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RETRO RIPPER-JP " designer himself, "MAYHEM"!
RETRO RIPPER-JP : A truly fun and cool-looking board
Well, this is the carbon wrap version.
This is the logo for "
RETRO RIPPER-JP "
It is based on the single wing, round tail RETRO RIPPER that was released worldwide.
Development of "
RETRO RIPPER-JP" began with Nishi's request
The request was for a board based on the RETRO RIPPER that could be used in small to medium waves in Japan.
And instead of a wide squash, I want a little more buoyancy in the tail area.
So I tried combining the Double Wing and Super Swallow.
The double wing creates a wide, straight outline between the stances that provides excellent acceleration.
Then, with the double wing, we narrowed the tail outline and created a narrow swallow tail.
The narrow swallow allows for delicate control that the RETRO RIPPER cannot provide, allowing for surfing that doesn't miss the power zone.
The control performance in this rear foot area is a perfect match for Japan, and was exactly what Nishi requested.
I think this is a really good design
It can handle anything from small waves to head-sized waves without any stress.
I didn't say it was small wave specific because it's a stringerless EPS carbon wrap.
Ultra-lightweight and highly resilient flex for excellent response
A narrow tail outline and swallow tail, as well as a slightly wide center and flat deck.
Other designs are influenced by the retro series.
The 80's style beak nose allows the thickness to be left all the way to the nose.
This significantly improves paddling performance and allows for quick takeoff.
The gentle rocker and voluminous nose area allow you to gain speed when paddling.
The rails and other parts also incorporate ideas from the Retro series.
Sharp and extremely sharp rails cut off from a flat deck
There is no thick rail feel at all.
But this rail has buoyancy
Extremely down-concave rails, but the bottom rails are single concave, resulting in a softer round.
This single concave lifts the board and adds rocker to the rails.
So you can surf the top and bottom of the wave freely and stay in your power zone.
It also has a slight double concave between the fins.
The Retro series includes the MAYHEM logo that I first wrote in 1987, as well as the rail logo.
The slightly flashy 80s design is fun.
Modern carbon wrap and concave, taking what I've learned over the last 30 years and translating it into a modern version.
Making it more fun and cool
It's like following history
It's like making fun memories (laughs).
This is "
RETRO RIPPER-JP "
[vimeo]https://vimeo.com/328683629[/vimeo]
