Surfboard comparison
Almond Surfboards Joy vs Lost / Mayhem Party Platter
Also searched as: Joy vs Party Platter, Almond Surfboards Joy or Lost / Mayhem Party Platter, Lost / Mayhem Party Platter vs Almond Surfboards Joy
Lost / Mayhem Party Platter vs Almond Surfboards Joy: Lost / Mayhem Party Platter fits knee-high to waist-high days, while Almond Surfboards Joy holds through knee-high to chest-high. Side-by-side wave range, power, and skill on Quivr.
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This Joy vs Party Platter page compares wave size (knee-high to chest-high vs knee-high to waist-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
✦ Wider window: knee-high to chest-high, speed + glide.
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
Party Platter
Small-wave shortboard
Best for speed + glide
✦ Smaller days — speed + glide in knee-high to waist-high.
The Party Platter is designed for small waves, providing a stable and smooth ride that makes it easy to catch and glide on tiny surf. It's perfect for beginner to intermediate surfers looking to improve their skills in less than ideal conditions.
knee-high to waist-high
soft / mushy to moderate
beginner-friendly to intermediate skill window
Manufacturer
View on Lost / Mayhem website
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Joy vs Party Platter — quick answers
What's the difference between Almond Surfboards Joy and Lost / Mayhem Party Platter?
Lost / Mayhem Party Platter vs Almond Surfboards Joy: Lost / Mayhem Party Platter fits knee-high to waist-high days, while Almond Surfboards Joy holds through knee-high to chest-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 Party Platter for?
Lost / Mayhem Party Platter covers knee-high to waist-high.
Which is better for small waves, Almond Surfboards Joy or Lost / Mayhem Party Platter?
Lost / Mayhem Party Platter is tuned for a smaller top-end (knee-high to waist-high) than Almond Surfboards Joy (knee-high to chest-high).
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