Lost Puddle Fish Surfboard Review

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Pete Southwick - 6 years ago

Hello guys, great review! Very informative. I have a quick question about sizing on this board. I'm a very experienced surfer of about 20 years and also a street skater. I was told that the 5'7" carbon wrap PF is the size for me. And that if I skate my trucks loose, which i do, the Thruster set up would be super fun. I'm 6'1" 180lbs. This info came from a reliable, ripper friend of mine, just wanted to double check before I move forward. BTW, I just moved back to North Florida so I'll be riding lots of smaller swells. Thanks a mill!

Pete

REAL Watersports - 6 years ago

Hey Pete, your friends sizing advise is spot on for a ripper, that size won't be the fastest paddling but once you're up it will totally rip. As for the fins, the Puddle Fish has a really wide tail and rides best as a quad, I recommend picking up a Tri/Quad set so you can experiment with both. Quads dedicate more of the rail into the wave and project you down the line faster, this is great for steep waves and fast surf while the Tri set makes more pivoting turns off of your back foot. Either way, it's great to have the option to surf either. Quads tend to be faster. Keep up the stoke - Ashlon

Elouan .LC - 6 years ago

Pete Southwick Hey man , I’m about your size and weight and the 5’7 is absolutely killing it for me. I live in Miami and right now it is actually pumpin

Gust George - 6 years ago

@real watersports. Could you recommend a future quad fin set up for the puddlefish? I weigh around 175 and surf mushy Texas waves lol

REAL Watersports - 6 years ago

Thanks for writing in, the Puddle Fish has quite the wide tail, and works great with the Futures Controller Honeycomb Quad's http://www.realwatersports.com/futures-controller-honeycomb-quad-fin-set-bamboo

Chase Burgess - 6 years ago

Hey! Could you give me some insight as to how the Puddle Fish and the RV compare to each other? Looking for a board to add to my quiver that will grovel well in small waves and windy/bumpy conditions. Also, great videos, I'm gonna have to stop by the shop next time I'm in OBX.

REAL Watersports - 6 years ago

Hey Chase, both work in a similar wave range but make different turns and have a different feel overall. The RV likes to make tighter angled turns, pivoting off the tail, while the Puddle Fish makes more fish style, arced out, carving turns. What other boards have you been surfing? We'd be stoked to get you dialed in on the right shape. Cheers - Ashlon

samuel pou coen - 6 years ago

Hello.. currently i ride a biscuit, decided to buy a puddle.. im 5.6 and 168 pounds.. what size and liters do you recomend for me.. thxs!

samuel pou coen - 6 years ago

REAL Watersports thnx men!!

REAL Watersports - 6 years ago

Thanks for the extra info. If you like how your Biscuit floats and want to match that go with the 5'8. Alternatively if you want something a little more sporty and fast, the lower volume 5'7 is still within your grovel range and will turn faster and carry more speed down the line. Cheers - Ashlon

samuel pou coen - 6 years ago

+REAL Watersports my biscuit is 5.8 ..20,1/4... 2,3/4 .. im a intermediate surfer .. usually surf 2-4 feet waves in dominican republic .. my height 5.6 and 168 weight... thanxs for ur help

REAL Watersports - 6 years ago

Hey Samuel, What is your skill level, where do you surf, and what size is your Biscuit?

Mitchel Griekspoor - 6 years ago

Hi!
Thanks for the review. Really consider buying the puddle fish next summer but i'm not sure what size will suit me the best. I'm 6'0 ft tall and weigh about 77 kilograms. Currently riding an 6'4 hypto krypto shape (43 L). Most waves we get to surf in the Netherlands vary from knee to shoulder height so with that information, is it doable for you guys to give me any indication about which size puddle fish would be great for me for endless fun :) Thanks in advance!

REAL Watersports - 6 years ago

I think sizing down will be a lot of fun for you and the 5'11 is a good compromise.

Mitchel Griekspoor - 6 years ago

Thanks for the quick response! Well, I do like my 6'4. It catches waves quite easily but isn't super maneuverable to be honest. I was already thinking about going smaller but the waves we get here most of the time are not very powerful. I don't wanna make the mistake about going to small and having the risk of missing too much waves. What do you reckon for something in between like a 5'11?

REAL Watersports - 6 years ago

Hey Mitchel, Thanks for commenting. How do you like your 6'4? If you are looking to keep the same paddle power you can size it the same but if you don't mind working harder you will experience more speed and maneuverability from a smaller board, in the 5'9-5'10 range,

MT Blues - 6 years ago

Hi Guys. Loving the review. I weigh about 200b (91kg) and am 6'0" tall. Currently riding a 6'2" x 21.1/2" x 2.2/5" fish. What size Puddle fish would you recommend for me? I have a 6'0" on order but was wondering wether to down size to a 5'11" (or smaller). Thanks in advance Matt.

