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This is a report on a comparison between the El Diablo and the Crazy Potato, both of which have the same CL value, as ridden by an ordinary guy and a rider named Hiroki on the same day! Check it out!

An ordinary guy and a rider named Hiroki have the same CL value. This is a report on comparing the El Diablo and Crazy Potato on the same day! Please take a look! ==================================================== Hello. I'm an average guy. I currently weigh 67.4 kg. By the way, rider Hiroki gained weight from happiness and has now slimmed down to 70kg. Well, have you ever wanted to try riding two different models with almost the same CL value on the exact same wave? I have. This time, I pulled out Hiroki, Presebo's "El Diablo" 5'8" x 19.75" x 2.38" 29.3cl ※This is a borrowed item. And my "Crazy Potato" by Polly from Lost 5'7" x 19 3/4" x 2 5/16" 29.13cl Before that, I would like to talk about my riding history. Last summer I bought a Lay's Potato Poly 5'6" I thought this was the perfect board for me. Before the Lovesurf competition , I bought a 5'8" LOST El Diablo , which everyone recommended. I went to the competition without any preparation, and I was surprised that most of the finalists were on the LOST El Diablo . It was a first-time failure, as I wasn't used to using that board (lol). However, after riding it a few times, I got used to it, and spent the whole winter riding the LOST El Diablo . It takes off incredibly fast, can handle anything from small to large waves, and has incredible vertical movement. It's a completely different board from my previous LOST Conquest /PLACEBO Tablet 2. That was also an amazing board, but the sharpness is completely different. And with the same CL value, the El Diablo takes off even faster. It's truly the best. Hiroki also said, "As long as I have the El Diablo, I don't need anything else. It's amazing." However, as early summer arrived and my body began to feel lighter, I began to wonder if it was okay to rely solely on the El Diablo . So I bought a 5'7" poly Crazy Potato board . It's a hybrid board with a Short Round front half and a Raise Potato back half, and when I'm waiting for waves it just looks like a Short Round . The Short Round board for competitions has a tough takeoff and is too tough for an older guy like me. The Crazy Potato has a cool " short round " look. The newly released Precevo El Diablo has almost the same CL value as this, at 5'8". It is much thinner than a polycarbonate of the same length. When you line them up, the overall lines are quite different. "Crazy Potato" is a little rounded, but "El Diablo" is quite sharp. Various replacements for Speed ​​Potato are Quad + Smallish "El Diablo" is a try Now, let's walk towards the point. Hiroki is already out at sea, surfing his own version of El Diablo at 5.10. The waves on the day. So, from here we changed out on the sea and tried out various things, but since it was the rainy season, it got foggy and it started to rain. I had asked someone to take photos, but of course they couldn't take any, so there are no photos. First, Hiroki plays "El Diablo" from Precevo on 5.8. A light lip... El Diablo is really good at up and down movements. It gives you the illusion that you have become more skilled. Even this kind of tartar sauce is easy. The other day, I borrowed Hiroki's 5.10 prequel "El Diablo" ... This board. It's unfair... I think it takes off faster than a funboard. It starts running smoothly with almost no paddles. After that, he rode my 5'7" Crazy Potato and we rode together for a few hours. And here is the conclusion of the comparison ■ Takeoff "El Diablo" is fast! The "El Diablo" takes off faster than the "Crazy Potato" which has a rounded tip. Amazing ■ Vertical movement El Diablo has the advantage When you ride the Crazy Potato , you can't decide whether it's a Raise Potato or a Short Round, but the conclusion is that it's closer to a Short Round . In short, it's a Short Round that's easy to take off... However, since it was originally a board for skating, it is good at fluttering gracefully, but the "El Diablo" moves more crisply. It's a matter of personal preference. The cutting is as different as the difference between a sashimi knife and a vegetable knife. Dolphin The sharper the tip, the easier it is to use "El Diablo" ■ Paddle "El Diablo" is fast This clearly shows that El Diablo is faster. This makes you realize how amazing the El Diablo really is, and it is. However, as someone who likes the fluttery feel of quads, I prefer the feel of the Crazy Potato . Of course, the original Raise flutters more, but because the Raise has a rounded head, paddling becomes slower when the surface is rough. Also, when the wave size increases, the Dolphin becomes difficult. So, for those who want one board for all-around use, the Diablo series is definitely the best. And if you want a slightly more fluttery ride, I think the Raise series is a good choice. Oh, and when it comes to the same CL, if the surface is clean, the Raise Potato is better, but if the surface is a little rougher, the El Diablo seems to take off faster. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Everyone, please take a look at this comparison report of boards with the same CL value and use it as a reference. You will understand when you actually ride the "El Diablo." This board has amazing take-off, paddle and maneuverability that surpasses the CONQUEST and TABLET2 .

