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The hugely popular "Ordinary Old Man Series" saw the three Lay's Potato Brothers take on Shonan on Sunday!
24'S Blog's hugely popular "Ordinary Old Man Series"! Please see the report: "The three Lay's Potato Brothers took on Shonan on Sunday!" == ... Pro Nishii, Rider Hiroki and an ordinary old man took on the challenge of the three Lay's Potato Brothers in Shonan on Sunday. Hello everyone. I'm just an ordinary guy who has become strangely popular since appearing on this blog, and now I'm getting called out to sometimes, which is a bit of a problem. My custom order for my secret weapon, the "LAYZ POTATO 5'7" was completed, so I decided to take on the crowded Shonan area on a Sunday with pro surfer Nishii and fellow rider Hiroki. A pro, a rider, and an average guy. You can only truly appreciate a model by comparing the best, best, and regular eels, or the pinnacle, bamboo, and plum varieties of sushi. It's only natural that a pro can surf with a board or a snow shovel (isn't that obvious??). First, let's talk about the Raise Potato. I've written about the Couch Potato before ( click here ), and frankly, the Couch is the best shortboard for takeoff. However, my Couch is 5'4" with a cl value of around 30, and I was able to ride it up to just above my head. Anything more than that and you couldn't see anything under your feet when taking off. It felt like I was noseriding, which was a bit scary, and the fate of short boards is that while the paddling speed is fast when dashing, paddling long distances is extremely slow. When the waves get big and you have to paddle all the way to the peak, it's really tiring. A very short board is especially tough when the surface is flapping. So I wanted something a little bigger that I could ride, but I didn't want to sacrifice takeoff performance. So I immediately ordered the Raise Potato. When I received the Lay's Potato, I was astonished. It had the deepest double concave I'd ever seen. In fact, the middle was so clearly raised that it looked like a speedboat! I assumed Mayhem had designed it to improve maneuverability by increasing the length, but I'll explain later in this article that this produced an unexpected effect. Anyway, I arranged to meet up with Nishii-pro and Hiroki (who was due in full term, but wasn't actually the guy) at Shichiri before dawn, but they never showed up, so I headed to Inamura by myself. The waves were head-over-head in size. There was a tournament at Shonan Junior High School, so it was less crowded than usual, but the Goofy waves were early. Since it was my first time using a board, I got hit by a couple of them, then three big ones, and then I saw the two of them near the shore, so I got out. To be honest, the waves were big and powerful at this point, so it felt like any board would take off quickly. This is the prototype of the Lay's Potatoes. 5'5" x 20" x 2 3/16" 26.82cl This is Hiroki today. He's gained weight recently and looks to be around 70kg, but he's a rider. Nishii Pro is 60kg and purple/green, 5'5" x 19 5/8" x 2 1/4" 27.5cl Looking at the specs alone, Pro Nishii is too cunning...lol And mine is an old man's size, weighing 69 kg 5'7" x 19 7/8" x 2 3/8" 30.5cl Three Couch Potato Brothers Now, as for the waves... They were fairly fast, with regular belly and chest high waves, occasionally shoulder high. Or rather, they were a bit of a damper wave coming in thick and slow from the outside. Most people were getting caught. Frankly, I'm a goofy surfer and I'm not very good at it. But then Pro Nishii burst onto the scene. From an incredibly fast takeoff... It's already flying away... I rode it a lot, It goes through almost all the damper waves at super high speed. People around me were saying, "There's this really skilled guy, but he's riding a board that looks like a kappa," and I couldn't help but laugh. It's kappa-colored, of course. But even watching from behind, his speed was incredible. Even pro surfer Nishii seemed amazed, saying, "This board is amazing. Should they sell it as a damper-only model?" (That's probably an exaggeration...) He was able to get through waves that were sure to be closed, and he was able to ride them so easily that the crowded peaks quickly disappeared... But his takeoff was incredibly fast, and then the board accelerated like it was attached to a jet engine. I think it's probably the combination of the deep double concave and the outline that's so well-matched. I could clearly feel it even at my average level, which is well below the top-tier level. Wow... so fast!!! And Hiroki, who is in his last month of pregnancy, is a prototype. He is also free-spirited. Lips and floaters And we even decided on the altitude of the air. Hiroki and I swapped boards midway through the ride. I weigh 69kg, but I was able to ride the 26.82cl without any problems. You have to get into