Hello, I'm Kohei, a staff member.
How was everyone's first ride?
Depending on the spot, I think many people had a great start to surfing.
and!
This year, thanks to the generous support of various manufacturers, we are able to hold our annual New Year's event, the "New Year's Garapon Event"!
The much-anticipated "New Year's Garapon Event" is amazing again this year!
We are grateful for the generous cooperation of the various manufacturers whose products we handle at Love Surf every year.
What!
In 2025, we will be able to offer prizes worth over 1 million yen in total!
This year there are so many prizes that it's impossible to introduce them all, so in this blog we will only introduce some of them!
[LOST Closing] Award
LOST Surfboards has won both gold medals and WSL Shaper's rankings back to back, and has also won the World Championship, and continues to fascinate surfers around the world with their data honed in the high-performance surf scene and MAYHEM's sense.
[MANDA LE] Award
MANDA LE is the first suncare product to incorporate the timeless natural ingredient THANAKA.
The ideal sun care solution for surfers, climbers, athletes and other active people in the toughest conditions in Sakai.
Made with only natural and organic ingredients, they contain no harmful chemicals or synthetics, making them safe for children, the ocean and coral reefs.
[TLS] Award
From Japan!
TLS releases high-quality surf gear not only in Japan but all over the world.
The lineup includes a wide range of items, including traction pads and leash cords, as well as repair supplies, ponchos, buckets, fins, and winter goods.
[VERTRA] Award
VERTRA, which launched the action sports industry's first premium sun protection in 2004, aims to provide amazing, innovative and unique sun protection products to protect users' skin to the ends of the earth.
The REEF SAFE SERIES does not contain the UV absorbers oxybenzone and octinoxate, which have adverse effects on coral reefs, and can be used in Hawaii, where sunscreen regulations are strict.
[BANKS JOURNAL] Award
EVERYDAY JOURNEY!
BANKS JOURNAL is an urban surf style brand that enjoys living by the sea. Based in Byron Bay, Southern California, and Tokyo, the brand combines style and functionality and operates with a sustainable perspective, making it popular with trend-conscious surfers of all ages and genders.
[FCS] Award
FCS is a surf hard goods brand that is well known to anyone involved in surfing.
He developed the now-standard removable fins, which not only made travel easier but also allowed surfers to enjoy a variety of different feels with just one surfboard.
Not only are they known for their iconic fins, but their surf hard goods, released with feedback from top surfers around the world, are loved by surfers all over the world.
[GORILLA GRIP] Award
GORILLA GRIP is a popular brand among surfers who love originality.
While the eye tends to be drawn to the striking design, it also has excellent functionality.
It uses extremely lightweight EVA foam, making it feel as light as if there is nothing attached.
[STANCE SOCKS] Award
Transforming STANCE SOCKS from a sideline to one of the most exciting accessories in the world, it sparked a new movement, attracting athletes, performers and famous cultural influencers.
It is loved by people in over 40 countries around the world who are not afraid to be unique.
[DAKINE] Award
DAKINE is an accessory brand that was founded in Hawaii in 1979.
Currently, the company not only releases backpacks, but also a wide range of surf and snow goods such as leash cords, and has grown into a big brand that uses the experience and technology gained from the surf and snow scenes to offer items that are also suitable for everyday use in town.
[CREATURES OF LEISURE] Award
Founded in Australia and boasting a history spanning over 30 years, CREATURES OF LEISURE has risen to become one of the world's top surf accessory brands. The brand continues to provide the world's finest hard goods based on feedback from surfers such as 3x World Champion Mick Fanning, 7x World Champion Stephanie Gilmore, and Griffin Colapinto, who has now grown into one of California's leading surf competitors.
[REEF] Award
REEF FOOTWEAR boasts a share of more than half of the global sandal market.
LOST Surfboards supports Griffin Colapinto and Mason Ho.
