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Riding LOST, Carissa Moore won and Taylor Wright came in second.
ASP WCT event held in Margaret River, Australia Riding a LOST MAYHEM board at the 2014 Drug Aware Margaret River Pro Carissa Moore won! The second place winner was also riding a LOST MAYHEM board. Taylor Wright! He used two LOST MAYHEM boards. We will let you know as soon as we have information about the board they were using. It's exciting to see the riders on LOST MAYHEM boards in the final heat. The two good friends are riding the Mayhem board and enjoying the unique Margaret River They conquered the waves and competed beautifully in the final heat. Maria Manuel, riding the "LOST MAYHEM" board, also came in fifth place. The WT WOMANS event proved that LOST MAYHEM was in good shape. The men's WT event is still ongoing, so we're looking forward to seeing the results! * Posted by Luvsurf .
Learn moreA certain "ordinary old man" decided to buy Lay's Potatoes XTR-FX this time!
Hello to the 200 or so Lay's Potato fans across the country. I've had Couch Potato, Raise Orca, and Raise Potato, and ended up buying Raise Potato again. Lay's Potatoes are the best. I love them so much I'd be willing to commit suicide with them. In fact, Nishii-san also loves Lay's Potatoes. The purple and green Lay's Potatoes that appear in that video are feared in Wada and Shichiri as "Kappa Maki." They come riding the untouched, loose waves 10 meters out from the long line, spraying away like crazy, so most people who see them call them "Kappa monsters." Experienced surfers say: I also fell in love with the Lay's Potato Poly 5'7" x 19 7/8" x 2 3/8" 30.8cl after getting it, and even went to Bali with just one bottle. I weigh about 70kg but it's incredibly comfortable. In Bali, the Japanese size was about my head over, but it was a breeze. Durian, our guide who is well known from the Love Surf DVD, said to me, "You're so good! I'm surprised," and I was secretly thrilled. "uncle" "Durian" So when I lent it to him, he started swinging it around and riding it, and I said, "This really big board is the best, I want one, I want one," but there was no way he was going to give it to me. The cool photo is of Durian, and the uncool one is me. This wave is so small!!! And I'm going to stretch my front arm out even more from now on. Sorry. [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/90958129[/vimeo] I'll also include a video of the durian. I rode one that was about half its size, but I just don't have a photo. It's true. Please believe me. A spectacular upgrade from Poly to XTR-FX However, as I got used to the Lay's Potatoes, I started to think that maybe a shorter bike would be better. 6'2" and 6'1" aren't that different, but 5'7" and 5'6" are quite different. Imagine how much more fun it would be to ride the lightweight "XTR-FX"... (I'm just imagining it) I've ridden a few XTRs in the past, but the dual-stringer ones were quite stiff... I asked Nishii-san what the current ones were like, and he said the FX was quite flexible. So I went to the shop and checked out the "XTR-FX." The XTR-FX has carbon wrapped around the rails, making the rails feel a little thicker. The one I chose is 168 x 50.1 x 5.85 cm and weighs 29.0cl. It's light, very light, but not as light as the Placebo. By the way, when you measure the weight Lay's Potato Poly 5'7" 2680g Lay's Potatoes 5'6" XTR-FX 2620g Tablet 5.10 2575g Titan 5.9 2290g As expected, the Precebo is light, but the XTR-VX is also quite light. I'll report my impressions after riding it for about two months. The "XTR-FX" has some buoyancy. Try the fins. This winter was cold...and no one took any photos. Finally, he managed to capture this takeoff scene. Even an old guy like me can do it from here... The first thing that surprised me was the buoyancy. Archimedes' theorem states that "buoyancy is equal to the amount of water displaced," which basically means that a board's buoyancy is determined by its volume, and the XTR-VX is a little thicker due to the carbon-wrapped rails. In terms of buoyancy, it's not much different from a 5'7" Lay's Potato, and takeoff was no different either. It might be best to go down a size on the XTR-FX compared to the poly board. I tried