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Approximately 300 people gathered for "FU WAX," which was a big hit with amateur surf competitors!

Yesterday, the "KI SURF IROHANI SURF CONTEST" was held at Yoshizakihama in Kita-Chiba. This year marks the 17th time the event has been held in this area, with approximately 300 participants entering. It's the biggest amateur surf contest. Competitors gathered from Chiba, Shonan, and Ibaraki areas, making it a high-level contest. At the event, the FU WAX booth was set up next to the area where you could pick up your bib number. In order to let players who have not yet used "FU WAX" know about its performance, we had a trial booth where players could try it for free. I'm using it FU WAX is the best! I use it carefully! Surfing has changed! What a shout out to me. I asked those who have not used it to apply it before heating. When I used it in a match, it was a complete difference, I was surprised. I received some nice feedback, such as, "I wish I had tried it sooner." Yesterday we also sold "FU WAX" , It sold like hotcakes to competitors who prioritize performance. "FU WAX" is 100% handmade by FU in Brazil, painstakingly and carefully crafted with love and care. However, the number produced each year is limited, and due to its growing popularity around the world, the number that can be imported to Japan is also limited. The number of people becoming "FU WAXERS" in Japan is rapidly increasing, and TROPICAL is expected to sell out this summer. We would like everyone to use it, but it may sell out, so if you want to be sure to use it, we recommend securing TROPICAL. If you wish to purchase online, please click here. Thanks to everyone who participated in the KI Surf Contest yesterday!

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Nishii's customer service report! If you are considering purchasing a PLAEBO surfboard, please use this as a reference!

Yesterday, I went to help out at the Murasaki Sports Queens Square Yokohama store to help with sales, and I'd like to introduce you to the person who was serving customers there. If you are considering purchasing a PLAEBO surfboard, please take a look as this will be helpful. He is a heavy user who has continued to ride all the previous Presebo models. He has already ridden the 2015 PLACEBO "SHORT ROUND" FLEXLITE-BOOST . This time, he purchased the CONQUEST EL-DIABLO so he could ride bigger waves. Thank you so much for loving the PLACEBO board! This customer had already visited us before and had already consulted with us, The more I learned about PLACEBO and looked into the opinions of people who were already using it, I learned more and more about PLACEBO's reputation and how durable and long-lasting it is. I was told I could purchase it with confidence. The model is the "CQ EL-DIABLO" CANDY. This customer was considering buying a board that was cheaper than the other brand's PLACEBO in the store, but after we explained the benefits of PLACEBO surfboards, he chose the TABLETII FLEXLITE-TURBO. The board was long enough, but had a lot of rocker and was thin, so he was worried that he wasn't getting better, This board is currently on sale and will fit your budget, helping you speed up your progress. He came to the store looking for a new surfboard to ride, and as he was looking at boards from various brands, I served him and gave him a detailed explanation about PLACEBO.He liked the CONQUEST EL-DIABLO FLEXLITE-CANDY so much that he immediately wanted to ride it, and he bought it, saying that he hadn't intended to buy it before. This is a photo of me watching the final heat of the Shonan Open with the other customers who were there. Nishii's opinion is that this tournament is being held to get Japanese people into the WCT, I really wanted Kaito Ohashi to win, I'm sure everyone in the world would have been happy with that! This was Nishii's customer service report. If you are considering purchasing a PLAEBO surfboard, please use this as a reference!

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"ANCHOR" wetsuits now available in chic new colors for middle-aged people!

