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It was super crowded! Here's a photo of Hiroki, a weekend office worker surfer, riding Placebo's ORCA for the first time during Golden Week!
Suddenly! With the buoyancy, we started with a "Hang Five" nose ride!! Take a look at this sequence. Even in places where waves like this can't be created, the Placebo ORCA has a steep VEE at the tail, He steps firmly on the tail and easily puts the rail in to make a turn! Once you take off, it picks up speed easily, and as you can see, it's a floater! See also this sequence (continuous photo). The more Hiroki rode the Placebo ORCA , the more he was able to get the most out of it. At 6'2", he makes such sharp turns using the 50cl of buoyancy. This kind of turn can be done before the first photo. Placebo 6'2" ORCA 50cl's acceleration performance is good on any wave face, Because it's going fast enough! Ordinary sponge boards bend at the bottom but don't have any rebound, so even a pro can only surf with half-hearted turns without much drive, but the inside of Placebo's ORCA is a real surfboard, so it can bounce up to the top and surf like this! You won't be left behind by the waves and you'll have time to see the waves well, This makes it easy to time your shots to be wrapped in the barrel. According to Hiroki, a weekend office worker surfer who rode this board for the first time during Golden Week, Although it was Golden Week and very crowded, everyone was able to catch the most waves this year in a short amount of time! All photos by Masanori Uehara There are three board sizes available. Plenty of buoyancy! How about a board like the "Orca" that can take on even small waves? Placebo『 ORCA 』Soft top & Hard bottom 5'6″ x 20.0″ x 2.63″ (168 x 50.8 x 6.7 cm) 34.0cl ￥85,000 5'10" x 21.0" x 2.75" (178 x 53.3 x 7.0 cm) 40.0cl ¥87,000 6'2″ x 22.0″ x 3.13″ (188 x 55.8 x 8.0 cm) 50.0cl ￥89,000 today!!! Placebo's "ORCA" Soft top/Hard bottom is now available in Japan for the first time! The product was delivered to Love Surf's warehouse on Monday, May 7th, and was inspected and prepared for shipment. We will contact customers on a first-come, first-served basis starting from Tuesday, May 8th.
Learn moreMust-see! ▪️Placebo "ORCA" Soft top/Hard bottom model explanation video
▪️Placebo 『ORCA』Soft top/Hard bottom model explanation video This is the Precevo soft top. The market is flooded with boards made of sponge, This PLACEBO soft top board is different from those sponge boards. This board falls into the category of "soft top boards." The bottom is coated with epoxy resin, and the deck has a killer whale (orca) design with a black and white embossed skin. With a wide nose, wide center and tail, and a flat rocker, this board design is strong in small waves. This is a pre-release version of the ORCA shape design that was previously available at LOST. Inside this ORCA is a surfboard! Shaped EPS center stringer foam, Two layers of 4oz + 6oz cloth are applied to the deck surface with epoxy resin. Then, a thin layer of bamboo is applied on top of that. The structure is such that a soft top is attached on top of it. This makes it a very strong and shock-absorbing board. These colorful boards, which come from the same factory as the sponge boards used in schools and Costco's Storm Riders, are durable and don't get heavy from the rails fraying or seawater getting in through the fins or leash plugs. It's probably stronger than a regular surfboard. After trying various bottom options, including softer ones, we decided to release the board with a hard bottom, because surfing isn't fun if you can't feel good riding the waves. This also means you can use the real fins from the FCS2 you already own. Of course, if you remove the fins, you can ride it as a finless board, and because it falls into the softboard category, you can use it at beaches that support it. This is a board that really lasts a long time, so it would be fun to get one and try riding it. Wax is not necessary. It has been tested to provide a firm grip even without wax, so you can rest assured that it will remain in good condition for a long time without wax. This board is really soft and durable, so you can jump on it without any worries! Of course, the deck surface is also durable. There is a moderate amount of rocker, so it moves smoothly. And it's a very sturdy board! There are three sizes available: 34CL for 5'6", 40CL for 5'10", and 50CL for 6'2". It has a lot of buoyancy, so you can enjoy the small waves in the summer! https://vimeo.com/267764200