a good position, though, but with light summer clothing, it should be fine. I think that an advanced rider with good paddling power would be able to comfortably ride a 70kg board with this size. But personally, I find the 5'7" board more comfortable. And Hiroki did a deep bottom turn on my board. I don't want people to say I wasn't on board, so here's just one photo as evidence. This is regular eel, so you can expect this to be about right. In conclusion, the Lay's Potato is an amazing board. It's a little difficult for me to spin around like the Couch, but the speed is incredible. You can take off from the back even in deep waves, and the takeoff is incredibly fast. I think it's especially suited to slow, fast breaks. Because it's a little longer, it was easier to dolphin than the Couch. I'd like to tackle waves above chest height with this. By the way, the tint color is incredibly beautiful. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ What did you think of the report on the Ordinary Old Man series "LAYZ POTATO"? Please take a look at this whether you are considering the "LAYZ POTATO" model or not. Once you ride it, you'll understand that the feeling of this board really moving is something special. It's no surprise that it takes off quickly, but it also reaches high speeds, as if it's floating once it stands up. On this day too, he was struggling to catch the waves on a competition board with a thin point nose, and it was because he had chosen the wrong board. There were a lot of people surfing. For those who can only surf one day a week, there is a board like this. You'll be able to ride more than you do now and surfing will be even more fun, so don't push yourself and don't be put off by the round nose and give it a try. The last time we received it, it was sold out in a flash, and until recently we only had one bottle left in stock, We just received some resin stained colors and clear stock boards for the "LAYZ POTATO" model in store. Starting tomorrow, they will be available on our website and online store, so don't miss out! Posted by Luvsurf .
Learn moreIntroducing Ward's mini-movie "HERE TODAY... GONE TO CABO" #2 and #3.
Introducing Chris Ward's mini movie series #2 and #3. #2 is about 11 minutes long and #3 is about 16 minutes long, so please enjoy them at your leisure. Mason, who was forced to drink a lot of tequila at once, Matt King's behavior while traveling with Ward is interesting. HERE TODAY... GONE TO CABO EPISODE #2 [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/72948013[/vimeo] HERE TODAY... GONE TO CABO EPISODE #3 [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/75322698[/vimeo]
Learn moreWe have a large stock of FCS II fin sets, so we'd like to introduce them to you!
Today, we're pleased to introduce the large stock of FCS II fin sets that have arrived from FCS! “Performer” PC Tri Set / ¥12,800+TAX “Performer” PC Tri Set / ¥12,800+TAX SMALL (55kg - 70kg) MEDIUM (65kg - 80kg) LARGE (75kg - 90kg) Available in three sizes. It is suitable for small waves, These fins give you speed and lift. “Accelerator” PC Tri Set / ¥12,800+TAX “Accelerator” PC Tri Set / ¥12,800+TAX MEDIUM (65Kg - 80 Kg) size only. For easy control during high-speed turns “Carver” PC Tri Set / ¥12,800+TAX “Carver” PC Tri Set / ¥12,800+TAX SMALL (55kg - 70kg) MEDIUM (65kg - 80kg) LARGE (75kg - 90kg) Available in 3 sizes. Designed for powerful turns and suitable for waves with shoulders. “Reactor” PC Tri Set / ¥12,800+TAX “Reactor” PC Tri Set / ¥12,800+TAX MEDIUM (65Kg - 80 Kg) size only Great for tight turns and snaps, even in deep waves! “Reactor” PC *Carbon Tri Set “Reactor” PC *Carbon Tri Set ￥14,800+TAX SMALL (55kg - 70kg) MEDIUM (65kg - 80kg) LARGE (75kg - 90kg) Available in three sizes. Great for tight turns and snaps, even in deep waves! “Carver” PC *Carbon Tri Set “Carver” PC *Carbon Tri Set ￥14,800+TAX MEDIUM (65kg - 80kg) LARGE (75kg - 90kg) Available in two sizes. Designed for powerful turns and suitable for waves with shoulders. Performer PC Quad Rears Performer PC Quad Rears Quad rear fin 20/80 form SMALL (55kg - 70kg) MEDIUM (65kg - 80kg) LARGE (75kg - 90kg) Available in three sizes. These fins are suitable for small waves and give you speed and lift. “Reactor” PC Quad Rears / ¥10,500+TAX “Reactor” PC Quad Rears / ¥10,500+TAX It is a quad rear fin in 20/80 form. MEDIUM (65Kg - 80 Kg) size only Great for tight turns and snaps, even in deep waves! "Carve" PC *Quad Rears "Carve" PC *Quad Rears Quad rear fin 20/80 form MEDIUM (65kg - 80kg) Designed for powerful turns and suitable for waves with shoulders. Installed immediately on the XTR-FX/FCSII model! It's cool! Also compatible with RESIN TINT COLOR! Choose the color that matches your board! When you purchase a board with FCSII fins, you can choose from these options. Improve the appearance and performance of your FCSII fin board! Posted by Luvsurf .
