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53 waves in one round! Proof of the amazing wave-catching performance of the PLACEBO ZEKE!
He loves to use PLACEBO's 5'5" ZEKE and 5'8" DIABLO-X depending on the waves. Hideaki Akiyama Last Sunday, I rode the ZEKE at Shichirigahama in Shonan. In one round, he rode waves for five hours and caught 53 waves. I received the screen shot recorded by "RIP CURL's Surf Watch ." On this Sunday, a west swell from a distant typhoon reached Shonan Sagami Bay. Many surfers were enjoying surfing! These surf photos are from that session. By Hideaki Akiyama In one round, you can ride waves for 5 hours and catch 53 waves. "ZEKE" 's fatigue-free "paddle performance" and This demonstrates the excellent "wave-catching performance" that allows you to catch waves! What do you think of PLACEBO's "ZEKE" ? Recommended for those who want to catch and ride lots of waves! !!! "Please also refer to this for tips on riding with tri-fins"!!! Even if you don't have the single fin or +2 fin that Nishii recommends, you can use the ZEKE. You can also ride the usual ``tri-fin'' that you are familiar with. It can be attached and detached without tools to the center fin box of the "ZEKE". If you use one FCS II " PERFORMER CENTER " fin, you can combine it with two of your existing FCS II side fins to create a "tri-fin" setup. The "ZEKE" is naturally great when ridden with the familiar "tri-fin" setup, so be sure to give it a try!
Learn moreEveryone! Thank you for coming to our store and purchasing so many brand new "LOST C4 Technology" products!
Mr. A LOST " DIABLO-X " C4 Technology was selected. He already owns the LOST DIABLO-X CARBON WRAP and is enjoying using it. This time, he will be riding the C4, a board made from the same DIABLO-X board material as the LOST DIABLO-X model, but with a different board material. He was looking forward to being able to compare the luxury of riding the same model with the different materials. Mr. B LOST " DIABLO-X " C4 Technology was selected. He currently enjoys riding the "SUB-BUGGY-JP" and "CHOPPER," but this time he came to the store looking for a board that he could ride primarily, with a little more volume than those boards. He also chose the "DIABLO-X" C4, a 5'8" size board that is mid-volume but has thin rails for enhanced maneuverability. Mr. C LOST " RE-LOADED " C4 Technology was chosen. He owns a PLACEBO "RE-LOADED" model and is very pleased with it, saying that it has a very fast take-off and is easy to maneuver despite being large and long, so this time we decided to upgrade the board material to C4 for him to ride. After riding it, he came back to the store and gave us feedback that the C4's performance allows for better maneuvering and a faster take-off. The LOST "RE-LOADED" C4 board size is 6'2". Mr. D LOST " RNF-RETRO " C4 Technology was selected. He used to go to the beach every week, but his personal and work life became busy and he wasn't able to go surfing for a while, so he decided to start again with a board with good buoyancy that was given to him. Now that he's back in form, he wanted a trendy retro twin board, and as he used to be a fan of Lost, he came to the store wanting to take a look at the "RNF-RETRO". He took one look at the actual board and was impressed with its quality, so he made an immediate decision. He decided on a larger board size of 5'10" so that he could ride a lot of waves. Mr. E LOST " RNF-REDUX " C4 Technology was selected. E-san also owns the same model, the RNF-REDUX POLY, which he says is an all-around board with a quick takeoff and easy rip, making it extremely comfortable. He recently tried riding a large EPS funboard, and realized that the large board was light despite being EPS, allowing for a quick paddle and takeoff. He said that if he rode the great RNF-REDUX with EPS, the takeoff would be even faster, and since it's the same model he likes and he knows it's easy to rip, he also considered the CARBON WRAP and wanted to experience the effects of the cork suspension, so he decided to ride it on the C4. Everyone! Come visit us! Lots! Thank you for purchasing the new "LOST C4 Technology"!
Learn moreCheck out "24'S Blog Unpublished Photos" with Nishii's commentary!
