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New Luvsurf TV released! LOST “RNF-RETRO” 3 Koji Nishii POLYESTER Resin Tint
Luvsurf TV: LOST “RNF-RETRO” 3 Koji Nishii POLYESTER Resin Tint Rider: Koji Nishii Board used: LOST " RNF-RETRO " Black Camo Polyester/Resin Tint FILM & EDIT: Phillip Albritton This video was taken about a week ago when big, glassy, beautiful waves hit California. I was riding the big waves on a 5'2" RNF-RETRO , which was a very short FISH. The footage was taken by a cameraman who was on-site. Nishii normally rides this RNF-RETRO model with an asymmetrical fin setting, but after looking at the size of the waves, he changes the fin setting to allow for drive even when cutting back on the front side with the standard split keel QUAD setting. You can see that it drives very well on both left and right turns. There is a lot of spray even during the top turn, and the highlights of the turn are edited in slow motion, so if you look closely you can see that the spray is coming out in two separate lines from the two fins. The " RNF-RETRO " model is short, so it is better suited to small waves. Contrary to its appearance, its performance is well balanced, so once you get used to riding it you will be able to ride even big waves, so we encourage you to give it a try. The LOST team calls him a "wolf in sheep's clothing." With the RNF-RETRO model, you can experience the joy of pushing your own limits in surfing! The RNF-RETRO model is a revolutionary model that will change the way you think about fish boards! https://vimeo.com/290628498
Learn moreBreaking news! The super popular model "RNF-RETRO" has arrived in stock!
Breaking news for the three-day weekend! The super popular model "RNF-RETRO" is now available in stock in sizes that are already sold out! This is the last stock board of the RNF-RETRO model for the 2018 season! Hand-signed in pencil by Mayhem himself from RNF-RETRO You can only buy stockboards at Love Surf, no matter where you look in the world! Don't miss your chance to get your hands on this rare RNF-RETRO! A super popular model! Here is a list of all the RNF-RETRO boards in stock in Japan! For those who live far away or are too busy with work or personal matters to come to our store, It's now listed on our web store! You can get on board here via mail order with free shipping (excluding some remote islands)! http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/store/category/item/itemgenre/lost_board/rnf-retro/
Learn moreNew Luvsurf TV release! LOST 『SUB-DRIVER』 Kolohe Andino at US Open 2018
Luvsurf TV: LOST "SUB-DRIVER" Kolohe Andino US Open 2018 Rider: Kolohe Andiono Board used: LOST 『 SUB-DRIVER 』 EPS FILM: Koji Nishii EDIT: TABRIGADE FILM This is a video of Kolohe Andino riding at the US Open held in Huntington Beach in 2018. The contest venue with the largest number of spectators in the world, characterized by thick waves, Kolohe Andino's choice for the Huntington Beach contest board was: This is the " SUB-DRIVER " made of EPS foam epoxy board with wooden stringers. You can see it bounce and pick up speed like a spring! This "SUB-DRIVER" model also excels in the speed performance required to successfully perform the air reverse, a technique that has become commonplace in recent years. The " SUB-DRIVER " model is so popular that JPSA pros and top amateurs come to Love Surf to buy it at full cost. Now, check out Kolohe Andino's energetic riding on the small beach break!
Learn moreNew Luvsurf TV release! LOST "DRIVER" Griffin Colapinto at US Open 2018
Luvsurf TV: LOST " DRIVER " Griffin Colapinto US OPEN 2018 Rider: Griffin Colapinto Board used: LOST " DRIVER " Pro-Formance FILM: Koji Nishii EDIT: TABRIGADE FILM This is footage of Griffin Colapinto, who made a stunning debut in the WSL/WT in 2018, at the 2018 VANS US OPEN. He is a serious surfer who can use rails in surfing among WT. He is still a very young player, only 19 years old, which is equivalent to just graduating from high school in Japan. Even in small waves, you can make deep tracks using the rails, and He has the skill and high success rate for air reverse, which he uses as a maneuver that he is not afraid of failing. To connect the waves at Huntington Beach, other surfers slapped their boards and bounced around, even in the thick, slow sections. It's amazing to see it doing rail turns! He is also a leading player for the USA Olympic team in 2020. Watch future WT World Champion candidate Griffin surfing a small beach break.
