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The RAD DIABLO 2.0, which boasts the highest performance in the PLACEBO Surfboards lineup, is now in limited supply!
Hello, I'm Kohei, a staff member. The momentum of "PLACEBO Surfboards" is unstoppable! Following the "SMOOTH OPERATOR" and "ROUND NOSE ROUND", the "RAD DIABLO 2.0", which boasts the best performance among PLACEBO products, is also likely to sell out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu1uvRB6_P4&list=TLGGKxgLSXNRkQswOTA2MjAyNA The "RAD DIABLO 2.0" is based on the best-selling LOST model "RAD RIPPER" that is selling like hotcakes all over the world, and MAYHEM has tuned the Diablo to suit Japanese people and Japanese waves. By incorporating various features such as a semi-beaked nose, semi-flat deck, and semi-staped rails into the performance board outline, it has become an all-rounder model that can handle a wide range of conditions, from small waves to larger waves. The bottom shape starts with a single concave, then progresses to a double concave, and the tail end features a two-channel bottom and elevator wing, making it easier to initiate turns, providing excellent gliding performance and lift for speed. It also responds effortlessly to the rider's will on the waves! By updating to the latest FLEXLITE technology, "FLEXLITE-ULTIMATE6," which is a unique manufacturing method in the world, the board has become stronger, easier to flex, and updated to a high-speed board. PLACEBO's original EPS core is effectively covered with three types of strong yet ultra-lightweight PVC sheets for the deck, bottom, rails, etc., and is then hand-glazed and sanded with high-quality epoxy resin. [ap_show_item 349457] The clear white UV-cut paint finish provides a durable, long-lasting, and semi-permanently sun-resistant finish that PLACEBO Surfboards has maintained for many years, ensuring your board will stay in good condition for an astonishingly long time. The next shipment is still undecided! Don't miss out on our valuable stock now! For a model description of "RAD DIABLO 2.0", please click here!
Learn moreMasato Yukawa and Koji Nishii have a session riding "THE RIPPER" at Salt Creek!
Masato Yukawa and Koji Nishii have a session riding "THE RIPPER" at Salt Creek! We're happy to share that another new YouTube video has been released. This time, it's a surf session filmed during a stay in California, featuring LOST Japan PRO team riders Masato Yukawa and Nishii riding Lost's new model, The Ripper, at Salt Creek, a beach break in the Dana Point area. Masato is riding a POLY wooden center-stringer "The Ripper," while Nishii is riding a Black Sheep-built "The Ripper." Watch as two surfers of different generations ride the same model with two different technologies on the same day. The waves were a beach break and about waist-high, so this is a must-see for anyone considering The Ripper. If you're looking for a point nose model that's easy to paddle, then The Ripper is the way to go! We've also introduced some points in Salt Creek, so be sure to check it out. https://youtu.be/rGIS9A_r4Gg
Learn moreHuge response! There are only a few left of "OZONE Eyewear," the eyewear brand produced by Pro Nishii!
Hello, I'm Kohei, a staff member. OZONE Eyewear, a sunglasses brand produced by professional designer Nishii, which was launched the other day, is already in limited supply. For Pro Nishii, who is active throughout the year, not only at the beach but also in the city and mountains, sunglasses are a must-have item, just like a surfboard. but··· Currently, many models are being released by various eyewear brands around the world, but no matter what high-end brand sunglasses he looked at, he couldn't find one that he was satisfied with. So I thought, "I'll design it myself from scratch and make sunglasses that I can be satisfied with," and thus "OZONE Eyewear" was born. Unlike the sunglasses of famous high-end brands that everyone knows, which are mass-produced using molds and have the brand name printed on them, OZONE Eyewear is handmade, cut out from a single piece of wood, and hand-polished to a shine, carefully finishing each one. We use plant-based acetate material, which has a deep color, luster, and a nice texture.The color is not just on the surface, but extends to the inside, so each color is clearly different. Nishii Pro, which does not compromise on manufacturing, is particular about more than just the design and frame. The lenses used in OZONE Eyewear are high-quality sunglasses lenses that are polymerized directly in a spherical glass mold. Not only do they protect your eyes from UV rays up to 400nm, but the lenses are about half the weight of regular glass lenses, so they don't put stress on your ears or nose even when worn for long periods of time. The basic design is timeless and not affected by rapidly changing trends, so you can enjoy it for a long time. OZONE Eyewear offers a quality and fit that surpasses that of high-end brand sunglasses, and is available at a reasonable price. Some items have already sold out, but most sunglasses only have a limited number left, and the next shipment is still undecided. Why not stand out from the crowd this summer with OZONE Eyewear? For more information on OZONE Eyewear, please click here!
