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This is the review blog of our popular staff member Ryuji! This time, we'll be looking at the ultimate all-round model, the RNF'96!
Hello everyone. This is Kohei, a staff member. Today's STORE BLOG is an impression blog by our highly popular staff member Ryuji! The surfboard I test rode this time was! Although it has been several years since its release, the best-selling "RNF'96" continues to sell well, being used not only by ordinary surfers like us, but also by world-class professional surfers on the elite tour! Hello everyone. This is Ryuji, a staff member. I've loved competitions since I was a child, so I mostly surf with the DRIVER series, but I've always wanted to try riding the RNF'96, which has been highly praised by Pro Nishii, as well as Love Surf staff and Love Surf users. The RNF'96 that I test rode this time is a California-made RNF'96 that features "LONG TOE" resin art and was certified as a magic board by Pro Nishii when he rode it on a surf trip to the Mentawai last year. Recently I've been using the PARTY PLATTER Black Sheep Built in small waves, but when the waves are rough or have air sections, the PARTY PLATTER's distinctive wide tail, which has the strongest paddle and takeoff capabilities, makes it difficult to release, which has been bothering me. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEsBpIYvzP5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== The RNF'96 has a tail area that has been carefully calculated and narrowed, which allows for good release at the top of the action, making it very easy to perform tricks. It has the distinctive double-ender design of the RNF'96, and despite being a voluminous size, it moves very well and the lip action and air were amazing! The RNF'96 has better performance than I expected, and I highly recommend it for competitors like me who mainly use high-performance boards to have one, as it will broaden the scope of your surfing! This test ride really helped me understand the meaning of the words, "It would be a shame to end your surfing career without riding the all-purpose RNF'96, which works effortlessly even in overflowing water!" For a description of the "RNF'96" model, click here! To purchase "RNF'96" click here!
Learn moreThe WSL Lexus Pipe Pro kicks off on the 27th! Please support the LOST riders!
Hello, I'm Kohei, a staff member. It's finally starting! The first WSL CT event, the Lexus Pipe Pro, will kick off at 7:30 AM local time on the 27th! The highest ranking for the 2024 LOST Team Men's was Griffin Colapinto, who came in third place! The highest ranking for women was Caroline Marks, coming in second place! For the 2025 season, newcomers to the LOST Team, Betty Lou Sakura Johnson, and Erin Brooks, who has already won one wildcard race before qualifying for the CT, will join the CT LOST Team. Furthermore! In the opening race, the Lexus Pipe Pro, two former CT tourers, Ian Genty and Hawaiian Eli Hanneman, were credited as replacements! Personally, I'm rooting for Griffin Colapinto, a regular at the FINAL 5, who I hope will finally win his long-awaited world title this year, and Caroline Marks, who is aiming for her second world title! Yago Dora, who came very close to making it to the Final 5 last year, Cole Hashemund, who already won his first CT race in his rookie year, Crosby Colapinto, who was named Rookie of the Year in the 2024 season but missed several races due to an injury just before the start of the season, Please support LOST team riders such as Gabriella Bryan, who won the 5th CT race, the Western Australia Margaret River Pro, held last year, and Sawyer Lindblad, who was Rookie of the Year in the 2024 season! Also, be sure to check out the "Shaper Rankings" that MAYHEM won in Back To Back in 2023 and 2024! The MAYHEM and LOST riders will be fighting hard to win for the third consecutive year! The waiting period will start at 2:30 AM on Tuesday, January 28th in Japan time! Don't miss it!
Learn moreSince so many people have won great prizes, we've added more great prizes! The "New Year's Garapon Event" will run until the end of this week!
