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Check out the latest report from the Luvsurf CUP 2014, held today.
Today, the Luvsurf CUP 2014 was held at Hanakago Point in South Chiba. Event flags made just for this day will liven up the venue. With everyone's help, the venue was set up early in the morning. This is his first time on the podium. We also have plenty of test ride boards available for everyone to ride. Love Surf staff Kumi and Okayu were in charge of the bib registration. Staff member Kabashima was in charge of taking photos of everyone's enthusiastic riding. Manufacturers also came to judge. Lost's contest bib There was heavy rain for a few hours along the way, but the weather forecast proved wrong and the day turned out to be sunny. This melee master class is definitely worth watching! Entry with the famous RNF SHORT ROUND too! This is the V3-ROCKET. The waves were consistently this size. Thank you for sponsoring the flag! It's SURF SKATE! This is the CONQUEST EL-DIABLO XTR-FX! It's a SHORT ROUND! BEACH BUGGY, right? There were many rides to the left. Interference?? Everyone's boards were scattered all over the beach. I'm curious about SHORT ROUND~~ There were some people who were more interested in test driving than in the contest! This is Masato Yukawa, a professional golfer who rushed over from an event in Osaka last night. CONQUEST EL-DIABLO. We would like to thank everyone who participated, everyone who came to support and help us, and the manufacturers who provided products and other support. The event was held successfully thanks to the cooperation of many people, including the local Chiba Minami Surf Union, who lent us the venue. thank you! Detailed results for each class will be posted on tomorrow's blog, so stay tuned! Posted by Luvsurf .
Learn moreCheck out the riding photos of Nishii's highly recommended high-performance "V2-SB" model.
== ... "We would like to inform you of the days and times that Nishii is working at the shop." == ... Friday, October 24th, 12:00-21:00 October 25th (Sat) 12:00-21:00 October 26th (Sunday) We will be absent due to the Luvsurf surf contest at Hanagoro P in Chiba South (the shop will also be closed) Monday, October 27th 12:00-21:00 October 28th (Tue) 12:00-21:00 October 29th (Wednesday) Absent October 30th (Thu) 12:00-21:00 Friday, October 31st, 12:00-21:00 November 1st (Sat) 12:00-21:00 November 2nd (Sun) 14:00-20:00 November 3rd (Monday) 12:00-21:00 November 4th (Tue) 12:00-21:00 Wednesday, November 5th 12:00-21:00 November 6th (Thu) 12:00-21:00 November 7th (Friday) 12:00-21:00 November 8th (Sat) 12:00-21:00 November 9th (Sun) 14:00-20:00 ======================= Luvsurf Opening Hours Weekdays 12:00-21:00 Sundays and holidays 14:00-20:00 ======================= To avoid overlapping with other customers during consultation time, we would appreciate it if you would let us know if you have decided to visit us. If you are a person who lives far away and would like to purchase by mail order and would like to consult with us about your next board, or if you would like to consult with Nishii directly about choosing a board, http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/contact.html Please feel free to contact us using this form. We look forward to hearing from you! == ... Check out the riding photos of Nishii's highly recommended high-performance "V2-SB" model. All photos by Takuya Maeda This board is a pre-made size 5'9" x 18 5/8" x 2 3/16" (175 x 47.3 x 5.55cm) Intermediate 55-60kg Advanced 58-63kg 24.58cl is. Nishii has been riding high performance models up until now, around 23CL at 5'8", Since I'm almost 50, I decided to lengthen it by 1 inch and increase the CL value by 1 to 1.5 CL. Well, as expected, I'm feeling good. Even if you cut back this far from the curl, the speed doesn't drop, Because the board is large, the spray is large and flies a lot, It's easy to catch waves. Even with high-performance model boards, buoyancy can be an advantage, so simply increasing the size a little as you get older can make surfing more fun and improve your condition! The buoyancy volume is around the chest in the paddling position, so the paddling is fast. The LOST "V2-SB" model is not a difficult model, so it is recommended for men who like high-performance models! Posted by Luvsurf .
Learn moreLatest news from CA! The 2015 model "SUB-BUGGY" stockboard is now complete!