"ANCHOR" wetsuits now available in chic new colors for middle-aged people! "Ash Black" "Ash Navy." We have added new fabric colors that have never been available before, such as marbled colors. Nishii liked the color, so he immediately bought Seagull and Spring. We immediately asked Cyber ​​Wetsuit, the manufacturer, to make it for us. Segal is all "Ash Black" Spring is all "Ash Navy". Which one would you choose? Of course, you can use it on the entire suit like Nishii, It can also be combined with other standard colors, so please specify when ordering. I immediately put it on and went surfing, and lo and behold! When these two colors get wet, they appear completely black or navy, allowing you to enjoy the color change. When it's half-dry, it turns into a neutral color that's incredibly cool! The special page for the "ANCHOR" wetsuit can be found here. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/goods/anchor2.html Are you ready for summer wetsuits, spring suits, and wetsuits? The current delivery time for the ANCHOR wetsuit, which can be ordered in full size for free at any time, is approximately 3 weeks! We look forward to your orders!

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Until July 20th! This is a message only to those who have read this blog.

hello everyone! You're probably searching for places to surf this three-day weekend. The typhoon has passed, but there is still plenty of swell left, so please surf in a place with a good wind direction according to your level. Until July 20th! This is a message only for those of you who are reading this blog. Currently at Love Surf, You will receive four gifts that will make you happy to receive them. We are currently holding the "LOST Surfboard Bonus Fair" If you purchase a new LOST stockboard between today and July 20th (Marine Day), and tell us that you saw the FIN giveaway on the 24's blog , Please let us know when ordering in store or online. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/24sblog/?p=29666 The first 10 people will receive a free fin ! Please feel free to use it! This "AUROLA MAYAHEM fin" is FCS's MAYHEM fins are large size. These fins have the templets of FCS's MAYHEM fins scaled down to size M by MAYHEM themselves to suit the Japanese body type. Love Surf still has a lot of customers from San Clemente, USA. Popular models that were sold out are now available in popular sizes. New LOST surfboards are arriving one after another! LOST "SHORT ROUND II" The strongest small wave super high performance model that can be ridden in small to medium wave competitions! LOST "SUB-BUGGY-JP" A detuned version of Kolohe's signature "SUB-BUGGY." With a new 5-fin setting! LOST "CRAZY POTATO" Two hit models A hybrid model of "LAYZ POTATO" and "SHORT ROUND"! LOST "DOS-DIABLO" A masterpiece from Mayhem! The new Diablo offers greater freedom of movement and improved paddle performance. There are also boards that come with "FCSII" colored plugs like this! http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/topics/new.html Don't miss out on our daily updates here! Get a great deal on your new board!! One more announcement. Tomorrow, July 18th (Saturday) from 14:00 to 20:00 at Murasaki Sports Yokohama store . Nishii will be accepting purchase advice for LOST&PLACEBO surfboards. If you are considering purchasing a board and have time to visit Murasaki Sports Yokohama store, please take this opportunity to visit us. So, everyone, enjoy surfing this three-day weekend. We look forward to seeing you in store!

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Perfect for summer! We'll explain how to apply "FU WAX" properly.

The world's best surf wax! Perfect for summer! We'll explain how to apply "FU WAX" properly. If the board and FU WAX are warm, be sure to let them cool before applying. If either one is warm, it won't paint well. *To create the base, first apply "BASE". The Nishii method is to paint carefully and without gaps, like painting a picture, so that no areas are left unpainted with "FU WAX" . Apply FU WAX by pressing it horizontally from the stringer to the rail for about 20 to 25 cm. Once you have applied the FU WAX to the entire board, press it in the same direction vertically for another 20 to 25 cm. If you have been riding a POLY board for a long time, there will be dents and dents. If you try to flatten the dent with "FU WAX" , there will be areas left uncoated. It's a good idea to make the corners slightly sharper as shown in the photo so that the FU WAX can get into the recesses. This is the amount of "BASE" used after applying it vertically and horizontally. Apply approximately 1/4 to 1/5 of the amount to a regular shortboard. This is just the right amount. *As a mid-coat, Apply "TROPICAL" on top of "BASE". It feels like you are applying it thinner than when you apply "BASE". Carefully paint without gaps, as if you were painting a picture, so that no areas are left unpainted. Apply the product by pressing it down about 20-25cm vertically and 20-25cm horizontally. *As a top coat, Apply "WARM" in the same way, but with a thinner layer. If you apply it carefully in both vertical and horizontal directions without leaving any areas unpainted, you can achieve a perfect grip. The finished surface will look something like this. Unlike other surf waxes, please apply it carefully so that it looks like this. Just by looking at it, it looks like it would have a great grip! Unlike previous waxes that only grip horizontally, FU WAX There is no need to create bumps to grip the left and right sides. "FU WAX" is not only suitable for both left and right It's a "3D surf wax" that grips and tucks upwards, Apply the paint carefully and carefully so that no areas are left unpainted. It is common to see people applying wax only to the front foot area and not to the top of the deck grip, but when surfing you may ride on the unwaxed areas, so be sure to apply wax to the entire board, including the nose. If the board is painted all the way up to the nose, your hands won't slip, so when you're waiting for a wave and moving to catch one, you can move quickly.When grabbing the nose rail, there's a big difference between having the board painted and not having it painted, and you'll be able to move better!