various fins, including a 5-fin (the tail fin is a small Aurora), a 4-fin, and a tri-fin. The FCS II is very easy to change fins, so it's convenient. In the end, I think the tri-fin was the best. This was the one that felt the most comfortable to me. The XTR-FX is one size smaller, but because of the carbon rails it is about two sizes smaller and looks slimmer. The board is short and light, so it turns easily. Quads tend to feel too loose and flimsy. Riding it feels a lot more flexible than the old XTR. There's no flapping at all. And after using it for two months and removing the wax, there's not a single dent! The "XTR-FX" is as strong as a Presto. It can't be compared to poly. That's why I'm totally in love with Lay's Potatoes this season. It's time to throw off the heavy wetsuits and head out for the season of the old guys. Once the air and water temperatures rise, the old guys' power will be at full throttle. I'm looking forward to swinging around the lightweight "XTR-FX" and riding with aplomb. ======================================================= Everyone, I'm just an ordinary guy and I bought the Lay's Potatoes XTR-FX! How did you like the report? Nishii also uses the Kappa Board as his secret weapon in crowded surfing spots on weekends. This board has a flashy color design and is famous nationwide due to a comparison test run in Surf Life magazine, so I am often approached by older surfers who love boards. I give anyone who wants to try it out a ride, and I'm happy that the number of older guys who love Lay's Potatoes is increasing. Lighter than POLY and stronger than Placebo, highly praised by "ordinary old men" who love the Potato series A list of stock boards made of "XTR-FX" material that can be ridden immediately is also posted. The "LAYZ POTATO" model introduction page is here. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/models/lost/layz-potato * Posted by Luvsurf .
Learn moreIncludes information on the new "MAYHEM" 5-fin board! Check out the various "24'S Blog Unreleased Photos."
Includes information on the new "MAYHEM" 5-fin board! Check out the various "24'S Blog Unreleased Photos." Mason's new LOST hoodie Adam Melling rides a MAYHEM board. The BLACK LINE 5-piece model that Ian Crane put up on his LOST board. Kolohe's underwater shot in Australia Mayhem's left leg looks sore. It seems it hasn't fully healed yet. Noah Besschen is gradually becoming a big brother. They are also a team from the Japanese wetsuit manufacturer "Delphi." Ted Navarro from LOST always takes great photos. The board Ward is riding is a SUB-SCORCHER II model. This is the new MAYHEM 5 fin set. All you need for tris and quads is this one set! Of course, it's FCSII. The fins are large and large, *If you are heavy, we recommend a high performance board. *If you are lighter, we recommend using a 5-fin board with a wide tail! Three of the wheels are yellow and the two quad rear wheels are purple, creating a cool combination. We are receiving stock of this item right away, so please purchase it here as soon as possible. Like other popular FCSII fins, production is not keeping up with demand worldwide. It looks like it will sell out again soon. : Posted by Luvsurf .
Learn moreNew Luvsurf TV:Placebo “NEW RIPQUEST” FLEXLITE-TURBO Koji Nishii
Everyone! We apologize for the long wait! A riding video of Placebo's new model, the "NEW RIPQUEST," released in 2014 has been released! This "NEW RIPQUEST" model is perfect for TABLET/TABLET II users looking to step up their game. We will explain the tips for riding the "lip action" that you will want to practice repeatedly with videos and photos. Rider: Koji Nishii Board used: Placebo 5'8" "NEW RIPQUEST" FLEXLITE-TURBO/FCSII FILM: Toku EDIT: Total Video Service This model was developed for repeated practice of the "lip action," a basic technique that is essential for shortboard surfing. [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/89517583[/vimeo] More lip action on flatter wave faces than any other Placebo model Split diamond tail designed for "Lip Action" To get the most out of it and get the most out of it, "Try to control the board by stepping on the tail with your back foot, using the tail as the axis, and lifting the nose of the board to turn." The order of the lip action is as follows: 1. Before heading from the bottom to the top of the wave, check the position where you want to perform the lip action and head there. 