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An ordinary man becomes a LOST "RNF-REDUX" CARBON WRAP!
Hello everyone. I'm just an ordinary guy. The last time I wrote a manuscript was after the New Year last year, so I've been slacking off for over a year. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/24sblog/?cat=61 During this time, I bought a Lay's Potato Custom Black Dart 5'6", a Bean Bag 5'2", and a Diablo Spartan Carbon Wrap 5'10". I've been buying a lot. The Diablo Spartan has a fast takeoff and makes paddling out and dolphin boards easy. It's very useful in bigger waves. However, recently, I finally got the RNF-REDEX carbon wrapped 5'7" 30.0cl delivered to me, and when I rode it, I was so blown away by how amazing it was that I was in shock, rolling around in my arms and getting a nosebleed, so I thought I'd humbly like to write a report on it. I read that Dane Reynolds said, "If I could only have one surfboard, it would probably be the Mayhem RNF," and I thought, "Hmm..." but Nishii-san, too, "This is the best Lost board I've ever ridden." So I thought, there's no way I'm not going to ride it. The carbon wrap for the RNF-REDUX is booked up for several months in advance, but the poly model was recently in stock. First of all, I'm 170cm tall and my weight hovers around 69-70kg. Maybe it's because of my age, but paddling is tough. I've had some fascial release and feel a bit better. Also, I gain weight easily, so I always refrain from eating my favorite carbohydrates. My level is in the old man class at Love Surf competitions, and I make it to the finals, but I only get third or fourth place, and it's tougher than that. lol My lower body is thinner than my upper body, so for the past year I've been working hard at the gym twice a week and have gained 6cm around my thighs. First, my first impression of RNF-REDUX Actually, this is not my first time buying an RNF. Starting with the original RNF (twin + stabilizer) I bought about 20 years ago, I've bought a fat 5'10" Shape board, a fat 5'10" and 5'8" Abiso boards, and a 5'6" Presebo board. I've probably bought about seven boards in total. I generally quite like round boards, but this RNF-REDUX is not round. After a long search, I found a photo of the first one taken with a flip phone. The photo was too small. So, the latest model is REDUX, and compared to the older model, the volume is a little further back, making it closer to a normal board. Looking at it like this, it looks like a normal board. No, that's too good... This is what it looks like when you hold it in your hand. The volume is a little more forward than a normal board, but the nose is a little pointy. As for the fins, I thought about buying MR fins, but I actually had a now-defunct Kinetic Racing twin + stabilizer that I bought a long time ago, so I decided to try using those. The center stabilizer of the Kinetic Twin+Swaybar is larger than that of the MR. It's about the same size as the back fin of a quad. It's pretty cool. Of course, since it's not FCS2, I used a " spacer ". So, I set this up and hurried off to Chiba Minami. First, takeoff... Super fast!!! Even though it's a 30cl, it's faster than the 31.5cl Spartan. It's particularly strong in thick waves, and it feels like it takes off really smoothly. I've always thought that the Raise Potato had the fastest takeoff speed of any board with the same cl rating, and this feels no different. However, because my head isn't round, I'm definitely faster to paddle and easier to dolphin than the 30cl Custom Black Dart Raise Potato at 5'7". So, when I first got on the board, I thought, "What?" The board rose slightly and vertically (in my opinion). Somehow, I've gotten better??!! That's the feeling. It's not like skating on a lathe or a bean bag. It feels like riding on a normal, sharp board, and it moves incredibly sharply. There's no slippery feeling at all. However, the center stabilizer is large, so it feels more like a Tri-Standing. So I replaced only the center stabilizer with an MR one. This one is definitely better. It's amazing, it's amazing. It's definitely the best board I've ever ridden. Maybe I'm just thinking that way, so last weekend I lent it to fellow rider Hiroki (who's the same weight as me) for about an hour, telling him not to let it get him down. Hiroki, riding like crazy!! He's just like that. He's riding waves that seem like they'd only be long enough to break, and he's riding them with ease. After he gets on, he accelerates like crazy and takes off, with his whole board popping out onto the wave. "Feeling like a Mason on someone else's board is outrageous!!!" As expected, when he returned, he had one thing to say: "This board is amazing. It