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Matt King wins prize money and a medal on his PLACEBO 5'6" 'GOBLIN' Flexlite-Boost!
At the contest held yesterday at Ocean Beach in San Diego, Placebo 5'6" Goblin Flexlite-Boost Kinger, also known as MATT KING, made it to the finals. I won a prize and a medal. The wave conditions on the day were knee-high waves with no wind in the morning. Apparently there was a strong onshore wind in the afternoon, with waves up to the knees and waist. PLACEBO "GOBLIN" finally makes it to the PRO contest! It was a memorable day that proved its excellent performance. The positive reviews from users who actually ride the bike have become a rumor. PLACEBO "GOBLIN" Flexlite-Boost is so popular that production cannot keep up, We have just received our last shipment of the year, so we have all sizes available now! Of course, they will be on display at Luvsurf stores! http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/store/42854/ If you are an online shopper, you can also purchase from here! [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/157386278[/vimeo] https://vimeo.com/172354979 https://vimeo.com/157809678 It has been decided that "GOBLIN" will continue to be released next year. This is a very popular model, so if you've been considering it, get your hands on one as soon as possible and ride it to your heart's content!
Learn moreWSL Interview: Matt Biolos - A Time of Challenge
WSL Interview: Matt Biolos - A Time of Challenge Being a surfboard shaper isn't easy. It's a highly competitive business with high costs and low margins. Investors often advise against it. The surf industry is filled with true craftsmen who prefer to build with their hands rather than rely on calculations. Many carve out a niche where they can devote their energy to survival. Matt Biolos chose a competitive market for high-performance basketball, and growing up around the San Clemente gang of the late '80s, including Shane, Gavin Beschen, Matt Archibald and Christian Fletcher, is a factor. Today, Bioros shapes countless boards for touring pros, especially during USA competitions. We caught up with him during his busy schedule to see how he keeps up. "How busy are you this month?" (Interviewed on August 1st) The US Open is the biggest event of the year. The Hurley Pro is busy, but since it's an elite event, it's big enough to accommodate both men's and women's. However, for the US Open, we'll probably make boards for 25-30 QS competitors, as well as juniors, boys and girls, and CT women's. How are you preparing for an invasion? For our riders, it's a normal process. We check the weather forecast—if there's hurricane swell or a bad day, we'll go for a wide, short board with lots of resin. Then, out of nowhere, we get a call from overseas saying, "Hey, I'm going to California, I'd like to order some boards." Since I don't work with them on an ongoing basis, it's basically a gamble; we'll make some boards and hopefully make the best boards for them. "For example, who won a high-stakes game this year?" Probably Luis Ayres, the kid who won the junior division this year. I never met him, and still haven't. He's from the Canary Islands and had never even been to Huntington. It was a case of luck working out. "Who are the new faces to watch on QS?" The QS has changed. It's a more international tour. There are only about three Americans in the top 50. So I'm working with a lot of international surfers, like very aggressive Brazilians. "You've been with Brazilians for a long time, who do you think will be next?" I've probably been to Brazil about 20 times. Actually, anyone who was there 10 years ago could have seen this coming. Next up from Brazil is Michael Rodrigues, a young man who has a huge presence on the QS. He's 21 years old and doing great. "Around here?" Speaking of local surfers, Ian Crane is also very good. He's worked hard to get into big events, catching big waves, making big moves, and showing off classic rail surfing. I think he could compete with anyone on the QS. Also, we're really excited about this kid from San Clemente, Griff Colapinto. He did a lot of amazing things last year, and I think his talent and build have earned him a spot. Are there any design trends that you think are amazing? I think there's a lot of open-mindedness on the QS. There are often bad waves on the QS, so guys are more willing to try new things, whether it's materials, shapes, or constructions, to gain an advantage. That's a little different than the CT guys. I've been having a lot of fun shaping lately, because every few times someone comes along with something new and shows off a board that just blows my mind, and I get excited. Like Stu Kennedy on Snapper, or Mick Farming on a little 5'9" channel bottom board at J-Bay. It's good for everyone that this is happening. It's very beneficial for the shaping industry as a whole. "It's interesting to see that once again board size has a big bearing on creativity. It reminds me of Mark Richard and the revolutionary era of Simon Anderson." Well, when MR came out with the Twin and beat the others to it, and then what Simon did a few years later, it was a great event for shapers all over the world. When customers come in and see the boards and say, "Hey, that's really cool, can you do it?" we can say, "Yes, you can. We're already doing it. We're already doing it, so let us show you." "Final question: what do you predict for the second half of the WSL this year?" Lol. I'm not a smart guy. If I had to hang my house or if I was held at gunpoint, yeah, I'd probably say Medina. He's a proven winner. I think John John is an unknown, he's got it so easily, he could be a world champion. I think Wilco would be popular too. Our brand and tastes are aligned with him, so he's like... lost man (lol). But if I had to choose, I'd say Medina.
