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Experience the feeling of foiling! Introducing the interesting fin "AU Fin"
Let us introduce you to the interesting fin " AU Fin " that lets you experience the sensation of foiling! Nishii is enjoying using it in QUAD on his RNF-RETRO! Revolutionary fins arrive from California! The board floats up without getting caught during turns and moves across the water like it's flying! These fins have an interesting function that you can imagine from their unique shape! Unlike foil surfing or foil SUP, the board does not float completely above the water surface. You can experience a floating sensation that is different from that of regular fins. Until now, I haven't noticed any difference even when I change fins. If you've ever said that, try surfing with these AU fins and you'll never say that again! https://www.instagram.com/p/BjLWRP2BKi7/?hl=ja&taken-by=koji_luvsurf_nishii Here's Nishii riding with the RNF-RETRO equipped with QUAD! In thick wave sections, the turns flow and there is no loss of speed, Moving fast with long bottom turns, Even when the waves are small, you can see it floating smoothly and moving forward! The board that Nishii recommends using QUAD AU fins is: LOST DIABLO-X "RNF-REDUX" "RNF-RETRO" *L size recommended! ALIEN "CHOPPER" BEAN BAG "PUDDLE-FISH-JP" SUPER DIABLO ORCA PLACEBO Goblin "GOBLIN-SPRINT" "RE-LOADED" ORCA These are models with slightly wider tails. *The FCSII plug can be attached and detached without using any tools or screws, just like genuine FCS fins. " AU Finn " is *Set of 3 for TRI fin boards *Set of 4 for QUAD boards *Available in a set of 5 for 5-fin boards! http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/store/category/item/itemgenre/surfboard-accessories/au-fins/ You can purchase it from " here "! Fins that are currently sold out will be restocked on Friday, June 15th!
Learn moreIt's a hot topic! We have received our impressions of Placebo's "ORCA" Soft Top!
Hot topic! Placebo "ORCA" Soft top impressions Arrived from Legend K! When I was exhibiting at the Interstyle Show in February, We had a reservation after seeing this board. When surfing at Kugenuma, a crowded platform, He was looking for a soft board that would be safe even if he bumped into something. The fins are apparently set to SA quad fins. It looks great with the red fins of the ORCA ! The same black/white color as " ORCA " is also nice, Bright colors also suit ORCA , so be sure to consider them! The day after he purchased it, he went surfing on this ORCA in Shirahama and Tatado, Izu. Apparently, people who witnessed it contacted us saying, "The orca looked like it was in good shape!" Hmmm... It looks like it would be really fun to ride this ORCA in the beautiful sea of Izu! After riding it for the second time, he said, I received a message saying, "I was going really fast and feeling great!" He said he received messages from many friends asking how ORCA was going. Everyone, this PLACEBO " ORCA " has great performance and design, If you're a surfboard enthusiast, you'll be interested! Click here to find out more about Placebo's ORCA model!
Learn moreCheck out the unpublished photos from 24's blog for "LOST Surfboard."
The waves are expected to be good from May 11th, making the start of the season a sure thing. This is Griffin Colapinto, currently training for his WT Brazil match. This is Carissa Moore, who made some amazing turns at the recent Funders Cup. The board I have is the "DRIVER" model. The WT Brazil tournament, "Oi Rio Pro," will be held from May 11th to 20th, with the women's tournament also being held at the same time. These boards, made for women, are Caroline Marks' boards. They all have different tail shapes, but are all "DRIVER" models! Maria Manuel is back in top form after recovering from a knee injury last year. The board I use is my usual favorite, the POCKET ROCKET . The board that his daughter Ryder painted is a Mayhem board. It's for my trip to Indonesia starting next week. These two CARBON WRAP boards belong to Michael Rodrigues. He is the best rider of CARBON WRAP boards in the world, so he is expected to ride them in the Brazilian World Tournament. The model is the SUB-DRIVER . I'm standing in front of a "mural" board, which consists of three pieces that make up one picture. The artist who created this art painting is the original lost artist, Drew Brophy. This GO-PRO was used to take great photos. Felicity Falma from Australia, team rider for Billabong and LOST. This is Ian Crane riding the RNF-RETRO, filmed in Indonesia. It's amazing how easily he can surf overhead barrel waves on a short board! These boards with rails painted in various colors are "Yago Dora" boards. There is only one among the usual " POCKET ROCKET " and " DRIVER ", I'm curious to know that " PYCHO KILLER " is included!