Hello, I'm Kohei, a staff member. Love Surf's generous New Year's Gachapon Event saw so many customers take home luxurious prizes that there are now very few prizes left! but! For those of you planning to visit us this weekend! We've added some great prizes! It looks like the Chiba area will continue to have big waves for a while, so are you sure you have a surfboard ready for the good waves? Even if you purchase the "DRIVER" series, which allows for high-performance surfing with overwhelming speed and control performance honed and built on the WSL World Tour, you can also participate in the "New Year's Gachapon Event"! The DRIVER3.0, which is leading the global high-performance board scene, is a high-end model that offers the No. 1 high-performance surfing among current stock models. It has won numerous titles, including the WT World Championship and an Olympic Gold Medal, and is loved all over the world. For a model description of "DRIVER3.0", click here! To purchase "DRIVER3.0" click here! The best-selling item at Love Surf right now in the "DRIVER" series is... It's the ``3.0 STUB DRIVER''! This model is positioned between the ``DRIVER3.0'' and ``SUB DRIVER 2.0'', and is suitable for everything from average waves in Japan to good, sized waves. The 3.0 STUB DRIVER is fast becoming the main model for Japanese professional riders. It features a continuous low cart concave without a VEE, and is strong in small pockets and quick dampers, making it a popular model that is well suited to Japanese surfers who mainly surf at beach breaks! For a model description of the "3.0 STUB DRIVER", please click here! To purchase the '3.0 STUB DRIVER', click here! The SUB DRIVER 2.0 is a friendly, easy-to-handle, high-performance model that inherits the performance design of the DRIVER with a wider nose and tail and lower rocker. Even beginners can easily ride it if they choose the right size, and it has a wide range of applications, making it a very popular model in Japan. For a model description of the "SUB DRIVER 2.0", please click here! To purchase "SUB DRIVER 2.0" click here! Kolohe Andino, who made an emergency visit to Japan last year, chose the SUP DRIVER model to ride at Japan's beach breaks. SUP DRIVER was designed to accommodate the conditions in which the Olympics held in Shidashita would be held, and Kolohe Andino surprised everyone by putting on an explosive performance that was hard to believe was possible in such small conditions! This model is designed for use in small waves, so it is the most voluminous in the DRIVER series, but its design also makes it easy to handle for older Japanese surfers who like high-performance models, which is another reason for its popularity! For a description of the "SUP DRIVER" model, click here! To purchase "SUP DRIVER" click here!
Learn moreNEW ARRIVAL! A new addition has been added to the sold-out OZONE Eyewear photochromic lens series!
Hello, I'm Kohei, a staff member. This photochromic lens model from OZONE Eyewear has been extremely popular and has already sold out. We have received many inquiries such as "Do you have any in stock?" and "When will the next shipment arrive?", but we have changed the frame color and released a new photochromic lens model! [ap_show_item 362150] OZONE Eyewear's flagship model, LOW TIDE, has an original frame with a two-tone color scheme of gloss black and clear, and is equipped with photochromic lenses that have an automatic photochromic function and change color in response to the intensity of UV rays. OZONE Eyewear's representative model, LOW TIDE, is a Wellington-style eyeglasses with a distinctive thick frame and outline reminiscent of the 80s. It is well suited to the shallow facial features of Japanese people, and since it has no quirks and suits any facial contours, it is the most popular frame of all OZONE Eyewear models. Sunglasses when outdoors in the sun. The OZONE Eyewear photochromic lens model can be used in two ways: as fashion glasses indoors or at night, or as a way to enjoy the changing color of the lenses. OZONE Eyewear frames are made from plant-derived acetate resin. Although it is called resin, it is not a chemical fiber, but a plant fiber made from cotton and high-purity pulp. It is gentle on the skin, extremely hypoallergenic, feels good to the touch and is comfortable to wear, and is also environmentally friendly. Compared to common petroleum-based plastic materials, it is highly transparent and can produce vivid colors! Furthermore, acetate resin has the characteristic of being able to be deformed when heated to 60 degrees, so you can heat the frame and adjust it to fit your face shape. *When adjusting, warm the glasses up and then move the temples and end pieces slowly. Launched in June 2024, OZONE Eyewear became a hugely popular eyewear brand in just three months, appealing to people seeking authenticity and quickly becoming a popular eyewear brand. OZONE Eyewear was born as a result of Koji Nishii, a legendary professional surfer who travels the world on surf trips based in Los Angeles and Tokyo, searching for eyewear that can be worn regardless of the field, whether it be the sea, city, or mountains. To purchase "OZONE Eyewear" click here! For more information on OZONE Eyewear, click here!
Learn moreThe New Year's Garapon Event is currently underway! You can spin the Garapon even if you purchase a new sale board!
Hello, I'm Kohei, a staff member. Every day, many customers spin the lucky charm and take home lots of prizes at the New Year's Lucky Charm Event. You can also participate by purchasing a new sale board! [ap_show_item 362981] [ap_show_item 362955] PLACEBO Surfboards also has new sale boards of popular models! It is on sale only for very minor scuffs, small scratches and stains that will not affect its use when displayed or stored! There is only one of each! [ap_show_item 352818] [ap_show_item 84757] LOST Surfboards also has new sale boards! If the size fits, it's a great deal! First come, first served! The "New Year's Garapon Event" is a limited-time event that will run until Sunday, January 26th! If you purchase expensive items such as surfboards or wetsuits, you can spin quite a lot, so many people are taking home lots of prizes in one go! Come and take a spin before the big prizes are gone! For more information on the New Year's Garapon Event, click here!