REAL Watersports - 6 years ago

Hey Matt, thanks for writing in. The 6'0 Puddle Fish is a good size as a small wave board at your weight. You could size down but you would need more powerful surf and would need to be in better position on the smaller board.

REAL Watersports - 6 years ago

Hey Niko, Thanks for writing in. We love surfing Puerto Rico and have surfed La 8 before. The Puddle Fish is a great call for that wave when it's under head high. You can ride the same volume as your V3 but if you really want to maximize small wave performance I would add a liter or two. All of our Puddle Fish with color and all other boards are $100 off today only: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/puddle-fish

Phaidrus - 7 years ago

Hey Trip, great board presentation (of your personal board, I noticed the "For Trip" on the bottom)! My groveler is a Bottom Feeder 5'10 x 22 x 2.63 stock dims @ 40lt. How does the Puddle Fish compare to the BF? And if I were to replace the BF with a PF, which size, 5'10 or 5'11? Thanks

Phaidrus - 7 years ago

Thanks for replying!

REAL Watersports - 7 years ago

Hello Phaidrus. The Puddle Fish marks more drawn out arcing turns and carries more speed down the line, while the Bottom Feeder likes to make more pivotal turns. If you like your Bottom Feeder and how it paddles you should go with the 5'11 Puddle Jumper at ~40L

Ryan The Rock - 7 years ago

Hi guys...im 6'3 and 220lbs...i currently ride a 6'4 shortboard at 39L...which puddle fish would suit me?Im scared to go too short as i dont want to lose paddle power and wave catchability

REAL Watersports - 7 years ago

Hey Ryan, The 5''11 at ~40L will be a great size for you. If you want even more paddle power go for the Carbon Wrap construction, its light weight and floats more, also faster down the line and through turns.

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matty vought - 7 years ago

My everyday board I ride is around 29liters. I'm 5'11" 174. What size puddlefish off the rack would you guys recommend in this model?

matty vought - 7 years ago

Cool, thanks for the info guys! and love all the webisodes! keep em coming

REAL Watersports - 7 years ago

Hey Matty, Go with the 5'6, the extra volume will help in weak surf but it's still low enough to turn well and be seriously rippable. http://www.realwatersports.com/lost-puddle-fish-pu-poly-5-6

matty vought - 7 years ago

Primary use would be as my groveler. Mostly surfing point and beach breaks around North SD county and OC.

REAL Watersports - 7 years ago

Hey Matty, Thanks for writing in. Are you intending to surf this as your groveler in small surf below your 29L board or are you chasing the same waves? Where do you surf and how much of waves do you intend to ride this Puddle Fish in?

frezhtastic - 7 years ago

hey guys,
i would like to extend my quiver. i'm mainly riding a 5'10 v2 rocket, what size would you recommend for mushy french days at 4ft up to good clean days with 5-6ft (181cm-5'11 and 72kg-158lbs)

REAL Watersports - 7 years ago

Stoked to hear your building the quiver, to fill in below your V2 rocket we recommend a 5'8 Puddle Fish. Cheers - Ashlon

Mathieu Revel - 7 years ago

Hey ! great reviews :) Curious question, I m hesitating between this board and making a Gary mcneil Twin Fin fish RTT for small days. Any advise on it ?

Adrián Revuelta - 7 years ago

Very informative review, I was just wondering what size would suit me, I weigh 64 kg and 5'11 and I tend to tride longer boards (at 6'2 or 5'11) but what is the best size for a board like a puddle fish?

REAL Watersports - 7 years ago

Hey Adrian. We recommend a 5'10. This is going to offer enough float to help you on those small mushy days, while still being fun to surf and easy to turn.

Adrián Revuelta - 7 years ago

REAL Watersports I live really close to the french western coast so I tend to drive up there alot, I struggle the most in summer due to the waves being very irregular and mushy probably max wave size 2 ft

REAL Watersports - 7 years ago

Hey Adrian, thanks for writing in. Sizing really depends on your skill level, and wave range. What size waves do you intend to surf this board on? And how is your surfing? Are you linking turns well? What sort of maneuvers are you working on? Cheers - Ashlon

Luke George - 7 years ago

I'm looking at this board as a transition from a mini mal to shortboard, thoughts? I'm 5'11 @ 90kg and can pop up, turn no problems.