moves just as quickly as the thin boards used in competitions. With those thin boards, it's really tough if you're young and don't have the paddling power, but what's so great about this board?! With this, you can enter a competition, ride from the back, and win." In a nutshell, it's a competition board, yet it has an incredibly fast takeoff. If you then ride the 31.5cl Diablo Plus, the volume and length make it fast to paddle, but it also feels a little sluggish. That's the extent of the difference. Of course, the Diablo is a Mayhem masterpiece, incredibly straightforward and easy for anyone to ride, but the RNF REDUX is a model that misleads older guys into thinking they've become skilled and can surf with incredible speed. Of course, this magic wears off after a while, so occasionally riding a different board before returning can bring a new level of excitement. Honestly, the trick of swinging your arms from the top turn and turning 180 degrees is actually quite easy with the RNF-REDUX. Give it a try. For those at a moderate level, the RNF-REDUX will change your world once you try it, so be careful. I rode it up to about half my head, but if it's over my head, I think a quad would be more stable. Even if you're not yet at the level where you can do lipping, I think it would be good if it's a little longer and has more volume. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please refer to the Ordinary Old Man Report. Nishii has been riding LOST MAYHEM for 20 years, "This is the best Lost board I've ever ridden." Nishii's story is true. The next shipment of "RNF-REDUX" CARBON WRAP stockboards will arrive in mid-May! Some sizes have already sold out, but the next batch is scheduled to arrive at the end of June. Please consider pre-ordering and purchasing from here before the item arrives! For inquiries about board sizes, please call 03-3732-5532. Or feel free to contact us using this contact form ! "RNF-REDUX" also has " Poly clear board here" in stock . The RNF-REDUX is a highly recommended model! Be sure to give it a try!
Learn more60 boards! Golden Week event! Huge discounts on used boards!
60 boards! Golden Week event! Huge discounts on used boards! Used boards available during the Golden Week period until May 7th! Special price reduction! Up to 50,000 yen! (LOST "CARBON WRAP") There are plenty of discounted boards with prices ranging from 10,000 yen to 20,000 yen! In total, there are over 60! There's also a PLACEBO! This is a big deal, so if you don't buy it now, you'll be missing out! *' Carefully Selected Used Boards' - These are used boards in good condition that have been carefully selected by our staff. You can also purchase it from the web store . * Used boards: There is a feeling of use and there are small dents and scratches. After providing a detailed explanation to the customer, the product will be sold in store or by mail order over the phone. If you would like to purchase a used board, please contact us by phone. ★You can see all our used boards here!
Learn moreNew LOST TV release! "RNF-REDUX" CARBON WRAP Ian Crene
LOST TV 『 RNF-REDUX 』 CARBON WRAP Ian Crene Nishii's top pick! You can't be a LOST rider without riding this! Due to limited stock, pre-orders for the " RNF-REDUX " CARBON WRAP are sold out. This is a riding movie of Ian Crane. The waves in this riding video were filmed at a waist to chest high beach break. The wave conditions are very similar to those in Japan, and this video shows you how the RNF-REDUX model is ridden. Nishii is using a Mayhem M size Quad when the waves are overhead. For waves smaller than that, I prefer the " MR TWIN+STB ", In this riding video, Ian Crane is riding with TRI fins. So TRI is good for powerful surfers like Ian. It moves smoothly like a high-performance board, Because it's short, it spins quickly and looks like it's a fun ride! The ultimate concave design has been evolving for 20 years, and it offers excellent lift. The round nose combination design allows you to nose ride like a long board! A masterpiece among MAYHEM masterpieces that can only be experienced by those who ride it! We recommend the " RNF-REDUX " model! [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/215458842[/vimeo] The next shipment of "RNF-REDUX" CARBON WRAP stockboards will arrive in mid-May! Some sizes have already sold out, but the next batch is scheduled to arrive at the end of June. Please consider pre-ordering and purchasing from here before the item arrives! For inquiries about board sizes, please call 03-3732-5532. Or feel free to contact us using this contact form ! "RNF-REDUX" also has " Poly clear board here" in stock . The RNF-REDUX is a highly recommended model! Be sure to give it a try!