Learn moreThe number of users is rapidly increasing! "FU WAX" WARM and COOL are almost sold out!
Nishii went to Kamogawa Marquis to watch the final day of the JPSA finals last Sunday. So, many JPSA PRO surfers came up to me and said, "We use FU WAX!" Even legends of the surfing world have commented, "Oh, Nishii, that wax is amazing! I use it!" What a nice shout out to me. (Matt Wilkinson) In the original Brazilian "FU WAX" We have officially welcomed Alejo Moniz, the 2013 US-OPEN champion, to our team. (Brett Simpson) I have it in my car too! (Dane Reynolds) FROM Instagram This is a selfie of the surf accessory case I took to Europe. And this week, I received a support offer from a promising young PRO. I had heard that another young professional was also using it, so I offered to buy it. "I'm very happy because WAX is doing really well!" I received a reply, and the sponsorship contract is now underway. So, look forward to the announcement of FU WAX's Japan team members! FU WAX is now a necessity even for a BIG WAVER like this! Wax is a must-have for surfers, so being able to use the best wax is essential for your best surfing. Once you use FU WAX, you will no longer feel comfortable using previous waxes. It is such an excellent surf wax that anyone can experience it. (Potts & Peter Mel) It's getting chilly and the water temperature is dropping every week, so I'm going to peel off the wax I applied in the summer. Please repaint it with new FU WAX. You can purchase it here. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/store/11847/ The WARM and COOL colors are almost sold out, so it's first come, first served!!! Posted by Luvsurf .
Learn moreHow to attach a leash cord that looks neat and stays in place.
Matt Wilkinson The water temperature is getting colder, so I'll be surfing in a seagull or full suit. Brett Simpson Effective when the wetsuit covers your ankles. Patrick Gudasukas Please see how to attach a leash cord so that it won't slip off. Jeremy Flores All of the photos shown are of WCT athletes. Jordy Smith Except for athletes who must always display the leash sponsor's logo, It's not accurate, but over 90% of players do it. Kelly Slater I rolled up my wetsuit and tied the leash around my ankle. The wetsuit is then placed over the leash. Please refer to Kelly above for the position where the cord comes out. Adam Melling By doing so, * Provides a more secure fit and prevents the leash from getting twisted around the ankle. *Prevents the Velcro from coming off during hard wipeouts. Mick Fanning This is not possible when surfing naked or when your wetsuit does not cover your ankles. Most skilled people know this and do it, so I encourage everyone to try to make it a habit. Julian Wilson "It looks good, and the leash won't get tangled!" Also, replace the leash cord once a year. Many people stubbornly use dirty, faded leashes because they think it's wasteful, but this is dangerous. Velcro weakens over time and becomes more susceptible to peeling. If it comes off, the board will be washed away, causing trouble and putting other people in danger. If you think, "Oh, maybe I'm using too many old ones," please use this. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/store/category/item/itemgenre/surfboard-accessories/leash-code/ Posted by Luvsurf .
Learn moreHeld on Sunday, October 27th! 2013 Luvsurf CUP entries now open!!
