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What model is Julian Wilson's MAYHEM board?
What is the model of Julian Wilson's MAYHEM board? Julian Wilson recently visited the Mayhem board factory. I came to pick up my board to use for the upcoming world tour. Kolohe and I are good friends and will be touring together on the same NIKE team. These two surfers, representing the next generation, have many tricks that only they can do, so it will be interesting to see how the judges evaluate them. The two athletes are backed by Nike and train like other athletes. First up is Australia, with the first race at Gold Coast on February 25th and the second at Bells Beach. Mayhem is also heading to Australia to see Kolohe's performance and, of course, to give him some shape. The essential model that Julian Wilson had requested from MAYHEM was a total of eight pieces, the details of which were as follows: 6'1" WHIPLASH (2 pieces) 6'05" DRIVER 2 6'0" F1-STUB 1 piece 6'05" F1-STUB 2 5'5" RNF 1 piece It's pretty common for Julian Wilson to be asked to write F1-STUB or DRIVER, so I'm not really surprised. What's interesting is that you ordered RNF. I mentioned it on the 24'S blog before, but you also ordered Dane Reynolds. They're the generation that grew up watching the 5'5" x 19 1/4" VHS movie of LOST. Even today, the world's number one MAYHEM round nose board is a board that everyone should own. Nishii also really wanted to ride one now, so he asked Mayhem for help this year. Round nose boards are likely to become popular in Japan this year!
Learn moreIntroducing a video of TB riding his MAYHEM board.
I found a video of Taji riding a MAYHEM board, so I'd like to share it with you. It's going really fast and seems to be riding well. There's no need to hide the MAYHEM mark, Daji. I'll forgive you since you didn't hide the deck. MAYHEM himself hates the homosexuality of riding a bike while hiding the MAYHEM mark. He said he never wanted to shape a surfer who would even hide his skills while riding. But TAJI, you're so good!
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"Lightning Rods: Surfboards that matter" Source: STABMAG.COM Words: Derek Rielly Photos: Koji Nishii. Just recently at a contest in Trestles, a shaper saddled a stallion. That shaper was Matt Biolos of Lost Surfboards. Have you heard of him? Have I mentioned him before? Why am I mentioning him again and again? Here's why... Because no one builds a surfboard that drives and flies on Tressels waves like Matt. We asked Bioros to provide us with detailed information about the two boards, Mick and Julian, including their volume. MAGIC DIMENSIONS Mick Fanning's "Sub-Driver" 5'11" 18.88" 2.25" | Volume: 26.7cl Rocker: Nose entry is above average. Rear is below average. The tail rocker where your back foot comes in is very curved, but the tail shape outline in that area is straight. There's enough tail rocker to make it less straight. Bottom shape: There's a solid concave from the nose to just behind the rear fin. It's very thin, with a slightly small vee of a few inches. The concave is deep all the way to the front fin. Rail shape: Standard for Australians. The bottom has an edge that's closer to the outline to make it easier to control the concave and volume. Things to note: The nose and tail are wide... not too wide in the first 12 inches of the tail, but the tail block and the butt area in front of the front fin are very wide. The nose is a very wide 12 inches, which makes up for the exaggerated nose rocker. Matt: "My boards are measured in a straight line across the deck. Most Australian shapers measure along the curve of the bottom. So when I say 5'11, it's more like 5'11.5 in Australian terms." http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/movie/subdriver_mick.html Video of Mick on the board above. Julian Wilson's "F1-Stub" 6'0.5" 18.56" 2.30" Volume 26.30cl Rocker: Gentler than average entry rocker without any visible flapping. Not too tight, not too loose tail rocker with rails that lift up about 6 inches. Bottom Shape: Shallower concave than Mick's board. Uses tail rocker to carve speed spots and has a pronounced double concave towards the fins. Rail Shape: Very standard. A slightly more boxy shape than the typical Aussie brand boards you see in stores. Worth noting: Matt: "This is the third generation, based on the board he entered in the WQS and used the most. He's made it to the finals three or four times on that board." "The second generation had an orange deck and was ridden at J-Bay. It's a pretty standard board. It's basically a neutral (due to the shallow concave) board. It's very flat and has a more relaxed rocker overall. It's a little wider in the nose than typical, but really standard. JW (Julian) also got some boards from JS. I think the JS boards have more tail rocker and a