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New Luvsurf TV: LOST "BEACH BUGGY" Kei Kobayashi

Luvsurf TV: LOST "BEACH BUGGY" Kei Kobayashi Rider: Kei Kobayashi Board used: LOST 4'10" "BEACH BUGGY" POLYESTER FILM :Masaki Kobayashi EDIT:TABRIGADE FILM This is the latest surf clip from Kei Kobayashi. His body has clearly grown since the riding video on the website a few years ago. As a result, his surfing lines have become larger, the amount of spray he produces has increased, and his techniques have also improved dramatically. His carving turns using rails are now better than those of adults. This is the lip with the tail and fins removed, taking advantage of the flexibility of the body! Recently, this type of layback turn has also become a variation. Kei, now 14 years old, loves big waves and rides the wave that MAYHEM and TAJI teamed up to create. The new model "BEACH BUGGY" is a board that can perform well at Japanese beach breaks. == ... "BEACH BUGGY" We are currently in the run up to Golden Week, so we have a lot of stock boards in stock! == ... LOST "BEACH BUGGY" Polyester Carbon Tail Patch SQUASH TAIL TAIL/3FIN-FCS/ Includes three FCS GMB Green Flex fins ¥130,000 (excluding tax) / ¥136,500 (including tax) Size lineup and detailed images of each size >>Click here == ... The new 2013 model "BEACH BUGGY" is now available with a wide selection of boards to choose from! == ... So, that Check out this video of Kei riding his "BEACH BUGGY"! [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/64294810[/vimeo]

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New Luvsurf TV: Placebo 『V3-ROCKET』Chris Ward

Luvsurf TV: Placebo 5'9" 『V3-ROCKET』Chris Ward Board used: Placebo 5'9" "TITAN" FLEXLITE-TURBO FILM: Koji Nishii EDIT: TABRIGADE FILM This is a video of Chris Ward riding a V3-ROCKET at a beach break. Chris liked to ride both the ROCKET and V2-ROCKET, so this V3-ROCKET is also part of the same Rocket series. He showed off his sharp riding skills right from the first run without any problems. He said that the soft double wing hooks and makes it easy to ride on the backside, I would definitely recommend this to anyone who isn't good at backside riding. The carbon stripe built into the bottom of the Flecklite Turbo also serves as a center stringer. Ward, who always rides a POLY board, also said, "I can ride it without any discomfort even from a POLY board." Swinging the nose around, spraying the tail, Even when you hit it into the curl, the double soft wing hooks it and it seems to work well. Glide your lip fin-free, This board can also do vertical lipping. It is easier to drive and perform than the V2. This is the V3-ROCKET. The wide point is in the front just like the Stealth, so it takes off faster than the TITAN model. This is a model that we would recommend as your next ride after RIPQUEST. == ... This new model, the V3-ROCKET, is available in three sizes: 5'7", 5'9", and 5'11". == ... Just got it in stock the other day! We currently have a few boards available for immediate riding, so if you'd like to ride to your heart's content during Golden Week, please consider purchasing one soon. For those who live far away and cannot visit the store If you would like to order online, we offer free shipping nationwide (excluding Okinawa, remote islands, and some areas)! Click here! http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/store/16064/ Now, let's take a look at Ward's riding, photographed by Nishii. [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/63884216[/vimeo]

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This is a report on the LOST&Placebo test drive event held today.

This is a report on the LOST&Placebo test drive event held today. Today's most popular test ride board is this! Placebo "V3-ROCKET" model! The rocker is a little low, but it's still good, so it's no problem even in deep waves. The wide point is in the front, so you can paddle with your weight on the front when taking off. It was well-received for its quick takeoff even in strong offshore waves like today's. It was windy and raining heavily, so we installed and removed the fins inside the shed. By the way, we tried setting up a tent, but it got blown away, so we had to remove it immediately. The usual LOST and Placebo flags were also unable to withstand the strong winds so were closed today. Despite the bad weather, many people took a test drive. There were three BEACH BUGGY models, but they are always available for loan, so they are new models as expected! The SUB-TABLET was also popular among skilled surfers, as the board moved well and the waves were large enough for them to try out on today's waves. Of course, TABLET2 was also very popular. Even the couch potatoes got to try out the brand new board. The new fins that Mayhem designed and developed for Japan were also tried out and received rave reviews! The break is a good overhead sized wave that continues slowly to the inside. Prepare about 20 Placebos. We also had about 20 LOST boards prepared, so today people were free to ride about 40 of them as test boards. The waves were in excellent condition! The wave information only had a score of 25. Nishii's score was 80 points, with 20 points deducted due to strong winds. The event was held in front of the Ohara parking lot in Minami Chiba. We also had everyone try out the much talked about "FU WAX" which is on the verge of selling out, and everyone commented that it was amazing. Thanks to everyone who participated and helped run the event. thank you. == ... We would like to inform you of the days and times that Nishii will be working at the shop. == ... Tuesday, April 23rd, 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM Absent on Wednesday, April 24th Thursday, April 25th, 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM April 26th (Fri) 14:00-21:00 April 27th (Sat) 14:00-21:00 On Sunday, April 28th, we will be at the KI Surf test ride venue in Chiba Kita. April 29th (Monday) 14:00-20:00 Tuesday, April 30th, 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM == ... We do not want your consultation time to overlap with other customers, If you have decided to visit us, we would appreciate it if you could let us know here. If you live far away and would like to order by mail order, and would like to discuss your next board, http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/contact.html Please feel free to contact us using this form. == ...