Learn moreImprove your skills! Nishii gives advice for every ride in the WAVE Pool!
Improve your skills! Nishii gives advice for every ride in the WAVE Pool! A YouTube video of the "Pro Surfer Festival" event held at Shizunami Surf Stadium in May 2024 has been released. Nishii gave advice to the participants after each ride, and everyone improved dramatically from the beginning to the end! Unlike the ocean, Nishii can give advice before riding without missing anything, so we hope to hold this event again, so please come and join us! Please take a look at it. https://youtu.be/i-_SOoPMfeo
Learn moreBreaking new stock! The LOST mid-length series "SMOOTH OPERATOR" in BLACK SHEEP BUILT bottom color, which quickly sold out, is back in stock!
Hello, I'm Kohei, a staff member. Don't miss this blog either! The "SMOOTH OPERATOR" has been released in a variety of materials, including POLYESTER and EPS, and most of them sell out immediately. The BLACK SHEEP BUILT bottom color is now back in stock! https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3ReFIVLGtO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== The LOST mid-length series "SMOOTH OPERATOR" is a performance mid-length board that is often switched on by shortboarders who want to ride lots of waves easily but are hesitant to ride a long surfboard, and longboarders who want more movement in their surfboard. The SMOOTH OPERATOR is not very wide or thick compared to its length, so when you catch a wave you don't feel the length of the surfboard, which is a good thing, and it's very easy to handle, so I recommend going for a longer ride. Pro surfers Arashi Murata, Pro surfers Nishii, and MAYHEM are all having a blast with the SMOOTH OPERATOR! The reason why it has become such a popular model is! Among the LOST Surfboards model lineup, this is a relatively large surfboard, which makes it heavy, but {Black Sheep Built}'s lightweight EPS material "SMOOTH OPERATOR" has even more benefits, allowing you to paddle faster and with less weight, you won't even notice the length, and the surfboard will move more easily! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYMFy1Ylfk4 In the above YouTube video, pro surfer Arashi Murata is riding the SMOOTH OPERATOR BLACK SHEEP BUILT. The wave was breaking loosely and the shoulder didn't really come out, but he kept riding without losing speed and made some great action-packed moves in the hollowed-out sections on the inside! The characteristics of the "SMOOTH OPERATOR" BLACK SHEEP BUILT were truly on display! "BLACK SHEEP BUILT" is LOST's original EPS technology, made using stringerless 1.5lb EPS foam, Triax carbon and epoxy resin. The ultra-lightweight EPS blank is glass laminated with epoxy resin for both durability and performance, delivering flex rebound speed and quick response! As you know, MAYHEM is also a fan of the SMOOTH OPERATOR, which he always takes with him, from knee-deep breaking waves to overseas trips.MAYHEM himself can confidently charge even double-over waves at classic reef breaks, and this model has been used in many photo shoots. [ap_show_item 349050] [ap_show_item 354372] [ap_show_item 354374] The size range is 6'2"x 20.0"x2.56" 34cl(188 x 50.8 x 6.5cm) Ideal weight: 50-70kg 6'4”×20.25”×2.65” 36.75cl (193×51.4×6.73cm) Ideal weight: 60-80kg 6'6”×20.50”×2.65” 38.5cl (198×52.1×6.73cm) Ideal weight: 65-85kg excluding tax ¥282,000 including tax ¥310,200 [ap_show_item 354387] 6'8”×20.75”×2.70” 40.8cl (203×52.71×6.85cm) Ideal weight: 70-90kg excluding tax ¥287,000 including tax ¥315,700 [ap_show_item 84968] As Pro Nishii mentioned in the video, the recommended fin to attach to the SMOTTH OPERATOR is the FCSⅡ MB PG SPLIT KEEL/QUAD! The performance of your surfboard will obviously change depending on the fins you use! Depending on the wave conditions and your preferences, we definitely recommend trying the quad setting of the SMOOTH OPERATOR first! [ap_show_item 193636] [ap_show_item 104076] [ap_show_item 74356] The SMOOTH OPERATOR is a performance mid-length rod. Please use a 7ft size leash cord instead of the COMP leash cord that shortboarders usually use! We recommend the durable and long '7FT'! *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 moreMust see! Used boards used by Pro Nishii, "DOUBLE DART" and "DRIVER3.0" are now in stock!
