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Congratulations! Love Surf staff member Ryuji won the race on the "DRIVER3.0"!
Hello, I'm Kohei, a staff member. Love Surf staff member Ryuji did it! Last weekend, I won the Senior Men's class at the NSA Saitama South Branch Qualifying held at Marquis Point in Kamogawa! The conditions on the day were slightly windy, with stiff to thick breaks, but Ryuji participated in the branch qualifying round wearing the ``DRIVER3.0'' that he has loved and used since joining the company, and the ``ANCHOR Wetsuits'' that he recently completed. The conditions were difficult with a lack of power and the surface being warped, and there were some heats where he struggled, but he managed to win with the ``DRIVER3.0'' that he uses and trusts every day! https://www.instagram.com/p/C86O5gfSAf4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Ryuji's impressions of "DRIVER3.0". The DRIVER 3.0 is a high-performance model ridden by CT riders! It performs particularly well in waves I love, but the double concave bottom makes it feel like the water is sticking to it, and in deep waves it feels like it's digging into the wave and sticking to it until the end of the turn. It's a great model and I love it. I think everyone should have one!! When MAYHEM visited Japan recently, he showed them his surfing and was praised by them! Ryuji will be working hard to achieve good results at the All Japan Championships to be held in Miyazaki in September, so please support him! If you are interested in the "DRIVER series", Ryuji will provide you with consultation on sizing and riding techniques, so if you are a competitor or a surfer who likes high-performance models, please feel free to visit us and contact us! Click here to find out more about "DRIVER3.0"! *If sizes are sold out, please contact us at 03-3732-5532!
Learn moreFirst come, first served! Performance mid-length! We've got a limited stock of the sold-out LOST "SMOOTH OPERATOR" in KIRI-FLEX RESIN COLOR!
Hello, I'm Kohei, a staff member. We have restocked a small quantity of the LOST "SMOOTH OPERATOR" KIRI-FLEX RESIN COLOR, which features a special paulownia stringer and is a Japan-exclusive blank that sold out last time and the time before that. Mid-length surfboards are a global trend, and it seems that more and more people are riding them in Japan as well. However, many of the models currently on the market are simply scaled-down longboards that simply catch the wave and go straight without moving, making them not the kind of surfboards that shortboarders like us can enjoy. However, the performance mid ``SMOOTH OPERATOR'', designed by ``MAYHEM'', which excels in designing high-performance models and was the driving force behind its No. 1 ranking in the WSL Shapers Rankings, is a model that sells itself for its performance that is unimaginable from its size! As you can see in the photo above, even if the offshore currents are strong, we will continue to move forward! The largest number of surfers in Japan are in their 40s and 50s. 1. A surfboard that allows you to catch more waves with less effort as your physical strength declines with age. 2. I want the performance of a shortboard, not just the quick take-off of a sponge board. 3. It is small enough to fit in the apartment building elevator. 4. A surfboard with a cool shape that looks great just by holding it or looking at it. 5. The board's gliding performance allows you to easily ride all the way to the inside without stopping, even on sections where a shortboard would stop you! It's selling so well because it perfectly meets the needs of those who: LOST's first mid-length model, the SMOOTH OPERATOR, was developed by MAYHEM for himself and was designed to be used primarily in knee-high waves, but it is also a performance mid-length model that can be used with confidence to charge into double-over waves at special reef breaks, such as those where MAYHEM himself has taken numerous photo shots. If you take a look at the photo above, it's pretty clear! [ap_show_item 165521] [ap_show_item 354882] [ap_show_item 355071] [ap_show_item 355073] [ap_show_item 165166] [ap_show_item 165278] LOST's "SMOOTH OPERATOR" is made with "MADE IN JAPAN QUALITY" and will celebrate its 5th anniversary in 2024. It is a special model that uses the extremely rare "Kiri-Flex" that cannot be obtained even in California, where it originated. And more! The glass job was done by Yuri, who is recognized as the best in Japan by Nishii Pro, who has seen many glassers. I also saw it, and it turned out to be of high quality, worthy of the special Kiri-Flex and SMOOTH OPERATOR! Of course, the price of the "SMOOTH OPERATOR" that arrived this time is "Kiri-Flex" and contains vivid resin colors, ¥169,000 Tax included ¥185,900 is! [ap_show_item 84968] We recommend a quad setup with the MB KEEL QUAD, like Pro Nishii! We are currently in the transition between spring and summer, but we highly recommend the "SMOOTH OPERATOR," which allows you to easily ride lots of waves even with full winter gear! [ap_show_item 193636] [ap_show_item 104076] [ap_show_item 74356] together! The SMOOTH OPERATOR is mid-length, so please use a 7-foot leash cord! To purchase "SMOOTH OPERATOR", click here! For a model description of the "SMOOTH OPERATOR", please click here! *If you purchase from the Love Surf web store and would like to pick up your surfboard in-store, please write "Pick up in store" in the {order notes} field. *If you pay by credit card or Amazon Pay, we will refund the shipping fee later, so please feel free to shop. *If you wish to pay by bank transfer or in-store, please make the transfer or payment within 5 business days after placing your order.
