Lib Tech x Lost RNF '96 surfboard 5ft 5 - White

The Lib Tech Surfboards X Lost RNF 96 (Round Nose Fish) is a surfboard we've been waiting for since Matt Biolos reintroduced this absolute classic a short while ago. Biolos changed the whole landscape of what this kind of Fish design could achieve.

As surfers we've all dreamed about owning a high performance surfboard with all the positive attributes of a traditional PU board but with none of the inherent fragility that comes with this construction.

Lib Tech are changing everything you know about surfboards and everything you thought was possible in surfboard construction.

Using 31 brand-new components to the surf industry and calling on 30 years of experience constructing environmentally friendly surfboards, skateboards and snowboards, it was inevitable that Lib Tech were going to produce some remarkable surfboards using this ground breaking, environmentally friendly manufacturing process. Each of the Lib Tech surfboards is handcrafted in the USA with an unwavering focus on building THE toughest high performance surfboards in the world with a commitment to operating in an environmentally responsible manner.

The construction process uses a Nitrogen cell Foam (25-40% recycled content) core for maximum strength and pop. The foam is closed cell, completely waterproof and won't absorb water.
Hexzylon Fibre Foam Skin, this is a smooth, strong, impact and ding resistant layer with the signature Hex pattern.
Next comes the unique Woven Basalt Fibre which is additive free super strong and resists heel dents.
The Bio-Matrix Resin is super strong and environmentally friendly with the best flex qualities of traditional PU and a longer lifespan than Epoxy.

Lib Tech surfboards are fitted with the lightest and toughest fin boxes on the market which are compatible with Pro Box, FCS, and all FCS dual tab style fins. They also use Sprock Blocks at the tail to add even more durability to the most fragile areas on the board. Even the leash plug has been given the same attention with 6061 T6 Aircraft aluminium pins and lightweight fibre composite cups.

"Since I first saw Lib Tech's ECO ISO construction, I wanted to build a board with it. The strength to weight ratio, eco minded materials and techniques, and the fact that this tech was being built in the USA was incredibly interesting to me. I am stoked that the time has finally come and hope people enjoy riding them as we have enjoyed building them." - Matt Biolos

The game changing RNF took inspiration from MRs performance twins as opposed to the other Fish style boards of the time which took their lead from wide tailed 70s knee boards. Biolos set about developing a board that would have all the plus points of a twin, ie speed but adding control and performance. The most obvious feature is the pulled in tail, this narrow tail with slight hip created a board that would execute much tighter turns whilst still carrying the speed. The single to double concave creates lift and therefore speed, the board paddles so well even in poor conditions to ensure you can compete in our ever more crowded line ups. The RNF 96 from Lib Tech is the small to medium wave board you've been looking for, speedy, rail to rail surfing in a wide variety of conditions.

Boardshop is happy to consider trading in your old board against a new board, so If you have any questions about this we'd be delighted to answer them and advise on any potential board choices or enquiries you might have, just drop us an email to [email protected] or call us on 0044 (0) 1243 674250.

• For collection (up to 17:30) from Wed 30 Jul 2025

  Collection at Boardshop

  FREE

• For delivery on Thu 31 Jul 2025

  Next Working Day Delivery

  £19.99

• Nominated Day

  £19.99

• For delivery on Sat 2 Aug 2025

  Saturday Delivery

  £49.99