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Nishii's recommended DVDs are now in stock!
Nishii's recommended DVDs are now in stock! This DVD features footage from the WCT contest held in Lower South in September 2008, and the waves are very realistic, ranging from knee-high to head-high, making it a great learning experience. Watching it before you get in the water is sure to get you pumped. It will amaze you with how far you can go, and will help you visually improve your surfing! “FRIEND OR ENEMY” SEVEN FILMS PRESENTS September 2008 Lower Trestles' 2007 Boost Mobile Pro It was the toughest competition ever. 8X World Champion Kelly Slater Dominates WCT Competition! Young Guns Dean Reynolds, Jeremy Flores, Chris Ward, Bobby Martinez, Josh Kerr and Bruce Irons' hot surfing will face off against Mick Fanning, Corey Lopez and Okie. South African powerhouse Jordie Smith defeated Joel Parkinson, and Andy Irons defeated Sonny Garcia. Slater defeated Taylor Knox with a perfect Lowers, making this Quarter Finals one of the best battles ever. The final was a classic wave, with surf master vs. pipe master Kelly Slater vs. Pancho Sullivan. New school wizard and proven power surfer Kelly Slater wins! The moment you put on your contest jersey, the battle for the top spot in the WCT heats up and you prove that your surfing friends are your contest enemies! Starring: Kelly Slater, Jordy Smith, Dane Reynolds, Chris Ward, CJ Hobgood, Rob Machado, Bobby Martinez, Taylor Knox, Joel Parkinson, Taj Burrow, Andy Irons, Cory Lopez, Josh Kerr From the quarter finals onwards, judges' scores will be added. 40 minutes + 10 minutes bonus ¥4,725 (base price ¥4,500) Arrived on November 13th. Ward and Collie are also featured!
Learn moreThe AUROLA 5.1+4.2 QUAD set for FCS is now in stock!
It's arrived, sorry for the long wait! Starting tomorrow, they'll be available in stores! AUROLA 5.1 Front + 4.2 Back Carbon Flex Fins ￥16,800 (excluding tax) / Quad (4 fins/set) Color: Clear and Smoke Black FCS Weight 262g (4 sheets/1 set) Fin Size - Front 5.1 Height/12.3cm Base Width/13.1cm Back 4.2 Height/ 9.8cm Base Width/10.7cm This is the newly released updated version of the AUROLA QUAD set. This is a set of four fins, including the new QUAD back fin for AUROLA fins, which provides better turn hold. The back fins are larger than the fins in the previously released 5.1 QUAD set, so they hold turns better and provide more drive. The 4.2 back fin foil is a center fin foil (double-sided foil). It's not a side fin foil, which makes the tail too loose. This board is recommended for those who are dissatisfied with their current QUAD board because it is too loose, or for those who want to add weight to their lip action. The FUTUER version is not yet in stock. Starting tomorrow, we will be informing those who have reserved the FCS version.
Learn moreAUROLA FIN is now available in new colors for 2008!
◆The AUROLA FIN 4.5 TRI FIN set is now available in new color models for 2008! AUROLA 4.5 Micro Fiber Flex Fin ￥10,800 (excluding tax) / TRI fin set Color: Smoke black only (new color) FCS Weight 163g (3 sheets/set) Future Weight 201g (3 sheets/1 set) Fin Size - Height/11.6cm Base Width/10.7cm The size is larger than the FCS G3000, but smaller than the G5. An all-round model with a pleasantly subtle size. Based on the large-sized Mayhem fin, which is a little too big for us Japanese, this high-performance fin has been reshaped and scaled down, and incorporates an inside foil that allows the board to float upward, combining speed performance with loose movement. The biggest feature of these fins is that they mimic the movement of a fish's fins when swimming. The rear and tip of the fin flex, extending your turns and giving you more speed than ever before. It's a fin that truly functions like a fish fin. The secret to why this fin flexes so much lies in the way the microfiber is applied. The core and the area where the microfiber is applied maintain stiffness and strength, while the rear area without the microfiber is soft and flexes and rebounds during turns, extending your turns even further. It's also the lightest in the AUROLA FIN series! It supports the light movement of your board! These are very popular, rare, and high-performance fins. We have it in stock now! Mail order is also available! We look forward to your order.