Learn moreTo celebrate Kolohe Andino's transfer, BEWET is offering a Kolohe Andino signature model for a limited time!
Hello, I'm Kohei, a staff member. Many people have probably noticed that the wetsuit worn by LOST's top competitor, Kolohe Andino, has changed in contests and on social media such as YouTube and Instagram. That's right! Kolohe Andino has moved to BE WET, Japan's leading wetsuit brand! BE WET is constantly exploring new technologies and materials, and continues to passionately provide surfers with the highest quality wetsuits. To commemorate Kolohe Andino's transfer, the "BE WET x KOLOHE ANDINO" signature model, which is sold in the US, will be on sale for a limited time until July 15th, so don't miss out!
Learn moreGood news for those far away! You can now join "Shapers Night" via ZOOM, Messenger, FaceTime, etc.! We've added three more slots to accommodate this!
Hello, I'm Kohei, a staff member! Sold out! Celebrating “MAYHEM”'s first visit to Japan in 5 years! Thank you very much for your reservations for "Shaper's Night", which can be ordered directly from "MAYHEM"! And here's some big news! This time, it's a sudden "Shapers Night" that will be held on a weekday Tuesday, where you can order directly from "MAYHEM." We have received many inquiries from people who live far away or who are unable to come to Love Surf on Tuesday the 25th due to work commitments! So! For those who live far away or cannot come to Love Surf on Tuesday the 25th due to work commitments, we have made it possible to place custom orders remotely! Please let us know your preferred method from ZOOM, Messenger, or FaceTime. To that end, we have increased the number of slots by 3! Don't miss the "Shaper's Night" at Love Surf, where charismatic shape designer MAYHEM will be appearing. He won No. 1 in the 2023 WSL Shaper's Rankings and is currently leading the global surfboard scene in 2024, far ahead of the second place and below. MAYHEM Japan visit commemorative "Shapers Night" special gift Not only can you order directly from "MAYHEM"! Custom order fees that would normally cost 10,000 to 20,000 yen are now free! 2. Not for sale! Get a free Luvsurf original quick-dry towel! together! Mayhem's daughter, artist Ryder, who paints the boards of LOST World Tour riders, also participated. An emergency visit to Japan has been confirmed! Live painting will also be held at Love Surf on this day!
Learn moreRelease date and time has been decided! We are announcing the release date and time for LOST's "RNF'96" BLACK SHEEP BUILT AIR BRUSH!
