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Lost / Mayhem RNF 96 vs Wavestorm Gerry Lopez Soft Top
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Wavestorm Gerry Lopez Soft Top vs Lost / Mayhem RNF 96: Wavestorm Gerry Lopez Soft Top fits knee-high to chest-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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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
Wavestorm
Gerry Lopez Soft Top
Longboard
Best for paddle + glide
✦ Stable, forgiving, and easy to paddle in knee- to chest-high surf.
The Wavestorm Gerry Lopez Soft Top is the familiar 8' Costco soft-top longboard — stable, forgiving, and easy to paddle in knee- to chest-high surf. Same EPS core / soft-deck formula as the classic Wavestorms, with the Gerry Lopez wood-grain deck graphic.
knee-high to chest-high
soft / mushy to moderate
beginner-friendly to intermediate skill window
Manufacturer
View on Wavestorm websiteYouTube reviews
Search YouTube for Wavestorm Gerry Lopez Soft Top reviewsRNF 96 vs Gerry Lopez Soft Top — quick answers
What's the difference between Lost / Mayhem RNF 96 and Wavestorm Gerry Lopez Soft Top?
Wavestorm Gerry Lopez Soft Top vs Lost / Mayhem RNF 96: Wavestorm Gerry Lopez Soft Top fits knee-high to chest-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 RNF 96 for?
Lost / Mayhem RNF 96 covers knee-high to overhead.
What wave size is Gerry Lopez Soft Top for?
Wavestorm Gerry Lopez Soft Top covers knee-high to chest-high.
Which is better for small waves, Lost / Mayhem RNF 96 or Wavestorm Gerry Lopez Soft Top?
Wavestorm Gerry Lopez Soft Top is tuned for a smaller top-end (knee-high to chest-high) than Lost / Mayhem RNF 96 (knee-high to overhead).
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