Learn moreA must-read for customers considering custom orders! We'll explain how to calculate the custom order fee, a question we're often asked about!
Hello, I'm Kohei, a staff member. At Love Surf, we are fortunate to receive many custom orders every month. At that time, I was asked, of course, "How much would it cost to custom order a certain model?" When we talk more closely, we find that each LOST model page lists the country of manufacture and each technology, such as "MADE IN USA," "MADE IN JAPAN," or "MADE IN VIETNAM," and surprisingly, many customers don't know the total price. So! In this STORE BLOG, we will explain how LOST custom order fees are calculated! Basically, the base price will be the POLYESTER USA price listed on each LOST model page. Below is what happens when you custom order a POLYESTER surfboard. "POLYESTER USA price of each model + custom order fee = total POLYESTER custom order price" For example, if you custom order the LOST "3.0 STUB DRIVER" POLYESTER The base price is ¥154,000, circled in red. The price is ¥169,400 (tax included). +Custom order fee is ¥20,000 to ¥22,000 (tax included), The total amount is ¥174,000 The price is ¥191,400 (tax included). *Custom orders are only available for products made in the USA. Custom orders are not available for products made in Japan or Vietnam. If you would like to custom order the LOST 3.0 STUB DRIVER DOUBLE DART, The base price is the same as POLYESTER: ¥154,000 ¥169,400 (tax included) + custom order fee ¥20,000 ¥22,000 (tax included) = ¥174,000 So far, the price is the same: ¥191,400 (tax included). And the "DOUBLE DART" in the red frame in the image is ¥120,000 ¥132,000 (tax included) will be added, Total: 294,000 yen The price is ¥323,400 (tax included). There are a lot of custom orders If you would like to custom order the LOST "RNF'96" BLACK SHEEP BUILT, The base price is the same as POLYESTER: ¥158,000 ¥173,800 (tax included) + custom order fee ¥20,000 ¥22,000 (tax included) = ¥178,000 ¥195,800 (tax included) and BLACK SHEEP BUILT ¥68,000 ¥74,800 (tax included) + Total ¥246,000 The price is ¥270,600 (tax included). If you add resin color or airbrush color, the price will be the same as above plus one color on both sides, starting from ￥30,000. *For BLACK SHEEP BUILT, airbrush color can only be applied to the bottom surface. *Prices vary depending on the number of colors and design. Custom order fees are calculated as above. The basic fee varies depending on the model, so please check the individual model page. Did you know that we also offer a free Love Surf decal that is only available on custom order boards? For custom orders, you can use original sizing and decals that are not available on stock boards, allowing you to customize the sizing and decals to suit you better! Even without tinting or airbrushing, you can create originality by simply using decal colors that aren't used on the stock board and changing their position, so even if your friends around you are riding the same model, you can differentiate yourself and you'll definitely feel more attached to it! We always accept custom orders, so please feel free to contact us. Love Surf is the exclusive distributor in Japan for LOST Surfboards and PLACEBO Surfboards, and thanks to our 28-year relationship with MAYHEM, we have thorough control over all surfboards coming into Japan and all of our Made In Japan Quality products. Led by Pro Nishii, our staff, who are the most knowledgeable about LOST Surfboards in Japan, will help you custom order a magic board that perfectly suits your needs, so please feel free to contact us at a Love Surf physical store, by phone, or by email!
Learn moreCome to Love Surf over the three-day weekend! The New Year's Garapon Event is currently underway, with the chance to win luxurious prizes worth over 1 million yen!
Hello, I'm Kohei, a staff member. The annual New Year's event, the "New Year's Garapon Event," began on January 6th, the first day of the 2025 opening. Many customers have already taken advantage of the event and are taking home lots of great prizes! The New Year's Gachapon Event, where you can spin once for every 10,000 yen you spend, has so many fantastic prizes that you'll be thrilled to win, including a top prize of LOST Surfboards, a first prize of a half-price Cyber Wetsuits order voucher, second and third prizes of a surfboard discount voucher, and fourth and fifth prizes of gift certificates, that you won't be able to put them all on the shelves! There are so many prizes to choose from, so keep spinning and take home some great prizes! This year's contest is about a week shorter than usual, so your chances of winning are higher than ever! Love Surf always has a lineup of 200-300 surfboards to suit your needs, including the ``DRIVER'' series, which was the driving force behind us being ranked No. 1 in the WSL Shapers Rankings for two consecutive years, and easy surf models that allow you to ride the waves even when fully equipped in the winter when it becomes difficult to move your body.Check them out at Love Surf, where we always have a lineup of 200-300 surfboards to suit your needs! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ *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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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)
Learn moreIt's selling like hotcakes! The ripping machine for high-performance surfing, the 3.0 STUB DRIVER, is only available in limited quantities!
