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New project "PLACEBO Test Ride Board Rental" has started!
Recommended for those considering purchasing a "PLACEBO surfboard"! Please feel free to use it! New project "PLACEBO Test Ride Board Rental" has started! *What size should I get? *Which model should I choose? If you would like to test drive before purchasing, please feel free to use this service! The rental fee is 5,000 yen (tax included) per film for 2 nights and 3 days. You can rent up to two boards at a time, so try out two sizes and models to decide which one to get. Before you buy, you can take it to the beach like your own board and test ride it all day by yourself to make your decision. Please take advantage of our new "Test Ride Rental Service." Check out this special page! If you purchase a new board within seven days of the test ride, we will refund the rental fee, so the rental fee will be free. (You can still rent even if you don't purchase.) Applications are accepted at Love Surf stores. To make a reservation for the "Test Ride Rental Service," please contact us by phone or through this inquiry form. * Preferred date *Please let us know the model and size you would like! *PLACEBO surfboard "test ride rental service" If you purchase a new board within seven days of the rental test ride, the rental fee will be waived. ・The test drive rental period is 2 nights and 3 days, and the fee is 5,000 yen per tire. Also, test drive rentals are limited to two bikes per session. ・Please note that the late fee is 5,000 yen per day. ・For customers who purchase a new board (excluding sales) within 7 days of returning the board, The full test ride rental fee (for 1-2 boards) will be deducted from the price of your new board. (Late fees are not included) Rental and return can be done at any Love Surf store. ・Please present your ID (driver's license) when renting. ・Please be careful when using the item as you will be responsible for the actual cost in the event of damage or loss. Also, please check the board carefully with our staff for any scratches or other damage before renting it out. We have the following PLACEBO surfboards available: ▪️PLACEBO “CONQUEST EL-DIBALO” FLEXLITE-BOOST 5'8" x 19.75" x 2.38" (173 x 50.1 x 6.0 cm) 55–65 kg 29.3 cl 5' 9" x 19.88" x 2.44" (175 x 50.5 x 6.2 cm) 58–68 kg 30.8 cl 5'10" x 20.00" x 2.50" (178 x 50.8 x 6.35 cm) 60–72 kg 31.6 cl 6'0" x 20.38" x 2.62" (183 x 51.8 x 6.65 cm) 68–78 kg 34.9 cl 6′ 2″ x 20.63″ x 2.75″ (188 x 52.4 x 7.0 cm) 72–83 kg 38.0 cl 6' 3" x 20.75" x 2.83" (191 x 52.7 x 7.2 cm) 78–90 kg 41.6 cl ▪️PLACEBO “GOBLIN” FLEXLITE-BOOST 5' 4" x 20.13" x 2.57" (163 x 51.1 x 6.5 cm) Intermediate 50-60kg Advanced 60-65kg 32.0cl 5' 6" x 20.38" x 2.68" (168 x 51.8 x 6.8 cm) Intermediate 60-70kg Advanced: 70-75kg 35.0cl 5' 8" x 20.63" x 2.85" (173 x 52.4 x 7.2 cm) Intermediate 70-80kg Advanced 80-85kg 39.0cl 5'10" x 20.88" x 2.94" (178 x 53.0 x 7.5 cm) Intermediate 80-90kg Advanced: 90-95kg 42.0cl PLACEBO surfboard "test ride rental service" For reservations and inquiries, please call 03-3732-5532. Or, please contact us using the "Contact Form" here.
Learn moreYesterday I went to Aichi Prefecture with the LOST & PLACEBO surfboard for a test ride.