narrower tail block. Julian prefers those boards in punchy waves like the ones he went to in San Francisco this year and Portugal." http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/movie/f1stub_julian.html Here's Julian riding a board shaped by Mayhem at Trestles. What influences the board making at Trestles? Matt: "Incorporate speed and glide. It's always wider than a board for a Snapper or beach break, where the face of the wave is very fast and the board lifts and wraps around more. A gentle rocker works really well because the face of the wave is flat. Conversely, a flat rocker isn't suitable for a Snapper type of wave." Who out of the 34 riders in the Trestles contest was using your board? Hmm...the atmosphere at that contest was very strange. Damien, Ace, Daniel, Kieren, Devo, Dustin, Julian, Mick, and Bred all rode at least one heat or more. Taj rode a few boards in the pre-contest but not during the heats. I'm enjoying working with world-class surfers on board designs. [Comparing Mick and Julian from the perspective of a shaper] Julian's boards are very middle of the road. Modern high performance boards: modern dimensions, rocker, rails, foil volume and outline. Mick's boards are very extreme designs not often used in WT. Not suitable for every type of wave, but for smaller waves, like Trestles. Wide nose and tail. Very wide and all-around compared to a typical board. Very deep concave and very loose tail rocker. Is Mick your favorite surfer? Why did you fall in love with him? He's not my favorite. I don't have a favorite surfer. My priority surfer is Kolohe. He's pure and simple. Everything I get from him is amazing. Julian is also amazing. Julian is super enthusiastic and challenges me with board designs, reminding me of Shane Beschen in the 90s. Julian enjoys pitting me against shapers from all over the world so they can ride my boards. I enjoy a challenge too. He's really fun to tease, so I handle him very carefully. I'm really exploring young surfers. If I could just go with the "mad science" approach, I could create my favorite surfer. Thank you for reading the 24's blog in 2011! I wish you all a happy new year!
Learn moreNew movie "Kolohe" features four aerial variations.
Recently, I have only seen people riding the "SUB-DRIVER" model. Kolohe Andino resembles the wave quality of Japanese beach breaks when the tide is rising. This is the latest video of me surfing on T-STREET. There will be two "SUB-DRIVER" models. What I want you to pay attention to in this video is the number of air variations. No-glove air. An air where you grab the rail near the outside nose with your left hand. An air where you grab the inside rail near the nose with your left hand. Air with your right hand grabbing the rail near the inside tail. (This is the most difficult part.) September Session from Kolohe Andino on Vimeo . I think Kolohe will show these things in his heats in Australia, the first WT event. I'm looking forward to seeing the judges' scores. I think we'll be able to see these combinations of airs in succession on one wave. If the tail does not rise high in the air, you will not get any points in the WT contest. I think the judges should also evaluate the grabbing aspect. Looking at this highly refined, cutting-edge air, Just as the times changed from Karen to Kelly, it seems the time will come for the times to change from Kelly to Kolohe.
Learn moreWorld Champion "Carissa Moore" Power Surf
Carissa Moore is the youngest World Champion in history. Of course, I rode a MAYHEM board and became a champion. She likes and uses the STEALT-PRO model and the F1-STUB model . She's a girl, so she wears accessories, but she doesn't break the board. They are good at surfing and have more power than the bad guys, I'm not satisfied with girls' contests, so I also participate in men's contests. This photo of power carving, This is what it looks like from underwater. Fin-out is a given on the lip! Check out this gorgeous ride! Carissa at Lowers in 10 days. from Blake Kueny on Vimeo .
Learn moreThis is a 10-point riding video from South Africa's Kolohe!
At the Prime event held in South Africa the other day Kolohe's riding video has been released. With a longer than usual round pintail board, he was doing well through barrels during practice before the contest. The title sponsor, MR PRICE, is a department store chain. There used to be an ASP event in Japan called Marui PRO. The coach is Mike Person, a legend from San Clemente, just like Kolohe. Warming up with jump rope. Good job! The shoes are of course Nike. Wax has been applied to the top of the feet. Kolohe has the skills to handle the big waves at Hole Hole, so he's sure to do well in the 2012 World Tour. Check out Kolohe Andino's 10-point riding video in South Africa here! south africa VIBES from Kolohe Andino on Vimeo .