Latest information from CA! The 2015 model "SUB-BUGGY" stockboard is now complete! The 2015 model "SUB-BUGGY" is available in sizes from 5'8" to 5'11"! I found a black and white mark on it. This means that there are two types of marks: one with a color and one with a color. Both are great! I took some photos in my new studio. Check out the latest Mayhem outline that will make any competitor want to try it out. If you look closely, you can see a tiny hidden wing. The tail has a square shape. The nose outline is narrow. The rocker curve is like this. It's surprisingly flat. These boards will be flown from LOST here in San Clemente to Love Surf in the middle of next month and will be on sale in store. First of all, we will give priority to customers who have made many reservations, For customers who have pre-ordered, we will contact you in a few weeks to let you know when the product arrives, so please be patient. Posted by Luvsurf .
Learn moreCheck out the LOST Surfboards factory tour.
This is the Catalyst Glass factory exclusively for Lost Surfboards. The poster has apparently been up for about 40 years. This is a POLY board in the hot coat stage. After wrapping it in cloth and resin, we coat it with just resin. At that time, we work to create the necessary edges for each model, as shown here. There is a photo of the nostalgic Gokin's Gokin Flip posted. This technique is so difficult that it has yet to be demonstrated even in the WCT. This is a custom-made SUB-SCORHER board. This classic model is still being ordered. You have a lot of fans in Japan as well. Word posters posted inside the factory. This is the sanding room where the boards are finished. The craftsmen must have a really hard time getting covered in resin powder in a small room. Catalyst, the USA head shop for Lost surfboards. There is a glass shop behind this surf shop. Storage for the main Arctic foam used. Each piece is custom-made to fit the model. This is Terry Singh's room, the airbrush room. Here, we mix colors to match the order board and color the board with an airbrush. This is the room where we create the marks to be put on the board. The Japanese paper used for all of the marks is produced by Love Surf at a paper company in Japan and shipped to the USA. The quality of the paper is so good that other brands have asked us to create their logos for them. This is a surfboard rack that can store approximately 1,500 boards. It's quite impressive to have all of this. Today, Love Surf's clients came from Japan and Korea, so we had to check out the factories and warehouses. I actually gave you a tour. Posted by Luvsurf .
Learn moreInterview with shaper Matt "MAYHEM" Biolos (from swell.com)
Interview with shaper Matt "MAYHEM" Biolos (from swell.com) We toured the LOST surfboard factory to meet Matt Biolos, aka Mayhem, who hand shapes the Sub Buggy. First of all, please tell the surf fans (people who love surfing) the origin of your nickname "Mayhem". Matt: In the mid-80s, I was the lead singer in a punk rock band called "Mayhem Old Nance." Why are there more riders riding Lost Mayhem shapes in competitions? Matt Biolos: As the founder and co-owner, I build boards every day. He has also traveled extensively around the world for around 30 years. We have what is arguably the best testing environment in the world (Tressells) right behind our house. We, and our ancestors, have been making boards here since the early 1970s. ※Words in the photo※ Our factory in Catalyst is the last one standing on the beach, or indeed on Earth. The shop and surfboard factory are integrated into one. Matt Biolos: Our team at Craftsman has a wealth of experience and a steady flow of communication with the best surfers in the world who come to our city. *Jason Biolos' draft before cutting at the Shaping Machine in Lost. Lost legend Jeff “Wellsy” Wells (yes, without a mask) in the Glass Room at Catalyst in San Clemente How does a rider like Kolohe influence your boards like the Sub Buggy? MATT BIOLOTH: They say when things are good, they're good. When things are bad, they're bad. What do you want to see happen with high performance board templates in the future? Matt Biolos: We want to cater to the best surfers. *I started a contest (voting) on Instagram to design a logo for Sub Buggy. It was done by tattoo artist @The_mfb. *Matt's desk at Surf Ghetto in San Clemente I heard you're going on tour in Europe. What are you most looking forward to doing there? MATT BIOLOTH: As a surfer, I love the Hossegor sandbar... the shallow barrels where you can feel the sand and surf the bottom. As a family man, a worker and a traveller, I have always loved the food in San Sebastian. PINXTO's bar and the entire restaurant are backed by some of the best views in the world. Who is more territorial: California Trestles surfers or Basque surfers? He's a Basque guy, and the waves at the surf spots there are definitely more extreme. California, especially Orange County, has too many laws and lawyers, and surfers act like barking dogs, but nothing gets done. When was the last time you got angry on the water? Oops. At the Upper, during the Harley Pro, he had a GoPro attached to his board and was paying more attention to himself than what was ahead while paddling out, which nearly killed me. What are some of your favorite shops in San Clemente? NORTH BEACH NUTRITION, ACTIVE CULTURE, ELLIE'S TABLE, TAKAO, NICKS ( BOTH ) MC-GREAT RECORDS, BANZAII BOWLS and SONNYS PIZZA. ※This is the last post on the Kolohe board that I will be using in Tahiti. It was my best contest to date, and I made it to the quarter finals. Posted by Luvsurf .