Learn moreMust-see!! LOST 『V3-STEALTH』Explanatory video by the designer himself, “MAYHEM”
LOST 『 V3-STEALTH 』Explanatory video by the designer himself, “MAYHEM” FILM: Michal Van Mierlo EDIT: TABRIGADE FILM The V3-STEALTH was inspired by the Rocket model, so it also inherits the rocket tail. The V3-STEALTH was created because surfers who had been riding the Rocket model series since the beginning wanted to combine it with the nose of a high-performance board. The outline has been extended to incorporate the nose design of a high performance board, and the rocker has been gently applied only to the nose, eliminating the flat feel of the board rocker of the Rocket model. The "V2 Rocket" and "V3 Rocket" from the rocket model series are very popular and have sold very well. The "V3 Rocket" model combined a double wing and a rocket tail. It's one of the top four Lost Surfboards of all time, and many WQS surfers wanted to combine the performance of the V3 Rocket with the nose capabilities of the latest high-performance boards. So with the V3-STEALTH , we basically added rocker and length to the nose of the V3 Rocket. As you can see, it's probably a rocker similar to the performance board. You can also choose the option of the channel bottom that I developed. A lot of surfers have asked me about the channel and talked to me about it, I thought the timing was good. Then I shaped a few and the surfers in the channel loved it. I shaped a few more and felt that this was something that should be released as a new model. I shaped a lot of channel bottoms in the '80s and '90s, and back then the channels were parallel to the stringers and at right angles. Yes, the old channels were deep, square cuts, and all four were parallel to the stringers. In my modern design, I first decide on the position of the fins, The channels are angled radially, rather than parallel to the stringers. So the R4 channel on the Rost has the outer channel parallel to the front fin and the inner channel parallel to the back of the quad fin, and the channel lines are radiating out and wide into the tail. The angle of this channel makes pumping for acceleration efficient whether using 3 or 4 fins. The R4 channel is more responsive, quicker and has better turning ability than conventional channels. The usual channels that were popular in the 90s were simply good for straight-line speed, but this R4 channel is something completely different. I learned a lot from the old Channel Bottom. Another thing I want to mention about the R4 channel is that the channel grooves are gradually deepened little by little. The channel that started from zero is deepest at the tail outlet. It's not carved deep, but has a gentle curve. Deeply carved channels tend to create hollow areas that cause the tail to lift too much. It will repel the tail rocker. So the R4 channel has a subtle, gradual curve that leads to the tail outlet. It will be available to all team riders, Already top surfers from Kolohe and Carissa are loving it. This also looks great in combination with the V3-STEALTH carbon wrap! [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/214956939[/vimeo]
Learn moreMust-see!! LOST Japan-exclusive model "ALIEN" explanatory video by the designer himself, "MAYHEM"
LOST Japan Limited Edition "ALIEN" Designer "MAYHEM" Commentary Video FILM: Michal Van Mierlo EDIT: ETABRIGADE FILM This is the "Alien" model, a limited edition model sold only in Japan. This model was created by Lay's Potato, a company popular with many surfers, and features a flat rocker with little nose or tail rocker. Rather than a strong rocker/concave combination, this board's concave is flat to V-bottom, meaning there's a V or slope across almost the entire bottom. The nose is flat, but this V-bottom design allows for easy turning even on a flat board with no rocker. It's a fairly wide design, but the V-bottom concave allows the board to lean and naturally initiate turns. Basically, this model is the second generation of the Lay's Potato, and Nishii's ideas are incorporated into it. Instead of a round nose, it has a pointed nose, making it a hybrid board style. And the tail outline has a sharp angle. It's a fairly deep double wing. By narrowing the area that penetrates the water surface, it becomes easier to control. It features an R2 channel that increases water flow, combined with a unique rocket tail. This combination keeps the rear foot in contact with the water, creating a riding feel that is different from the sliding and cruising feel of a skateboard. It