Matt Biolos ...Lost Original Puddle Jumper '25 Review

Trip Forman visits the shaping bay of Matt Biolos to talk about the ...Lost Original Puddle Jumper '25. Matt dives deep on the history of the design and where this board excels. What Matt Explains in this Video: Design Evolution: The updated version of the Puddle Jumper goes back to the board's roots, with tweaks to make it more refined and modern, while keeping the original volume and dimensions [00:55]. Performance: The Original Puddle Jumper '25 is a great "groveller" for smaller waves. It has a single concave under the front foot and a lot of curve in the rail, making it easy to turn [01:09]. The tail features a V-shape to provide control despite the wide tail, preventing it from sliding out [02:30]. Fin Setup: A quad fin setup is recommended for a freer, looser feel [05:48], while a thruster setup is preferred for advanced surfers who ride a shorter version of the board [06:06]. Why the Puddle Jumper '25 can handle such a range of wave sizes [08:00]. Construction: Matt dive into two constructions this board will come in. Black Sheep: This construction features carbon on top and S-glass on the bottom, making it more affordable and forgiving than full carbon[09:50]. Matt describes it as feeling locked-in, high-revving, and precise, like a "Formula 1 car" [16:14]. Light Speed 2: This is a new, more forgiving construction without carbon that is lighter and more playful than the Black Sheep construction. It is designed to be more damp and have less chatter, allowing for more torsional flex [14:50]. Click the link below to get yours today: https://www.realwatersports.com/colle... Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:55 - Design Evolution of the Puddle Jumper '25 01:09 - Performance on Smaller Waves 02:30 - V-Shape Tail for Control 05:48 - Recommended Fin Setup 08:00 - How the Board Handles a Range of Wave Sizes 09:50 - Black Sheep Construction 14:50 - Light Speed 2 Construction 16:14 - The High-Performance Feel of Black Sheep Construction #mattbiolos #shaper #lostsurfboards #surfboard #puddlejumper #puddlejumper25 #surfboardreview #groveler #surfing #surfboarddesign #lostpuddlejumper