Aloha Friday Weekly Update May 22: Lost Big Rig Driver Round Tail Is Here — Plus Manncave Fins, Board Bags, and More
This week's Aloha Friday brings the Lost Big Rig Driver Round Tail to Hawaiian South Shore — a shortboard built for surfers who want real performance without the size sacrifice. Plus new Firewire Manncave fins, restocked Creatures board bags, Solarez travel kits, and Outerknown cord pull-ons.
Lost Big Rig Driver — Round Tail
There's a board most surfers in their 30s, 40s, and 50s have been quietly looking for. Something that paddles well enough to actually catch waves in a real lineup. Something that turns like a proper shortboard, not a barge. Something that doesn't feel like you've given up on performance just because you need a little more volume.
The Lost Big Rig Driver Round Tail is that board. It starts with the Driver 3.0 — Lost's go-to contest shortboard — and scales it up without changing what makes it work. Same rocker, same concaves, same rail design as the elite Driver series. Nothing dumbed down. Dimensions just go bigger.
How it surfs
Relaxed entry rocker and filled-in nose deliver effortless paddle glide. Thicker centerline with rolled deck adds volume without the boxy feel that kills performance in bigger boards. Deep single-to-double concave keeps it fast and responsive underfoot. Carves and turns like the Driver 3.0 despite the size.
Best for: Bigger and older surfers who want high-performance shortboard feel with the paddle power to actually get into waves.
See the Big Rig Driver Round Tail →
↑ Back to topLost Driver 3.0 & Sub Driver 3.0 — Also In Stock
Driver 3.0
The Driver 3.0 is the shortboard the entire Lost team rode to World Tour victories — refined over three years with input from Griffin Colapinto, Kolohe Andino, and Yago Dora. It rewards commitment and unlocks your best surfing in quality waves.
Key updates over the Driver 2.0: more tail rocker, deeper double-to-single concave for rear-half speed, scooped deck line with lower rails for clean water entry, narrower hip for grip, and forward volume for glide off the front foot.
Best for: High-level surfers seeking a competitive edge in quality waves.
Sub Driver 3.0
The Sub Driver 3.0 is a small-wave performance shortboard built around the proven Sub Driver lineage — updated with a refined outline, new rails, and a fuller nose for more drive in average to sub-par surf. It's built for surfers who refuse to downgrade to a fish or hybrid when conditions are less than ideal.
Swallow tail reduces surface area while keeping width for drive, grip, and speed. Wide point set back for balanced pivot on any part of the wave. Same DNA as boards used by Cole Houshmand, Kade Matson, and Michael Rodrigues. Low tail rocker and generous concave for instant speed generation.
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers who want shortboard performance in average to sub-par surf without switching templates.
↑ Back to topFirewire Manncave Fins — Just Landed
Dan Mann's balanced fin template — his go-to for testing new shapes. The Firewire Manncave sits firmly in the rake world with a slightly more pivot-oriented outline. Hold and drive down the line, loose enough for tight pocket maneuvers. Versatile across wave types and board types.
This is Dan's constant in R&D — riding them in everything from grovelers to step-up guns. Traditional fiberglass layup gives a familiar flex pattern underfoot, closer to glass-ons. Compatible with Futures' fin system.
Available as a 5-FIN set for boards with five-box configurations, or as a Thruster set — a medium size version of the front fins built for drive and easy release. The Quad trailers are an 80/20 foil with a bit more pivot in design.
Best for: Shortboard surfers running Futures boxes who want Dan Mann's performance baseline template in a medium-large fin.
See the 5-Fin Manncave →
See the Thruster Manncave →
Creatures of Leisure Board Bags — Restocked
Four Creatures bags back in stock. All use DIAMOND-TECH fabric for lightweight strength and water resistance, DIAMOND-TECH 2.0 on high-stress areas, and marine-grade corrosion-resistant zips throughout.
Fish Day Use Bag — Black Silver
Designed for day-to-day use with single board capacity for wider fun boards. DIAMOND-TECH fabric, 5mm closed cell foam protection, expandable sidewall, Aero Mesh Ventilation, fin slot, and foam padded handle with 10mm shoulder strap.
Longboard Double Bag — Black Silver
Carry your go-to board plus a backup in one bag. 10mm foam and DIAMOND-TECH materials, Armour Impact System for 20% more tail and nose protection, internal compression straps, and a zippered fin slot.
See the Longboard Double Bag →
Double Board Bag Fish
Fits your go-to board plus a backup without excess baggage. 10mm foam and DIAMOND-TECH materials, Armour Impact System for 20% more tail and nose coverage, Aero Mesh Ventilation, and internal compression straps.
See the Double Board Bag Fish →
Hardwear Longboard 2–3 Wheely Bag
Built for the full quiver. HardWear heavy duty canvas, DIAMOND-TECH 2.0 on high-stress areas, 10mm closed cell foam, and Nose + Tail Impact System for 20% more protection. High-density luggage wheels with drag plate, flip lid with wide zip opening, removable internal dividers, and a 2-year warranty.
↑ Back to topSolarez Travel Kits — Restocked
Two kits back in stock — one for epoxy boards, one for PU boards. Make sure you match the kit to your board construction before you travel. Using the wrong resin on a repair is worse than leaving the ding alone.
Epoxy Pro Travel Kit
Includes Zerovoc Styrofoam-safe UV cure resin, 2-part epoxy resin for structural repairs, Solarez Microlite-Epoxy for foam repairs, fiberglass cloth, stainless steel scissors, sandpaper, eco-friendly cleanup solvent, and applicators.
Poly Pro Travel Kit
For polyester PU boards. Includes a 2 oz tube of Solarez fiberfil putty, a 2 oz tube of Microlite putty, a 60/240 grit sand pad and spreader, prep-pad, and a Mylar application sheet. Compact and straightforward — covers the dings you're most likely to run into on a surf trip.
Best for: Anyone traveling with boards who wants a real repair option without checking a full tool kit.
↑ Back to topOuterknown Seventy Seven Cord Pull-Ons
The best-selling Seventyseven Cord is back in comfort stretch — elastic waist and drawcord for the easiest pull-on. Made with stretch 12-wale corduroy for a mid-rise retro feel. Pigment-dyed for a washed, lived-in look where no two are exactly alike. OK logo dot embroidery on the back right pocket, two front and two back pockets.
See Kelp Bloom sizes →
See Wash Black sizes →