"Anon Matsuoka" 13 years old He participated in the All Japan Amateur Championships being held at Ikumi Beach in Shikoku, She came in second in the girls' class. Her surfing is improving rapidly. "Ikko Watanabe" 13 years old He mastered the air reverse and competed in the All Japan Amateur Championships. He participated in the boys' class for the first time and was unfortunately defeated in the quarterfinals. "Yuji Mori" Pro POCKET ROCKET, DRIVER, WHIPLASH-TB, these three performance boards He had placed a custom order and when the board was finished he came to the store to pick it up. "Kouhei Kume" Pro He is a very active YouTuber and came to the store to see the board he custom ordered from MAYHEM at the Boardroom Show in May. You can see the ordering process on his YouTube channel, and he will also be posting the process of receiving it on YouTube, so please take a look. He was delighted with the finished resin color and said that LOST is definitely one step ahead of the rest. Hiroto Ohara Pro On a day when the waves weren't good, I went to Love Surf after a meeting in Tokyo. He came to our shop because he had run out of the COOL version of "FU WAX" he was going to use for his next competition, the WSL/QS10,000 in Spain. Did you know that even pros sponsored by other wax brands use "FU WAX" because it's the best? Other waxes can make your feet slippery, so they can't be used in competitions where no mistakes are allowed. I'm sure there's no one left who hasn't used "FU WAX" yet... "Leon Ooba" 17 years old A promising up-and-coming surfer from USA Surf, a retailer of LOST surfboards in Kugenuma, Shonan. 5'5.5" SUB-DRIVER CABON WRAP wins the Junior Class of the All Japan Amateur Championships! Masato Yukawa, a professional golfer and good friends Generations from Exile Tribe's "Ryuto Kazuhara" also visited Love Surf. He bought three LOST surfboards and is going to ride them! Open all year round! Please feel free to visit Love Surf! Opening hours weekdays 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sundays and public holidays 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM 7-15-7 Nishikamata, Ota-ku, Tokyo 144-0051 TEL 03-3732-5532 FAX 03-3732-5531 Online enquiries here
Learn more"Chucky-san" takes on the small waves at Huntington Beach on "ZEKE"!
I've gained weight since I was 70kg and now I weigh 80kg. The giant "Chucky" is available on PLACEBO "ZEKE" FLEXLITE-ULTIMATE I went out and tried out the small waves at Huntington Beach, so check out the photos below. The bike I'm riding is a 5'5" ZEKE 32CL. The recommended weight is 55-70kg, which is significantly more than that. Chucky's surfing skills, The design of "ZEKE" itself is excellent. This is how ZEKE tackled the small waves that it excels at. Chucky is fat but not tall, I chose the 5'5" size for a wide board as I wanted to ride it short. The more curved the rail outline of a surfboard, It is agile and maneuverable. On the other hand, the straighter the rail outline, the better. Make a drive that extends the turn. This is just an outline comparison, If the board has a rocker, it will be even more maneuverable. If it doesn't, it will drive even more, so please keep this in mind when comparing boards. Even so, even if a person weighing 80 kg rides a 32CL, it is still difficult to ride in such small waves. The ZEKE is amazing because you can ride it with flow!
Learn moreWe recommend the LOST "C4" technology board! It's eligible for the summer festival until the 18th!
This is the board that Nishii is using as his weapon in California, where small waves have been continuing for the past few days. "RNF-REDUX" C4 technology board! Even though it is a small wave, unlike in Japan, it is waist-chest sized, I ride the RNF-REDUX C4 technology board. Nishii has been riding the RNF-REDUX model for over 20 years since 1997. This is the world-famous masterpiece of LOST and MAYHEM on a board!! Today in the ocean, I wondered why I could run so fast on these waves. He asked me to show him the board. https://www.instagram.com/p/B1FijCtjneC/ The RNF-REDUX model is in great condition! The C4 Technology Board has a cork suspension effect, In the afternoon windy conditions You can make turns like you're on a smooth surface, which is more comfortable than other board materials! MAYHEM also went to Indonesia the other day to ride the waves of a hard reef break. The cork suspension works so well that I only brought C4 boards! Now, the C4 (3 models) is holding a summer festival . You will receive a gift of your choice worth up to a total of approximately 39,000 yen! ▼ What is C4? The C4 is a high-end, luxurious, and premium surfboard, combining a variety of materials and labor-intensive production processes. Its lightweight EPS core and cork deck make it as light as a WCT surfer's board, yet boasts the strongest deck in LOST history! It's also a long-life surfboard material for long-term riding. Nishii has been testing the C4 material on Japanese waves since late 2016, and says, "The ride and performance of this C4 material are amazing!" Even on hard or rough waves, the cork absorbs shock, providing a smooth, slick ride and smooth turns. The C4 is a surfboard technology that combines strength with unparalleled suspension capabilities. ★ For an explanation of C4 board material, please click here! http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/luvsurf_blog/?p=53034
Learn moreExample! A photo of Chucky riding the backside lip action "UBER DEIVER-JP"!