Learn moreKolohe Andino has been confirmed as a 2012 Wildcard entry!
The 2012 ASP TOP 34 has been announced. 1. Kelly Slater (USA) 2. Joel Parkinson (AUS) 3. Taj Burrow (AUS) 4. Gabriel Medina (BRA) 5. Owen Wright (AUS) 6. Adriano de Souza (BRA) 7. Julian Wilson (AUS) 8. Jordy Smith (ZAF) 9. Alejo Muniz (BRA) 10. Michel Bourez (PYF) 11. Josh Kerr (AUS) 12. Damien Hobgood (USA) 13. John John Florence (HAW) 14. Mick Fanning (AUS) 15. Jeremy Flores (FRA) 16. Heitor Alves (BRA) 17. Miguel Pupo (BRA) 18. Adrian Buchan (AUS) 19. Kieren Perrow (AUS) 20. Bede Durbidge (AUS) 21. Raoni Monteiro (BRA) 22. Brett Simpson (USA) 23. Adam Melling (AUS) 24. Kolohe Andino (USA) 25. CJ Hobgood (USA) 26. Tiago Pires (PRT) 27. Jadson Andre (BRA) 28. Matt Wilkinson (AUS) 29. Patrick Gudauskas (USA) 30. Dusty Payne (HAW) 31. Travis Logie (ZAF) 32. Taylor Knox (USA) 33. Kai Otton (AUS) ASP Wildcard 34. Yadin Nicol (AUS) ASP Injury Wildcard 1st Alternate: Fredrick Patacchia (HAW) 2nd Alternate: Willian Cardoso (BRA) 3rd Alternate: Chris Davidson (AUS) 4th Alternate: Thiago Camarao (BRA) Kolohe Andino placed 24th, securing his place in the 2012 Wildcard!! With full carving with long rails and air as his weapon, Let's support Kolohe's success with the Lost MAYHEM Shape Board! Check out the Hawaii clip from "Kolohe Andino," filmed in November.
Learn moreKolohe 6 Star wins two straight times! 2012 WT qualification is now a reality!
Two consecutive wins in 6-star events! Qualifying for the long-awaited 2012 WT has become a reality! Kolohe! Winning the Rio de Janeiro and Brazilian Opens With two consecutive wins in 6-star events, he is almost certain to qualify for the long-awaited 2012 WT! Two more races left: Santa Cruz (California) and Sunset (Hawaii) We have high hopes for their performance in the Prime Event, which offers more points than the 6-star event! Coming in second place is Brazilian surfer Hisnome Betero, who rides LOST surfboards. Dino's dad was also very happy! A few years ago, I predicted in 24blog that KOLOHE would go on a world tour. Today I predict that Kolohe will become the next American star after Kelly. XTR stock boards are currently on sale with 10% off to take advantage of the super strong yen . XTR boards are strong and long-lasting, and the water-resistant foam allows for long-term board use. You will also receive two gifts, You can get even better deals by using our online store! http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/item_search/rootCategoryId,170/ You can compare and consider the latest 2011 models and bargain sale boards. Many people come to Love Surf to ask for advice during the hours that Nishii is in the store. Luvsurf is a real pro shop where you can get advice directly from professional surfers. Please feel free to come and ask for advice on choosing a surfboard. We would like to inform you of Nishii's schedule for the shop starting tomorrow. *Wednesday, October 26th from 12:00 to 9:00 p.m. *Thursday, October 27th from 12:00 to 9:00 p.m. *Friday, October 28th from 12:00 to 9:00 p.m. *Saturday, October 29th from 12:00 to 9:00 PM. *I will be absent on Sunday, October 30th. *Monday, October 31st from 12:00 to 9:00 p.m. We look forward to your visit! If you are too busy to visit our store, or if you live far away and use mail order, Please feel free to contact us using this inquiry form. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/contact/contact.php
Learn moreNishii will fly from LA Airport to Haneda Airport to return to Japan.
This time I stayed in California for about three weeks. Starting with the WT event, While surfing, check out the local surf shops that interest you. Learn about the latest surf trends in California, Mission accomplished with the "SACRED CRAFT" show. This morning I finished a round on these amazing waves at Trestle, and now I'm flying from LA to Haneda Airport to return home.
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