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We will inform you of the days and times that Nishii is working at Love Surf so that customers can consult with us.

The new Placebo model has finally arrived, and there are many models, including LOST, so I'm wondering which size I should ride. As April began, we began receiving a huge number of inquiries. We have also received many inquiries asking when Nishii will be in the store, so We will announce the days and times we are working at the shop on our blog. April 19th (Fri) 12:00-21:00 April 20th (Sat) 12:00-21:00 I'll be at the Luvsurf test ride venue on Sunday, April 21st. April 22nd (Monday) 14:00-21:00 Tuesday, April 23rd, 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM Absent on Wednesday, April 24th Thursday, April 25th, 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM April 26th (Fri) 14:00-21:00 April 27th (Sat) 14:00-21:00 I will be at the KI Surf test ride venue on Sunday, April 28th. April 29th (Monday) 14:00-20:00 Tuesday, April 30th, 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM We do not want your consultation time to overlap with other customers, If you have decided to visit us, we would appreciate it if you could let us know here. If you live far away and would like to order by mail order, and would like to discuss your next board, http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/contact.html Please feel free to contact us using this form. And! Another announcement for those of you who are following this blog. Next Sunday, April 21st (Sunday), At the point in front of Ohara Parking Lot in Chiba Minami, From 9am to 3pm, We will be holding a LOST&Placebo test drive event! New model of LOST, BEACH BUGGY http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/models/lost/beach-buggy SUB-SCORCHER 2 http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/models/lost/sub-scorcher2 Couch Potato http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/models/lost/couch-potato And other popular standard models SUB DRIVER-JP http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/models/lost/sub-driver-jp V2 ROCKET http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/models/lost/v2-rocket CONQUEST http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/models/lost/conquest You can also ride Placebo's five new models are available in all sizes! We also have many popular sizes of our continuing popular models available! The wave forecast for the day of Nishii's test ride was waist-high and onshore. The weather is currently cloudy with occasional rain, but there are waves so it should be fine to try out the board. If you would like to participate, please use this contact form http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/contact.html Please contact us with your name and contact information, stating "I would like to participate in the test drive event"!! If you want to decide what board to ride next before you try it out, please come and join us! You can also apply as much FU WAX as you like to your test board! Try it out as much as you like!

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New Luvsurf TV: Placebo "TABLET II" Masato Yukawa.

Luvsurf TV: Placebo "TABLET II" Masato Yukawa. Rider: Masato Yukawa. Board used: Placebo 5'8" TABLET II FLEXLITE-TURBO FILM: Hayato Masuda EDIT: TABRIGADE FILM He has visited Japan more than 15 times and is very familiar with the lifestyles of Japanese surfers and the quality of the waves in Japan. The only world-class top shaper, "Mayhem" Matt Biolos, talks about the Japanese waves and This is an upgraded version of the TABLET, which was researched, developed and designed for senior surfers aged 35 and over. This is an intriguing collection of riding videos that will make you wonder how a young 21-year-old Japanese professional surfer can ride. The waves recorded were not very good, but Masato Yukawa's riding brought out the best in the TABLET II. It almost looks like a good wave. The TABLET II is thick in the center, but thinner at the tail and nose. This allows you to perform tricky and sharp riding moves such as sliding the tail and reversing. It's easy to gain speed in waves where a normal thruster board for competitions that doesn't have buoyancy can't gain speed. Such top actions are also possible. It can reach speeds faster than you would expect, so it's perfect for modern surfing, where you can jump, bounce, and spin. This is one of the reasons why the TABLET II is so popular. First-time riders are amazed at how quickly it takes off. Air reverse is also easy to do, and after his first ride, pro rider Masato Yukawa said he wanted to use it in competitions. The TABLET II has just arrived for the first time, but... These three sizes, 5'8", 5'10", and 6'0", are so popular that the initial stock has sold out. The next shipment is scheduled for the end of April. We are currently accepting pre-orders. If you want to ride it during Golden Week, be sure to make a reservation. To make a reservation, please call 03-3732-5532 or feel free to apply using the form below. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/contact.html Please feel free to contact us regarding the appropriate size. We will consult and make suggestions based on your needs and level. We currently have a few 6'2" and 6'4" boards available for immediate riding. If you'd like to ride hard during Golden Week, please consider purchasing one soon. For those who live far away and cannot visit the store If you would like to order online, we offer free shipping nationwide (excluding Okinawa, remote islands, and some areas)! You can also purchase from our online store outside of opening hours! http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/store/16095/ Click here to watch a video of PRO Masato Yukawa riding the TABLET II. [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/63500508[/vimeo]