gives you more control and more powerful turns. The R2 channel has a rocker effect. This model has a flat rocker, but the R2 channel itself has a slope and curve. However, the acceleration and turn extension are good because the center of the board is a straight line. Most surfers recommend a 4-fin setup for this model, as I think the flat rocker and V-bottom design tends to work better with a 4-fin setup, but for powerful surfers with strong legs, a 3-fin setup would also be good. And it comes standard with a grab rail. The grab rail also lightens the nose area, making the board even faster. Even with a big board, you can grip the rail firmly, making dolphin-throughs much easier. The flat rocker design makes it very easy to catch waves, and it's agile and quick to ride through even slack waves. And it's a great match with deep double wins! This is what Aliens is all about! https://vimeo.com/215119297
Learn moreThree days over three weekends! Free rides on "Chiba DEMO TOUR Part 1" have begun!
Ride for free for three consecutive weekends and days! "Chiba DEMO TOUR Part 1" has started! The event will start in Chikura, Chiba Minami, Chiba Prefecture for three days from yesterday! Applications are accepted at the LOST surfboard official dealer "DAKINI" store in Chikura. The waves yesterday were waist high. As it was the first day of Golden Week, many young and skilled customers came to the event. "POCKET ROCKET", "BABY BUGGY", "V2-GRINDER" is in great shape! It was a popular choice. Some people even had the RNF REDUX all to themselves. Among the older guys, "SPARTAN," "SUPER DIABLO," "EL-DIBALO PLUS," and "GOBLIN" were popular. This is our staff member, Yuji. I enjoyed going fast on the 5'8" EL-DIABLO PLUS. This is Nakaji, who came to help us. He caught the best waves and ripped them on a 5'4" Goblin FLEXLITE-HYPER. Nishii spent about an hour surfing two rounds in between test rides, riding the ``RNF-REDUX'' CARBON WRAP and the ``GOBLIN'' FLEXLITE-HYPER. The maneuverability of the RNF-REDUX is sharper, In terms of speed of paddle and take-off, the Goblin was the clear winner. This test drive event will be held today and tomorrow! Take this opportunity to come and try out a LOST & PLACEBO surfboard!
Learn more＊Must-watch! PLACEBO 『FLEXLITE-LIMITED』 designer himself, “MAYHEM” explains the video
We are pleased to announce that an explanatory video by MAYHEM, the designer of PLACEBO's "FLEXLITE-LIMITED," has been released. This is a placebo made with new materials called "Flexlite Limited." As you can see, the entire top is glassed with "Texalium," a carbon-look fiberglass. The fiberglass of this "Texalium" is not oriented 90 degrees to the board, It is mounted at a 45-degree angle. This direction creates a great flex. So it's not going to be as stiff as the regular carbon that we're all familiar with. The deck surface is completely covered in Texalium, placed at a 45-degree angle to create a slightly faded look, and the surface is given a beautiful gloss finish. The deck surface is a gradation of metallic silver and gray from the nose to the tail. The lightweight glassing has been adjusted to maximize the balance between Texalium's performance and strength. That's why it's so light. This material is very expensive. It's like a Lamborghini surfboard. Everything about it is beautiful and it's a special limited edition surfboard made with special materials. The Flexlite Limited also has a carbon band in the center of the bottom where the front feet rest. This is because it is the area where the surfer's weight is most concentrated. The bottom surface has a matte sanded finish. It's the same as traditional handmade glass style. The "Texalium" on the entire top surface provides excellent strength and shocking high-performance flex. Similarly, you can think of it as being based on the idea of the LOST Black Dirt, which has carbon cross glass covering the entire deck. With its high flex performance, it is an exciting surfboard like no other. It has great acceleration, quick response, is lightweight, strong, and looks great. It's a board that looks like a luxury Ferrari, something you'll want to show off to everyone. This limited edition special edition board will only be released by LAS OLAS, the exclusive distributor in Japan. So, it's a must-see! Check out the explanatory video from PLACEBO's "FLEXLITE-LIMITED" designer himself, "MAYHEM"! https://vimeo.com/214449326
Learn moreCheck out the report on the "Murasaki Sports Kanagawa Area Test Ride" held in Shonan Chigasaki.