Hello, I'm Kohei, a staff member. If you want to get a high score in a competition, the LOST DRIVER series is the way to go! There are only a few left of the everyday board ``3.0 STUB DRIVER'', which is positioned between ``DRIVER3.0'' and ``SUB DRIVER2.0''! The DRIVER series continues to produce results in the professional competition scene, which can determine the future of a rider's life.The 3.0 STUB DRIVER, which is always included in the quivers of LOST team riders, is a ripping machine that enables high-performance surfing. The 3.0 STUB DRIVER is strong and easy to fit in the small pockets and damper waves that break quickly, which are common at Japanese beach breaks. [ap_show_item 364093] [ap_show_item 353369] [ap_show_item 114987] [ap_show_item 113526] LOST's original EPS technology is especially popular, with only one size of each remaining. It depends on your preference, but the fact that it is lightweight, responds sensitively to the rider's intentions, and has high rebound is a very reliable benefit for us average surfers! POLYESTER, which is popular among veteran surfers with a long history of surfing, is also available for pre-order in most sizes. Currently, reservations are being taken for the February shipment, but they will soon be available for pre-order in March, so if you are considering purchasing, we recommend you do so soon! For a model description of the "3.0 STUB DRIVER", please click here! To purchase the '3.0 STUB DRIVER' click here!
Learn moreLove Surf's first day of business in the new year is Monday, January 6th! "Ride hard over the New Year's holidays! Buy LOST Surfboards and get a gift certificate worth XXX million yen on the spot!" is available until Monday, January 6th!
Hello, I'm Kohei, a staff member. The Chiba area was blessed with good weather this year as well, and although the waves were small, I'm sure many people were able to enjoy surfing! The size went up on Friday the 3rd! Love Surf's first day of business in the new year will be Monday, January 6th. Until Monday, January 6th, we are holding a special event called "Ride hard over the New Year holidays! Buy LOST Surfboards and get a gift certificate worth XX thousand yen on the spot!" so don't miss out! "Ride hard over the New Year's holiday! Buy LOST Surfboards and get a gift certificate worth XX million yen on the spot!" The event is currently underway! The campaign will also apply to purchases of LOST Surfboards at the Love Surf web store during the holidays, so please take advantage of it! Even when the Love Surf physical store is closed, you can shop at the Love Surf web store 24 hours a day, 365 days a year! Our ongoing "Ride hard over the New Year's holidays! Buy a LOST Surfboard and receive a gift certificate worth XX thousand yen that you can use on the spot!" campaign is still running until Monday, January 6th, the first day of business in the new year! When you purchase a new LOST Surfboard, you will receive a gift certificate worth the price of the surfboard! 1. Purchase a surfboard worth less than 250,000 yen (excluding tax) and receive a gift certificate worth 10,000 yen! 2. Purchase a surfboard worth over 250,000 yen (excluding tax) and receive a gift certificate worth 20,000 yen! 3. Purchase a surfboard worth over 300,000 yen (excluding tax) and receive a gift certificate worth 30,000 yen! *You can use the surfboard right away when you purchase it! (It cannot be used to pay for the surfboard.) *Custom surfboards, reserved boards, used boards, and sale boards are not eligible for this campaign. *The gift certificates are valid until the end of March. *No change will be given for purchases that are less than the value of the gift certificate. *Can be used for one purchase. (For example, if you purchase traction pads with a 10,000 yen gift certificate and there is a difference, you cannot use it next time.) *Can also be used at the Love Surf web store. (We will send you a coupon code instead of a gift certificate.) (Customers who paid by credit card or Amazon Pay will be refunded the gift certificate amount later.) (If you pay by bank transfer, we will calculate the difference and notify you.) (When using gift certificates, shipping charges may apply depending on the amount and product.) *Only available to the person in question. *Gift certificates and coupon codes are non-transferable. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ While I was in the ocean over the New Year holidays, I noticed that even though there were few waves at crowded spots and it was difficult to ride the waves from the best peak, there were quite a few people riding surfboards that were the wrong model or size. This isn't true for all surfers, but if you're someone who enjoys surfing in good waves with few people around, but you want to improve and enjoy surfing at crowded spots in Japan, such as during the New Year holidays or on weekends, then choosing the right surfboard model and thinking about buoyancy can make all the difference! Love Surf has a team of experienced staff who are knowledgeable about each model, including Pro Nishii, who is the most knowledgeable about LOST Surfboards and PLACEBO Surfboards in Japan, so please feel free to contact us for any inquiries! Click here to find out more about LOST Surfboards!
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