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New Luvsurf TV released! LOST "PSYCHO KILLER" promotional movie!
It will be released as a new model in 2018. "PSYCHO KILLER" Psycho Killer is, High performance and fishboards that professionals love It's a mixed hybrid board. This board is about 2 inches shorter than a regular board. After all, the DIABLO series is more suited to the wave conditions in Japan, It is easy for Japanese users to ride, Without looking for paddle or take-off performance, This is a recommended model for those who prioritize performance. Here is the edited movie linked to the music! https://vimeo.com/255289727
Learn moreNew model unveiled for the first time! "RE-LOADED" A board for those who want to get back into surfing or switch from longboards to shortboards!
A board for those who want to get back into surfing or switch from longboarding to shortboarding is complete! PLACEBO "RE-LORDED" *For those of you who are carefully and seriously considering various boards for your revival or conversion! *Features of PLACEBO "RE-LODED" Easy to ride even for longboarders -Excellent paddle stability and fast take-off performance -The tail design allows for gentle control without making you feel the length. - Comes with a dolphin grab rail, making dolphin passage very easy. ・For beginners to intermediate level. ・Knee to overhead size recommended. *Model explanation To revive surfing after a break of several years, Or to switch from longboarding to shortboarding, In response to such high demand, we asked world-class surfboard designer MAYHEM to help us develop and research this model, which is sold exclusively in Japan. The friendly, rounded nose design is combined with the well-balanced, gently curved rocker design to provide stability and forward movement while paddling. The Triple Wing, designed to narrow the tail towards the rear end to make it easier to control a longer board with your back foot, combined with Mayhem's signature Rocket Tail tail design makes the board feel like it's about 4 inches shorter. This tail design is responsive and helps with board control. It also comes equipped with a "dolphin grab rail" that helps you sink a long board with less effort when dolphin-through. This "dolphin grab rail" prevents fatigue from the grip strength required when actually dolphin-through, which is done multiple times in large waves, and helps maintain paddling power, making it an essential design for a Japan-only model. The RE-LOADED is a very user-friendly model, making it the perfect surfboard design for surfers who don't have the luxury of going to the beach frequently. This is recommended for those who want to get back into surfing without making mistakes and with a board that is different from the clunky funboards that beginners ride. Or, for those who started surfing on a longboard after going to surfing school, but want to switch to shortboarding as they originally wanted, and are carefully considering which board to get. Enjoy the strong impact resistance of the FLEXLLITE structure that the PLACEBO brand is proud of, and the gentle ride that only PLACEBO can provide, which is the most important thing when riding, as it flexibly blends with the waves when you ride them. When you ride this board, you'll feel that you made the right choice by choosing "RE-LOADED." 【size】 6'2" x 22.00" x 3.0" 45.5CL Recommended weight 55-75kg 6'4" x 22.50" x 3.05" 49.0CL Recommended weight 70-95kg [Price] FLEXLITE-HYPER ￥138,000 FLEXLITE-LIMITED ￥158,000 *Limited to 10 units per size in 2018
Learn moreWe are pleased to announce that MAYHEM will be coming to Japan next week on Thursday, February 14th!
We are pleased to announce that LOST & PLACEBO surfboard shaper MAYHEM will be coming to Japan! Next week! February 14th (Wednesday)! Valentine's Day Held in Minato Mirai, Yokohama I will be coming to Japan for the exhibition "Interstyle Show." We are located in the CM3 special negotiation room on the 2nd floor of LOST & PLACEBO! CM3 is a special business meeting room, so vendors can enter all day. The general public will only be able to visit between 4pm and 6pm (*planned). Please arrive within that time frame. You can also check out LOST & PLACEBO's latest 2018 model boards! This week I've been snowboarding in Niseko, Hokkaido.
Learn more2018 LOST new model "DIABLO-X" stock board size revealed!
