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TEAM Love Surf arrives in Mexico on a reporting trip for STJ magazine
We have arrived in Mexico on a reporting trip for STJ magazine. The waves are good on high tide, and there are signs saying LOCALS ONLY everywhere around the point. Enjoy a private surf at a point break that is said to be unpopular with white people. Although the weather wasn't great, we were able to take some photos and videos. When the water level drops, mushroom-shaped leaves like this are exposed. Masato is currently adding stickers to his newly completed WHIPLASH board. He painted this board himself a while ago. He didn't have any masking tape, but he's going to post a blog post about the interesting way he applied the pattern, so please take a look. As expected, since we were in Mexico, we had authentic tacos, shrimp, fish, beef tongue, and pork. I gave Luvsurf stickers to the very friendly staff at a well-known store in the area. Today Nishii will be using a 5'11" Lancer Evolution for both the morning and evening rounds. With the Lancer Evolution, you can take off faster than professional junior drivers aged 13 to 20. I would like to show you some photos of the waves, but please wait until the STJ magazine is released.
Learn moreSTJ magazine's "TEAM Luvsurf" reporting trip is about to begin!
Nishii arrived in California a few days ago. Today, Luvsurf professional team rider Masato Yukawa, 20 years old, and photographer Masuda-san arrived. This time, it's a two-week reporting trip for TEAM Luvsurf for Surf Trip Journal magazine. After arriving, we went straight to LOWERS for a quick surf. The evening waves at LOWERS are small but have a good shape! MINI LOCAL Team Luvsurf KEI KOBAYASHI Masato picked up his 5'10" WHIPLASH and immediately put some stickers on it in preparation for the surfing that was to start tomorrow. And starting tomorrow, our team members SHAW and KEI will also be joining us. "apology" The other day, we reported that the board Taji Burrow was riding when he won his first ASP tournament was an F1-STUB, but it was actually a WHPLASH. A LOST surfboards representative in Florida mentioned it on Facebook, so we passed that information on to everyone without question. However, other information said it was a WHIPLASH, so we checked with MAYHEM and it was indeed a WHIPLASH model. We apologize for hastily informing everyone of the incorrect information.
Learn moreGokin's NEW 2012SS "ANCHOR" wetsuit!
Gokin's new "ANCHOR" wetsuit for spring and summer is now ready. This is a short sleeve full suit (Seagull) Back view. Green x neon green This is a long sleeve full sleev (jaful) Back view. Purple x Yellow This is a summer jacket Back view. Black 1mm body x White checkered Lycra This is the best summer item. Rear view. Front black x rear purple The logo mark will be completely redesigned from the 2012 Spring/Summer season! (We are now accepting orders)
Learn moreThis was a photo shoot for the 2012 SS "ANCHOR" wetsuit catalogue.
Today we were shooting the "ANCHOR" wetsuit at a studio in Yokohama. This is a catalogue photoshoot for the 2012 Spring/Summer WETsuit season. "ANCHOR" is a product of Cyber Wetsuit (company name: Toshizu Marine Project) They are carefully produced in small batches in our own factory. After consulting with Cyber Wetsuits and conducting tests, we select and combine the lightest, softest, and most heat-retaining fabrics from the various fabric manufacturers available. So it's a very expensive, high-end suit... Many customers have told us that they want to wear the cool designs and logos, but that they cannot afford the high prices and would like a more affordable model. Therefore, we use the best possible fabrics, The spring and summer items are priced at prices that are unbeatable at mass retailers. We will be announcing a reasonably priced model, so please look forward to it!!!
Learn moreThe story continues with "RNF-EVOLUTION."
Today, continuing from yesterday, we will be talking about the topic "RNF-EVOLUTION". When MAYHEM designs a surfboard, he designs it on his beloved MacBook Pro PC. Using the AKU design software, you can manipulate curves with paths to create shapes, and this is what it looks like on the PC screen. This is the outline of "RNF-EVOLUTION". How to read the numbers is a secret, but I think some people will be able to figure it out if they look closely and think about it. You can see your design in 3D, rotate it, flip it over, and view it from any angle. The most distinctive feature of the RNF-EVOLUTION is the Dolphin Grab, which you can see in this screenshot. This is a screen showing the board cut into a circle at the center. The width and thickness are also displayed numerically. If you cut the red line part of the board outline above closer to the nose, As you can see, you can even see the shape of the indentations in the dolphin grab. This is how we design world-class shapers. In the days of all-hand shaping, if a rider wanted the same board again because they were doing well, it was difficult to shape it exactly the same. MAYHEM allows us to digitally design surfboards in such detail that we can reshape the same magic board for riders. And that magic board is the board you ride.