Yesterday I went to Aichi Prefecture with a LOST & PLACEBO surfboard for a test ride. This is the stone monument point in Irago, the venue for the surfing contest "Honobono Cup." This is a large surfing contest that brings together users who have entered from each Murasaki Sports store in the Chukyo area. At the contest venue, we set up a test board booth for LOST & PLACEBO surfboards and had participants try out a variety of boards. Many people have told me that they read Nishii-san's blog every day. I'm so happy, thank you. I was surprised at how knowledgeable everyone was about LOST & PLACEBO surfboards, with comments like, "I'm interested in the AILIEN!", "What kind of board is the V3-STEALTH?", "I'd like to try the CARBON WRAP next!", etc. The waves for the test ride were waist-high, breaking on the shallow outside and then getting deep in the middle, making it impossible to ride the waves all the way to the inside. As a result, the most popular boards for test rides were the LOST "SUPER-DIABLO" and "DOS-DIBALO", and the PLACEBO "GOBLIN" and "CQ EL-DIABLO". The weather and waves were just right all day, and we had lots of test rides. It was a great tournament. Thanks to all the participants and those involved in the tournament!
Learn moreIntroducing the "FU WAXERS" who use "FU WAX"!
This is Jordy Smith. He actually uses FUWAX in competitions! If you look closely, this is Blue Label, so it's "COOL"! FU WAX is suitable for use as a top coat in water temperatures ranging from semi-dry suit and boot temperatures to temperatures where gloves are needed. This is Jason Shibata, who came to Japan with Coco Ho as the Hawaii Volcom team manager for the QS3000 Chiba Kamogawa. He is well known to Japanese fans by the nickname "Shibats"! The first shop in Chiba Prefecture to start selling FU WAX was the long-established surf shop CHP, located in front of Ichinomiya Sunrise Point. This is because the professional CHP rider, Masakazu Kono, also known as Zuccho, seen in the photo, recognized its performance. This is an essential gear shot of Akira Nakaura JET from the "FU WAX" team. He is active in surfing with his original style and creative work in various genres, and of course, "FU WAX" is one of his gear shots! Kanoa Igarashi won the QS6000, achieved the number one ranking on the QS, and qualified for the 2017 Wild West. He was previously sponsored by other brands, but he still uses FU WAX. This photo was taken before the Wild West heat in Portugal. So cool. This is Kate Matsuoka, a pro surfer known as the barrel junkie from the FU WAX team. He recently went out to the Sea of Japan to surf some big, carved waves. He loves those dangerous waves, so he needs the reliable, non-slip FU WAX. There's a team sticker on his board. This photo was posted on Instagram by FU WAX team rider Hiroto Arai. Hiroto Ohara is also famous as a FU WAXER. I don't think serious surfers like them, who make a living from surfing, would use anything other than FU WAX. When she visited Japan the other day, there were other items available, but she picked it out herself and bought it with her own money. Thank you, Jodie! Anyone who uses FU WAX will notice its obvious 3D grip performance, so it's easy to see why it's called the world's best surf wax!
Learn moreNew Luvsurf TV released! LOST 『CHOPPER』 Masato Yukawa
Luvsurf TV:LOST 『 CHOPPER 』 POLYESTER Masato Yukawa Rider: Masato Yukawa Board used: LOST " CHOPPER " POLYESTER Film & Edit: Naoki Ono This is a new riding video of Masato Yukawa riding the LOST " CHOPPER " model. It is the same standard size as a stock boat, 5'5". The board is made of basic POLYESTER material. This model takes off quickly even in small waves and gains speed from the initial speed required for air. Because it's short, it's easy to increase speed by going up and down in small waves. Masato Yukawa, whose home base is Shonan Chigasaki, This is the latest noseless model from LOST Mayhem, designed to fly even in small waves. The LOST "CHOPPER" model is also a Japan-only model. The LOST "CHOPPER" model makes the most of its short length, This model makes it easy to practice airs even in small waves. This is a recommended model for those who want to master air reverse like Masato! Now, let's take a look at the latest CHOPPER riding, including aerial shots. [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/191082986[/vimeo]
Learn moreYesterday we held a "FU WAX" demo booth at Hanakago Parking Lot P in Chiba Minami!