The new rail shape is the thinnest in the DIABLO series. The DIABLO-X offers even greater control! This is a Japan-exclusive model that specializes in paddle and takeoff performance, with Japanese wave conditions and users in mind! - Recommended for weekend surfers and senior surfers around 40 years old. - Inherited paddle and takeoff performance has been further improved. - Thin rails improve control and allow for more agile movement. - Comes with a dolphin grab rail for easy dolphin-through. ・For beginners to advanced users. ・Knee to overhead size recommended. Here are the stock board sizes that will be arriving! 5'7"x19.50"x 2.38" 28.5CL Beginner ~50kg, Intermediate 50~55kg, Advanced 55~60kg 5'8"x 19.75"x 2.45" 30.0CL Beginner ~55kg, Intermediate 55~60kg, Advanced 60~65kg 5'9” x 20.0” x 2.53” 31.5CL Beginner ~ 60kg, Intermediate 60~65kg, Advanced 65~70kg 5'10"x 20.25"x 2.56" 33.0CL Beginner ~ 65kg, Intermediate 65~70kg, Advanced 70~75kg 5'11"x 20.50"x 2.66" 34.75CL Beginner ~70kg, Intermediate 70~75kg, Advanced 75~80kg Here's how to paddle and take off! It's fast! Stand up from the waves! Please look forward to the arrival!
Learn moreA must-have! How to repair your PLACEBO surfboard to perfection!
We have received many inquiries and inquiries recently. We will explain how to repair your PLACEBO surfboard yourself. This time, we will explain how to repair a scratch on the tip of the nose. This procedure can also be applied to other repairs such as cracked rails. The main material used is this "repair epoxy putty". "Phix Doctor" Repair Epoxy Putty ¥1,600 (excluding tax) TOOLS Sandpaper (Dry sandpaper 120/240, waterproof sandpaper 600) ¥600 (excluding tax) * White oil-based spray can (Please use the ones sold at home improvement stores.) Smooth the area around the scratch with a cutter or sandpaper. Areas where the paint is peeling or peeling, areas that have weakened, To repair cracked areas that are difficult to apply "epoxy putty", Scrape it off with sandpaper (approximately 240 grit). Use a cutter to cut off the required amount of "Phix Doctor" repair epoxy putty. Mix the white and grey colors together until they become one color. Place it over the scratch so that it is slightly larger than its original shape. Make sure to press firmly so that it doesn't come off. Wait until it has completely hardened (approximately 30 minutes, depending on the temperature). The next step is shaping by sanding. Use sandpaper to sand it back to the original nose shape. Dry grinding 120 grit rough cutting ↓ Dry grinding No. 240 Forming ↓ Use three types of sandpaper: waterproof, 600-grit, and finish. "White paint" Paint it with a white oil-based spray can, which can be purchased at a home improvement store. Even up to this stage the finish is beautiful! For a cleaner finish, use a white spray can. After drying thoroughly, From here, proceed to the next step. There are three additional ingredients you will need. * Glossy oily clear spray *Waterproof sandpaper 1500/2000 grit * Compound mirror finish "Clear coating" Apply a glossy clear coat to an area slightly larger than the colored area. Once completely dry (more than 24 hours!), proceed to the next step. "Final Finishing" Use waterproof sandpaper to smooth out any unevenness or gaps between the clear and white paint. Be careful not to remove too much of the original paint. Waterproof sandpaper 1500 grit ↓ Finish with waterproof sandpaper 2000 Two types of waterproof paper are used. Finally, use compound to polish it and give it a glossy finish. You can purchase everything you need for repairs from our WEB★STORE >>here ! If you are not confident in repairing your product, you can also have it repaired at any of our PLACEBO retailers across Japan .
Learn moreFCSII asked, "Do you wear screws, Mr. Nishii?" What was the answer?