2013 Luvsurf CUP entries now open!! October 27th (Sunday) At Ohara Parking Point in the Chiba South area, Wadahama Beach, Chiba Prefecture. Gather at 6:30 AM It starts at 7:00 AM. Entry fee: 5,000 yen Lunch box and participation prize included! ■Special Class (Skilled Players) ■Open A-CLASS (level suitable for upswing and ripping) ■Open B-CLASS (at a level where you can take off and run sideways) ■Master Class (40 years old and above) ★Entry deadline: October 23rd * Entry into multiple classes is not permitted. There will be a big raffle for all participants, with a chance to win a surfboard and other great prizes, so look forward to it! *Applications for entry are accepted at the store. *If you are unable to come to the store by the entry deadline of October 23rd, ⇩Please apply using this form. https://www.luvsurf.co.jp/contact.html (Note) As this is a user's cup, only Love Surf users are eligible to participate in all classes. This year too, even if you are unfortunately defeated midway through the tournament, those who entered will be able to enjoy the day. Participants will be able to test ride a wide variety of surfboards, including the 2014 LOST new model STEALTH II and LAYZ POTATO, as well as popular Japan-only models and Placebo's flagship models. A "Lost & Presebo Test Drive" will also be held next to the tournament tent! First-time participants are welcome, and we look forward to receiving your entries! Posted by Luvsurf .
Learn moreThe 2013 Hurley Pro has begun! On the first day, 8 out of 36 riders are riding LOST!
Hurley Pro 2013 has started. We would like to introduce the riders who rode MAYHEM boards on the first day. Taj Burrow, who took first place in Round 1, rode the WHIPLASH-TB model equipped with an FCSII plug. Jump up to round 3. Kolohe placed second in Round 1, so he will face Matt Wilkinson in H12 tomorrow for Round 2. Nate Iyomans placed third in Round 1 and faced Josh Kerr in Round 2. I lost and it ended here. Ian Crane, who was in the same heat as Kolohe, came in third. In Round 2, he fought well against World Champion Joel Parkinson in H2 but was defeated. Brad Simpson competed against Kelly Slater and Dane Reynolds. He took first place and advanced to Round 3! Shinpo dominated the conversation that day! He beat two strong competitors and it was a fascinating heat to watch. Adam Melling also won Round 1 on the Mayhem Board and moved on to Round 3! He seemed to be in pretty good shape. The winner of the 2013 US Open, Alejo Moniz, was second in Round 1, I'll be playing John John Florence in round 2 tomorrow. This is a battle between FU WAX users that you won't want to miss. There's another person, Damien Hobgood, who I don't have a photo of, but he was also on the LOST Mayhem board. I came in second in round 1, so tomorrow I'll be playing Bede Durbidge in round 2. They ask shapers from all over the world to make boards for them, and 8 out of 36 WCT competitors ride LOST Mayhem boards. You can see from the number of people riding it that it is one of the world's top competitive boards. I often hear this from WCT riders, but the distinctive feature of the Mayhem board design is that it is different from other boards. It's a board that runs well, has speed, floats, and moves lightly. The waves are forecast to be smaller tomorrow, so it may be a lay day. Posted by Luvsurf .
Learn moreNew Luvsurf TV: LOST 『STEALTH II』 Koji Nishii Koji Nishii
Luvsurf TV: LOST “STEALTH II” Koji Nishii Rider: Koji Nishii Board used: LOST 5'7" "STEALTH II" XTR FX FILM: Hayato Masuda EDIT: TABRIGADE FILM This is a riding video of the XTR-FX board. The board has a strong spring-like flex that instantly bounces back, and when you go up and down, Please take a look as you can see it accelerate and accelerate again and again. The XTR FX board is strong in these tricks performed on white water (soup), When you turn, the XTR FX's unique buoyancy helps the board maintain speed without sinking or bobbing, allowing you to glide smoothly down the slope. It makes it easy to perform tricks like roller coasters. So, the XTR FX is good at floater-type tricks. Even if it doesn't have the speed of the POLY board, It's also a good way to practice the timing of tricks for those who lose speed and get stuck in the rail when the board hits the soup. It's a good board material. And what's great is the quick takeoff of the ``STEALTH II'' model! I've been blogging about this for the past few days, so you may be tired of hearing it, but The wide point of the board is in the front, so you can paddle with a lot of weight on the front. It's so fast it feels like you're taking off on a board that's about 5 inches longer! Now let's take a look at the performance of both the STEALTH II model and the XTR FX material. [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/74507430[/vimeo] Size lineup and detailed images of each size >>Click here For details on the "STEALTH II" model, click here. To purchase from the web store, click here Posted by Luvsurf .
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