Yesterday, we held a `` FU WAX '' demo booth at Hanakago Parking Lot P in Minami Chiba. This is a surfing contest held by Tyrone Surf Shop in Chiba Prefecture. There were plenty of waves and players from all over the country gathered. We had them use "FU WAX" on their boards before practice and games. FU WAX Legend Ambassador, professional golfer Yoshinao Kudo, also attended. Last night, he returned from Brazil after a 40-hour journey and immediately rushed over to help me. This is Hiroto Arai, a professional rider on the FU WAX team. He was participating in the tournament, From people who are serious about surfing and know the difference, *I always use FU! *Now I only use FU WAX! *There are many options out there, but FU WAX is still the best! *Waxing is easy as you only need to apply a thin layer! *It made a difference in my surfing! *It doesn't stick to wetsuits! We received many wonderful comments, such as: Thank you very much. FU WAX is more expensive than other waxes, Not only is the grip performance significantly different, It's also economical because you don't have to apply the ugly, rough paint to the warts. If you are using other products just because they are cheap, but are uneconomical, or if you haven't tried them yet, please click here ! Thanks to the Love Surf team for their help!
Learn moreNew Luvsurf TV release! LOST 『SUB-BUGGY』 CARBON WRAP Masato Yukawa
Luvsurf TV: LOST “ SUB-BUGGY ” CARBON WRAP Rider: Masato Yukawa Board used: LOST " SUB-BUGGY " CARBON WRAP FILM&EDIT: Naoki Ono / Music: Hiro Sato This is a riding video of professional surfer Masato Yukawa riding the LOST " CARBON WRAP " surfboard on the waves of Chiba, Japan. The LOST Carbon Wrap surfboard is a super high-performance material that eliminates the wooden stringer in the center of the soft-flexing EPS foam and instead uses patented wrap carbon to optimally adjust the board's flex, resulting in explosive, powerful bounce and high speeds with every turn. The glass layer on the outside of the flexible EPS foam is made of impact-resistant epoxy resin. The reason why "epoxy resin" is less likely to break than regular "polyester resin" is that "epoxy resin" is elastic, so when it receives an impact, its elasticity absorbs the impact and it does not crack as easily as polyester resin. Anyone who has used epoxy resin boards such as XTR, BLACK DART, or PLACEBO will understand how strong they are.The surface strength is incomparable to that of polyester resin boards. Furthermore, the deck of this LOST " CARBON WRAP " surfboard has A special cloth called "X-GLASS" is used. The fabric has straight, white cross fibers called "POLY PRO" woven vertically into the 45-degree cross stitches. Even though the X-GLASS is already strong, the POLY PRO is placed vertically on the board, making it unavoidable for high-performance surfers. When the board tries to break, it will have a high breaking strength. It's been further strengthened. The LOST Carbon Wrap surfboard is made with a flexible EPS foam interior, wrapped in elastic, impact-resistant epoxy resin and X-Glass. The latest patented surfboard technology uses carbon wrapped from the bottom to the deck to create powerful rebound and speed. This is a board that will dramatically improve your surfing. So, let's ride the LOST "CARBON WRAP" surfboard. Check out Masato's riding. The model is the " SUB-BUGGY "! [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/189593447[/vimeo]
Learn moreThe ever-popular ..lost "BABY BUGGY" CARBON WRAP now comes in a new size!
