Surfboard comparison
Almond Surfboards Joy vs Lost / Mayhem Bean Bag
Also searched as: Joy vs Bean Bag, Almond Surfboards Joy or Lost / Mayhem Bean Bag, Lost / Mayhem Bean Bag vs Almond Surfboards Joy
Almond Surfboards Joy vs Lost / Mayhem Bean Bag: Almond Surfboards Joy fits knee-high to chest-high days, while Lost / Mayhem Bean Bag holds through knee-high to head-high. Side-by-side wave range, power, and skill on Quivr.
Free on iPhone. Opens straight to Joy vs Bean Bag — same charts as this page, plus your quiver.
This Joy vs Bean Bag page compares wave size (knee-high to chest-high vs knee-high to head-high), wave power (soft / mushy to moderate vs soft / mushy to moderate), and skill demand using Quivr catalog spectra — the same ranges shown in the app. Quivr catalogs 1,607+ surfboards.
Almond Surfboards
Joy
Midlength
Best for speed + glide
✦ Speed + glide in knee-high to chest-high.
The Joy is a versatile mid-length surfboard that excels in smaller waves while also providing early entry into larger surf. It's suitable for surfers of all skill levels looking for a reliable and forgiving ride.
knee-high to chest-high
soft / mushy to moderate
beginner-friendly skill window
Manufacturer
View on Almond Surfboards website
Lost / Mayhem
Bean Bag
Small-wave shortboard
Best for speed + glide
✦ Short board that excels in small conditions.
The Bean Bag is designed for maximum lift and stability in tiny surf, allowing for aggressive surfing even on the smallest waves. It's ideal for surfers looking for a fun, short board that excels in small conditions.
knee-high to head-high
soft / mushy to moderate
intermediate to advanced skill window
Manufacturer
View on Lost / Mayhem website
Still deciding?
Save this matchup in Quivr
Open Joy vs Bean Bag in the app, add either board to your quiver, and compare against 1,607+ others. Free on iPhone.
Joy vs Bean Bag — quick answers
What's the difference between Almond Surfboards Joy and Lost / Mayhem Bean Bag?
Almond Surfboards Joy vs Lost / Mayhem Bean Bag: Almond Surfboards Joy fits knee-high to chest-high days, while Lost / Mayhem Bean Bag holds through knee-high to head-high. Side-by-side wave range, power, and skill on Quivr.
What wave size is Joy for?
Almond Surfboards Joy covers knee-high to chest-high.
What wave size is Bean Bag for?
Lost / Mayhem Bean Bag covers knee-high to head-high.
Which is better for small waves, Almond Surfboards Joy or Lost / Mayhem Bean Bag?
Almond Surfboards Joy is tuned for a smaller top-end (knee-high to chest-high) than Lost / Mayhem Bean Bag (knee-high to head-high).
Free on the App Store
OPEN JOY VS BEAN BAG IN QUIVR
You already read the spectra. Download Quivr and open Joy vs Bean Bag next to 1,607+ more boards — same ranges, your quiver, real reviews.
Free on iPhone. Built for choosing and comparing boards.