The foam core is Nitrogencell which is a closed-cell foam (wont absorb water) with an elongated cell structure which claims to be better for compression strength and energy return. The HYDRA uses a flat-ish deck, with full and forgiving rails. Aside from that, stability is what makes it in-demand. Firewire faced this decision and the choice to re-release the Sweet Potato with some tweaks to the board and in the excellent Helium construction has been a master stroke. Fans of previous Lost grovelers will enjoy this modern, dialed Who = Who should be riding this model Who - The Lost Hydra is ideal for the beginner to advanced surfers. Its outline lifts the board during smaller surf. The fabric is said to be stronger, but still flexible enough to dampen chatter in choppy surf. The 195-pound tester's ability level is average-to-advanced-on-occasion with 35 years of surfing experience. Although currently epoxy with carbon wrap appears to be the wave pool and surf park construction of choice. He called the first board he developed Ratz Ass. After his first year, he shaped 20 surfboards. Are all channel bottom mid lengths designed to inspire you to surf like Torren Martyn with low arms and style for days? By 1987, Mayhem started sanding boards after high school, at Surfglas and Herbie Fletcher Surf Shop. If youre thinking of considering it for competitions, youll undoubtedly love it. my feet always felt like they were in exactly the right place. Designed to be an every day board for 99% of surfers. With very wide boards, single concave bottoms easily get sticky and want to stay flat on the face, the chined bevels add release, free up the board from rail to rail and encourage 3D rail surfing, as opposed to simply skating fast on the surface, like so many traditional fish. The board has a flattish deck combined with fuller forgiving rails. Due to this unique build, Lib Tech recommends not fixing dings but instead using stickers, wax, hot-glue, etc. Unlike other boards with typical sized-nose, the Lost Sub Driver is a little fuller. If youre looking for a versatile brand, you should consider it for training or competitions. It also lets surfers control the board with ease for power surfing. From shaping typical surfboards back in 1987 to developing some of the most competitive boards, it earns its spot as one of the most recommendable surfboards. There are some boards that would feature every year until the planet self-combusts!