It's becoming increasingly popular! ..lost New sizes of BABY BUGGY CARBON WRAP now available! New size 5'8" now in stock! Recently, a new specification was added from 3 fins to 5 fins. The "BABY BUGGY" model now comes with a CARBON WRAP! A new 5'8" size has been added. Compared to the previous 5'8" BABY BUGGY of the same length, The width is 0.6 mm narrower, The thickness is 0.15mm thinner. With a CL value of 1.1cl, this size has little buoyancy. Looking at the numbers alone, there is only a small difference, This allows us to cater to a wider range of customers who prefer the popular 5'8" BABY BUGGY size. There are versions with higher and lower CL values for the same length, so you can now choose from two CL values with a difference of 1.1cl to suit your needs. LOST “BABY BUGGY” CARBON WRAP SQUASH TAIL / 5FINS / FCSll FIN Unit price: ¥168,000 (including tax): ¥181,440 *The bolded size is the new 5'8" size that has just arrived. 5'7″x 18.75″x 2.18″(170 × 47.6 × 5.54cm) 24.9cl Intermediate 55-60kg Advanced 65-65kg 5'8″x 19″x 2.25″(173 x 48.3 x 5.7cm) 26.4cl Intermediate 60-64kg Advanced 65-68kg 5'8″x 19.25″x 2.30″(173 x 48.9 x 5.84cm) Intermediate 65-70kg Advanced 70-75kg 27.50cl 5'9″x 19.38″x 2.32″(175 x 49.2 x 5.85cm) 28.40cl Intermediate 67-71kg Advanced 72-75kg 5'10″x 19.50″x 2.38″(178 × 49.5 × 6.0cm) 29.90cl Intermediate 72-76kg Advanced 77-80kg LOST "BABY BUGGY" CARBON WRAP is, Now you can choose from a total of 5 sizes! Take your surfing to the next level! Be sure to try out the LOST "CARBON WRAP" surfboard ! The rebound of the carbon wrap gives you incredible speed!
Learn moreReport! Five surfers were using LOST surfboards at Chiba Kamogawa Marquis QS3000.
Her name is Isabel Nikolos and she is from Australia. The model used was the " V2-SB ". He was slim and had sharp surfing skills. Her name is Gabel Bryan and she plays for Hawaii. The model used was the round tail " POCKET ROCKET ". He came to Japan with his mother as he is still a junior professional. She was small, but she was a power surfer. Her name is Milanie Giunta and she came all the way from Peru to Japan. LOST surfboards team rider from Peru. The model I was using was the round tail " WHIPLASH T B". "Coco Ho" COCO model "Alessa Quizon" DRIVER "Isabel Nikolos" V2-SB "Milaniye Giunta" WHIPLASH TB "Maria Ward" BABY BUGGY These five riders were riding LOST surfboards. At WT, Taylor Wright has already been crowned World Champion this year, proving the high performance of LOST surfboards, which is amazing. They are riding the waves of Chiba, where the older guys usually go, The women's contest venue, held at the highest grade ever, was extremely lively for all three days. It is rumored that the same grade will be held next year, so I am looking forward to it!
Learn moreChiba Kamogawa QS3000 "Alessa Quizon" came in 3rd place! "Coco Ho" came in 2nd place.
Alessa Quizon won the quarters, I lost in the semi-finals and came in third place. Alessa Quizon needs to finish in the top 10 in the Wild West to stay on next year's tour, but she is currently ranked 15th. I was able to achieve good results in this QS3000 and move up to 10th in the WQ rankings, so I'm not sure yet, but This is a good result as it puts us in a position to stay on next year's tour. Isabel Nichols, who faced Coco Ho in the quarter finals, was also riding a LOST surfboard, and we got to see a MAYHEM board showdown. Isabel Nichols was not in the best form she'd been in up until now, Coco Ho won with ease. The waves were the smallest of the three days. "Coco Ho" is He was in top form, scoring 9.5 points on his last ride and winning the semi-final. On to the final heat! However, he struggled for about 15 minutes from the middle to the latter half of the final heat, unable to get a set. I wasn't able to catch a wave that would allow me to back up my score, so I came in second in the final. However, he was the most popular and attention-grabbing player in this tournament. We advanced to the finals. He is currently ranked 13th in the WT. She placed second in this QS3000, which raised her WQ ranking to seventh. Although it's still not a sure thing for her, it's a good result as it means she's likely to remain on the tour next year. Nishii filmed the two of them riding, so please look forward to the release! I think it will be very helpful to see how this older surfer rides the waves in Chiba, where he usually goes!
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