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New Luvsurf TV:Placebo “RNF-EVOLUTION” Koji Nishii

Luvsurf TV:Placebo “RNF-EVOLUTION” Koji Nishii Rider: Koji Nishii Board used: Placebo 5'8" RNF-EVOLUTION FLEXLITE-TURBO FILM :Hayato Masuda EDIT:TABRIGADE FILM The flip nose is designed at the tip of the nose about 25cm, The rounded nose prevents pearling when taking off in deep waves, which has been a problem until now. The carbon fiber on the bottom of the FLEXLITE-TURBO board flexes smoothly, It springs back and extends every time the board bounces and turns. It's a round nose surfboard that can handle rough, thick waves and deep shorebreak waves. The thin tail makes it easy to create action even in deep, curled sections. Put as much weight as you can on the board and accelerate with a flexed turn. You'll make a great turn. The round nose design allows for faster take-off than point nose boards, so you can get up quickly even in large waves. The 5'8" and 5'10" sizes have been newly added, allowing you to choose from a total of five sizes to accommodate a wide range of levels and needs. This is a Japan-exclusive model that is a tuned-up version of Mayhem's classic RNF model to suit Japanese waves. Two new sizes of this model, 5'8" and 5'10", have just arrived! We currently have a few boards available for immediate riding, so if you'd like to ride to your heart's content during Golden Week, please consider purchasing one soon. For those who live far away and cannot visit the store If you would like to order online, we offer free shipping nationwide (excluding Okinawa, remote islands, and some areas)! Click here! http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/store/4881/ [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/63798012[/vimeo]

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Thank you everyone for purchasing so many new 2013 Placebo models!

Mr. A, Placebo chose the 6'0" LAYZ ORCA FLEXLITE-TURBO specification. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/models/placebo/layz-orca We usually use the LOST XTR 3D CONQUEST model, This time, we wanted to make surfing more comfortable even when the waves were smaller. He purchased the new model 6'0" LAYZ ORCA. Mr. B, Placebo 5'8" "TABLET II" FLEXLITE-TURBO specification selected. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/models/placebo/tablet-ii He is using the PLACEBO FISHQUEST II model and really enjoys it. When I was thinking about wanting a tablet with a Babeld Edge and grab rails, I found this one with the design I wanted. The new model has been announced and is now available for pre-order. Mr. C said, Placebo 5'8" "FISHQUEST II" FLEXLITE-TURBO specification was selected. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/models/placebo/fishquest2-p We were considering it after seeing many positive reviews on the web from people who actually ride it. It seems like I'm really looking forward to riding it. Mr. D, Placebo 5'8" "TABLET II" FLEXLITE-TURBO specification selected. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/models/placebo/tablet-ii He was also considering the 5'11" SUB TABLET, but decided to go with the new 5'8" TABLET2, which has almost the same buoyancy. The customer purchased it because it seemed to be in good condition and could be used for a short ride. Mr. E, Placebo 5'10" chose the `` TITAN '' FLEXLITE-TURBO specification. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/models/placebo/titan Other attractive new PLACEBO models were also considered, It was purchased as an all-around board with a standard tri-fin design. Mr. F, Placebo 5'10" chose the TABLET II FLEXLITE-TURBO specification. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/models/placebo/tablet-ii He liked the previous model of the same size TABLET and was still using it. This time, we had pre-orders for the upgraded and reborn new model " TABLET II " before it even arrived. Mr. G said, Placebo 5'8" `` TITAN '' FLEXLITE-TURBO specification selected. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/models/placebo/titan I usually use a thinner board, but for smaller waves or when I don't have much power, We asked them to purchase Mayhem's buoyant masterpiece, `` TITAN .'' Mr. H, Placebo 5'10" chose the TABLET II FLEXLITE-TURBO specification. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/models/placebo/tablet-ii I was considering buying a tablet when the new second generation model was announced. The customer made a reservation for the TABLET II model and purchased it. Mr. I, Placebo 5'10" chose the LAYZ ORCA FLEXLITE-TURBO specification. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/models/placebo/layz-orca Currently, he is using the PLACEBO RNF-EVO 5'11" as his main bike. It was purchased as a buoyant board for use in small waves ranging from ankle to knee height, or as a practice board for children. J-san, Placebo 5'11" chose the ` `ISLANDER '' FLEXLITE-TURBO specification. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/models/placebo/islander Bring your current board to Love Surf and compare it with the next board you'll be riding. After consulting with us, we were able to purchase the ISLANDER, which met the requirements for his next board. Mr. K, Placebo 5'10" chose the `` TITAN '' FLEXLITE-TURBO specification. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/models/placebo/titan The ISLANDER model was also considered as a candidate, but considering the CL of the board he had been using, We purchased the 5'10" TITAN, which has a design that makes it easy to ride in any wave. Mr. L, Placebo 5'8" ` `LAYZ ORCA '' FLEXLITE-TURBO specification selected. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/models/placebo/layz-orca He also rides the TABELT and FISHQUEST II, ​​and is impressed by the lightness and durability of the FLEXLITE-TURBO. It will stay white and beautiful forever without yellowing from UV rays, and it also has the flexibility to bend and bounce back like a spring. They really liked it and said it was better than POLY. This time, he purchased this new model for the crowded, small waves at Shonan on weekends. M-san, Placebo 5'8" ``R NF-EVO '' FLEXLITE-TURBO specification selected. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/models/placebo/rnf-evolution-p It can be used in smaller waves than the usual regular tri-fin board and can be ridden shorter. This year, two new sizes were added, and the customer purchased the shorter 5'8". Mr. O, Placebo 5'9" ``TITAN'' FLEXLITE-TURBO specification selected. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/models/placebo/titan The standard outline has been redesigned to suit Japanese waves. He purchased this board as he thought he would ride it more often than the board he currently rides. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to everyone who came to our store and purchased many of Placebo's new 2013 models. We also received many pre-orders for our first shipment through mail order, which we then shipped out. "thank you" The new 2013 Placebo models have just arrived and we only have a few in stock ready to ride! http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/store/16021/ Some models have already sold out due to fewer stock than expected. If you want to ride before Golden Week, please consider booking early before tickets sell out. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Now in stock! 10 "Lucky Bastards" resin work boards!

