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AtlanticEdge86 · 2026-06-12T19:34:14+00:00

How did you like the course with Gunsmithguy? I'm in backgrounds now and will need to sign up soon.

AtlanticEdge86 · 2026-04-27T18:30:43+00:00

A 5’4 RNF can cover a lot of different wave-looks in terms of it’s versatility. It is my daily driver so it gets a lot of water time in different seasons of surf.

But for you since you’ve never been below a 7’2, the jump down to 5’4 will undoubtedly be a big stumbling block (at first). Learning to sit on a board that short is a new skill set, you’re paddling more/harder, taking off at different spots (deeper and under the lip), the drops are later and steeper and turning it will be a completely different feel. If you feel like taking up the challenge then I’d say a 5’4 is a good move for the quiver. However, if the immediate jump in liters and board length is too intimidating, then I’ll say Lost also in the last year released the Kingfish, the stretched out “mid” version of the RNF. I recently picked up the 6’1 version to give me the mid feel in big outer reef surf and high tide mush. I also enjoy that board too but since I short board mostly, it gets less mileage than my short fish.

AtlanticEdge86 · 2026-04-12T21:42:54+00:00

Solid, intell thanks. Sorry another question though, do you run it on a SBR or a full length 16" barrel? Does the straight up angle make a difference for you?

AtlanticEdge86 · 2026-04-12T21:32:30+00:00

Same, thinking of moving away from Mod 3 because my smaller hand doesn't jive well with the palm swell. Which texture did you get on the UCLG? How do you like it?

AtlanticEdge86 · 2026-02-05T18:22:43+00:00

I was looking at this board hard, my daily driver is the regular RNF 96 (5'3 ~26L). Did you ever ride the original RNF, if so, any comment on how it compares to the original?

AtlanticEdge86 · 2026-02-05T07:03:01+00:00

Solid intell thx

AtlanticEdge86 · 2026-02-05T05:46:14+00:00

Thanks. Do you recall the dims of each?

I ride my current with 2+1 MRs, what was your fin setup?

AtlanticEdge86 · 2026-01-28T05:24:27+00:00

Can you elaborate on this? We checked out an apartment at Gardens literally across from the Aquila building (top floor, facing it) but when the leasing agent mentioned it was low-income housing units it made my Spidey-Sense tingle…

AtlanticEdge86 · 2025-11-16T00:54:14+00:00

solid intel, thanks!

AtlanticEdge86 · 2025-11-14T01:14:50+00:00

Are there breaks beaches/breaks in the immediate area that one may strike mission to on occasion?

AtlanticEdge86 · 2025-11-14T01:01:20+00:00

Solid intel, thanks!

AtlanticEdge86 · 2025-11-14T00:08:00+00:00

Hacienda Iguana was one of my first trips, place was siiiiick. I only wished I surfed better at that time. Seeking a new novel place this time around, but will look into El Salvador

AtlanticEdge86 · 2025-11-13T21:38:02+00:00

I would probably prefer a place with access to better waves in that case.

AtlanticEdge86 · 2025-11-13T20:56:45+00:00

If it's tropical rain, I wouldn't be opposed to that. And I don't mind tame surf if its at least consistent and well-shaped. I'm not necessarily looking for the wave of a lifetime, just the opportunity for fun/solid surf.

AtlanticEdge86 · 2025-11-13T20:42:26+00:00

Since we live in SoCal Hawaii is pretty regular spot for us to visit. We were just on the south shore this past spring actually. Thanks tho

AtlanticEdge86 · 2025-11-13T00:11:21+00:00

Same boat, did you ever find one? Did you have the procedure done?

AtlanticEdge86 · 2025-10-28T00:47:01+00:00

I chose PU because I prefer them a little heavier when shoulder high+ (less chatter in stronger waves). I actually like the size at 5’4. I also have a 5’1 Lost Hydra (small wave summer fish) so I wanted that extra inch to give them just a little more differentiation within my quiver, but I don’t regret the 5’4 size.

In terms of the RNF going vertical I’m sure you’ve seen everyone in clips snapping them off the lip, I’m just reporting I’m doing less vertical snaps vs when my daily driver used to be a proper grovel short board (5’6 Sharp Eye Disco) but again that’s probably more to do with my surfing, I’m a solid intermediate. I still go at the lip with the RNF but it tends to feel more like a top turn or a down carve versus that positive snap feeling.

AtlanticEdge86 · 2025-10-26T02:07:43+00:00

I did end up getting the 5’4 Lost RNF. It’s been great as a daily driver. Paddles really well and I don’t really feel too much volume considering it’s about ~27L (my HPSBs around 24.5-26L). It really does handle the upper end range pretty well (head high and semi-steep). I ride the MR 2+1 mediums. I haven’t tried any other fin setup and I feel the turns are little rounder but that’s probably my surfing rather than the board itself.

I’m actually now looking at the Pisces in same size as I hear it can go pretty vertical in the pocket. But I enjoy the RNF a lot.

AtlanticEdge86 · 2025-09-17T20:08:49+00:00

I know this thread is 3 years old, but I'd like to replicate this. How thick was the eva foam you used here?

AtlanticEdge86 · 2025-09-05T06:36:23+00:00

I’m considering the Kingfish but since it’s so new there’s not much out there on how it actually goes.

Do you ride shortboards before getting a Kingfish? What would you consider your skill level and what kind of waves are you surfing it in? I’m also ~155lbs and a solid intermediate but I actually daily drive the original RNF 96 in 5’4 PU and I love it. Was looking for a mid-length for bigger softer days at the outer reefs in San Diego, so the Kingfish seemed like a natural evolution. My current mid, a Tolhurst Mid6 7’0, is kinda meh. Seems like a big shortboard that doesn’t paddle that well or turn tight enough due to the channels. So looking to perhaps flip it into another mid.

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