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Have you had a look at the currently on sale "SURF TRIP Journal" magazine?
Have you had a look at the currently on sale "SURF TRIP Journal" magazine? The magazine features an article about a short surf trip to Amami Oshima taken by FU WAX team members Yukawa Masato, Nakaura JET Akira, and Nishii. This was Nishii's third time on Amami Oshima, and the waves were small, so he spent the whole time riding his PLACEBO 5'4" 'GOBLIN' FLEXLITE-BOOST . Masato has been riding LOST's "CHOPPER" for a long time. Amami Oshima is a tropical island that can be reached by plane in just two hours, making it a great choice for short domestic trips. I went in late February and the water temperature was so hot that even on a cloudy day I was wearing a 3mm full suit. There are countless places to surf, it's never crowded, the food is delicious, and it's a great place. FU WAX advertising is also featured, Nishii's travel preparations, "Eastern Taiwan Edition," is also included. Please take a look.
Learn moreKinger said that the CONQUEST EL-DIABLO is the best bike to ride in a competition.
"King of Surfing" Kinger is the best surfer in a contest. He said that "CONQUEST EL-DIABLO" was the best. He said that this board is the most standard, has no quirks, and is a normal high-performance board. Of the four Placebo models he rode this time, he declared that he would be riding the Conquest El-Diablo in the contest. He explained that this is the case, and that Mayhem designed and tested it to give it that riding feel, and that it is a special board that has evolved from the original Conquest. Like yesterday, there was no wind before 6am today, but by 10am the waves were completely side-onshore and bad, but the more I watched, the more I realized how amazing Kinger's surfing was. I'm intrigued by how that huge body can move around so effortlessly. The amount of spray and the way it flies are even more impressive than those of WCT athletes, and it's like a heavyweight jet! He always rides good waves like this, which is why he's called the "King of Surfing"! Have you tried the wildly popular CONQUEST EL-DIABLO yet? It's a board that Kinger also likes and is probably the best-selling model in Japan. It's available in six sizes in 2016, so we hope it can be ridden by a wider range of surfers!
Learn more"MATT KING" Today we have the PLACEBO 5'6 "SHORT ROUND" FLEXLITE-BOOST.
MATT KING's nickname is He is known as the "King of Surfing" or "Kinger." Today, we will introduce him again with photos taken by Nishii. If you don't know who Kinger is, please first check out this LOST "HERE TODAY... GONE TO CABO" DVD ! Today I'm riding a PLACEBO 5'6 'SHORT ROUND' FLEXLITE-BOOST. The fins are QUAD, and it's apparently his second time using quads in his life. Can you see how the spray is neatly separated into the number of fins? This kind of spray can only be produced by real surfing with rails. He also showed off some heavy lip and carving that destroyed the waves. Kinger is also sponsored by USA Cyber Wetsuits. He even managed to pull off this 360 degree backside spin with ease! Closing is the main sponsor of LOST. He is also a professional surfer and has participated in the WQS. I'm also a painter on a regular basis. Kinger spends his days in San Clemente, surfing in the morning, working as a painter, and then surfing again in the evening, an enviable lifestyle. It feels like he's a familiar presence!
Learn moreEveryone, the "King of Surfing", Kinger, has joined the Presebo team!
Everyone, the "King of Surfing" Kinger has joined the Presebo team! Today we'd like to introduce him riding Goblin with some photos taken by Nishii. If you've seen the LOST "HERE TODAY... GONE TO CABO" DVD, you probably already know this, but Ward's protégé, "Kinger," also known as the "King of Surfing," who is a good guy in San Clemente but feared as a dangerous person, has joined the Precebo team! Nishii and Mayhem have been riding PLACEBO boards well in San Clemente, so Kinger has been on his mind for quite some time. I've ridden boards from several companies that have EPS cores and are made of epoxy resin, and I also rode a LIBTECH board at LOST, but none of them felt good because they didn't have the flex performance needed for surfing and didn't bounce back when I lipped. However, as Mayhem said, the PLACEBO has amazing rebound, so the board pops and goes fast, and it feels really good. This time, Mayhem gave Kinger four boards. "LAYZ-POTATO" "SHORT ROUND" Goblin "CONQUEST EL-DIABLO" These are the four models. Anyway, because it's so big, it makes deep turns, thick lines, and produces a lot of spray! He can do air and barrel with that huge body. He can't win contests, but... Mayhem has said before that he's a good surfer. Despite his huge size, he is a skilled surfer, able to noseride through the water. Nishii filmed the surfing on this day, so please look forward to the release of the footage of "Matt "King of Surfing" King"! We also plan to release footage shot by his personal photographer, Tony! Huh! Because Placebo is doing great??? Look forward to the amazing surfing footage that will make you think, "Wow, this is even possible!"
Learn moreLOST's "SUPER DIABLO" BLACK DART version is in great condition!!
