Where it fits
This model is classified as Large-Rider High Performance Shortboard. Use the documented family, selected size and intended conditions to decide whether that direction matches the surfer's brief.
Large-Rider High Performance Shortboard
Lost El Patron
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Official manufacturer information
Typical surfer profile
Progressing to Expert surfer seeking a large-rider high performance shortboard.
Wave direction
The available board information associates this model with beach break, reef break, open face. Confirm the intended wave range with the manufacturer.
Where it sits in the design range
The El Patron sits in the Large-Rider High Performance Shortboard family with a Large-Rider High Performance Shortboard direction. Related models may solve a different design job even when their volume is similar.
Dimensions and volume
Available size range
6'0 to 6'8, 35L to 45L across the reviewed board specifications. The table below shows the complete available size range.
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6'0 | 20 | 2 3/4 | 35L | PU |
| 6'1 | 20 1/8 | 2 3/4 | 36L | PU |
| 6'2 | 20 1/4 | 2 13/16 | 37.5L | PU |
| 6'3 | 20 3/8 | 2 7/8 | 39.5L | PU |
| 6'4 | 20 5/8 | 2 7/8 | 40.5L | PU |
| 6'5 | 20 7/8 | 2 7/8 | 41.5L | PU |
| 6'6 | 21 | 2 15/16 | 42.5L | PU |
| 6'8 | 21 1/4 | 2 15/16 | 45L | PU |
Board design direction
- Public family
- Performance Shortboard
- Detailed category
- Large-Rider High Performance Shortboard
- Ability guidance
- progressing, intermediate, advanced, expert
- Fin configuration
- Thruster
- Wave intent
- beach break, reef break, open face, weak, average
- Strengths
- paddle, speed generation, wave entry
- Trade-offs
- glide, turning radius
Guidance describes board characteristics, not a guaranteed performance outcome.
Board DNA
A compact view of how this board is designed to behave. Live stock and sizing remain the main purpose of this page.
- Paddle
- 10 / 10
- Speed
- 10 / 10
- Drive
- 7 / 10
- Release
- 9 / 10
- Hold
- 7 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 8 / 10
- Sensitivity
- 7 / 10
- Outline
- wide forward
- Rocker
- low entry / medium tail
- Rails
- refined
- Quiver role
- small wave, daily driver, reef alternative
Quivrr Board DNA is derived from current manufacturer design information and governed Quivrr classification.
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Other boards in this family
Related design guidance
How to choose a surfboard, understand volume and sizing, or ask Bodhi to explain trade-offs.
Reviewed by QUIVRR editorial on 2026-07-14. Board information updated: 2026-08-19. Confirm final specifications with the manufacturer or retailer.