Learn moreNew Luvsurf TV: LOST MAYHEM V2-SB Taylor Wright 2014 @ LOWERS WCT
Luvsurf TV: LOST MAYHEM 『V2-SB』 Tyler Wright 2014 @ LOWERS WCT Rider: Tyler Wright Board used: LOST MAYHEM 『V2-SB』 FILM: Koji Nishii EDIT: TABRIGADE FILM Even for those of you who no longer read this 24'S blog, this is a collection of riding footage from the LOWERS WCT held in California in September 2014 by Taylor Wright, who has become familiar to many of you as he continues to achieve good results on his MAYHEM boards in the WCT. Although she has a narrow, closed stance, her surfing is very powerful and well-balanced. The carving action at the top is particularly impressive. The secret to that impressive action at the top The key is to perform a bottom turn from this position. Although his stance is narrow, he pushes the board down with force at the bottom, and then makes good use of the buoyancy and rebound that occurs as the board sinks and then floats up, heading straight to the top and carving in one go. The top action, which is powerful and fast, can only be performed if you can make a bottom turn like hers, so please watch her many times and use her as an example. There are many older men with narrow stances and female surfers, so please take a good look. [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/108648523[/vimeo] * Posted by Luvsurf .
Learn moreLost 3C cork boards are on sale now! Hurry!
Lost 3C Cork Specification Board (CORK-CARBON-COMPOSITE) Clearance sale! Hurry up! LOST "SUB DRIVER-JP" C3 specification (CORK-CARBON-COMPOSITE) SQUASH TAIL/3FIN-FCS fins included ¥170,000 tax included ¥183,600 →Clearance sale price! ¥110,000 tax included ¥73,600 Great deal! LOST "LAYZ-POTATO" C3 specification (CORK-CARBON-COMPOSITE) / PIN LINE DBL BUMP WING SQUASH TAIL/5 FIN FCS II/ 5 FCSII fins included ¥175,000 (excluding tax) / ¥189,000 (including tax) → Clearance sale price! ¥120,000 (including tax) ¥69,000 Great deal! Below is a 24's blog post explaining C3 (CORK-CARBON-COMPOSITE). Please be sure to check it out. ■The corkboard "C3" specification is the ultimate premium LOST surfboard! ■First time in Japan! "COUCH POTATO" C3 and POLYESTER clear versions have arrived! ■Pre-orders now open! COUCH POTATO's C3 (cork) board has arrived at Lost! New Luvsurf TV: LOST 『RNF-EVOLUTION』 C3 spec: Koji Nishii Don't miss out on this FCSII fin giveaway campaign! * Posted by Luvsurf .
Learn moreNew Luvsurf TV: LOST MAYHEM 『V2-SB』 Carissa Moore 2014 LOWERS
Luvsurf TV: LOST MAYHEM 『V2-SB』 Carissa Moore 2014 LOWERS Rider: Carissa Moore Board used: LOST MAYHEM 『V2-SB』 FILM: Koji Nishii EDIT: TABRIGADE FILM Held in September 2014 at Lower Trestles in San Clemente, California. Carissa Moore was photographed riding the LOST V2-SB model at the World Championship WCT event. This is a collection of riding videos that show Carissa Moore's stable stance position and riding posture. Please take a good look at how she bends her hind knees and use it as an example. This beautiful stance is the ideal stance for surfing. This is because the center of gravity of your body is properly centered on the board, making it easier to maintain balance. If your center of gravity is directly above the board, even if you get on a section of the wave like this, The center of gravity of the board shifts to the left and right, allowing you to ride the wave without wiping out. Pay attention to Carissa Moore's riding hind legs. https://vimeo.com/108642493 Please watch the riding video. * Posted by Luvsurf .
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