Learn moreJapan's first! "American Wave Machine" Waco Wave pool - Explaining the four types of waves!
BSR SURF RESORT "American Wave Machine" in Waco, Texas During his two-day stay at the Waco Wave Pool, Nishii spotted four different types of waves. Each wave occurs approximately once per minute. This tower is in the middle of the pool and there is a person in charge of controlling the waves. When you perform a move, various sound effects will be played to liven things up! One is "Beginner WAVE" This is three waves at a time, peaking in the middle of the pool. This wave breaks and comes out split into right (regular) and left (goofy) waves. This is a wave that can be ridden with only a softboard, and is great for a large group of beginners. We didn't do it in the LOST team session. The second one is "Barrel (Tube) WAVE" This is an hour-long session, with 30 minutes of regular (right) surfing and 30 minutes of goofy (left) surfing. Three waves appear each time, but only the first one turns into a barrel from the takeoff, while the other two do not. The second wave is a wave that can be ridden normally, with ups and downs and rips, while the third wave is similar to the second wave, but even smaller. Only the first wave is for practicing barrel (tube) riding. The third is "Medium Wave" These waves are suitable for average surfers and Nishii found them to be the most fun. Three waves appear every hour, 30 minutes on the right (regular) side and 30 minutes on the left (goofy) side. These three waves are moderately hollow and have what is generally considered a good wave shape, making them perfect for practicing lip surfing. Yago, Mason, and M-ROD all managed to do air reverses on these waves. The waves on the left (goofy) side were a little different, and some were even able to get into the barrel. The fourth one is "Air WAVE" This wave is perfect for expert air surfers, with a hole and fast breaking. The air section appears from the front, designed for a single air. This wave also appears in 30-minute right (regular) and 30-minute left (goofy) waves every hour, but only one "air wave" appears. After taking off, you gain as much speed as you can, and then when the hole-hole air section appears, you do an air. Surfers who can't do an air have to roll in or do a roller coaster up and down before they can do it. The power of the hole-hole air section makes it difficult to land an air wave. Yago and M-Rod both broke their boards after hitting the air section. The boards suitable for use in the waves of this pool are high performance boards. Yago, M-ROD, and Mason all said that the UBER DRIVER , DRIVER , SUB-DRIVER, and POCKET ROCKET were working well. The waves were full and powerful enough to take off, so you could stand up in just three strokes, and no buoyancy was necessary. EPS blank boards are clearly better suited than POLY boards because they have better bounce response and can instantly reach high speeds. Nishii used the 5'7" UBER DRIVER . Mason also rode the RNF-RETRO C4 skillfully, landing some huge air maneuvers. Kelly's pool is apparently going to be built in Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture. I hope this "American Wave Machine" can be made in Japan too!
Learn moreNew Luvsurf TV released! LOST “RNF-RETRO” POLYESTER Resin Tint Tadashi Kobayashi
Luvsurf TV: LOST “RNF-RETRO” POLYESTER Resin Tint Tadashi Kobayashi luvsurf.co.jp/models/lost/rnf-retro/rnf-retro Rider: Shaw Kobayashi Board used: LOST "RNF-RETRO" POLYESTER/Resin Tint FILM: Koji Nishii EDIT: TABRIGADE FILM. Is this FISH? Is this a QUAD? Is this a retro board? It is famous as a model that can perform movements that you would never imagine from the model name, When Sho Kobayashi rides the RNF-RETRO, its driving performance is clearly on display! The RNF-RETRO can be ridden gracefully on large lines, That you can ride with quick, punchy movements Sho Kobayashi proves it in this riding video! The RNF-RETRO allows you to ride the waves while maintaining your speed. When you want to connect sections of the wave, It maintains speed and runs effortlessly, so everyone who rides it unanimously says it's in great condition! This is what they say! Now, why not become the owner of an RNF-RETRO ? The last stock boards of 2018 will be arriving at Love Surf soon!!! If the sold-out size is right for you, don't miss out on the new arrivals information at Love Surf's " WEB★STORE "! Now, let's take a look at Sho Kobayashi's amazing power surfing! The board he's riding is retro!!! https://vimeo.com/287869387
Learn moreNishii, currently in California, reports on new information about "LOST Surfboards"!