Learn moreFISHQUEST 2 and RNF-EVO *Photos that can only be shown now
Placebo's "FISHQUEST 2" and "RNF-EVOLUTION" These two models have been under test development with MAYHEM since around last summer. We are now releasing photos of these two models that we can only show now. This is a photo of the FISHQUEST 2 prototype with FCS fins attached. Here are some photos of the FQ2 board. Do you remember this photo? This is a photo Nishii previously posted on Facebook when he went surfing in California. Look closely, this is a true story from FQ2. You can see the Babel Edge. This is a failed RNF-EVO that can now be shown. MAYHEM designed the Dolphin Grab Rail on a PC using AKU machine software. When I tried cutting the foam with AKU, I ended up with this strange design. However, this photo shows that MAYHEM has confirmed that the rocker design was cut exactly as intended. This is a photo of Placebo testing the board colors that will be used for the RNF-EVOLUTION. The silver metallic color used on the Lancer Evolution was determined by painting several candidate colors onto a FLEXLITE-TURBO board and then conducting a temperature test in sunlight. Other than the white color used up until now, the silver metallic color was chosen as it was the least likely to heat up and melt the wax. Expected to arrive in mid-to-late March, Placebo is now accepting pre-orders for two models : "FISHQUEST 2" and "RNF-EVOLUTION" ! For reservations, please call 03-3732-5532 or contact us using this inquiry form. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/contact/contact.php Please feel free to contact us with any questions about models and sizes.
Learn moreStarting tomorrow, all sizes of the new Placebo 2 models will be on display!
On the final day of Interstyle, the Placebo booth set a new record for the highest number of visitors! There were even more visitors today than yesterday. Since it was the last day, the event was held until 5pm instead of 7pm, so everyone came in droves. I spent almost six hours talking about the PLACEBO board. Below are some snapshots of Placebo and the special exhibition room, which were visited by many people. I was busy so I didn't have time to take pictures, so please take a look at only a few of them. I also took the time to visit the LOST booth, which was also packed with visitors. PRO Masato Yukawa also took turns explaining the board at the LOST booth for three days. For four days, the Surf Section store was closed due to an exhibition, Nishii will be working at the Luvsurf physical store from tomorrow the 17th, so if you would like advice on choosing a board, please come and visit us. We would like to inform you of the in-store work schedule that Pro Nishii will be in the shop from tomorrow for the next week. *Friday, February 17th from 2pm to 9pm. *Saturday, February 18th, 2pm to 9pm *2/19 (Sun) 2pm to 8pm *Monday, February 20th from 2pm to 9pm. *Tuesday, February 21st from 3pm to 9pm. *We will be absent on Wednesday, February 22nd. *Thursday, February 23rd from 2pm to 9pm. Please feel free to come and ask Pro Nishii for advice on choosing a surfboard. Starting from February 17th, two new models of Placebo will be available. All sizes of "FISHQUEST2" and "RNF-EVOLUTION" models will be on display starting on the 17th, so don't miss it!
Learn moreCheck out the first day of the Interstyle Show @ Yokohama!
Check out the first day of the Interstyle Show @ Yokohama! To access the Placebo surfboard special exhibition hall, go to the 2nd floor. These are the just-announced "RNF-EVO" and "FISHQUEST 2." This is a silver mark FQ2 made specially for Murasaki Sports. In the special room next door, photos were being taken for publication on the web. On the first day, many people came to the event and we had a lot of fun talking. As expected, the two new models are the center of attention! This is a familiar scene from the interview every year. Everyone is very interested in FQ2's Babel Edge. A full view of the LOST surfboard and skateboard booth set up. There were so many people that it was impossible to get inside the LOST booth. It will be held for two more days.
Learn moreIt was a preparation day for the Interstyle exhibition which starts tomorrow.
It was a preparation day for the Interstyle exhibition, which starts tomorrow, the 14th. This is the view of the venue from Placebo's special meeting room. All the manufacturers are also busy preparing. Here's a little glimpse of the LOST booth. I won't show you everything, just a part today. What do you think? It's a cool display, isn't it? This is the entrance to Placebo's special room, which is expected to be crowded all day for three days. The general public is allowed to enter the exhibition hall, but please note that only business partners are allowed to enter Placebo. However, starting tomorrow we will be showing you the inside through photos, so please look forward to the 24's blog.
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