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Thank you everyone for coming to our store and purchasing so many new PLACEBO surfboards!

Mr. A, You chose PLACEBO's "CONQUEST EL-DIABLO" FLEXLITE-CANDY . He had carefully considered various brands and models on our website, and came to our store several times for a thorough consultation. We are very grateful that he chose the trusted PLACEBO surfboard from the countless surfboard brands available! Mr. B, PLACEBO "CONQUEST EL-DIABLO" FLEXLITE-BOOST was selected. He is a 56-year-old private taxi driver whom I previously introduced on this blog. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/24sblog/?p=31948 He has already ridden it many times and it seems to be in very good condition. There is a lot of demand to switch from the TABLET and TABELT2 models, and all sizes are almost sold out! If you're considering the PLACEBO "CONQUEST EL-DIABLO" model and want to ride it this summer, be sure to get it soon! This is PLACEBO's best-selling model of 2015, following TABLET2 ! Mr. C said, PLACEBO "CONQUEST EL-DIABLO" FLEXLITE-BOOST was selected. He came to see the actual board, which he says is faster and easier to take off and paddle than the TABLET2 model , and asked us for advice on which size to get. He likes the blue color, so he chose a LOST deck grip . LOST deck grips are made from the same material as Dakine and Black Line, so we encourage everyone to try out these world-class grips! Mr. D, You chose PLACEBO's "LAYZ-POTATO" FLEXLITE-CANDY . He started surfing last summer on a beginner's 6'6" funboard, and after spending about a year surfing once a week, he mastered paddling and taking off, and was able to glide sideways. He wanted to improve even more with a proper board, and he contacted us for advice, purchasing this stable and easy-to-balance "LAYZ-POTATO" model. He also looks forward to applying the LOST GPIP that matches the design. Mr. E, PLACEBO "CONQUEST EL-DIABLO" FLEXLITE-BOOST was selected. I understand that you were considering the "TABLET2" FLEXLITE-TURBO that was released last year. He chose the new model "CONQUEST EL-DIABLO" FLEXLITE-BOOST, which is based on the same concept but uses new materials to increase strength and performance. Thank you for putting up stickers in the store. Thank you to everyone who came to our store and chose our many new PLACEBO surfboards!

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Masato's model carving! New Luvsurf TV: LOST 『SUB-BUGGY』 Masato Yukawa @ CALIFORNIA 2015

Luvsurf TV: LOST “SUB-BUGGY” Masato Yukawa Masato Yukawa @ CALIFORNIA 2015 Rider: Masato Yukawa Board used: LOST "SUB-BUGGY" EFC by HydroFlex FILM: Koji Nishii EDIT: TABRIGADE FILM This is a riding video of Masato, all filmed by Nishii. The surfing makes the most of the characteristics of the EFC by HydroFlex material. Among them, this continuous carving is an example, so please take a good look at it. It's the timing with the waves, but if you look closely, it's not the pocket where the waves are curling, I raise the nose of the board to the part of the wave where the swell is less steep and control it with my back foot. This section where the wave rolls up is the best position for carving. Tilt the rail and make a large movement to maximize the curve, which will send spray flying. Also, follow the correct arm movements in this series of photos. How to swing your left arm and how much force you put on your legs, This is the correct surfing position for a frontside curve turn. The icon of this movie is Masato, and you must see his perfect posture and tail straight up in the air, which he says may be his best ever! The board is great and Masato is skilled, but it's only because he uses "FU WAX" that he can fly so fast and high, as if his feet are attached to the board! By the way, LOST's SUB-BUGGY EFC by HydroFlex looks to be in good condition! [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/133433742[/vimeo]

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