Where it fits
This model is classified as Step Up. Use the documented family, selected size and intended conditions to decide whether that direction matches the surfer's brief.
Step Up
Lost Retro Ripper
Designed as an everyday utility board to semi-step up. A great travel board, that can handle some size, and a wide variety of conditions....
Official manufacturer information
Typical surfer profile
Intermediate to Expert surfer seeking a step up.
Wave direction
The available board information associates this model with point break, reef break, hollow waves. Confirm the intended wave range with the manufacturer.
Where it sits in the design range
The Retro Ripper sits in the Step Up family with a Step Up direction. Related models may solve a different design job even when their volume is similar.
Dimensions and volume
Available size range
5'10 to 6'8, 26L to 44L across the reviewed board specifications. The table below shows the complete available size range.
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5'10 | 19 | 2 3/8 | 29.5L | PU |
| 5'11 | 19 1/4 | 2 7/16 | 31L | PU |
| 5'6 | 18 3/8 | 2 5/16 | 26L | PU |
| 5'8 | 18 5/8 | 2 3/8 | 27.5L | PU |
| 5'9 | 18 7/8 | 2 3/8 | 28.5L | PU |
| 6'0 | 19 3/8 | 2 1/2 | 32.3L | PU |
| 6'1 | 19 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 33.5L | PU |
| 6'2 | 19 3/4 | 2 9/16 | 34.8L | PU |
| 6'3 | 19 7/8 | 2 5/8 | 36L | PU |
| 6'4 | 20 1/8 | 2 11/16 | 38L | PU |
| 6'5 | 20 1/4 | 2 3/4 | 40L | PU |
| 6'6 | 20 1/2 | 2 13/16 | 41.8L | PU |
| 6'8 | 21 | 2 13/16 | 44L | PU |
Board design direction
- Public family
- Step Up
- Detailed category
- Step Up
- Also suits
- performance_daily_driver, daily_driver
- Ability guidance
- intermediate, advanced, expert
- Fin configuration
- Thruster
- Wave intent
- point break, reef break, hollow waves, powerful, average
- Strengths
- drive, hold, projection
- Trade-offs
- release, forgiveness
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
- 6 / 10
- Speed
- 7 / 10
- Drive
- 9 / 10
- Release
- 5 / 10
- Hold
- 9 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 5 / 10
- Sensitivity
- 7 / 10
- Outline
- narrow
- Rocker
- medium high entry / high tail
- Rails
- refined
- Quiver role
- step up, travel, reef
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.