Learn moreDuring Golden Week, check out the photos of Nishii riding the RNF-RETRO, a wolf in sheep's clothing!
Since it gets crowded during Golden Week, Nishii only rode LOST's ` `RNF-RETRO ''. Please take a look at the photos from that time. All photos by Masanori Uehara. @gogo1173surf The size of the board is 5' 2"x19.75"x2.32" (158×50.2×5.9cm) 27.25cl I used to ride a 5'4" bike, It felt too big so I changed my board to this size. The fins on this board are FUTURE fins, The stock boards arriving at Luvsurf are QUAD specifications with FCSII plugs. Nishii recommends the FCSII plug QUAD fins, LOST surfboard shaper "MAYHEM" signature design [QUAD fin] This is the MB PG SPLIT KEEL/QUAD fin! Look at the line in Nishii's spray in this photo. This line is designed so that the fins are set towards the back of the board, and the narrow gap between the side fins and the rear fin creates this line that appears in the spray. This board is a perfect example of the expression "wolf in sheep's clothing." Despite its retro look, it runs fast and moves nimbly! The photo was taken by the SOLO SHOT3 automatic tracking robot camera, which follows the tag attached to the left arm. These riding videos have been uploaded to Instagram here. Check out the speed and agility. We are currently waiting for additional stock boards to arrive, but this " RNF-RETRO " is an artistic resin tint color specification that requires careful work with multiple layers, so one glass factory can only produce five boards per week. Currently, we are prioritizing custom orders, so if you want to ride it quickly and reliably, we recommend a custom order! There are currently only three stockboards you can ride right away! They are all here !
Learn moreArrival date confirmed! The hot topic! Placebo "ORCA" Soft top/Hard bottom!
The arrival date has finally been decided! A very popular model in the industry! Placebo's "ORCA" Soft top/Hard bottom is now available in Japan for the first time! The product was delivered to Love Surf's warehouse on Monday, May 7th, and was inspected and prepared for shipment. We will contact customers on a first-come, first-served basis starting from Tuesday, May 8th. Placebo "ORCA" Soft top/Hard bottom As you would expect from the trusted PLACEBO brand, This is a high-end softboard that focuses on performance and strength! If you're not a recreational surfer, then don't hesitate to choose the ORCA Soft top/Hard bottom. A year, two years, five years, or even ten years from now, you'll be glad you chose the ORCA. It boasts durability on a different level than typical sponge boards! Placebo『 ORCA 』Soft top & Hard bottom 5'6″ x 20.0″ x 2.63″ (168 x 50.8 x 6.7 cm) 34.0cl ￥85,000 5'10" x 21.0" x 2.75" (178 x 53.3 x 7.0 cm) 40.0cl ¥87,000 6'2″ x 22.0″ x 3.13″ (188 x 55.8 x 8.0 cm) 50.0cl ￥89,000 Until May 6th, Comes with a special gift of a set of four "PLACEBO" stickers (not for sale). Don't miss the Placebo "ORCA" Soft top/Hard bottom exhibition reservation event!
Learn moreMust-see! New Luvsurf TV release! "RNF-RETRO" Patry! Josh Kerr, Shane Beschen, Luke Davis.