Another valuable used board used by a professional has arrived at Love Surf! This time we have the used boards "DOUBLE DART" and "DRIVER3.0" used by "Pro Nishii"! [ap_show_item 354228] This is the incredibly popular LOST "CALIFORNIA TWIN" surfboard used by professional surfer Nishii of DOUBLE DART, which sold out as soon as it was released. This used board is one of Nishii's favorite surfboards and has been featured in numerous photoshoots. LOST's full carbon material, "DOUBLE DART," is a trademarked surfboard technology developed by Florida-based epoxy composites expert Drew Bagget. The DOUBLE DART is made from a unique carbon and S-glass hybrid. The board is shaped around a 1.5 oz high-density EPS core, which is divided into upper and lower sections at the edges of the surfboard, and the entire board is completely vacuum-glassed and wrapped in two carbon fiber shells, which is a very time-consuming process. [ap_show_item 354155] This used board is the extremely popular LOST "RAD RIPPER" DOUBLE DART surfboard used by professional surfer Nishii, which sold out as soon as it was released. It's in such good condition that few people are willing to sell it, making it a rare used board that is hard to find on the used board market! The RAD RIPPER, a worldwide hit that combines 80's design with cutting-edge surfboard design by Shaper of the Year winner MAYHEM, and the DOUBLE DART, which is not too stiff, flexes smoothly, and provides a high level of rebound that cannot be experienced with Polyester surfboards, will be magic boards that will take riders to the next level. [ap_show_item 120137] We have a custom used board from California by DRIVER3.0, a leader in high performance boards! This is a custom dimension with significantly more volume than the BRO dimension, so it is highly recommended for those who want to ride the DRIVER3.0 for short distances! The ultimate driving machine, DRIVER3.0, has proven itself by achieving results in competitions around the world, including the CT and the Olympics. The DRIVER3.0 is designed to be more forgiving and easier to ride for average surfers like us, not just top professionals, allowing you to feel the power and glide of the drive. For the "USED Board" click here!
Learn moreThis is the first time in five years that MAYHEM will be coming to Japan, so this is a rare opportunity!
Everyone, "MAYHEM" is coming to Japan. Matt Biolos, aka Mayhem, the world's number one ranked high-performance surfboard shaper, will be coming to Japan to shape boards. If you haven't heard about this yet, let us know. In 2023, he was ranked number one in the WSL World Shaper Rankings, and in 2024, he still leads the rankings by a staggering margin. This will be his first time coming to Japan to shape in five years. This is your chance to have him shape your board with high-quality Japanese glass, combining undeniable speed and maneuverability. We can also accommodate specific requests, such as a lightweight competition finish, so please give us a call at Love Surf! This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. https://youtu.be/RGaCznj6OMw
Learn moreDon't miss out! We have a rare used model that is currently unavailable as a new surfboard!
Hello, I'm Kohei, a staff member. Don't miss out on this latest arrival information! A rare surfboard that is currently sold out and cannot be obtained new has arrived in Love Surf's "USED Boards" section! [ap_show_item 354043] Love Surf has just received a selection of used PLACEBO "SMOOTH OPERATOR" boards, which are currently extremely popular among PLACEBO Surfboards and are rumored to be the hardest model to get hold of in Japan! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgT12Ia5-g4&list=TLGGhX6Jr-02AXswNDA2MjAyNA The SMOOTH OPERATOR, which MAYHEM designed for himself, was made to be used at the small wave spots where MAYHEM surfs with his children, so it is a model that is strong in small conditions. In fact, even the world's No. 1 shaper, "MAYHEM," had a miscalculation... it is, The ``SMOOTH OPERATOR'' performed very well even in large waves. Now I use it on special reef breaks on overseas trips and have taken many photo shots! [ap_show_item 354243] This model is also a rare model that cannot be obtained as a new surfboard these days. The RNF-RETRO'18 is a fish model designed by MAYHEM, who won the WSL Shaper of the Year award and is now the world's number one shaper in both name and reality.One of the reasons it is selling out is that it combines paddle performance that matches its appearance with performance that you wouldn't expect from its retro outline. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPPuGeTrwJs&list=TLGGIbmBbac_hIIwNDA2MjAyNA The RNF-RETRO'18 features a stylish and wide San Diego Fish outline in a LOST style, designed for high-performance surfing. DURA-FLEX, the only one of its kind in the world, is an eco-friendly technology that is highly durable and impact resistant, so you can use it for a long time in good condition! Click here for the "USED Board"!
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