Learn moreNew Luvsurf TV released! Placebo "ORCA" soft top by Koji Nishii
Luvsurf TV: Placebo "ORCA" Soft Top by Koji Nishii Rider: Koji Nishii Board used: Placebo "ORCA" Soft top/Hard bottom FILM: SOLO SHOT3 EDIT: TABRIGADE FILM. High-end softboard! Placebo "ORCA" Soft Top & Hard Bottom. The board being ridden in this riding video is a 5'10" 40cl board. The trick to riding the Placebo ORCA Soft Top & Hard Bottom is to keep your weight on the board and ride it on a line. This will allow you to make large, relaxed turns and drive gracefully! When you want to rip, you can also step on the tail and load your back legs to move lightly. The reason why the Placebo ORCA is able to do this is because the inside of this board is a real surfboard. It contains a shaped center stringer EPS foam that has been glassed and sanded with epoxy resin just like a regular board. The bottom is a hard bottom that is painted with epoxy resin just like a regular board, so you can ride it comfortably. You buy a board because it's trendy and you're attracted by the color, design, and advertising, but when you try it out, you realize that its performance is only for recreational surfers, and after riding it a few times you get bored and end up only riding it when you bought it. To prevent this from happening, we've made it the same performance as a real surfboard. The Placebo ORCA Soft Top & Hard Bottom is the softboard of choice for real surfers like you who surf year-round! What's more, it comes equipped with FCSII fin plugs, so you can use the FCSII fins you already own! It's fun to ride this board. You won't be left behind by the waves, and it gives you confidence and freedom. It makes me want to try things I don't normally do, like switch stance and nose ride! This board has a very high-end construction among the so-called softboards. The PVC rubber deck takes on a lifelike ORCA texture when wet, and provides a smooth, non-slip grip whether barefoot or wearing boots, without the need for wax. There are three board sizes available. Plenty of buoyancy! How about a board like the "Orca" that can take on even small waves? Placebo『 ORCA 』Soft top & Hard bottom 5'6″ x 20.0″ x 2.63″ (168 x 50.8 x 6.7 cm) 34.0cl ￥85,000 5'10" x 21.0" x 2.75" (178 x 53.3 x 7.0 cm) 40.0cl ¥87,000 6'2″ x 22.0″ x 3.13″ (188 x 55.8 x 8.0 cm) 50.0cl ￥89,000 Until May 6th, Comes with a special gift of a set of four "PLACEBO" stickers (not for sale). Don't miss the Placebo "ORCA" Soft top/Hard bottom exhibition reservation event! Now, let's take a look at Nishii's riding on a 5'10" 40cl board. https://vimeo.com/267422339
Learn moreExhibition reservation starts! Placebo "ORCA" Soft top/Hard bottomtm until May 6th!
Until May 6th! Placebo "ORCA" Soft top/Hard bottom exhibition reservation starts! Placebo We have the actual ORCA board on display in our store! A special bonus for those who order at the pre-order event until May 6th! We will give you a set of four non-sale "PLACEBO" stickers as a gift. Of course, we will also give gifts to those who live far away and wish to order online, or to those who have already made a reservation. We had previously announced that the Placebo "ORCA" Soft top/Hard bottom would be arriving before Golden Week, but due to heavy customs traffic during Golden Week, there was a delay. The item will now arrive after Golden Week. We sincerely apologize to those who had pre-ordered it. The roads in Tokyo that are usually crowded during Golden Week are empty! We are open during Golden Week! Placebo『 ORCA 』Soft top & Hard bottom 5'6″ x 20.0″ x 2.63″ (168 x 50.8 x 6.7 cm) 34.0cl ￥85,000 5'10" x 21.0" x 2.75" (178 x 53.3 x 7.0 cm) 40.0cl ¥87,000 6'2″ x 22.0″ x 3.13″ (188 x 55.8 x 8.0 cm) 50.0cl ￥89,000 If you would like to see the actual Placebo "ORCA" board, Please come and visit us at the exhibition reservation event!
