Surfboard comparison
JS Industries Sub Xero vs Lost / Mayhem RNF 96
Also searched as: Sub Xero vs RNF 96, JS Industries Sub Xero or Lost / Mayhem RNF 96, Lost / Mayhem RNF 96 vs JS Industries Sub Xero
JS Industries Sub Xero vs Lost / Mayhem RNF 96: JS Industries Sub Xero fits waist-high to head-high days, while Lost / Mayhem RNF 96 holds through knee-high to overhead. Side-by-side wave range, power, and skill on Quivr.
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This Sub Xero vs RNF 96 page compares wave size (waist-high to head-high vs knee-high to overhead), wave power (soft / mushy to moderate vs soft / mushy to punchy), and skill demand using Quivr catalog spectra — the same ranges shown in the app. Quivr catalogs 1,607+ surfboards.
JS Industries
Sub Xero
Hybrid
Best for speed + glide
✦ Tighter size lane: waist-high to head-high, speed + glide.
waist-high to head-high
soft / mushy to moderate
intermediate to advanced skill window
Manufacturer
View on JS Industries website
Lost / Mayhem
RNF 96
Fish
Best for speed + glide
✦ Small, rip-able waves while maintaining performance and control.
The RNF-96 is a versatile fish design that excels in small, rip-able waves while maintaining performance and control. It suits a wide range of surfers looking for a fun and responsive ride.
knee-high to overhead
soft / mushy to punchy
intermediate to advanced skill window
Manufacturer
View on Lost / Mayhem website
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Sub Xero vs RNF 96 — quick answers
What's the difference between JS Industries Sub Xero and Lost / Mayhem RNF 96?
JS Industries Sub Xero vs Lost / Mayhem RNF 96: JS Industries Sub Xero fits waist-high to head-high days, while Lost / Mayhem RNF 96 holds through knee-high to overhead. Side-by-side wave range, power, and skill on Quivr.
What wave size is Sub Xero for?
JS Industries Sub Xero covers waist-high to head-high.
What wave size is RNF 96 for?
Lost / Mayhem RNF 96 covers knee-high to overhead.
Which is better for small waves, JS Industries Sub Xero or Lost / Mayhem RNF 96?
JS Industries Sub Xero is tuned for a smaller top-end (waist-high to head-high) than Lost / Mayhem RNF 96 (knee-high to overhead).
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