Hello, I'm Kohei, a staff member. The latest release of the classic "Round Nose Fish," "RNF'96," by Black Sheep Built Air Brush MADE IN USA, has successfully passed inspection and the release date has been decided! Everyone, please bring "RNF'96" Black Sheep Built Air Brush MADE IN USA release date and time! * Available for online purchase from 8:00 PM on Sunday, June 23rd . You can purchase it at Love Surf physical stores from 12:00 on the following day, Sunday, June 24th! The last time we got it, the "RNF'96" Black Sheep Built Air Brush MADE IN USA sold out in the blink of an eye. It uses the same ultra-lightweight EPS foam from MARKO FOAM that's used in LOST USA, so even in powerless waves, it has a firm flex that gives it high rebound and converts it into speed. Even if you're not a fan of EPS, you can handle it just like Polyester without any discomfort! "MARKO FOAM" is a historic company founded in California in 1961. With denser beads and finer cells than conventional EPS foam, it offers excellent flexibility, strength, and ease of shaping, making it one of the world's most cutting-edge EPS blank companies, supported by top shapers around the world, including MAYHEM! https://www.instagram.com/p/CzQUedivQLx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== The deck is Black Sheep Built, combining Triax carbon and fiberglass for durability and performance. The +30/-30 fiber, which is angled rather than 90 degrees to the stringer line from nose to tail, is a LOST original EPS material that controls the twisting and return of the surfboard, speeding it up. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2y-chuLuNq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== The newly arrived "RNF'96" Black Sheep Built Air Brush MADE IN USA has the same purple airbrush specifications as the "RNF'96" that is so popular with "Pro Nishii"! The purple airbrush is visible from land when you do bottom turns or air, and from behind when you do lip action or air, which looks really cool! https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0h2HgIuPXb/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== LOST's original EPS technology "BLACK SHEEP BUILT" has been used in competition scenes such as CS and QS and has produced good results. Not only does it have the paddling speed and light, fast gliding performance that only EPS can provide, it also has great speed growth with high rebound after gentle flexing! This is LOST's representative EPS material, and we recommend it to anyone who has avoided EPS until now! For a description of the materials used in LOST's "Black Sheep Built," click here! LOST『RNF'96』BLACK SHEEP BUILT MADE IN USA AIR BRUSH COLORS To purchase, click here! * Available for online purchase from 8:00 PM on Sunday, June 23rd . excluding tax ¥256,000 including tax ¥281,600 ------------------------------------------------------------------ [ap_show_item 9628] [ap_show_item 106074] [ap_show_item 106076] The fin we recommend to go with the LOST RNF'96 BLACK SHEEP BUILT is definitely the MR/2+1! They fit so well that it feels like they were designed specifically for RNF'96! The performance of your surfboard will obviously change depending on the fins you use! For your new board, try out different fins in different conditions to find the combination that best suits you and your surfboard! *If you purchase from the Love Surf web store and would like to pick up your surfboard in-store, please write "Pick up in store" in the {order notes} field. *If you pay by credit card or Amazon Pay, we will refund the shipping fee later, so please feel free to shop. *If you wish to pay by bank transfer or in-store, please make the transfer or payment within 5 business days after placing your order. *This item is likely to sell out quickly, so please add any other items you wish to purchase, such as traction pads, leashes, and fins, to your cart before 8 PM! Combined shipping is available.
Learn morePre-orders are now open for the "Smooth Operator" and "Round Nose Round"!
We've kept everyone waiting! We've decided to stock two models from Presebo, the Smooth Operator and the Round Nose Round, which were previously sold out! They will be arriving at Love Surf soon, so we'll be starting pre-orders. We strongly recommend that anyone considering purchasing a Presebo Smooth Operator pre-order, as they may sell out before they arrive. This is your chance to finally get your hands on the Boss Smooth Operator, the extremely popular Presebo model that's the hardest to find in Japan! "Round Nose Round" DURA-FLEX4 / Coming soon, pre-orders now being accepted! https://www.luvsurf.co.jp/product/349222/ "SMOOTH OPERATOR" DURA-FLEX4 / Coming soon, pre-orders now being accepted! https://www.luvsurf.co.jp/product/349324/
Learn moreWe apologize for the long wait! We have good news for those who missed out on the first shipment of 2024! We are now accepting pre-orders for the new PLACEBO Surfboards!
