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Must-see!! LOST 『V3-STEALTH』Explanatory video by the designer himself, “MAYHEM”
LOST 『 V3-STEALTH 』Explanatory video by the designer himself, “MAYHEM” FILM: Michal Van Mierlo EDIT: TABRIGADE FILM The V3-STEALTH was inspired by the Rocket model, so it also inherits the rocket tail. The V3-STEALTH was created because surfers who had been riding the Rocket model series since the beginning wanted to combine it with the nose of a high-performance board. The outline has been extended to incorporate the nose design of a high performance board, and the rocker has been gently applied only to the nose, eliminating the flat feel of the board rocker of the Rocket model. The "V2 Rocket" and "V3 Rocket" from the rocket model series are very popular and have sold very well. The "V3 Rocket" model combined a double wing and a rocket tail. It's one of the top four Lost Surfboards of all time, and many WQS surfers wanted to combine the performance of the V3 Rocket with the nose capabilities of the latest high-performance boards. So with the V3-STEALTH , we basically added rocker and length to the nose of the V3 Rocket. As you can see, it's probably a rocker similar to the performance board. You can also choose the option of the channel bottom that I developed. A lot of surfers have asked me about the channel and talked to me about it, I thought the timing was good. Then I shaped a few and the surfers in the channel loved it. I shaped a few more and felt that this was something that should be released as a new model. I shaped a lot of channel bottoms in the '80s and '90s, and back then the channels were parallel to the stringers and at right angles. Yes, the old channels were deep, square cuts, and all four were parallel to the stringers. In my modern design, I first decide on the position of the fins, The channels are angled radially, rather than parallel to the stringers. So the R4 channel on the Rost has the outer channel parallel to the front fin and the inner channel parallel to the back of the quad fin, and the channel lines are radiating out and wide into the tail. The angle of this channel makes pumping for acceleration efficient whether using 3 or 4 fins. The R4 channel is more responsive, quicker and has better turning ability than conventional channels. The usual channels that were popular in the 90s were simply good for straight-line speed, but this R4 channel is something completely different. I learned a lot from the old Channel Bottom. Another thing I want to mention about the R4 channel is that the channel grooves are gradually deepened little by little. The channel that started from zero is deepest at the tail outlet. It's not carved deep, but has a gentle curve. Deeply carved channels tend to create hollow areas that cause the tail to lift too much. It will repel the tail rocker. So the R4 channel has a subtle, gradual curve that leads to the tail outlet. It will be available to all team riders, Already top surfers from Kolohe and Carissa are loving it. This also looks great in combination with the V3-STEALTH carbon wrap! [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/214956939[/vimeo]
Learn moreMust-see!! LOST Japan-exclusive model "ALIEN" explanatory video by the designer himself, "MAYHEM"
LOST Japan Limited Edition "ALIEN" Designer "MAYHEM" Commentary Video FILM: Michal Van Mierlo EDIT: ETABRIGADE FILM This is the "Alien" model, a limited edition model sold only in Japan. This model was created by Lay's Potato, a company popular with many surfers, and features a flat rocker with little nose or tail rocker. Rather than a strong rocker/concave combination, this board's concave is flat to V-bottom, meaning there's a V or slope across almost the entire bottom. The nose is flat, but this V-bottom design allows for easy turning even on a flat board with no rocker. It's a fairly wide design, but the V-bottom concave allows the board to lean and naturally initiate turns. Basically, this model is the second generation of the Lay's Potato, and Nishii's ideas are incorporated into it. Instead of a round nose, it has a pointed nose, making it a hybrid board style. And the tail outline has a sharp angle. It's a fairly deep double wing. By narrowing the area that penetrates the water surface, it becomes easier to control. It features an R2 channel that increases water flow, combined with a unique rocket tail. This combination keeps the rear foot in contact with the water, creating a riding feel that is different from the sliding and cruising feel of a skateboard. It gives you more control and more powerful turns. The R2 channel has a rocker effect. This model has a flat rocker, but the R2 channel itself has a slope and curve. However, the acceleration and turn extension are good because the center of the board is a straight line. Most surfers recommend a 4-fin setup for this model, as I think the flat rocker and V-bottom design tends to work better with a 4-fin setup, but for powerful surfers with strong legs, a 3-fin setup would also be good. And it comes standard with a grab rail. The grab rail also lightens the nose area, making the board even faster. Even with a big board, you can grip the rail firmly, making dolphin-throughs much easier. The flat rocker design makes it very easy to catch waves, and it's agile and quick to ride through even slack waves. And it's a great match with deep double wins! This is what Aliens is all about! https://vimeo.com/215119297
Learn moreThree days over three weekends! Free rides on "Chiba DEMO TOUR Part 1" have begun!