While in California, Nishii is developing new models at MAYHEM and the LOST Surfboard factory. We exchanged various ideas, put them into designs, and created prototype boards. Do a test ride. Demand has been increasing in recent years We are also currently developing a new EPS special wooden center stringer board. The SABO TAJI is a new model. It is designed for big waves, so it may not be suitable for everyday riding in Japan, but it is a noteworthy model that can be custom ordered for those who travel to Indonesia and other places. This is a test board for developing a new single fin model. Nishii has been test riding it for a few months now and it's awesome! This is a RETRO that LOST riders will be paying close attention to in 2019. This model is in limited supply, with stock boards arriving in Japan only three times a year. The third board is currently being airlifted and will arrive at Love Surf within the next week, so look forward to it!! This photo is an old mark, In 2019, we plan to see many new marks from LOST and MAYHEM!
Learn moreNew Luvsurf TV released! LOST 『UBER-DRIVER』 Pro-Formance series Masato Yukawa
Luvsurf TV: LOST 『UBER-DRIVER』 Pro-Formance series Masato Yukawa http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/models/lost/uber-driver/uber-driver Rider: Masato Yukawa Board used: LOST "UBER--DRIVER" Pro-Formance series FILM: Koji Nishii Edited by Naoki Ono This is a highly anticipated model! This is the best of the DRIVER series, and it's easy to ride in the small to head-sized waves of Japan! Perfect for competition surfers and weekend surfers, the wide nose allows for quick takeoff even in powerless waves! The rear foot is a small wave competition model that has a reputation for being a long-selling model among LOST models. Equipped with "SUB-DRIVER" movements! To get the rail in, you need a board that can generate enough speed before the turn! So, in this riding video, Masato sprays big sprays of water all over the place! Even in small waves, you can reach top speed in no time. He's nailing his signature air reverse moves! Fin Free Lip also looks great even with the top crumpled! If you're looking for a high-performance board for small waves with a great design, try the UBER-DRIVER! [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/288308667[/vimeo]
Learn moreIt took about 11 hours from Haneda Airport to LA Airport, and then about a 3-hour flight to Dallas Airport. It took about 2 hours by car to get there!
From Haneda, it was an 11-hour flight to Los Angeles Airport in California. It's a three-hour flight from LA Airport to Dallas Airport in Texas. I met Mayhem at Dallas Airport, who had just flown in from San Diego. After a two-hour drive in a rental car, we arrived “BSR Cable Park” SURF RIDE WACO Wave Pool Texas is about twice the size of California and is the second most populous state in the United States. Apparently gun ownership is permitted. Apparently there is a law that allows you to shoot at anyone who breaks into your home. So everyone has cancer in their car and in their home. Unlike California, the houses are all one-story and the land is large, and they keep buffalo and horses. My family was having a barbecue in front of our house. And the cars were all pickup trucks. Here are some photos taken by Nishii of Mason, Yago and M-Rod. They are amazing at air jumping in the ocean, He said that if you use the machine web at the pool here, you can jump higher. The waves are almost constant and the air section always breaks down in almost the same way from the front. I just kept picking up speed and trying out different variations of airs. Among them, "Yago Dora" had a high success rate and the air quality seemed to be one level higher. He is truly one of the world's leading air surfers! The photos taken by photographer Michael Moorer, who I introduced on my blog the other day, have been uploaded. I just saw it at the Lost office, and it turned out to be a really cool shot, with some great photos. We'll let you know when they're released! When I tell people I've been there, they ask me why the pool water is that color. This color is said to be a color that prevents the growth of bacteria in the water. In fact, the water was odorless and tasteless, and so pleasant that I didn't even need to shower after surfing.
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