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What would happen if you applied wax to a cork board???
I took some photos at LOWERS this morning. In the early morning, the tide was rising and it was difficult for the waves to break, As the tide went out, the number of breaking waves increased and the peaks moved further offshore, making the waves more rideable. The FUN WAVE is waist-chest size. I tested what would happen if I applied wax to a cork board. The result is no wax needed at all. In other words, if you apply wax and then stand with the soles of your feet on the wax, you will slip. It's not working well. I analyzed that this is because the cork and wax don't go well together. Therefore, we do not recommend using wax on cork boards. This is a LOST surfboard in the resin tint color that's popular in CA recently. RC surfers also appeared, This was the fastest one... He kept hitting the air like this. KEI goes surfing early in the morning before going to school. Photographer Masuda was fully equipped and took videos and photos. In the afternoon, head to LOST Surfboards A lot of test boards for 2013 have been completed, so We immediately arranged for it to be sent to Japan. This is the carbon used in POLYESTER Carbon Tail Patch boards. A beautiful view of Salt Creek in the evening. Today was a beautiful sunny day, we were able to shoot some great clips and enjoy a beautiful sunset, making it a fulfilling day.
Learn moreWe will explain in detail about the ``CORK'' board.
We will provide detailed information about the CORK board, which will go on sale in Japan from around December 20th. This LOST "Cork" surfboard is This is a rare board that takes a lot of time and effort to make. 2.1 oz. strong EPS foam core A special epoxy resin is used to create a dense, strong surface. "Cork" is attached to the deck and carbon is wrapped around the rails. We use a vacuum-sealing machine that carefully creates a vacuum-packed state over 72 hours. All materials, including the epoxy glass layer, are absorbed into EPS foam. A major feature of this board is that the deck is covered with approximately 5mm thick cork. Therefore, the front of the board deck has a traction effect, and the front and rear feet Since it is non-slip, there is no need to wax this board. All rails are carbon fiber from nose to tail. The entire board is housed in a carbon frame, giving it a structure similar to that of a tennis racket. After sanding the joint between the carbon rail and the cork, Decorated with black pin lines, it has a beautiful and luxurious appearance. In addition, the carbon rails are given the unique luster of epoxy by applying an extremely thin hot coat and then polishing it. The markings on the bottom side are the same as those on a regular board, The mark on the deck side is a mark that has been hand-burned into the cork. Naturally, the leash plug is also beautifully built in like this. It also features MAYHEM's handwritten pencil signature and board dimensions. The official import mark developed for Japan will also be included on the bottom tail. The board itself is very light. The ride feels springy thanks to the suppleness of the soft flex EPS core. This is a bouncy board. It will appeal to those who prefer a softer flex like the FIVER-FLEX and Placebo-FLEXLITE/FLEXLITE-TURBO from the past. You can use the flex to gain speed even on flat sections, so it is a fast-moving board that is suitable for small beach breaks and allows for light surfing. Since cork itself has buoyancy, the board will have slightly more buoyancy than the CL value printed on the board, which means that paddling and takeoff will be faster than with a polyboard.
Learn more"FU WAX" has arrived and is in stock! In-store sales start on Sunday, December 9th at 2:00 PM!
"FU WAX" has finally arrived and is in stock! http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/store/11847/ As shown in the photo, smooth the wax and apply it thinly several times until threads appear. FU WAX is effective enough with just a thin coat. It will be available in stores starting at 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 9th! Even WCT players will find other manufacturers' grip unbearable. Try it for yourself. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/24sblog/?p=16526 Self-service gas stations are the norm in California. The Middles are hit by small swells from the north. This is the point to the left of LOWER. This morning I shot a video here at Middlesborough, Long Shoulder. It is placed flat on the board and a thin layer of FU WAX is applied. Nishii is using a CORK-spec RNF-EVOLUTION with a WARd5 fin set in TRI with a small center fin. The sky was cloudy and the waves were small, so it was clear and the conditions were good for taking photos. A train running on trestles. Panoramic view of the point. A refrigerator dedicated to RED BULL at LOST Surfboards. RED BULL comes to fill up the refrigerator and support the staff's work. It will be shipped from LOST in San Clemente to Japan soon. LOST "DRIVER" model POLY boards in JW color. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/models/lost/driver We have received many reservations for the clear LOST "DRIVER" model, so we will be stocking a limited quantity of it as stock boards and selling them in-store!
Learn more★FU WAX will be delayed from this weekend to next weekend★
Now in stock! http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/store/11847/ ★FU WAX arrival delay notice★ We had previously announced that the first shipment of FU WAX, the suction cup-like wax that has captivated WCT players, would arrive this weekend, but we are now pleased to inform you that the arrival has been delayed until next week. We are very sorry for the numerous inquiries we have received by phone and email asking if it is still available. Please wait a little longer until it arrives. The weather is typical of California, with cloudy skies in the early morning but sunny skies during the day. Check out SALT CREEK before heading to LOST surfboards. The waves are small, about knee-high in Japan. When we arrived at LOST, many more boards had been made. Model marks are printed in the print room. Here we see the print being washed clean with water. "Look, it looks nicer now," he said, showing me the RNF model mark. The marks on your boards were also printed here. This is the Luvsurf USA office room located inside Lost Surfboards. A meeting with SHAW. The waves were small this morning but looked good in the evening. To SALT CREEK, The board is a LOST 5'5" RNF-EVOLUTION model with cork. Salt Creek is a popular spot for riding the Placebo SURFSKATE model. Cameraman Masuda shot the video. I'd like to try riding this board again tomorrow!!