Ride for free for three consecutive weekends and days! "Chiba DEMO TOUR Part 1" has started! The event will start in Chikura, Chiba Minami, Chiba Prefecture for three days from yesterday! Applications are accepted at the LOST surfboard official dealer "DAKINI" store in Chikura. The waves yesterday were waist high. As it was the first day of Golden Week, many young and skilled customers came to the event. "POCKET ROCKET", "BABY BUGGY", "V2-GRINDER" is in great shape! It was a popular choice. Some people even had the RNF REDUX all to themselves. Among the older guys, "SPARTAN," "SUPER DIABLO," "EL-DIBALO PLUS," and "GOBLIN" were popular. This is our staff member, Yuji. I enjoyed going fast on the 5'8" EL-DIABLO PLUS. This is Nakaji, who came to help us. He caught the best waves and ripped them on a 5'4" Goblin FLEXLITE-HYPER. Nishii spent about an hour surfing two rounds in between test rides, riding the ``RNF-REDUX'' CARBON WRAP and the ``GOBLIN'' FLEXLITE-HYPER. The maneuverability of the RNF-REDUX is sharper, In terms of speed of paddle and take-off, the Goblin was the clear winner. This test drive event will be held today and tomorrow! Take this opportunity to come and try out a LOST & PLACEBO surfboard!
Learn more＊Must-watch! PLACEBO 『FLEXLITE-LIMITED』 designer himself, “MAYHEM” explains the video
We are pleased to announce that an explanatory video by MAYHEM, the designer of PLACEBO's "FLEXLITE-LIMITED," has been released. This is a placebo made with new materials called "Flexlite Limited." As you can see, the entire top is glassed with "Texalium," a carbon-look fiberglass. The fiberglass of this "Texalium" is not oriented 90 degrees to the board, It is mounted at a 45-degree angle. This direction creates a great flex. So it's not going to be as stiff as the regular carbon that we're all familiar with. The deck surface is completely covered in Texalium, placed at a 45-degree angle to create a slightly faded look, and the surface is given a beautiful gloss finish. The deck surface is a gradation of metallic silver and gray from the nose to the tail. The lightweight glassing has been adjusted to maximize the balance between Texalium's performance and strength. That's why it's so light. This material is very expensive. It's like a Lamborghini surfboard. Everything about it is beautiful and it's a special limited edition surfboard made with special materials. The Flexlite Limited also has a carbon band in the center of the bottom where the front feet rest. This is because it is the area where the surfer's weight is most concentrated. The bottom surface has a matte sanded finish. It's the same as traditional handmade glass style. The "Texalium" on the entire top surface provides excellent strength and shocking high-performance flex. Similarly, you can think of it as being based on the idea of the LOST Black Dirt, which has carbon cross glass covering the entire deck. With its high flex performance, it is an exciting surfboard like no other. It has great acceleration, quick response, is lightweight, strong, and looks great. It's a board that looks like a luxury Ferrari, something you'll want to show off to everyone. This limited edition special edition board will only be released by LAS OLAS, the exclusive distributor in Japan. So, it's a must-see! Check out the explanatory video from PLACEBO's "FLEXLITE-LIMITED" designer himself, "MAYHEM"! https://vimeo.com/214449326
Learn moreCheck out the report on the "Murasaki Sports Kanagawa Area Test Ride" held in Shonan Chigasaki.