2. At the top of the lip action wave, step on the tail with your back foot and use the tail as a pivot to raise the nose. (Weight guideline: front 2/rear 8) 3. Hold the tail with your back foot and rotate the nose toward the bottom. (Approximate weight: 3 on the front, 7 on the back) Now, please take a look at the sequential photos of each step and the four "lip actions." == ... "Lip Action 1 " ↑↑↑ 1. Before heading from the bottom to the top of the wave, check the position where you want to perform the lip action. ↑↑↑ 2. At the top of the lip action wave, step on the tail with your back foot and use the tail as a pivot to raise the nose. (Weight guideline: front 2/rear 8) ↑↑↑ 3. Hold the tail with your back foot and rotate the nose toward the bottom. (Weight guide: front 3/rear 7) == ... "Lip Action 2 " ↑↑↑ 1. Before heading from the bottom to the top of the wave, check the position where you want to perform the lip action. ↑↑↑ 2. At the top of the lip action wave, step on the tail with your back foot and use the tail as a pivot to raise the nose. (Weight guideline: front 2/rear 8) ↑↑↑ 3. Hold the tail with your back foot and rotate the nose toward the bottom. (Weight guide: front 3/rear 7) == ... "Lip Action 3 " ↑↑↑ 1. Before heading from the bottom to the top of the wave, check the position where you want to perform the lip action. ↑↑↑ 2. At the top of the lip action wave, step on the tail with your back foot and use the tail as a pivot to raise the nose. (Weight guideline: front 2/rear 8) ↑↑↑ 3. Hold the tail with your back foot and rotate the nose toward the bottom. (Weight guide: front 3/rear 7) == ... "Lip Action 4 " ↑↑↑ 1. Before heading from the bottom to the top of the wave, check the position where you want to perform the lip action. ↑↑↑ 2. At the top of the lip action wave, step on the tail with your back foot and use the tail as a pivot to raise the nose. (Weight guideline: front 2/rear 8) ↑↑↑ 3. Hold the tail with your back foot and rotate the nose toward the bottom. (Weight guide: front 3/rear 7) == ... To perform these three steps smoothly, at first, do not strain yourself or rush. Be sure to take control of the board slowly. Once you get the timing right with the waves, push down harder on the tail with your back foot in step 2. The spray will come out. First, with "NEW RIPQUEST," before you enter the ocean, please visualize the three steps. After you actually take off, try practicing by determining where the lip action of the wave will occur. For those who use the TABLET/TABLET II and want to practice lip action right away, The newly arrived "NEW RIPQUEST" model is available here and is ready to ride! The 5'8" size is currently very popular and we have received many reservations. If you would like to ride a size 5'8", we recommend making a reservation. I've been riding the TABLET/TABLETII model and I've become able to paddle, take off, and go up and down. If you are looking to improve your skills, try practicing your lip action with the "NEW RIPQUEST" model. Master the Off-the-Rip and Roller Coaster! == ... * Posted by Luvsurf .
Learn moreLimited to 10! Lost FCS "ORIGIN" FIN surfboard sale begins!
Limited to 10 LOST surfboards! FCS "ORIGIN" FIN specification board clearance sale has started! ¥141,750 tax included →Sale price ¥105,000 tax included! Of course, three FCS ORIGIN fins are included! Here are 10 models and sizes! ------------------------------------------------------------------ LOST “SUB-DRIVER-JP” POLYESTER Carbon Tail Patch/Nano Tune SQUASH TAIL/TRI FIN / ORIGIN 3 fins included ¥135,000 (excluding tax) / ¥141,750 (including tax) → Sale price ¥105,000 (including tax)! #115771 5'9″ x 19” x 2 5/16″(175 x 48.3 x 5.85cm) 60～68kg 27.45cl ORIGIN http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/store/20239/ #115775 5'10″x 19 1/4″x 2 3/8″ (178 x 48.9 x 6.0 cm) 65-73kg 29.09cl ORIGIN http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/store/20242/ #115777 6'0″ x 19 3/4″ x 2 1/2″(183 x 50.1 x 6.35cm) 75～83kg 32.11cl ORIGIN