Where it fits
This model is classified as High Volume Performance Shortboard. Use the documented family, selected size and intended conditions to decide whether that direction matches the surfer's brief.
High Volume Performance Shortboard
Lost El Patron
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Official manufacturer information
Typical surfer profile
Progressing to Expert surfer seeking a high volume 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 High Volume Performance Shortboard family with a High Volume 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
- High Volume Performance Shortboard
- Also suits
- high_volume
- 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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Related design guidance
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Quivrr Board Intelligence is generated from governed Board DNA, current board range information and manufacturer source information. Board information updated 2026-07-16. Confirm final specifications with the manufacturer or retailer.