"LOST Surfboard Order Fair is now on! Today, April 23rd (Sunday) is the last day! Please take advantage of this offer! ------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the report from the "Murasaki Sports Kanagawa Area Test Ride" held in Shonan Chigasaki. LOST "PUDDLE FISH-JP" . This person wanted to ride a board like a PUDDLE JUMPER, We had them try out the latest version of this concept, the "PUDDLE FISH-JP ." I thought the board size might be too big, but it worked. I was surprised that I could take off faster than the people around me. This is an amazing board! At last year's test ride event, LOST's "PUDDLE JUMPER" was popular, This year, we have a new model from LOST, " PUDDLE FISH-JP" ! Customers who purchased "PUDDLE FISH-JP" at Love Surf also You won't want to ride any other board. Some people are saying that "PUDDLE FISH-JP" is doing well! PLACEBO " EL-DIABLO PLUS " FLEXLITE-HYPER. The waves were small, so I took off on the largest size 6'2" and went to the inside as fast as a long board. They enjoyed the long ride. It's a test drive event, so you can test drive a variety of models! This person also usually wears LONG shoes, and the largest size is 5'10" "GOBLIN" 43CL. It was his first attempt at riding a short course and he was very successful. LOST Carbon Wrap is a new material that many manufacturers are currently selling, with EPS foam boards being released, and many of them are based on LOST's carbon wrap. LOST Carbon Wrap is so theoretical that it has been patented. This structure gives the surfboard the ideal flex. Other manufacturers use two carbon fibers, At first glance, it looks similar, but I don't think it has a structure or performance that surpasses LOST Carbon Wrap. LOST Carbon Wrap This is a new material board that surpasses previous EPS materials and is so high-performance and reliable that it is even used in WSL and WQS competitions. I'm Natsuki PRO, a regular user of the "SURF GRASS MAT." I'm changing into the large-size ``SURF GRASS MAT'' that someone asked me to lend to them. This woman brought her own board "CONQUEST EL-DIABLO" and He participated in the test ride to decide which new board he would like to ride next. Nishii recommends FU WAX to those who test ride the board. We taught everyone how to apply the paint to get the best grip. "FU WAX" provides a grip that anyone can experience, I could see that a lot more people have started using it than last year. If you have used it once and are worried about other waxes, or if you have not yet experienced the difference in grip performance, Please try using "FU WAX" ! The waves were knee-high, so I chose a model that is designed with an emphasis on take-off performance. For beginners to intermediate level LOST 『 DOS-DIABLO 』 『SUPER DIABLO』 PLACEBO " EL-DIABLO PLUS " and " GOBLIN " are the four models. For intermediate to advanced level students, LOST 's "V3-STEALTH" CARBON WRAP was the most popular. We exhibited three booths: "FU WAX", "LOST", and "PLACEBO". It was a busy day! To everyone who came to the test drive event and the organizing staff, Thanks to all the manufacturers involved! "LOST Surfboard Order Fair is now on! Today, April 23rd (Sunday) is the last day! Please take advantage of this offer! -------------------------------------------------------------------
Learn morePlease see the report on DAY 2: "Murasaki Sports Salesperson Test Ride Event."
Please see the report on DAY 2: "Murasaki Sports Salesperson Test Ride Event." This is Shirako Beach in northern Chiba. The wind was weak all day, and the waves were better than yesterday! A row of LOST's "CARBON WRAP" boards. It looks whiter in sunlight than the placebo! "FU WAX" that everyone always uses, We asked them to use it so that they could test ride with the best grip. PLACEBO "GOBLIN" FLEXLITE-LIMITED also has a test ride board available! The FLEXLITE-LIMITED is a limited edition, so test rides are very popular! This customer actually test drove the EL-DIABLO PLUS and said that it gave them confidence in their customer service. The staff at the surfboard sales department are very skilled, There were many requests to test ride the small 5'8" EL-DIABLO PLUS FLEXLITE-HYPER. This carbon wrap is the "V3-STEALTH" model! This carbon wrap is the "POCKET ROCKET" model! As the model name suggests, it has a great positioning and sharp movement on the waves! Everyone who took a test ride on the Goblin returned from the water with a smile on their face. The model that will make you feel that way is "GOBLIN," named after the mischievous fairy of legend! In this way, not only does it take off quickly in small waves, but the front side also The great thing about "GOBLIN" is that it's easy to perform backside and action shots. This carbon wrap is the "V3-STEALTH" model, which has received a lot of positive feedback, with many people saying that it moves easily. This carbon wrap is the "BABY BUGGY" model , which has been praised for being smooth and easy to ride. This carbon wrap is the "POCKET ROCKET" model. I had the impression that it was a difficult model, but Everyone was able to ride the small waves well, saying, "You can ride small waves just fine!" Today, April 22nd (Sat), we are holding a test drive event in Shonan Chigasaki! If you have time, please come and visit us. Hours are from 9:00 to 15:00.
Learn moreYesterday, there was a ``Murasaki Sports Salesperson Test Drive Event'' in Kita Chiba.