At Newport Beach, Check out the photo of Chucky riding the PLACEBO 5'6" UBER DEIVER-JP 27.25cl. To avoid the crowds during the summer holidays, we decided to hold an early morning session. This time, we went to 56th Street in Newport Beach. The photo was taken at a compact shorebreak between two breakwaters. It's a beach break with fast breaking waves. Unlike Japan, California has small swells and the session was one-action wave quality. It was a good wave that allowed me to take two actions, Chucky took advantage of the excellent vertical movement of the UBER DEIVER-JP. He was mastering the waves. From these photos, Backside lip action: head down, hips above head Try to model your posture. The board will rise and you'll be able to land the backside lip! It does not discolor in the sun, is durable, and can be ridden for a long time. It flexes smoothly and can be ridden. Choosing a PLACEBO surfboard is a smart choice!
Learn moreNishii reports from the LOST Surfboards factory in San Clemente.
Nishii reports from the LOST Surfboards factory in San Clemente. MAYHEM has it from Japan, This is a SUB-DRIVER that was custom ordered by a professional surfer. This is This is the RNF-ULTRA of legendary surfer and master photographer Taisuke Yokoyama. He currently rides a stock 5'10"/30CL board that fits him well, so he ordered a custom size of 5'11" with the CL value reduced to 28.5CL. this is, These are EPS blanks with stringers from MARKO. This is It is the same MARKO EPS blank, This is a form for the "CARBON WRAP" which does not have a stringer. ARCTIC FOAM "ALGENESIS" Developed by the University of California, San Diego Polyurethane foam produced using cyanobacteria and other algae. Cutting edge technology is brought to LOST after all. It's called a drop shadow A two-color MAYHEM mark has also been released. They will now be used for stock boards, Custom orders are also available, of course. The magic boards returned by the team riders were also collected. Let me introduce you to... "Carissa Moore" DRIVER Griffin Colapinto Driver "Kolohe Andino" DRIVER Eli Hanneman DRIVER LOST team riders, Everyone loves DRIVER ! I'm back in San Clemente, California after a five-week absence. MAYHEM shapes boards for WT riders in Tahiti. He seemed busy at the LOST Surfboard factory.
Learn moreChucky riding the PLACEBO 5'5" ZEKE FLEXLITE-ULTIMATE 32cl!
Today I went to a photo shoot with "Chucky". The session took place in Salt Creek. It's a beach break and the waves are usually digging in, Because it was a wind swell, the waves were small and waist-sized with little power. "Mr. Chucky" is a PLACEBO 5'5" "ZEKE" FLEXLITE-ULTIMATE 32cl 5'6"『UBER DRIVER-JP』FLEXLITE-ULTIMATE 27.25cl Take these two boards to the beach I chose this spot after looking at the wave quality. This PLACEBO 5'5" 'ZEKE' FLEXLITE-ULTIMATE 32cl. Quickly stand up on the wave in the take-off position of a loose wave, Flow and enjoy the speed!! Taking advantage of the wide and buoyant nose, you can try nose riding, Take advantage of the short, maneuverable design to snap shots, The board hits the slow, fast-rising waves, PLACEBO 5'5" 'ZEKE' was in great shape! "Mr. Chucky," Finn has received feedback that everyone who rides the ZEKE feels great. I use tri-fins. If you are considering or already own a ZEKE, please use this as a reference!
Learn moreA live painting event featuring all the LOST surfboard artists!
This is Nishii's report from his time in California! Drew Brophy will be releasing a surfboard art kit. To commemorate this, all the previous LOST surfboard artists gathered together. A live painting event was held. First, let's introduce the past LOST surfboard artists! "Drew Brophy" "Max McGee" "Scott Medds" "Randall Carmer" Rider Biolos "Terry Singh" I'm sure there were many people who were riding or had ridden boards with their autographs on them! MAYHEM and DREW in San Clemente Since I started painting with Posca pens, I have influenced surfboard art all over the world. It is said that LOST is leading the global trend in surfboard shape design as well as board art. This is Kolohe's board. Mayhem and Drew painted it on the day. This is a board that can be purchased at an auction. The event where children could paint on small boards with Posca pens was also very popular.
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