http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/store/20246/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ LOST “SUB-SCORCHER 2” POLYESTER Carbon Tail Patch/Nano Tune specification DW Super Swallow Tail/3FIN-FCS/ Includes three FCS ORIGIN fins ¥135,000 (excluding tax) / ¥141,750 (excluding tax) → Sale price ¥105,000 (excluding tax)! #115726 5'8″ x 18 5/8″x 2 1/8″ (170 x 47.3 x5.4 cm) 55-63kg 24.27cl ORIGIN http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/store/18363/ #115727 5'8″ x 18 5/8″x 2 1/8″ (170 x 47.3 x5.4 cm) 55-63kg 24.26cl ORIGIN http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/store/20569/ #115728 5'8″ x 18 5/8″x 2 1/8″ (170 x 47.3 x5.4 cm) 55-63kg 24.26cl ORIGIN http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/store/20570/ #115738 5'9″ x 18 3/4″x 2 3/16″(175 x 47.6 x5.55 cm) 60~68kg 25.38cl ORIGIN http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/store/18407/ #115740 5'9″ x 18 3/4″x 2 3/16″(175 x 47.6 x5.55cm) 60～68kg 25.38cl ORIGIN http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/store/20571/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ LOST “BEACH BUGGY” POLYESTER Carbon Tail Patch/Nano Tune specification SQUASH TAIL/3FIN-FCS/ Includes three FCS ORIGIN fins ¥135,000 (excluding tax) / ¥141,750 (including tax) → Sale price ¥105,000 (including tax)! #115754 5'8″ x 18 1/2″x 2 3/16″(173 x 47.0 x 5.55 cm) 60~68kg 23.71cl ORIGIN http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/store/20785/ #115760 5'9″ x 18 5/8″ x 2 3/16″(175 x 47.3 x 5.55 cm) 62~70kg 24.35cl ORIGIN http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/store/20789/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ ▼For more information about the FCS "ORIGIN" FIN SYSTEM, click here! ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/24sblog/?p=19521 ▼For more information on Nano Tune, which increases speed, click here!! ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/24sblog/?p=17366 ------------------------------------------------------------------ This board is also available as a prototype at a trial price, so it's a great deal, first come first served! LOST『V2-SB』EPOXY/HYDRO-FLEX/CONVEX SQUASH TAIL/3 FIN FCS II/ Includes 3 FCSII fins http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/store/26736/ SALE ¥130,000 (excluding tax) / ¥136,500 (including tax) (List price: ¥190,000 (excluding tax) / ¥199,500 (including tax)) #122720 5'8″x 18.5″ x 2.18” (173 x 47.0 x 5.55 cm) 53~60kg 24.0cl This is an absolute bargain, so if you or a friend who has a size that fits you, don't miss out!! * Posted by Luvsurf .
Learn moreNotice: "WEB site" has been upgraded! "WEB store" is currently under maintenance.
Have you all visited the Love Surf website today? Some of you may have noticed, but starting today, the display speed has become much faster! I'm sure you know that we recently updated the design. Today, we are introducing a new system that will display your website smoothly even during peak hours. We have moved to a new server. Now you can access our popular pages and our site more reliably, even during peak traffic times! Please visit http://www.luvsurf.co.jp and experience the fast display speed for yourself. As a result, our web store has entered maintenance. Currently, it is not possible to shop on the online store. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause as we receive many orders from our customers every day. Please wait a little while until we resume operations. We will announce this on the blog when we resume operations. Nishii rode a 5'8" CONQUEST EL-DIABLO model today in head-high waves on the reef. The shortboard outline and rocker design allowed me to easily ride larger waves. The board is much wider and more buoyant than the WHIPLASH-TB model I usually ride, which is half a head tall. However, once you turn 40, just as your tastes in clothes, cars, and food change, it's more comfortable to surf on a board that's appropriate for your age. If you're struggling with a shallow, sinking board, I recommend trying a board with more buoyancy and surfing in style. We recommend the "CONQUEST EL-DIABLO" model! * Posted by Luvsurf .
Learn moreThe FCS II fins are a big hit! Taj Burrow came in third in the first ASP WCT tournament using the LOST BEACH BUGGY model!