Yesterday we held a "Murasaki Sports Salesperson Test Ride Event" at Shirako Beach in northern Chiba. Please take a look at the report. Test ride boards for the boards handled by Murasaki Sports of LOST and PLACEBO. We have about 40 bottles available. Many surfboard sales staff gathered from all over the country to take test rides. We actually paddled various models of LOST and PLACEBO surfboards, Ride it, experience it, This test drive event is held to allow us to provide accurate product information to customers who come to the store. PLACEBO is The hugely popular "GOBLIN" is currently being produced behind schedule, The 2017 new model "EL-DIABLO PLUS" is a model that Nishii is also in love with for its performance. LOST is, The world is paying attention to the patented EPS core carbon band new material "CARBON WRAP" The POCKET ROCKET has been highly praised by pros and skilled surfers who say it's great! Now, when it comes to LOST, this model is considered the standard: the "BABY BUGGY." Unlike its cool appearance, The V3-STEALTH, a Murasaki Sports limited edition 3-fin set, is just as easy to ride as the Diablo series. We asked them to test ride these boards in detail. LOST and PLACEBO surfboards are available to everyone. We spent a total of seven hours carefully and enthusiastically riding each model, To Murasaki Sports stores across the country, Please come and visit us, ask us what it was like to ride, and discuss your board needs. This test drive event will be held over two days, so it is still ongoing today!
Learn moreMust see! A video explaining the "FLEXLITE-HYPER" by the designer himself, "MAYHEM" has been released!
This is the latest version of the Precevo surfboard designed for Japanese people. Of course, just like the LOST surfboard, it was designed by me. The latest version is made with reinforced carbon and a unique structure. It's called Flex Hyper . This year, we have further adjusted the Presebo surfboard from last year, The carbon band is wider than before. Two carbon bands that have been improved based on the experience gained from carbon wraps over the past few years. The distance is narrow in the nose area and widens towards the tail. If the distance between the two carbons is small, the board tends to be stiff, It works really well with the thin nose area. So it has excellent acceleration from nose to center, The carbon spacing is narrow, which means it has high rebound and explosive power. And as you move towards the tail, the flex performance increases. The carbon gradually becomes thinner towards the fin, sharpening the surface area. So the fin area, the back foot area, has more flex. The area that your chest touches when paddling is also the position of your front legs, This area has high repulsion and excellent acceleration. It's not that the movement becomes stiff or it becomes difficult to ride, Flex Hyper kicks the tail in when turning. It has a flex structure that springs up and accelerates. This flex structure uses two simple carbon bands that taper towards the fins. This carbon band performance is combined with the "Flexlite" technology that has been proven in Precebo surfboards for many years. It is lightweight, white, beautiful, strong, and almost indestructible. Even when it becomes a used board, the value does not decrease and the flex performance lasts for a long time, There's a positive added value. It's fun to surf, you can rip spectacularly in both small and rough waves, and it never loses its appearance or performance. If you buy this Flex Hyper , it will be easy to sell because its value will hardly decrease even after driving it for a few years. That's the newly evolved Presebo surfboard "Flex Hyper" ! So, check out the must-see explanatory video below! https://vimeo.com/213199881
Learn moreCheck out the "LOST & PLACEBO Surfboard Test Ride" event held at Loco Point.
Check out the "LOST & PLACEBO Surfboard Test Ride" event that took place yesterday. Yesterday at "Loco Point" in Onishi, Akabane-cho, Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture We held a "LOST & PLACEBO Surfboard Test Ride Event." Please take a look at the event. It was organized by Murasaki Sports Chukyo Area. This is the morning staff meeting. Nishii is explaining what kind of board he brought with him. In addition to LOST & PLACEBO surfboards, there will also be a booth where you can try out FU WAX. We had them try out the 3D grip, which anyone can experience. The waves were waist-high, so we could get more speed. EPS core " CARBON WRAP " and The " BLACK DART " board material has received positive reviews and has been extremely popular! PLACEBO also offers all sizes of "GOBLIN" and "EL-DIABLO PLUS" ! "GOBLIN" was well received by the staff as well. Here are some GOOD SHOOTs from those who participated in the test drive event! The board I'm riding is the LOST "ALIEN" ! LOST 's "ALIEN" also had a good reputation for being suitable for the wave conditions! Many people who participated in the test drive event The staff, thank you for your hard work!
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