Learn moreYesterday we had a test ride event for the Murasaki Sports staff. Please take a look at what happened.
The RNF-RETRO, which was released worldwide on the same day, was available as a test ride. It was the one that received the most attention. We have about 30 boards available for test rides! The ever-popular "PLACEBO Surfboard"! "DRIVER" was also very popular! You can also apply as much "FU WAX" as you like! Everyone is smiling all day because they can ride a variety of boards! The new model "RE-LOADED" is also available in two sizes! There are so many boards lined up! It's impressive! "GOBRIN-SPRINT" has been updated with two new channels. It was the most popular model at the test drive event! The new model "RE-LOADED" is more powerful than you would expect, even for those who usually ride short boards. We received a lot of feedback saying that it really works! ``RNF-REDUX'' and ``RNF-RETRO''. If you're talking about riding a LOST bike, you'll definitely want to try these two models! Just holding a good board will naturally put a smile on your face! The waves were side-onshore and waist-chest high, and everyone was riding them from 8am to 4pm. The event will be held at Hitotsumatsu Beach in northern Chiba. The weather is bad on the second day as well, but the event is still scheduled to go ahead.
Learn moreNishii reports from LOST Surfboards in San Clemente, California!
This is the Magic Board "DRIVER" that Mason Ho rode. If a Magic Board is ridden by a team rider and they want the same board, it is returned to the shaping room like this and a clone board is made. This is a glass factory exclusively for LOST surfboards. They seemed very busy as orders for boards had reached an all-time high. We work in two shifts, with people divided into daytime and nighttime shifts. Carbon tail patch developed by LOST. The carbon is concentrated in the rear heel and toe areas, which are the most heavily loaded areas, to protect the board from dents. These are the boards placed in front of the airbrush room. The expected completion date is written. "Terry Singh" will be working on it. The ARCTIC foam with the polar bear mark is produced in a large factory in Mexico. The foam is beautiful and evenly packed, making it easy to shape and glass. LOST mainly uses it because of its stable quality. This is the operation room for the AKU machine that cuts the blanks (forms). The machine is controlled by a computer monitor in the foreground. A poster hanging in the operations room. Chris Ward, Corey Lopez, and Kolohe Andino. Yesterday, the board of "RNF-RETRO" was released to IG simultaneously around the world, cut by AKU machine. There are lots of them lined up! This is the pre-glass board with the completed RNF-RETRO shape, it's beautiful! The person who edited the riding video for "RNF-RETRO" is "Zion", a staff member at LOST USA. The RNF-RETRO riding video will be released on this blog on Tuesday, April 24th, Japan time. Stay tuned!
Learn moreExceeding expectations! Huge response! Placebo's "ORCA" 3 sizes and prices revealed!