In the first ASP WT event, Taj Burrow came in third place using the LOST BEACH BUGGY model! There is little time difference between Australia and Japan, so it seems that many people were watching the live broadcast. I received a lot of emails and phone calls. People who ride LOST boards want to support them. Taji always rides the "WHIPLASH-TB" at Snapper, I was expecting that to be the case, but this tournament was `` BEACH BUGGY'' ! The winner, Medina, overtook him in the last ride of the semi-final. Although we came in third place, it was a decent start to the first race. Kelly came in 5th place this time, but his board has the same technology as the Placebo FLEXLITE-TURBO, which has a carbon stripe on the bottom only, and his turns have an incredible spring back and are extended. Kelly is also using the carbon effect to give his turns more explosive power and achieve that speed. The winner, Brazilian, Medina, is only 20 years old. Nishii's analysis suggests that the response after twisting the board at the top of a backside turn was amazing, and that this fin may have been a factor. Nishii also likes and uses the same "FCSII" fins as Medina, and they give the turn a nice flex. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/movies/lost/conquest-el-diablo-lost/12490 *The movie for "CONQUEST EL-DIABLO" also uses the Front-M/Rear-M QUAD configuration. Taji also used the "FCS II" fins. From the looks of it, I guess the fin size is M. Allows for quick changes of direction! Large design for beginners to advanced surfers High performance fins! FCS II Accelerator PC Carbon/Tri Fin By the way, Adriano, who also came in third place, used this. Judging from his body type, I think his fin size is probably M. Great for open face, down the line waves, especially point breaks and reef breaks! FCS II Carver PC Carbon/Tri Fin Demand for FCS II fins is increasing worldwide, and production is currently slow due to shortages in every country, so we recommend purchasing them while they are still in stock. The JW fins we recently received in large quantities sold out in just a few hours. "FCS II" Finn had a great performance in his first ASP WCT tournament. * Posted by Luvsurf .
Learn moreThe 2014 Placebo FLEXLITE-TURBO with FCS II is now in stock!
Placebo's 2014 model is now in stock! All models are the latest "FCS II" specifications! Dimensions (sizes) of all models. We would like to introduce you to the models that have just arrived and are ready to ride. =========================================================== TABLET II/FCSII Fin =========================================================== FISHQUEST II/FCS II fins The new FISHQUEST II sizes 5'4" and 6'0" have the tail design shown on the left in the photo. The tail is thinner and wider, creating a round square tail. =========================================================== NEW RIPQUEST / FCSII FINS =========================================================== V3-ROCKET / FCSII fins =========================================================== RNF-EVOLUTION/FCS II fins =========================================================== LAYZ ORCA/FCS II fins =========================================================== TITAN/FCS II fins =========================================================== ISLANDER / FCS II fins ============================================================ The new model "NEW RIPQUEST" is available in four sizes, New sizes will be added 5'5" 『V3-ROCKET』 5'4" 『FISHQUEST II』 6'0" 『FISHQUEST II』 These haven't arrived yet. It is scheduled to arrive in April. You can pre-order it before it arrives! *New RIPQUEST model available in 4 sizes, 5'4" 『FISHQUEST II』 6'0" 『FISHQUEST II』 So that those who want to pre-order before the arrival can see the actual board, Sample boards of each size are on display in store . ============================================================ There are a few sizes and models that haven't arrived yet. If you want to be the first to see the latest 2014 Placebo model equipped with FCS II, If you want to be the first to ride, don't miss this opportunity! http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/store/category/item/itemgenre/placebo-surfboard/placebo-flex-lite-turbo-fcs2/ Some models have already been posted to the web store! We are currently working on publishing models that have not yet been published, so please wait a little while longer. We only have one or two of each model in stock, so if you want to ride one before anyone else, Come visit Love Surf this weekend! We look forward to your visit! * Posted by Luvsurf .
Learn morePlacebo's "NEW RIPQUEST" FLEXLITE-TURBO is amazing!
Placebo's "NEW RIPQUEST" FLEXLITE-TURBO is amazing! I rode a board with the same specifications as the retail version at a crowded point break in Shonan! Placebo's latest hot model for 2014, "NEW RIPQUEST"!! I spotted someone in the car next to me who had SURF GRASS and was using it! That's great! For the Placebo shoot, veteran photographer TOKU accompanied me today. He took the photo for me. I tried riding the "NEW RIPQUEST" with tri-fins. The new RIPQUEST model was designed by MAYHEM. The "Babeld Edge" installed in the CONQUEST II and FISHQUEST II models I was able to once again understand why it is called "Half" Babel Edge. The split diamond tail has a deep cut, so it responds very well. When you think about lipping, the board responds directly. Half is enough. The design makes it easy for even those who tend to be slow with their lip action to practice RIP action! This is my second time using Placebo's "NEW RIPQUEST" FLEXLITE-TURBO, and it's amazing! * Posted by Luvsurf .
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