LOST " SUPER DIABLO" BLACK DART specification is in great condition! Nishii had ordered the LOST ``GOBLIN'' in BLACK DART specification, which I had previously mentioned in this blog, but because it had an elevator wing, it could not be made in BLACK DART specification, so he had it made using the same model ``SUPER DIABLO'' , which only had a different tail shape, and Nishii's personal board ``BLACK DART'' was completed. I've already done two rounds and it feels great! In addition to the bouncy EPS core foam, the carbon rebound provides incredible acceleration and high speeds! Until now, I had only ridden BLACK DART-spec boards, such as the large test boards for foreigners at LOST headquarters, which were too big for Nishii's body type, but the one that fits me is amazing! In the sea, What is that board? That's fast! What model of LOST is it? The acceleration was so incredible that people were asking, "Are you going that fast?" and the speed was so high. BLACK DART is stringerless and more flexible than any other material, We can confidently say that it is the best match for the DIABLO series models, which are thicker than regular boards! Nishii's personal board " SUPER DIABLO" is the same as a stock board at 5'4" and 32CL, The maneuverability that allows you to easily perform consecutive rips is truly Mayhem! The SUPER DIABLO has a buoyancy volume that allows it to take off from swells as easily as a LONG, and its well-researched rocker and tail design allows it to rip easily! Nishii's board size is 5'4", the same as his STOCK board. LOST's " SUPER DIABLO" is highly recommended! http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/store/category/item/itemgenre/lost_board/super-diablo/ Here are the boards that just arrived and are ready to ride!
Learn moreWe will explain how to properly apply Nishii's summer version of "FU WAX".
We will explain how to properly apply Nishii's summer version of "FU WAX". "FU WAX" is a small factory in Brazil. It's a secret recipe that only FU can make. It is 100% handmade, carefully mixed and produced over time and with great care. They are shipped to Japan and sold for about three months. Now that the secret of 3D grip performance has been revealed, It is no exaggeration to say that almost everyone Used by WSL and WQS surfers, For Japanese users who are not willing to compromise on surfing goods We will explain how to properly apply the summer version of ``FU WAX'' that you are using. There are three types of "FU WAX" available. ＊BASE *TROPICAL *WARM These are the three. *To create the base, first apply "BASE". The Nishii method involves carefully applying the FU WAX horizontally, pressing it down about 20-25cm, as if you were painting a picture, so that no areas are left uncoated . Once the entire board is coated, apply another 20-25cm of FU WAX vertically in the same way . If you have been riding a POLY board for a long time, there will be dents and dents, so if you try to smooth out the dents with FU WAX , there will be areas that are not covered, so you should apply it to the edges a little. It's a good idea to make sure that the ``FU WAX'' penetrates into the recesses as well . This is the amount of "BASE" used after applying it vertically and horizontally. Apply approximately 1/4 to 1/5 of the amount to a standard shortboard. This is just the right amount. *As a mid-coat, Apply " TROPICAL " on top of "BASE" . Apply it more thinly than when you applied "BASE", carefully and without leaving any gaps, as if you were coloring a picture, and apply it in the same way, pressing about 20-25cm vertically and 20-25cm horizontally. Apply the middle coat at a rate of approximately 1/6 to 1/8. This is just the right amount. *As a top coat, Apply a very thin layer of `` WARM '' in the same way. Apply the paint thinly and carefully in both vertical and horizontal directions without leaving any areas uncoated to achieve a perfect grip. Apply about 1/8 to 1/10 of the top coat. This is just the right amount. We recommend a mix of all three! Unlike previous waxes that only grip horizontally, FU WAX There's no need to create ugly bumps and grip left and right. "FU WAX" is a "3D surf wax" that grips and tucks not only left and right, but also upwards, so once it's applied, your car won't slip. Be sure to apply it carefully, thinly and skillfully, so that no areas are missed. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/store/11847/ Purchase "FU WAX" here!
Learn moreIf you want to ride the PLACEBO "GOBLIN" during Golden Week, make sure to purchase early!
NEW 2016 model! PLACEBO “GOBLIN” FLEXLITE-BOOST! We receive many inquiries about the appropriate size every day. thank you! All sizes are popular, but recently we've been getting a lot of inquiries from people looking to switch from longboards to shortboards! For such people, we recommend a height of 5'10", which is larger than the ideal weight. The GOBLIN is designed to be easy to control even for female surfers who weigh around 40kg and ride longboards. Of course, it can also be ridden by men weighing up to 90kg who want to switch from a longboard to a shortboard! The very popular PLACEBO "GOBLIN" will not be in stock until about a month after Golden Week ends, so if you want to enjoy riding it during the Golden Week holidays, we recommend purchasing it now. The 5'4" size is sold out (reservations are currently being accepted for the next shipment). 5'6" 5'8" There are very few boards in all three 5'10" sizes that are ready to ride. Be sure to check it out before it sells out! For online purchases, please click here! If you're planning on riding during Golden Week, don't miss this opportunity!