Learn moreNishii Design! AUROLA X RATIO Collaboration Fins
Mr. Ohashi, a sales representative at RATIO, said, Nishii Design! We have received some photos of the "AUROLA X RATIO Collaboration Fin" in production, so For everyone reading this blog, we will be posting the sales site page and releasing it in advance before the product goes on sale. What do you think? Nishii designed the Templet (Conquest Fin), Fin shaper Kumano designed the flex and shaped the board. The highest quality, high precision fins are made using techniques that only RATIO can achieve. It will be released under the Aurora brand. It is still in the sample stage, so after production, sales are scheduled to start in January 2008. As you can see in the photo, the first release comes in two colors: zebra and striped. This was polished to a shiny polished finish, and an aurora logo was added. It will be sold not only in Japan, but also in Hawaii, California, and Australia. Below, We will also include some comments from fin shaper and designer Kumano Katsuyoshi. My theory as a fin shaper and designer is that you can't judge whether a fin is good or bad just by its shape. When I'm shaping a fin, the thing I pay the most attention to is the "thickness" of the entire fin. Of course, flex is important, but the most important point is how the water escapes through the fin. So, to get the best results to match this templet, I shaved it as thin as possible, even more than before. As a result of shaving it thin, the fin has a great flex as well. RATIO Fin Shaper & Designer Katsuyoshi Kumano
Learn moreThis masterpiece is back on DVD with the original sound!
Recommended for older surfers! This DVD is awesome. WAVE WARRIORS III The masterpiece is back on DVD with all the original sound! The masterpiece "Wave Warriors III," packed with hot dog action from the North Shore, the world's most dangerous and powerful break at the time, is back on DVD. Featuring some of the most famous surfers of the time, "Wave Warriors III" includes Gary Kong Elkerton's sunset attack; Martin Potter, who was at the forefront of hot dog surfing at the time, performing at OTW and CA; and Mark Richards, Tom Curren, and Gary Elkerton's Waimea Challenge. Included is helicopter footage, unthinkable at the time, showing Hawaiian locals Gerry Lopez and Derrick Ho taking the Pipeline barrel even deeper. Christian Fletcher and Matt Archibald, who were already using the "air" technique, a high-scoring technique, are also included. Footage of Kelly, who was a master even as a kid, is also included. With a masterful mix of visuals and sound, this title was one of the best produced at the time, and it's no exaggeration to say it was a pioneering surf video. This title offers a glimpse into their style, featuring their incredible high performance. For those who have just started surfing, this will be a glimpse into the cutting-edge maneuvers of the time performed by surfers you may not know! For older surfers who grew up with them, this will surely be a must-see video that will bring back memories of that time. ■Starring: Gary Kong Elkerton, Tom Cullen, Martin Potter, Christian Fletcher, Derrick Ho, Gerry Lopez, Johnny Boy Gomez, Dane Kealoha, Hans Hedemann, Matt Archibald, Dino Andino, Todd Holland, Kelly Slater, AND MANY MANY MORE ■ WAVE WARRIORS - Wave Warriors 3 Playback time: 60 minutes Price: ¥3,990 (excluding tax: ¥3,800) The product arrived on September 28th, so we look forward to your orders. Mail order is also available!
Learn moreDAKINE limited edition color grips will be released!
I'm sharing the latest information from my sponsor, DAKINE, with those who follow my blog before it even makes it into the specialist magazines! A limited edition color grip will be released around the end of October this year! The design color lineup is as follows: DIAMOND SHOCK STUDIO These are limited edition items so they are not widely available. Of course, all of these will be available at Love Surf, so stay tuned! For those of you reading this blog, we are now accepting pre-orders for the DVD, following on from yesterday! Please contact info@luvsurf.co.jp Please provide your name, shipping address and phone number. We look forward to your reservations and orders for the limited edition color grips!
Learn moreAnnouncement: AUROLA TWIN+ stabilizer fins for FCS are now in stock!
For RNF and RNF/AVISO users! We apologize for the long wait! FCS models now in stock. AUROLA 5.1 Carbon Flex Fin ￥13,800 (excluding tax) / TWIN + stabilizer set Color: Clear and Smoke Black available Weight 190g (3 pieces set) for FCS Fin Size - Front 5.1 Height/12.3cm Base Width/13.1cm Back 5.1 Height/ 8.5cm Base Width/ 9.1cm The Future Weight 220g (3 piece set) is only available in Clear color!
Learn moreThis is a new "Surf T-shirt" from Lost.
Mayhem is wearing it in photos posted on the website, and inquiries have been flooding in. Introducing the Lost Surf T-shirt. Mayhem is wearing this on the Conquest page and in the riding video. This is a new "Surf T-shirt" from Lost. The white version of the same pattern was sold out immediately, However, we still have the black color in stock. Personally, I prefer black because it doesn't show dirt as much. LOST SURF TEE 『STRANDED』 Price: ￥7,140 The size is US size, so it runs a little large. We currently have S and M sizes in stock. We also have surf T-shirts with different patterns like these in stock. LOST SURF TEE "UV SKALL" Price: 7,140 yen. This item is also currently in stock in sizes S and M. Both are made of mesh material, making them lightweight, easy to move in, and quick-drying, and are designed specifically for surfing. How about using it to look cool, protect from sunburn, and prevent chafing?
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