A must-see!!! Luvsurf TV: "RNF RETRO" Patry Josh Kerr, Shane Beschen, Luke Davis. Everyone! We've kept you waiting! Mayhem's masterpiece has finally been released to the world! This is a riding video of the "RNF RETRO" model. The video features three impressive riders! More than 20 years have passed since the release of the "RNF Model," the world's first high-performance surfboard design that went down in history, and now the new "RNF RETRO" model has finally been released! This is a noteworthy model derived from Shiso's "RNF Model"! The film features Josh Kerr's surfing in San Miguel, Mexico, with both land and aerial footage. With the world's leading surfer on board, the board has a short, retro outline, but it flies like crazy! Legendary surfer Shane Beschen is carving big carves on the clean faces of Hawaii. Even though it's a short board, you can see how well he drives it! He draws a big arc from top to bottom and looks like he's riding it with ease! This video of young freesurfer Luke Davis was filmed in Rincon, California. His part is the longest, and he surfs the waves at incredible speed with a series of long rides. The length of his floater is astonishing! Towards the end, he relaxes and his turns become bigger, gliding along the high line without turning the board over at the top, looking very comfortable. That's right! This RNF RETRO model can be ridden well if you relax and ride it well. But when you get your hands on this board, make sure you ride it like a LOST rider and go for it! So, check out this must-see riding video of the RNF RETRO model!!! https://vimeo.com/265851501
Learn moreCheck out the close-up of the popular Placebo ORCA Soft Top & Hard Bottom.
We've been flooded with inquiries and reservations even before it arrives! This is what the soft top, which does not require wax for the deck, looks like up close. Because the surface is embossed, it won't slip even without applying wax. This is the boundary between the soft deck surface material and the hard bottom surface. Unless it is a factory with high technology, It is impossible to recreate such a beautiful ORCA design while creating rails and edges. The hard bottom surface is finished with paint, just like FLEXLITE. It might be easier to understand if you think of it as a matte placebo. FCS II fin box. The Placebo ORCA Soft Top & Hard Bottom fins, which are also made with a special structure, use genuine FCS II boxes from FCS. Nishii also tried Tri and Quad, This fin setting is the one that works best for me. This is a combination of MR twin and center stabilizer fin . The color of the fins matches perfectly with the ORCA, so I highly recommend it! Placebo『ORCA』Soft top & Hard bottom 5'6″ x 20.0″ x 2.63″ (168 x 50.8 x 6.7 cm) 34.0cl ￥85,000 5'10" x 21.0" x 2.75" (178 x 53.3 x 7.0 cm) 40.0cl ¥87,000 6'2″ x 22.0″ x 3.13″ (188 x 55.8 x 8.0 cm) 50.0cl ￥89,000 The items will arrive before Golden Week! Look forward to it!!!
Learn moreAs expected! The RNF-REDUX is best ridden with a CARBON WRAP!
Nishii is staying in California until the end of this week. I met with Mayhem and he explained the board design to me. To ensure that the completion of the boards you have been sending us does not delay, We also work at the LOST factory to ensure there are no mistakes. LOST allows you to order both POLY and EPS from various companies according to your model. This allows us to produce boards of higher quality and performance. For overseas and domestic manufacturers, and manufacturers with low production volumes, The only way to make a board is to choose from ready-made forms in a catalog, MAYHEM's commitment is to make products that are different from the materials they use. This is the MARKO form made of EPS exclusively for LOST. We discovered the MARKO form kept for "Kolohe Andino"! It's the center stringer. PLACEBO, CARBON WRAP, BLACK DART, etc. Other manufacturers have also been increasingly using EPS over POLY in recent years. EPS has more resilience than POLY, so it can generate speed even in weak waves. It's perfect for the typical wave conditions in Japan. Well, Nishii's 2018 continues! This is still my number one recommended model! Recently I've been riding only the 40CL PLACEBO "ORCA", I was surprised when I rode the 27CL 5'5" RNF-REDUX CARBON WRAP! To surf as usual on a big board, put in the rail firmly Since turns have to be made carefully, riding the ORCA was good practice. As expected , the RNF-REDUX CARBON WRAP is a great board! All performance, including paddle, take-off and maneuverability, is well balanced. It moves freely and is fast! It has many good points! If you haven't ridden the RNF-REDUX yet, Please give it a try! The best way to enjoy the RNF-REDUX model is to ride it with a CARBON WRAP. For the "RNF-REDUX" model, be sure to choose the CARBON WRAP specification !
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