Learn moreMust-see! LOST "CARBON WRAP" detailed commentary video by MAYHEM himself
Carbon Wrap. Now, this is really exciting. This board is made with Carbon Wrap technology. Carbon Wrap technology is something our Australian partner, Dan McDonald, has developed over the last five years. Dan and I partnered two years ago to manufacture surfboards in Australia. I immediately fell in love with the look and performance of Carbon Wrap. Over the last 18 months, many people, including material suppliers, pro surfers, and myself, have worked hard to bring this unique and amazing performance to market. The Carbon Wrap project creates a strong, light, and highly responsive surfboard that makes surfing easier and more fun. This cutting edge, high performance material takes surfing to the next level. The most impressive aspect of Carbon Wrap technology is that it shapes stringerless EPS boards. Visually, there are these two bands of carbon lines. They start close to the nose, gradually widen out to the left and right as they reach the tail, and then wrap around the deck surface just before the front fin. That's why it's called a "carbon wrap." What kind of flex does this technology create? The nose is stiff, and as the carbon bands widen, the flex increases. And the front fin, where the carbon wraps around the deck surface, is like the hinge of a door. It's guaranteed to be a fun surfboard. The carbon band on the tail not only adds performance, but also acts as reinforcement. It's the same as the now-standard carbon patch reinforcement. The bottom is glassed like a regular board, but with high quality S-glass. The deck surface is made of our proprietary carbon fiber called "Webfuse Carbon." This Webfuse Carbon is placed in areas that bear the surfer's weight. The deck surface uses X-glass that intersects at a 45-degree angle. Glassing the entire bike with X-glass has many benefits. Most importantly, lighter sections are more likely to buzz or break under load, reducing the chance of that happening, and spreading foot pressure evenly. Your front foot is here, and your back foot is around here. Normal boards cross at 90 degrees from nose to tail, rail to rail. When you step on the board, the pressure is only applied to the rail within this range. However, X-glasses connect in many directions and have more area to the rail, which means you can control the rail more effectively. The visually cool and attractive Webfuse Carbon certainly has a purpose, and it plays a big role. One of its purposes is to reduce the pressure caused by the surfer's weight. Most modern high-performance boards mold to the shape of your foot, which fits nicely to your foot. It's like walking or running in Nike shoes. This means it's designed to fit the shape of your foot. The Webfuse carbon in the center creates a depression between the rails. Other manufacturers' stringerless EPSs have nothing in the center. But this one has a gentle bow shape, so it fits your foot right from the start. The toe and heel areas feel like they're recessed, creating a gentle curve in the center. Suddenly it feels like I'm wearing familiar shoes. Prevents the center of the board from denting, breaking, or breaking We didn't want to create any extreme points of strength, so we gradually faded the edges of the Webfuse Carbon. By increasing the length and tapering the width, there are no fragile points. That's why we ended up with a nice cut of carbon like this. The carbon band wraps around from the bottom and overlaps with the Webfuse carbon, so there are no places where it can easily break. These are the structural features of the carbon wrap. Now let's look at performance. The waves aren't usually good when we go surfing, right? Everyone is looking for a board that's easy to surf in choppy waves. Being able to surf easily means that the surfboard is light, fast, and easy to move quickly. This carbon fiber arrangement and structure gives it a quick and strong flex. Carbon wrap is recommended by professional surfers. WQS surfers who surf in small, unpredictable waves often have carbon wrap boards in their board bags. To gain an advantage in unpredictable, unfavorable waves, I choose lightweight, shockingly high-performance carbon wraps. It's responsive, flexible, and allows for powerful turns. The forefoot has a carbon band that converges to the center, which gives it a stiff feel, especially if the deck is also made of carbon. When you step on the front foot, it doesn't flex as much. Because it wraps around in front of the front fin, the tail flexes, just like a skateboard. You step on it and it responds and turns. This is because carbon has a shape memory that responds quickly. Its flex accelerates the turn forward. Personally, I think that although there are many technologies and materials out there, carbon wrap is the easiest to understand. I think that just by looking at it, you can understand what kind of performance a carbon wrap creates and what it does. It looks cool, and it's easy to understand which parts of the board flex and why - that's carbon wrap!!! [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/163062207[/vimeo] So, please watch the video carefully and again!
Learn moreAn amazing video of "CARBON WRAP" has been released! Watch it and you'll want to ride it!
LOST's Carbon Wrap is a magical board that will improve your surfing. "CARBON WRAP" is an epoxy resin board that is both flexible and strong. The epoxy resin used in "CARBON WRAP" is the most luxurious and high-quality resin available today, and is resistant to sun damage and discoloration, making it completely different from any epoxy board available until now. Carbon Wrap Surfboard Factory The carbon comes in a roll and is carefully wrapped. The striped carbon, which also adds strength to the deck, is applied by hand in this way. The resin is being scraped off with a spatula. This is the "X-Cross" that strengthens the deck. The "X-Cross" is woven at a 45-degree angle and has excellent flex properties. The person showing off his amazing surfing skills on the Carbon Wrap is: Kolohe and Ian. Ian's backside fin-free tricks are also super smooth surfing that is unique to CARBON WRAP. Kolohe has waves that are different from the WSL waves, similar to the size of Japanese waves. It's more flexible than my usual POLY board and I surf at high speed! So, let's see how well the Carbon Wrap rides! ...LOST board fans! "CARBON WRAP" uses patented technology and is really effective, so I highly recommend it! You can also order custom items made at the LOST factory. We will also be stocking stock boards made by PLACEBO Factory, so stay tuned! https://vimeo.com/149821857
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