible changes from the RNF Retro and the Swordfish are the extra length and pointed nose on the Swordfish. A couple visible changes from the RNF Retro and the Swordfish are the extra length and pointed nose on the Swordfish.
I want a longer rail, with more drive off my front foot.
He retreated back into his San Clemente surfboard skunkworks where he tinkered with length, outline, volume, rocker and more. I am calling the Swordfish a daily driver, and I highly recommend it for intermediate to pro-level surfers in 2-6’ surf. 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.
But we digress…. “Fast, precise, playful and just plain fun, the SwordFish is fast paddling, easy to ride, iconic, every day, speed burning, pocket turning, no need for good waves yearning, bullet of a board for everyone.”. When does an “alternative” design turn into an everyday driver? More power, a bit stiffer, more aggressive and even faster. If you’re looking for a fish that’s fast with a performance vibe, then you’ll love the Swordfish.
“I love it.
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