The response has exceeded expectations! Placebo "ORCA" Soft Top & Hard Bottom. Thank you! We've received many inquiries about the Placebo "ORCA" Soft Top & Hard Bottom from people who saw yesterday's blog post ! The response has been overwhelming, even more than we expected! Thank you so much! We are being inundated with inquiries, so We will first reveal the board size and price, which are the most frequently asked questions! Available in three sizes. Prices vary depending on size. 5'6" x 20.0" x 2.63" (168 x 50.8 x 6.7 cm) 34.0cl ¥85,000 5'10" x 21.0" x 2.75" (178 x 53.3 x 7.0 cm) 40.0cl ¥87,000 6'2" x 22.0" x 3.13" (188 x 55.8 x 8.0 cm) 50.0cl ¥89,000 Inside this board is a real surfboard! Placebo "ORCA" Soft Top & Hard Bottom The Mayhem-designed LOST ORCA model is a small-wave board designed for extreme conditions, but the shaped center stringer EPS foam has been glassed with epoxy resin and sanded like a regular board. A special bamboo sheet made from processed bamboo is then applied to the deck to increase the strength of the deck surface, and a 5mm thick ORCA EVA skin is then applied on top of that. Currently, the market outside of surf shops is flooded with sponge boards aimed at recreational surfers that sell more on color design than performance, but the Placebo ORCA is significantly different in structure and performance. The soft top boards chosen by real surfers like you who surf all year round. This is Placebo's ORCA Soft Top & Hard Bottom! This board has very high-end construction and performance among boards in the category called softboards, which includes sponge boards. It contains an EPS epoxy surfboard, made by gluing a shaped center stringer EPS foam with 6 oz. cloth in epoxy resin and sanding it down. Therefore, the bottom is the same hard epoxy resin bottom as a regular board, so you can surf it just like a regular board. It doesn't have the same problems as regular sponge or soft boards, where you can't make lively turns or you can't make long turns because of the lack of rebound. I bought it because I was attracted to the color, pattern design and advertising marketing. So that you don't end up getting bored after riding it a few times and not riding it again, We have created a product with performance and strength that will satisfy everyone. Moreover, it is equipped with FCSII fin plugs, You can continue to use your existing FCS fins! Just like Costco's sponge board, which is the best-selling board in the world, the fins are attached with an upper and lower screw structure like a bodyboard, which penetrates from the deck to the bottom.The more you use it, the more water gets in through the holes, making it heavy, and after riding, the seawater seeps in and floods the inside of your car every time.Unlike the fin structure of many softboard manufacturers, this board allows you to use real fins. If you're riding finless at the beach, you can easily remove the fins! The soft deck surface is made of a 5mm thick "ORCA" EVA skin, which is made from a material called EVA. When wet with seawater, the grip becomes more moist than when dry. No wax is required and the shoes are non-slip, even with bare feet or boots. (Sorry, FU-san.) As it is from the trusted PLACEBO brand, it is strong, does not get sunburned, and above all, it is a high-end soft TOP board that was developed and designed by Mayhem and Nishii to be a high-performance board that they will actually be satisfied with when riding . Placebo's "ORCA" was completed with a strict focus on quality and performance. Enjoy the unique and mysterious feeling of ORCA that only those who own it can experience! The arrival date is around the end of April! If you make a reservation by phone or here, you can ride it in time for Golden Week!
Learn moreRide like crazy! High-end softboard! Placebo "ORCA" Soft Top & Hard Bottom.
This is the board Nishii is riding a lot right now! Placebo『ORCA』Soft Top & Hard Bottom. Drive slowly, with large, graceful turns! But when you want to rip, step on the tail! Load it! Lightly! You can hit close-out sections with confidence! As you can see, most movements are possible even though it is a soft board. That's because inside this board is a real surfboard. Shaped center stringer EPS foam It contains a board that has been glassed with epoxy resin and sanded. That's why the bottom is the same hard bottom as a regular board. So I bought it because I was attracted by the color, design and advertisement, but We designed the performance so that you won't get bored of riding it after a few times and stop riding it. Moreover, it is equipped with FCSII fin plugs, You can use your existing FCS II fins! It is the same as Costco's sponge board, which is the best-selling board in the world. The fins penetrate the deck like a bodyboard. The more you use the fins, the more water gets in and they get heavier. The inside of the car gets flooded after every ride. This is completely different from the fin structure of many softboard manufacturers. This board is fun! Switch stance, Nose ride, It makes me want to do things I don't normally do! There are three board sizes! How about a board like the "Orca," which has plenty of buoyancy and eats up small waves? It's rare and nobody has seen it in the ocean yet. What is that?! Show me! Show me! It's like that. Placebo『ORCA』Soft Top & Hard Bottom. The official start of sales is scheduled for the end of April, before the Golden Week holidays. The price is the lowest in PLACEBO to date. Please look forward to it!
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