New board advice for Intermediate

[Swimmy Tim]

Looking for input on the following boards, especially if you've tried several and can compare/contrast. All by Lost in Lib Tech.

Quiver Killer 6'4, 21" wide, 2.8" thick, 40.5 litres
RNF 96 6'1, 21.8" wide, 2.7" thick, 41.8 litres
Puddle Jumper HP 6'2, 22" wide, 2.75" thick, 42 litres
Rad Ripper 6'2, 21" wide, 2.7" thick, 40.3 litres.

I had the RNF Redux 6'0 and loved it. But want something a bit easier to paddle. It was recently stolen so needing something new. I own the Crowd Killer 6'8 and it's been decent, but miss the shorter board for easier turns. I'm an intermediate, 6'4" 185 pound, full hooded wetsuit (5mm or 6 mm), mostly beach breaks, fit, age 55 surfer. Thinking of the RNF 96 as it's like the RNF Redux but a bit more volume, but also the Quiver Killer because I'm tall and it's the tallest of the bunch. Curious about the others though.

Thanks!!

[CloneSan]

Love the quiver killer. I have the 6'4, paddles very easy for a board this size, and turns like a shortboard. I weigh 160 ish and 6'3. Can only compare to a 6'4 AM flyer, which was more nimble still. Looking at your collection, I would just buy one

[waikikikichan]

What fin set up are you using on your Crowd Killer 6'8" ? If it's always been the standard thruster setup, I would recommend trying a Twin-Stabi set up ( two larger sides with a smaller center trailer )
Futures Fins T1
FCS MR.TX

[Geezer]

I had a retro ripper and hated it; sold it after two surfs. Did not get on with the flat deck and big rails and needed more rocker than it had for the good waves I wanted to ride it in. Had a puddle jumper for a month and sold that as well; too flat and wide for me. Got it for smaller waves but just didn't click with it. Heard good things about the quiver killer, never tried one. Have an evil twin in the rack at the moment that I've had out a few times; will probably sell it because.....too flat for me. Gets into waves really easy but doesn't fit in well with the waves I usually ride.

A board I like that is designed for conditions similar to the boards that you listed if you can see past the Lost brand is the Channel Islands Rocket Wide. I've had a few now and is a favorite. Does alot of things well in waist to 1.5OH. And it's got some rocker, not too flat.

My 2cents....I'm 54 and in good shape but know how it is to be getting older and losing a bit on the paddle. If you want a board that turns well and paddles well, get a more rockered board in a longer length with a bit more volume. I am 6'1" and about 15lbs heavier than you and I have a lost v3 stealth that is a favorite as well, 6'4" and around 40-41L. Paddles well and surfs great in shoulder to 1.5OH.

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[Geezer]

BTW, I like the rocket wide better than the steath even though I do like the stealth. And the ripper board had too much forward volume for my taste.

If the board has to be a lost board for whatever reason, take a look at the glydra in 6’7” and the sub scorcher 2 single wing swallow which was the best Lost board I ever had. That board was great, paddled well and really user friendly. Rode that until Inwore it out. Based on an MR shape, I have an MR in my quiver now and will never sell it.