A popular section where Nishii directly answers your questions. We received the following question on the "Purchase/Order Consultation Bulletin Board", We will introduce it in this blog section. Regarding the FCSII fin question: "Is Nishii-san wearing a screw?" This is the question. The answer is, Nishii does not use screws on his FCSII fins. While I occasionally see people screwing down FCSII fins, please do not use screws on FCSII fins. This new system is also safer, as it allows the fin to come off if it hits your body or someone else's. This prevents the fin from coming off if it hits the board, the ocean floor, or anything else, which could lead to the fin plug collapsing or even the board being damaged, as was the case with older FCS systems. Even if you lose a fin, you only need to purchase a new one, eliminating the need for long repair times and expensive repairs if the board or plug breaks. I answered, "Yes." If you have lost your fin and would like to purchase a new one, Please call 03-3732-5532. Or, click here. https://www.luvsurf.co.jp/contact.html In the photo above *What number fin? *Model name and fin size Please specify. We can order from manufacturer stock on the same day. It's true that if you screw it in, it won't come off, but the FCSII system is so excellent that it won't come off even during those amazing turns made by FCS team riders Kolohe, Julien, Gab, and Flipe, so there's no need to screw it in. (Bonus information) New MB fins like these are scheduled to be released in 2018!
Learn moreUnreleased from 24's blog! Check out the photos of "LOST Surfboard."
I will be competing in the WSL/WT, which will start its new season in Australia on March 11th. 2017 QS Ranking Champion, 2017 Hawaii Triple Crown Champion, Griffin Colapinto's boards for WSL/WT Australia. He is a serious, big-name rookie whose performance in his WT rookie year has the world watching. These are the boards of Taylor Wright, the 2017 WT champion. Her go-to model is the round tail " DRIVER ". These are the tricolor boards. This is Joan Drew's board. It has the French flag on it. The guy holding the long gunboard is the legendary Mike Parson. MAYHEM can even shape a gunboard like this. Nate Illemans, a Lost surfboard salesman from the USA I work while hunting waves. LOST Surfboards is run by a former WT surfer. This is Nate's daughter and son. This board is the 2018 model "PSYCHO KILLER" It will be officially released on Love Surf soon, so stay tuned!
Learn moreHighly recommended! Recommended fin settings for the PLACEBO "GOBLIN--Sprint"!
Nishii is here in California, where small waves have continued for the past few days. I've been riding the PLACEBO "GOBLIN--Sprint" FLEXLITE-HYPER every day. I was trying out a variety of fins and found the best setting, I will recommend it to everyone. Up until 2017, "GOBLIN" included: "MR Twin + Small Center" I recommended this fin setting, Nishii also set it up and rode it, The 2018 model "GOBLIN--Sprint" includes: "R-2C" (Radiator-2Channel) Radiator Two Channel, Because it is equipped with an upgrade, By installing two QUAD back fins and adjusting the water flow to the "R-2C", I was able to experience even greater driving and acceleration performance, so I would recommend it to everyone! " MR Twin (XL size) + QUAD Rear (S size) " Two large ones in the front and two small ones in the back! Quad is the best match! When the wave is overhead, to increase drive performance, It would definitely be great if you try the QUAD rear (size M)!
Learn moreSequel 2! Fresh photos of Chucky riding the new model "GOBLIN-Sprint"!
Another new PLACEBO model for 2018 I took some photos with Chucky riding the "GOBLIN-Sprint" Flexlite-Hyper. The waves are getting better! I want to change my fins and ride the "GOBLIN-Sprint," so let's take some photos! I got a message saying that, so I went to Huntington Beach. Chucky, on this day, in front of the MR XL size TWIN fin, It is set with two S-size back fins in a QUAD configuration. Apparently, Chucky's recommended set is this, They also say this set is good for RNF-REDUX. The drive is more effective and the speed is faster than the three MR cards, Apparently it's great because it accelerates instantly when the waves are slow and fast. It seems that the number of drives is far greater than that of a TRI or a regular QUAD! This looks worth a try! He was actually shooting the scene, but he was more out there than anyone else. She also rocked upside-down lip looks like this! The "GOBLIN-Sprint" has a fast takeoff, so you can wait for waves further out than anyone else! Ride on the "GOBLIN-Sprint" In this way, take off from the outside rather than LONG and make a turn! Is Nishii the only one who is gradually starting to see Chucky as the mischievous fairy "Goblin" from legend?
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