With a three-dimensional structure that fits your feet and a sole that combines cushioned comfort and durability, we offer sandals that are so comfortable you'll want to wear them all the time.
[SLOW TIDE] Award
SLOW TIDE is a beach towel brand inspired by the beach culture of Hawaii and California. They are particular about not only design but also quality, releasing high-quality towels that are highly absorbent and quick-drying.
[SURF8] Award
SURF8 continues to release improved winter items every season to ensure that surfers who work hard in the winter can surf comfortably.
"Super Fur Vest Magma Core", which pursues the ultimate in heat retention, is an extremely warm material that represents "SURF8".
[Db journey] Award
Db Journey has quickly grown into a popular bag brand with the concept of "The best travel gear for great adventures around the world!"
These bags, designed with surfers in mind, are unprecedented and continue to gain market share thanks to their ease of use, design, strength, protection and excellent quality.
[FU WAX] Award
FU WAX is a super high performance, 100% handmade surf wax made using a secret recipe that can only be made by the FUAD father and son in Brazil.
The most popular surfboard among WSL, CS and QS surfers whose lives depend on one match!
In fact, FU WAX is a surf wax that is used by riders supported by other wax brands and loved by most riders.
5th Prize: 5,000 yen gift certificate for use at Love Surf
4th prize: 10,000 yen gift certificate for use at Love Surf
3rd place: 10,000 yen discount coupon for a surfboard that can be used at Love Surf
2nd prize: ¥30,000 discount coupon for a surfboard that can be used at Love Surf
[Cyber Wetsuits half-price order voucher] 1st prize
SINCE 1991.
Cyber Shield Wetsuits is a brand made in Japan that continues to provide innovative and highly functional suits.
Their timeless attitude, such as their commitment to highly original styles, has earned them tremendous support from high-level surfers around the world!
Cyber Shield Wetsuits are strong, highly functional, and high-quality wetsuits made by domestic material manufacturers, and are handmade by skilled craftsmen.
[LOST DRIVER3.0] Grand Prize
Love Surf's "New Year's Gachapon Event" is!
For every ¥10,000 you spend at Love Surf stores, you can enter a lottery ticket.
For example, if you purchase a 200,000 yen surfboard during the New Year's Garapon Event, you can enter the lottery 20 times!
This happens every year, and there are actually many people who win multiple luxurious prizes!
Lovesurf doesn't hold back!
We'll be giving out lots of great prizes starting from the first day of business in the new year on January 6th!
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We are sorry for the inconvenience to our customers who live far away and always patronize the Love Surf web store, but please take this opportunity to visit our physical Love Surf store, which is full of California flavor and has the largest selection of ``LOST Surfboards'' and ``PLACEBO Surfboards'' in Japan, and take a look at LOST Surfboards & PLACEBO Surfboards and clothing!
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*This offer applies to all in-stock items and custom orders (surfboards/wetsuits) purchased at Love Surf stores from January 6, 2025.
*Orders placed before January 5, 2025 and custom orders (surfboards/wetsuits)
Love Surf web store, mail order products, surfboard and wetsuit repairs
These payments are not eligible for the New Year's Garapon Event.
*No change will be given for 4th and 5th prize gift certificates.
*Second and third prizes cannot be used in conjunction with other campaigns. They cannot be used for custom orders, used boards, or sale boards.
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The following companies have sponsored us.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the manufacturers who helped us make this such a big event.
RCT Japan Co., Ltd.
HLNA Co., Ltd.
Custom Produce Co., Ltd.
KIMMY'Z inc.
Canvas Co., Ltd.
Surf Hardware International Japan Co., Ltd.
Sungrow Works Co., Ltd.
Toshizu Marine Project Ltd.
Fuso Co., Ltd.
PORT OF CALL JAPAN Co., Ltd.
Boardriders Japan Co., Ltd.
Maneuver Line Co., Ltd.
One World Co., Ltd.
(in alphabetical order)