Learn moreNew Luvsurf TV: “SUB-TABLET” Hiroki Shirakawa
The first 50 customers will receive an AUROLA WRAd5 with free fins! As of today, December 6th, you still have time! We have received many inquiries about the "SUB-TABLET," which has been released in a limited run of 100 units. We have already received many orders, but we have also received many inquiries asking if there are any Finn gifts left, so we would like to let you know. Luvsurf TV:Placebo “SUB-TABLET” Hiroki Shirakawa Rider: Hiroki Shirakawa Board used: Placebo 5'11" SUB-TABLET FLEXLITE-TURBO FILM: Koji Nishii EDIT: TABRIGADE FILM This SUB-TABLET is a tablet with a thin, sharp rail that can also be used as a lip. The rocker, rail shape, and board outline are based on the Mayhem, a best-selling Precevo model. This is a model that has been adjusted to a performance model design for the TABLET. In this riding video, the paddle moves quickly and the takeoff is surprisingly quick. You can see that it has excellent performance that allows you to surf with quick movements. It has the potential to be used in beach break contests where the waves are not powerful, MAYHEM developed this design to suit Japanese waves. The spinning, surfboard-like design and the powerful acceleration of the FLEXLITE-TURBO. Experience the flex performance that allows anyone to easily bring out its smooth rebound performance. [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/54216960[/vimeo]
Learn moreBefore dawn, we crossed the border into Mexico.
This morning I picked up SHAW in San Clemente, and before the night ended, We crossed the border and headed to Mexico. Our destination is San Miguel. Photographer Masuda, who has been stationed in Ventura, California since last month, is also accompanying us. The new board is the Lost "DRIVER" model. The fins are AUROLA "TRIPLE RAZER". This is a commemorative photo of us meeting up with Masaki and Kei, who had been in Mexico since last week, before the session. Walk from the Kobayashi family's second house to the point. It looks Mexican. SHAW has a soft ride, is durable, easy to handle, light and has good handling. A corkboard of the RNF-EVOLUTION, which he has recently taken a liking to. This board is made from a very precious material with limited production, and only 15 units were imported to Japan in 2012. The first shipment will be available in Japan at the end of December, so if you're early, you'll be able to ride it on your first surf of the new year. It will be available in three models: RNF-EVOLUTION, UB-DRIVER-JP, and V2-ROCKET. We will be stocking five of each stockboard size, so if you are interested, please call 03-3732-5532 or Please contact us here. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/contact.html Nishii's driver is 5'9". KEI is also a driver. The waves are head-high fan waves. We had the beach almost to ourselves, so we were able to take videos and photos.
Learn moreNew Luvsurf TV: Placebo “SUB-TABLET” Koji Nishii
The first 50 customers will receive an AUROLA WRAd5 with free fins! As of today, December 2nd, you still have time! We have received many inquiries about the "SUB-TABLET," which has been released in a limited run of 100 units. We have already received many orders! Thank you very much! Today, please take a look at the much talked about "SUB-TABLET" riding video by Nishii. Luvsurf TV:Placebo “SUB-TABLET” Koji Nishii Rider: Koji Nishii Board used: Placebo 5'11" SUB-TABLET FLEXLITE-TURBO FILM & EDIT: TABRIGADE FILM This model takes the excellent design of the TABLET model and brings it closer to a high-performance board, with Mayhem adjusting the balance of rails, rocker, and thickness. The rails are thin, making it easy for the rails to fit into the wave face when turning, resulting in a board that allows for sharp movements. In this riding video, you can see how quickly the rails are inserted and removed. The riding sensation is like taking off with a TABLET stance, and the feeling of surfing is similar to that of a MAYHEM performance board. This model is made of FLEXLITE-TURBO material, which takes advantage of its flexible properties to allow for faster takeoff and faster performance surfing on weak beach breaks. The body is a UV-cut blue metallic color that stands out from other models. Another attractive feature of owning this SUB-TABLET is that only 100 units will be sold. [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/53980364[/vimeo]
Learn moreThe surfboards that were finished at the glass factory today!
It rained again all day in San Clemente today. So today Nishii was concentrating on his desk work at LOST Surfboard. This is the area where Andy's kind photo board is displayed. It's Friday in California because of the time difference. This week we have received a large shipment of boards from the glass factory. This is Julian's own board, the F1-STUB model, which is his favorite. There is also another board by Julian himself, the "F1-STUB" model, in a different color. These two are Taji's personal boards. In 2013, LOST released a collaboration model with TAJI. These are two of Nishii's "DRIVER" films. I ordered the orange one from "F1-STUB", For some reason, MAYEHM was erased from the top and rewritten as "DRIVER" . The DRIVER has more buoyancy than the F1-STUB, so the paddle moves forward. This is a high-performance model that is highly recommended for seasons when you will be wearing heavy gear such as full suits. /models/lost/driver Please see the special DRIVER page here.
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