Learn moreHere you can find the ready-to-ride stockboard from the popular LOST "CARBON WRAP"!
Check out these never-before-seen photos of people riding LOST surfboards. The surfer riding LOST's Carbon Wrap is Ian Walsh, a master of big waves in Hawaii. Recently, Griffin has become a popular rider, often riding on LOST's Pocket Rocket . This is the equipment used by the US Open photographers. This women's athlete is also wearing LOST's "CARBON WRAP." The rider riding LOST's CARBON WRAP is a young Australian named Davey. JR WOMENS player. The Neato has carbon fiber in the PU foam bottom. It's currently popular to place this FUSE carbon in this position to increase rebound. "Jesse" also has LOST's "POCKET ROCKET." One player to watch is Michael, whose power and speed are rumored to be on the verge of joining the WCT. It has a high success rate in the air and also has the power that WCT prefers. Mayhem also said he's the best Brazilian surfer of the future. Kolohe's best friend, Ian Crane, is also aiming to join the WCT. In California, there's not a day that goes by without me going surfing and watching LOST's "Carbon Wrap." LOST's "CARBON WRAP" looks cool and makes the rider's surfing feel great, When people come up from the beach, they look at the board and say, "That board looks great." Take your surfing to the next level! Here you can find the ready-to-ride stockboard from LOST's ``CARBON WRAP'', which is popular in Japan!
Learn moreLOST V2 - GRINDER Kay & Chuckie PLACEBO SHORT ROUND session at LOWERS
Check out the session at LOWERS from "LOST V2-GRINDER Kay & Chucky PLACEBO SHORT ROUND ." The waves were at their smallest, but the weather was great and perfect for filming. The water was warm, and Chucky was wearing board shorts and a rash guard. Chucky is a PLACEBO 5'4" SHORT ROUND FLEXLITE-CANDY. When the set came, I was riding the left waves. The PLACEBO " SHORT ROUND " comes in a lineup of board sizes in one-inch increments, making it easy to choose, so if you're looking to do high-performance surfing with a PLACEBO, be sure to consider it! Kei, who had been suffering from pain in his right knee, was informed by his doctor yesterday that the results of a detailed examination showed no problems at all. He was riding a V2-GRINDER and seemed to be enjoying himself as it was his first time surfing since the US Open. Since the US Open, I have been resting at home with a NO SURF policy, so my knee is feeling much better. I immediately checked the upcoming contest schedule and started entering! JPSA 5th Ibaraki Surfing Classic, Oarai, Ibaraki Prefecture, September 1st-4th JPSA 6th Round All Japan Pro Kugenuma Beach, Kanagawa Prefecture 9/7-11 I have decided to enter the JPSA in Japan! Everyone, please look forward to it!
Learn moreNew Luvsurf TV release! PLACEBO 『SHORT ROUND』 Keoni "Cheeseburger" Nozaki
Luvsurf TV: PLACEBO “SHORT ROUND” FLEXLITE-BOOST Rider: Keoni "Cheese Burgur" Nozaki Board used: Placebo 5'4" 'SHORT ROUND' FLEXLITE-BOOST FILM : ALANI MEDIA EDIT: TABRIGADE FILM The best riding video has been completed! The waves have been small recently, so this is a riding video of Keoni, also known as Cheeseburger, riding the PLACEBO "SHORT ROUND" model, which is seeing a resurgence in popularity among people looking for a shorter board or a second board that can handle smaller waves. The film was shot by brothers Joe and Noah Alani of ALANI MEDIA, and is full of underwater footage that is difficult to capture, so please enjoy. Most of the footage was taken on overhead reef break waves, As you'd expect from a "SHORT ROUND" model, she's surfing tight and quick! The "SHORT ROUND" model is designed to excel at beach breaks with small waves and dramatic changes in the break, but as you can see, once you get used to it, it has been proven that it can also handle larger waves at reef breaks. Check out Cheeseburger's Fun Surf Riding, where he always has a smile on his face and makes everyone happy! https://vimeo.com/178128179
Learn moreChucky's PLACEBO "SHORT ROUND" FLEXLITE-CANDY Session No. 2!
