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Almond Surfboards Joy vs Lost / Mayhem Original Puddle Jumper ’25
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Almond Surfboards Joy vs Lost / Mayhem Original Puddle Jumper ’25: Almond Surfboards Joy fits knee-high to chest-high days, while Lost / Mayhem Original Puddle Jumper ’25 holds through knee-high to overhead. Side-by-side wave range, power, and skill on Quivr.
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This Joy vs Original Puddle Jumper ’25 page compares wave size (knee-high to chest-high vs knee-high to overhead), 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 1,597+ surfboards.
Almond Surfboards
Joy
Midlength
Best for speed + glide
✦ Speed + glide across 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
Original Puddle Jumper ’25
Groveler
Best for speed + glide
✦ The Original Puddle Jumper is designed for small waves.
The Original Puddle Jumper is designed for small waves, offering excellent glide and stability. It's perfect for surfers looking for a fun and forgiving board in weaker conditions.
knee-high to overhead
soft / mushy to moderate
beginner-friendly to advanced skill window
Manufacturer
View on Lost / Mayhem websiteYouTube reviews
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Lost Original Puddle Jumper '25 Surfboard ReviewBoardshop
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Matt Biolos ...Lost Original Puddle Jumper '25 ReviewREAL Watersports
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Is your Groveler the most important board in your quiver? | ...Lost Original Puddle Jumper '25REAL Watersports
Joy vs Original Puddle Jumper ’25 — quick answers
What's the difference between Almond Surfboards Joy and Lost / Mayhem Original Puddle Jumper ’25?
Almond Surfboards Joy vs Lost / Mayhem Original Puddle Jumper ’25: Almond Surfboards Joy fits knee-high to chest-high days, while Lost / Mayhem Original Puddle Jumper ’25 holds through knee-high to overhead. 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 Original Puddle Jumper ’25 for?
Lost / Mayhem Original Puddle Jumper ’25 covers knee-high to overhead.
Which is better for small waves, Almond Surfboards Joy or Lost / Mayhem Original Puddle Jumper ’25?
Almond Surfboards Joy is tuned for a smaller top-end (knee-high to chest-high) than Lost / Mayhem Original Puddle Jumper ’25 (knee-high to overhead).
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