All models are COUCH POTATO! A duo from France came to San Clemente! The blue and green parts are dotted with tiny glitter (sparkles) that give them a beautiful sparkle. We have 10 "Lucky Bastards" resin works boards in stock. It is currently in production. Beautiful resin work boards with glass by Lucky Busters The red and olive green parts are dotted with tiny glitter sparkles, which sparkle subtly when exposed to sunlight. You can really feel the European flair in the colors and design! These two are so cool! They're new techniques from Lucky Busters called Trash. All 10 bottles are now available in store from today, so if you come by, you can see them all! They will be posted on the web store from April 1st, so stay tuned! For more information about Lucky Busters, please click here! http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/24sblog/?cat=49

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A LOST&Placebo test ride with surf shop JACK at Shizunami Beach in Shizuoka Prefecture.

Today Nishii is having a LOST&Placebo test ride with surf shop JACK on Shizunami Beach in Shizuoka Prefecture. Many people came from early in the morning. The waves look like this and are waist-high. So many people participated that the test drive point was crowded with people. Unlimited rides on Placebo's new models before they're released! The corkboard was well received today. Everyone was very interested in the MAYHEM board, which they were seeing for the first time. The new model SUB-SCHOCHER2 has been getting a lot of attention and has received positive reviews! It was so popular that you had to wait in line for a while to get on the SUB-SCHOCHER2! Today, everyone tried out FU WAX and we received feedback such as, "It's completely different from anything I've used before!", "It has amazing grip," "My hands don't slip when I take off, which is great!", and "I was skeptical when I saw it on the web and in advertisements, but the 3D grip is real!" The waves were compact and pretty good for trying out the board. The SUB-DRIVER-JP model was certainly a hit and the test rides were very popular! This is a SUB-DRIVER model. It's a Cork V2-ROCKET! It's a river mouth wave that can be ridden by both right and left snorkelers. We received feedback that the V2-ROCKET took off like a rocket. Shizunami has relatively small waves, so ORCA is also recommended. It was the first time for everyone to try FU WAX, but they all gave us positive feedback, saying that it was very stable and made it easy to paddle. After the test ride, I realized that the MAYHEM shape is completely different from the previous boards, and even though it's small, it still runs well. We immediately placed a custom order for a small board and a SUB-SCORCHER. Thank you to everyone who took part in the test drive today! Please see this as well. http://www.jack-blog.com/?p=11929

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