"LOST Surfboard Order Fair is now on! Today, April 23rd (Sunday) is the last day! Please take advantage of this offer! ------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the report from the "Murasaki Sports Kanagawa Area Test Ride" held in Shonan Chigasaki. LOST "PUDDLE FISH-JP" . This person wanted to ride a board like a PUDDLE JUMPER, We had them try out the latest version of this concept, the "PUDDLE FISH-JP ." I thought the board size might be too big, but it worked. I was surprised that I could take off faster than the people around me. This is an amazing board! At last year's test ride event, LOST's "PUDDLE JUMPER" was popular, This year, we have a new model from LOST, " PUDDLE FISH-JP" ! Customers who purchased "PUDDLE FISH-JP" at Love Surf also You won't want to ride any other board. Some people are saying that "PUDDLE FISH-JP" is doing well! PLACEBO " EL-DIABLO PLUS " FLEXLITE-HYPER. The waves were small, so I took off on the largest size 6'2" and went to the inside as fast as a long board. They enjoyed the long ride. It's a test drive event, so you can test drive a variety of models! This person also usually wears LONG shoes, and the largest size is 5'10" "GOBLIN" 43CL. It was his first attempt at riding a short course and he was very successful. LOST Carbon Wrap is a new material that many manufacturers are currently selling, with EPS foam boards being released, and many of them are based on LOST's carbon wrap. LOST Carbon Wrap is so theoretical that it has been patented. This structure gives the surfboard the ideal flex. Other manufacturers use two carbon fibers, At first glance, it looks similar, but I don't think it has a structure or performance that surpasses LOST Carbon Wrap. LOST Carbon Wrap This is a new material board that surpasses previous EPS materials and is so high-performance and reliable that it is even used in WSL and WQS competitions. I'm Natsuki PRO, a regular user of the "SURF GRASS MAT." I'm changing into the large-size ``SURF GRASS MAT'' that someone asked me to lend to them. This woman brought her own board "CONQUEST EL-DIABLO" and He participated in the test ride to decide which new board he would like to ride next. Nishii recommends FU WAX to those who test ride the board. We taught everyone how to apply the paint to get the best grip. "FU WAX" provides a grip that anyone can experience, I could see that a lot more people have started using it than last year. If you have used it once and are worried about other waxes, or if you have not yet experienced the difference in grip performance, Please try using "FU WAX" ! The waves were knee-high, so I chose a model that is designed with an emphasis on take-off performance. For beginners to intermediate level LOST 『 DOS-DIABLO 』 『SUPER DIABLO』 PLACEBO " EL-DIABLO PLUS " and " GOBLIN " are the four models. For intermediate to advanced level students, LOST 's "V3-STEALTH" CARBON WRAP was the most popular. We exhibited three booths: "FU WAX", "LOST", and "PLACEBO". It was a busy day! To everyone who came to the test drive event and the organizing staff, Thanks to all the manufacturers involved! "LOST Surfboard Order Fair is now on! Today, April 23rd (Sunday) is the last day! Please take advantage of this offer! -------------------------------------------------------------------
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