REAL Watersports - 7 years ago

Good Call Luke, At your weight, and considering your board history we recommend the 6'0 http://www.realwatersports.com/lost-puddle-fish-pu-poly-6-0-43221

Jay Zwingly - 7 years ago

Hey can you all do a review of the Sharpeye Disco Cheater and/or Roberts Metamorph... I'm looking for a new board that I can still ride like a performance board but in mushy waves down in Florida...

REAL Watersports - 7 years ago

Hey Jay, Thanks for writing in. We don't stock Sharp Eye, but may be demoing the Metamorph in the future. You should check out the Lost Puddle Jumper. It's an excellent small wave board that rides on rail and turns like a performance shortboard. Cheers - Ashlon

Michael McGrath - 7 years ago

Hey. Love your review vids. Lots of useful info. I'm 190lbs/86ish kg am in decent shape and have been surfing for 15+ years but now can go weeks without a surf. I have a 6'2" v3 rocket and was wondering what size puddle fish would be good for me to compliment the v3 as groveller. Any words of wisdom?

REAL Watersports - 7 years ago

Hey Michael, thanks for commenting. Coming off of your 6'2 V3, you would be stoked on the 5'10 Puddle Fish. It has slightly more volume than your V3 and the foam is more condensed in a shorter board for better paddle power, speed, and maneuverability in small surf. We have a few in stock but check this one out http://www.realwatersports.com/lost-puddle-fish-pu-poly-5-10-39503

Tim Osborne - 7 years ago

Another great review. Any chance you can review the new Lib-tech RNF?

REAL Watersports - 7 years ago

Hey Tim, looks like the RNF Redux by Lib Tech is 16" on the nose and tail. Drop us a line REALpro@REALwatersports.com anytime with more questions.

REAL Watersports - 7 years ago

Stoked to hear you are tuning in regularly. We'll get the dimensions and reach out via email shortly.

REAL Watersports - 7 years ago

Glad you're stoked Tim! We will be reviewing the Lib Tech RNF redux once we get enough time surfing it. Keep an eye on REALwatersports.com or subscribe to our channel so you are the first to find out.

Craig Steven - 7 years ago

What what size board was Trent riding?

REAL Watersports - 7 years ago

Hey Craig, Trip is surfing a 5'11 with pumped up dims to match the volume of the 6'0.

Craig Steven - 7 years ago

Just wondering about sizing for the puddle jumper range, particularly the puddlefish. I ride a 6'5. 40.9L quiver killer as my alrounder. I can decide between the 6'2 and 6'1. 6'2 seems like a lot of volume at 44L.. but 6'1 sounds short. I've never ridden a board that short.. I still need some paddle power. I'm 6'1 and 240 pounds

Bruno Palmieri - 6 years ago

Hey Craig, I’m intermediate and weigh 195. How do you like the puddle fish? Can it handle occasional 4-5’. I cant decide between the fish, the pj or the pjrp

Craig Steven - 7 years ago

Just wanted say thank you for your advise on the sizing of this board. I bought the 6'1 in PU. (Didn't purchase from you guys as I live in Australia. But for my weight and height the 6'1 is perfect at 43L. Not too big or too small.. it feel unreal! I absolutely love this board!

Craig Steven - 7 years ago

Thanks so much

REAL Watersports - 7 years ago

Craig, We'd recommend the 6'1. Riding a shorter board is great when you have this much foam packed in. It will paddle really well with all that foam right beneath you and the shorter rail line creates less drag so the board takes off lightning fast down the line. Hope this helps - Ashlon

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Kyle Braaten - 7 years ago

Would you recommend this for a new surfer or a older returning surfer

REAL Watersports - 7 years ago

Hey Kyle, the Puddle Fish can work for either but we would rather see a returning surfer get on this shape and the new surfer get on a longboard for a faster progression.

devinthrash - 7 years ago

Kyle Braaten i had an 8 year hiatus and the puddle jumper was absolutely perfect for getting back in the water. the puddlefish should work great, youre going to have a blast with it.

Chris Andrews - 7 years ago

Hi team. I have a Puddle Jumper squash tail - best board ever. What would be the diffrence between this compared to the fish and also the round pin. Thnaks for your great videos

REAL Watersports - 7 years ago

The Puddle Fish's wider tail creates more speed, while the tail creates less drag to give the Puddle Fish more speed and more acceleration out of turns than the standard and round tail puddle jumpers. The Round Tail features a little more rocker, more foiled rails, and the round tail to make this one work better in big surf.

Guy Katz - 7 years ago

is this model also available in carbon wrap?

REAL Watersports - 7 years ago

Hey Guy, We can have any shape from ...Lost made in Carbon Wrap. Just let us know the dims and any special color or construction preferences so we can get a quote for you. Give us a call (252)987-6000 or write REALpro@REALwatersports.com