Hello, I'm Kohei, a staff member. Sorry for the wait! PLACEBO Surfboards are as popular as ever, and we've received many inquiries such as "Do you have them in stock?" and "When will the next shipment arrive?", so we've decided to stock them again! Ranked No. 1 in the 2023 WSL Shapers Ranking! MAYHEM, which is already leading the 2024 WSL Shapers Rankings by a large margin, has a lineup of six models this season, mainly designed for Japanese waves and Japanese users. Of particular note are the "ROUND NOSE ROUND," which is rumored to be the bike on which Oton has had the best ride of his life, and the "SMOOTH OPERATOR," also known as Smooth Oton by some users! PLACEBO Surfboards do not discolor in the sun, are very durable, and can be ridden for a long time in good condition, which is something you would never think of with a POLYESTER surfboard, but the performance of the surfboards is also excellent! It flexes smoothly on the waves, which is the most important part of a surfboard, and has excellent performance and speed, so it has received very high praise from surfers who have ridden it! When you combine the surfboard design by the No. 1 shaper "MAYHEM" with the one and only materials "FLEXLITE" and "DURAFLEX", you can't go wrong! Most models are currently sold out! Alternatively, as there are only a few PLACEBO Surfboards left, this is a restock and we expect many models and sizes to sell out by pre-order only, without ever making it to the stores, so if you're looking to ride during the peak season, don't miss out! Once the items arrive, we will ship them in the order in which they were reserved. To make a reservation for PLACEBO Surfboards, click here! [ap_show_item 349324] [ap_show_item 349222] [ap_show_item 349231] [ap_show_item 349457] [ap_show_item 349427] If you purchase from the Love Surf web store and would like to pick up your surfboard in-store, please write "Pick up in store" in the {order notes} field. *If you pay by credit card or Amazon Pay, we will refund the shipping fee later, so please feel free to shop. *If you wish to pay by bank transfer or in-store, please make the transfer or payment within 5 business days after placing your order.
Learn moreWe have a wide selection of hybrid rash guard tees that can be used not only at the beach but also in town, during training, and more!
Hello, I'm Kohei, a staff member. The hybrid rash guard tee, which is gaining market share every year, can be worn in a variety of situations, unlike the old-fashioned shiny fabric of rash guards that would stand out when worn in town. Unlike regular cotton tees, hybrid rash guard tees are wrinkle-resistant even after washing, keeping them in good condition. They are also highly functional, with excellent absorbency, quick-drying properties, and UV protection, which is why they are selling so well. [ap_show_item 353407] [ap_show_item 353329] [ap_show_item 353187] [ap_show_item 353125] [ap_show_item 352992] "REEF" It has a trendy wide silhouette, so it can be worn by people of all body types. By using a special crimped yarn called [EPIX], we have achieved 2-way stretch without using polyurethane. It is a highly functional material that is comfortable and easy to move in, with moderate tension and a soft feel, and is also highly absorbent and quick-drying. [ap_show_item 352664] [ap_show_item 352637] [ap_show_item 352632] [ap_show_item 128960] [ap_show_item 128934] [ap_show_item 129179] "BANKS" Made with recycled polyester fabric that is UPF50+ and quick-drying. It has a smooth texture and is stretchy, so you can use it without any stress! This functional material is comfortable to wear even in hot weather, as it is light, cool to the touch, and lightweight. For other rash guards, click here!
Learn moreOrders for the MAYHEM Japan Shape are being accepted until June 9th! There are only 10 slots left! Please consider ordering soon.
Orders for the MAYHEM Japan Shape are being accepted until June 9th! There are only 10 slots left! Please consider ordering soon. https://www.luvsurf.co.jp/353962/ Applications for MAYHEM's Japan shaping tour are open until next Sunday, June 9th. We are busy every day with many custom order applications and consultations. We accept orders in person at the store, and we also accept orders over the phone for those who live far away and would like to order by mail order, so please feel free to call Love Surf at 03-3732-5532. This is a price we receive many inquiries about, but the base price of the board is based on the price of a USA-made POLY board listed on each model page. An additional custom order fee of 11,000 yen will be added to that. The normal custom order fee is 22,000 yen, but this time we are holding a MAYHEM Japan Order Fair where you can get it 50% off at 11,000 yen, so please apply. We will also be giving away a signed, not-for-sale towel. Another thing we've been getting a lot of inquiries about is the delivery date. MAYHEM himself will complete the shaping in Fukushima by June 27th, and then the glass will be processed, with delivery by the end of August. This is much faster than a regular USA custom order, so we hope you'll consider it. https://www.luvsurf.co.jp/353962/ There are only 10 left to order, so please consider ordering soon! We recommend ordering the "Formula KIRI-FLEX Stringer Form," which is lightweight and has excellent springback performance and is only available in Japan, for an additional 11,000 yen! You can also specify not only FCS2 but also FUTURE fins! Shapes coming to Japan are available on a first-come, first-served basis! Price example *DRIVER3.0 base price: ￥169,400 *Custom order 50% off price ￥11,000 Total including tax: 180,400 yen https://youtu.be/RGaCznj6OMw?feature=shared
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