Chucky's PLACEBO "SHORT ROUND" FLEXLITE-CANDY Session No. 2! Once again, in response to Chucky's request, we went to HUNTINGTON Beach for a photo shoot. Recently, California has had consistent waves and the water temperature has been warm enough to wear board shorts, but since yesterday, the size of the waves has dropped significantly and the water temperature is now ideal for a full tracksuit. Chucky, it's a bit of a stretch, but it's a head-dip barrel. The shooting location was on the north side of the famous pier at Huntington Beach. It's called North Side Pier. The waves are small, making the shore break at Huntington Beach great. The photo was taken during high tide. Chucky took advantage of the short length of 5'4" and showed off the tight, instantaneous, and sharp lip action that is unique to the "SHORT ROUND" model. The waves were small, about knee-high, so there were a lot of people swimming at the shore break, and it was a bit of a Chucky showtime. The "SHORT ROUND" model is a masterpiece for both LOST and PLACEBO. The SHORT ROUND was released as a Japan-only signature model for its creator, Sho Kobayashi. After being ridden extensively in the US by Sho Kobayashi himself, it became a hot topic in the US after winning consecutive contests. US LOST was inundated with inquiries, so much so that it was released in the USA a year after its release in Japan, making it such a world-famous model.
Learn moreLOST "CARBON WRAP" Custom Order Fair is now accepting orders!
LOST "CARBON WRAP" Custom Order Fair is now accepting orders! Currently in California, the LOST Carbon Wrap surfboard is so popular that it's said that not a day goes by without seeing one! At LOST headquarters in San Clemente, LOST "CARBON WRAP" surfboards are selling so well that they quickly disappear from the warehouse! This is because the number of people riding it has increased dramatically, and word of mouth has spread about how good the ride is. And we're getting a lot of custom orders! POCKET ROCKET'S LOST "CARBON WRAP" surfboard! I'd love to try riding it! LOST "CARBON WRAP" surfboard is like this Top competitors from around the world are actually using it in matches, Local surfers are doing great at Shonan beach breaks! And they are praising it highly! It's so good that even a 10-year-old kid surfer practicing his air skills is riding it! LOST 's "CARBON WRAP" is currently accepting custom order orders! It's a great deal, so be sure to check it out! The 6th installment of Love Surf's 20th anniversary! LOST Surfboards "Custom Order Fair" The period is until Sunday, August 21st. If you "custom order" a LOST surfboard during this period! *Custom order charge of 10,000 yen is free! Plus, we're giving away three must-have items for your new board! * Your choice of LOST traction pads *LOST leash cord *Gorilla (FCS II) Core Reenge fins, size M Get these three items as a gift! For custom orders, please come to our store! Orders can also be made by mail order! Please click here for more details! Don't miss this chance!!!
Learn morePLACEBO "SHORT ROUND" Chucky's session riding a FLEXLITE-CANDY!
The venue was recently used for the "US OPEN" and the equipment is currently being cleared away. This photo was taken in Huntington Beach. I'm sure you all already know what this looks like from behind! Everyone's favorite, Chucky! Chucky has been using the same " SHORT ROUND" model with FLEXLITE-BOOST since last year. I was riding, In response to his request to try riding a board made of CANDY material, we prepared one for him. And I filmed the ride. High tide at Huntington Beach is a highlight with its shore break. Ride the waves from the outside, The choice is to wait for a wave with a big change on the inside or to ride it. Chucky says that the tight movements in "SHORT ROUND" I thought shore break would be fine too, so I surfed mainly shore break. The "SHORT ROUND" is a tight-fitting racket that's great for sudden movements. Chucky's lip action was particularly sharp today! Nishii recorded these rides on video, so please look forward to the release! "SHORT ROUND" is a gentler ride than BOOST, and is a feature unique to FLEXLITE-CANDY! Even the beachgoers were captivated by Chucky's surfing! https://vimeo.com/123482683 For more information on the "SHORT ROUND" model, please see the detailed explanation video from MAYHEM here. Please take a look now!
Learn moreThe Super Session at LOWERS the day after the US Open ended
Check out the super session at LOWERS the day after the US Open ended. Players and photographers gathered in large numbers at LOWERS, creating a super session. Check out the photos of the athletes riding the LOST surfboards. Ian Crane now has a shaved head. Michael Rodriguez is a power surfer. Maria Ward appears with the LOST BABY BUGGY "CARBON WRAP" ! Maria Ward was doing her best to surf among the high-level MENS. Michael Rodriguez catches twice as many waves as anyone else. Michael Rodriguez is likely to join the WSL team in the coming years. Ian Crane recently caught some great waves in Lombok, Indonesia. Tyler Clark also came to the QS6000 in Japan. "Kolohe Andino" was definitely the best. The way the rails fit in and the angle are amazing! I took some photos of a full rail carving turn sequence, so please take a look. Try to imitate the movements from the body posture in the first photo to the last photo. It's not easy to master completely, but take a good look at where he approaches the wave first, and how he twists his eyes and body, and try to get a little closer to Kolohe's movements!
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