SHOP NOW Origins and Early Success Lost Surfboards, co-founded by Matt "Mayhem" Biolos and a group of school friends in 1985, has left an indelible mark on the surfing world. The company's journey began with the iconic round nose fish (RNF), a board that redefined surfboard design and remains one of the top-selling boards globally. The RNF 96, with its glass-on side fins and small FCS tailer, was a game-changer, especially during the early days of FCS's removable fins. This innovative approach to board design set the stage for Lost Surfboards' future success. The RNF Legacy and Collaborations The RNF's...

The Hawaiian Smooth Seahorse: A Unique Ocean Resident The other day, I was out surfing, and suddenly someone in the lineup yelled, “There’s a seahorse!” As it turned out, the seahorse was dead—which was a bummer. But what was even more surprising to me was that there was a seahorse in the water at all. I didn’t know that we had seahorses in Hawaii! Another thing that surprised me was how big it was. Most seahorses I see in pictures are super tiny—around an inch or two at the most. But this one was at least twice that size—nearly four...

Modern Throwback of the Brand Vissla The Founding of Vissla When Paul Naude started Vissla, he was looking to do something different. After decades of being one of the surfing’s leading entrepreneurs, Naude knew had an intimate understanding of how the industry worked. He grew up in Durban, which is the center of the South African surf scene, and spent his early years involved in virtually every aspect of the surf business. He repaired, glassed, and shaped surfboards; started Zigzag Magazine, held the regional license for Gotcha in South Africa, and eventually became president of Billabong. A Different Approach Although...