F1 Round Pin Surfboard

Key Advantages

🏆 World Championship Proven - Yago Dora's 2025 world title weapon, winning Trestles and cementing the dominance of this new shape

⚡ Julian Wilson's Legacy Updated - Combines the F1 model Julian Wilson dominated the world tour with in the early 2010s, blended with modern Driver 3.0 elements

🌊 Built for Powerful Waves - Deep single to double concave with round pin tail delivers extra bite through all types of turns, from carves to bottom turns

🎯 Progressive Design Refinements - Set back more than the Driver 3.0 with added nose rocker, reduced tail rocker, and thin tail block for enhanced performance

Perfect For You If:

✓ You're an aggressive rider who pushes your board to the limit in powerful waves

✓ You surf hollow or larger waves and need control and flow for progressive surfing

✓ You want a board built for everything from rippable peaks to large, hollow walls

✓ You're looking to clean up your style, return to fundamentals, and build on them with another level of progression

✓ You appreciate the type of surfing used in Hawaii and world tour-proven performance

Technology Behind the Magic

The Lost Formula 1 represents Matt Biolos' modern evolution of Julian Wilson's F1 model from the early 2010s—the board Julian used to dominate his years on tour. This updated version blends the proven F1 template with many of the modern elements of the Driver 3.0, resulting in the latest high-performance round pin from Lost.

Design Innovation:

Round pin shortboards have been a staple of every power surfer's quiver for more than 40 years. Ever since Simon Anderson unveiled his thruster design at pumping Bells Beach in 1981, this design has been the go-to for powerful carves and control in hollow or larger waves—exactly the type of surfing used in Hawaii.

The Formula 1 is set back a bit more than the Driver 3.0, and gets added drive and speed from its progressive outline, which is blended with a deep single to double concave bottom contour. This concave setup works with the round pin to add extra bite through all types of turns, from carves to bottom turns, providing control and flow for aggressive riders who are pushing their boards to the limit.

The thick centerline adds a bit of extra volume, while tapered rails provide control and maneuverability. Added nose rocker and reduced tail rocker refine the ride, while a thin tail block provides extra bite and responsiveness.

Development Story:

This board is the result of a Lost team rider session at Trestles in 2024. Working through a bunch of old Lost shapes, Yago Dora and Cole Houshmand found that Julian Wilson's old boards were still relevant and worked great. Matt Biolos started tweaking the design in pursuit of an updated, modern take on the F1.

Cole Houshmand ended up surfing a number of 2025 world tour events on the new version, ultimately winning in Brazil on it. Yago was excited by the board's potential, and Biolos built him a couple of prototypes in his personal dimensions. The boards went so well that Yago ended up swapping out his normal boards for the updated Formula 1 at Trestles, where he ended up winning on a design that was essentially unproven and brand new to him.

Yago then went on to win the world title later in 2025, cementing the dominance of this new shape.

Dimensions

Yago Dora's Championship Model:
6'0" x 19" x 2.5" | 29.75 liters
The exact dimensions Yago rode to win Trestles and the 2025 world title

Stock Size Range:
5'4" to 6'6" (standard volume progression)

"Bro" Size Range:
5'8" to 6'8" (increased volume for larger surfers)

In celebration of Yago's world championship, Lost is releasing the Formula 1 Round Pin in Yago's dimensions so that everyday surfers can see what all the fuss is about. The first release of the updated Formula 1 is a series of round tails in a variety of sizes, based on Yago's Lowers-winning model.

Real-World Performance

Ideal Wave Conditions:
Built for fluid, progressive surfing in everything from rippable peaks to large, hollow walls. This is the board designed for the type of surfing used in Hawaii—hollow or larger waves where powerful carves and control are essential.

Performance Characteristics:
The progressive outline blended with the deep single to double concave bottom contour generates added drive and speed. The concave setup works with the round pin tail to add extra bite through all types of turns, from carves to bottom turns. The thick centerline provides extra volume while tapered rails deliver control and maneuverability. Added nose rocker and reduced tail rocker refine the ride, with a thin tail block providing extra bite and responsiveness.

This board provides control and flow for aggressive riders who are pushing their boards to the limit. It's designed to clean up your style and bring you back to the fundamentals—and then build on them with another level of progression.

World Tour Success:

• Cole Houshmand won in Brazil on the new Formula 1
• Yago Dora won Trestles on an essentially unproven design
• Yago Dora went on to win the 2025 world title, cementing this board's legendary status

What Is a PU Surfboard?

Classic Feel. Trusted Build. Time-Tested Performance.

A PU surfboard, short for polyurethane, refers to a surfboard shaped from a polyurethane foam core and laminated with fiberglass cloth using polyester resin. This construction has been the gold standard for decades and remains a favorite among surfers who value that classic board feel. Lost Surfboards and many other leading shapers still use PU for its balanced performance, durability, and smooth flex pattern—especially in everyday conditions and bigger, choppier waves.

Even with the rise of lighter epoxy builds, PU remains a solid go-to for those who want predictable, powerful performance underfoot. Whether you're carving up solid reef breaks or chasing the feel of your first board, PU construction delivers.

Key Characteristics of PU Surfboards

• PU foam combined with fiberglass and polyester resin creates a forgiving flex pattern. This provides a smoother rail-to-rail transition that feels “buttery” and comfortable—especially appreciated in more critical or textured wave conditions.
• PU boards tend to be heavier than EPS/Epoxy models, which many surfers appreciate for added drive and momentum down the line. This weight also helps the board handle well in windy or choppy surf.
• Dings? No big deal. PU/poly boards are easy to repair at home or by any surf shop, with widely available materials and lower costs compared to epoxy builds.
• Most traditional shortboards and performance boards—including many from Lost, Channel Islands, and Pyzel—were originally designed around PU blanks. That legacy continues with refined shapes and reliable performance today.
  

When Should You Choose a PU Surfboard?

A PU board is often the best option if:

• classic surf feel with smooth drive and power.
• overhead surf, reef breaks, or textured ocean conditions.
• a bit of extra weight underfoot for better control on the face.

PU constructions are ideal for surfers who prioritize control and consistency over lightweight responsiveness. From seasoned shortboarders to everyday surfers riding waves across Hawaii, PU boards continue to be a trusted option for a reason.

Why We Still Love PU

At Hawaiian South Shore, we believe there’s no “one-size-fits-all” when it comes to boards—but PU surfboards hold a unique place in surf culture. They’re the go-to choice for reliable performance, time-tested in waves around the world, and especially dialed for Hawaii’s variable conditions.

2. Surfboard Shipping

We can only ship boards purchased from the shop at this time due to Cargo policy.

Due to handling requirements, surfboards are shipped with specific protocols and fees.

a. Oahu Store Pickup

HAWAII SURFBOARD SHIPPING RATES

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS:

➤ Hawaiian Air Cargo

(All Size Boards)  - ETA Usually in two days (Boards can be picked up from the Hawaiian Air Cargo Airport from 7AM in the morning, a day after the board has been sent out.)

Hawaiian Air Cargo charges $25 per day if the board is not picked up within 48 hours of arrival at their facility.

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