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This is a report from Lost Surfboard's US headquarters.
Surfing on the FISHQUEST 2 master board. A report from Lost Surfboards HQ. The board rack at the LOST headquarters is getting more and more boards day by day. By the time the full-fledged season begins, this board rack will store more than twice as many boards as it does now and be shipped all over the world. This is a newly made custom order board from Japan called "Kite". It's a black FUTURE box. These two boards were used by Kolohe and will be sent to Luvsurf soon. The SHOP mark can also be added to custom orders from authorized Japanese retailers. These are the laminated marks of WATERS in Shizuoka and COLORS in Kanagawa. This is what Nishii's desk at LOST looks like. We are currently sorting through the many custom order forms we have received so far in 2012. This is Nishii at the LuvsurfUSA office, which was established inside Lost's headquarters.
Learn moreNew FISHQUEST Japan Limited Placebo Mark POLY Test Model
Today's LOWERS is a size smaller than yesterday's. The set was about waist-sized, so I took the Japan-exclusive FQ POLYESTER test model 5'6" with the PLACEBO mark and went surfing. After that, I went to the LOST surfboard factory. A catalog shoot was taking place for LOST's newly released women's brand, BLACKSHEEP. There were lots of photographers and models inside and outside the LOST surfboard factory, creating a glamorous atmosphere that was different from the usual masculine factories. This is the Arctic FOAM mark, which LOST, which is now becoming known in Japan, has started to use mainly. Arctic has yellow and green, Yellow is Clark Foam's Ultra Light (lightweight) Green is a super light (regular weight) blank. Terry, who is in charge of airbrushing, said that orders for color boards were coming in earlier and in larger numbers than usual. Apparently people come to LOST from all over the world. Matt "MAYHEM" Biolos was also busy shaping today.
Learn moreThere's an Anchor WETsuit sticker on it.
For some reason, there was an octopus and a shark in a window display with a picture of waves. When I went to Mayhem's surf shop "Catalyst," which has a fun atmosphere, GORKIN's new signature deck PAD has arrived. It will also be available at Love Surf in March, so stay tuned! A LOST deck pad is also scheduled to be released by Astrodeck in 2012. Here are two boards that Gokin recently self-painted. There are also stickers from Gokin's new sponsors, REEF and Anchor WET Suits.
Learn moreIntroducing a glass shop exclusively for LOST surfboards.
Today we'd like to introduce you to a glass shop that specializes in LOST surfboards. Located behind Mayhem Surf Shop in San Clemente, This is a laminate factory exclusively for LOST surfboards. We specialize in POLYESTER materials. Once the board is shaped, it is brought here and wrapped in resin and cloth. The carbon and fins are installed, and the sanding process is completed. Resin usage is measured in drums. The marks are stored like this so that you can easily cut out the ones you need. The long white box contains rolled glass cloth. The white cup is used to mix the resin, hardener and additives. I have installed FCS fin plugs. Whenever I come here, I see the marks of not only the shapers but also the glass craftsmen and sanding craftsmen. I think it's a good job to get into.
Learn moreI received a used 5'11" KOLOHE SUB-DRIVER.
We have begun preparations to set up a desk space for Nishii at Lost Surfboard headquarters. Today, in preparation for this, we are cleaning up the room on the second floor where the desks separated by partitions will be located. With help from SHAW, Andy from Lost, and Rick, the cleaning was completed in one day. This is the wall of the board art room on the first floor. This is a board rack exclusively for teams and professional riders. Shane and a Gokin board. Share, Corey, and a bunch of Damien Hobgood (DEMO) Jordy Smith always has a steady stream of orders. There are many stock boards lined up here, but since it is winter, there are currently the fewest stock boards available throughout the year. Nishii received a used KOLOHE SUB-DRIVER of 5'11", I'd like to try riding it tomorrow.
Learn moreThe Mayhem RNF is the original round nose board.
Mayhem has to go to a trade show in Florida starting tomorrow, He was checking each order form one by one in the office. He is a hard worker. The shape room was filled with boards that were about to be master shaped. Outside, machine-cut blanks ready to be shaped are lined up on the board racks. Kolohe's father, Dino Andino, I came to LOST Surfboard Factory to order a board for my son. I posted the latest surf clip of Kolohe that Dino showed me on the Luvsurf Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/luvsurf.jp Please take a look. Kolohe's latest surfing is getting even more amazing! From France, glassers (people who roll resin) with special skills came to a glass factory specializing in Mayhem. I heard she was there so I went to meet her, but she wasn't there and only her apron was hanging outside to dry. We went to a surfboard warehouse in another location and found SHAW from the Luvsurf team ordering a board. Andy from LOST showed us the RNF-CLASSIC model that Dane Reynolds has ordered yet again. In CA, where the mini board boom has died down, we are seeing a lot of round nose boards like the RNF model this year. This RNF from MAYHEM can be said to be the original round nose board.
Learn moreApparently SHAW from the Luvsurf team was judging.
Luvsurf team rider Shaw at San Clemente Pier I heard he was judging so I went to check it out. There is a train station at the pier. Here is the station and a ticket vending machine. It's from above the pier. Due to the time difference, OC here is on Sunday. WSA contest trophy It's a boys and girls contest that only those under 16 can participate in. There are microgrom classes where parents accompany their children and push the board. It's a surf contest that the whole family can enjoy. The event was held at two points, using both the north and south sides of the pier. We've posted these videos from the San Clemente Pier on our Luvsurf Facebook page, so please take a look. The angle from the pier gives you a good idea of what San Clemente was like on Sunday. Sign up for Facebook and click "Like" to view it. https://www.facebook.com/luvsurf.jp Please click here! (If you have clicked "Like" you can view it without any problems.)
Learn moreGORKIN's latest "ANCHOR" wetsuit video!
Since 2012, he has received a big sponsorship offer from "REEF Inc." ANCHOR wetsuit's signature rider, GORKIN. Recently provided by "ANCHOR" wetsuits, A video of someone wearing a WET suit has already been uploaded, so we'd like to introduce it to you. The filming and editing was done by TUPAT, a cameraman who is skilled in both photography and videography. The photo was taken at Gorkin's home base, NSB (New Smyrna Beach) in Florida. Judging from the fact that Gokin is wearing a Seagull, the seawater doesn't seem that cold. Now, check out the latest videos of the GORKIN and ANCHOR wetsuits! Gorkin FunMican in Volusia County from Ocean Video Photography on Vimeo . Gokin is doing an air reverse with a GoPro in one hand. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=2954053534433&set=vb.1354278062&type=2&theater Here is the video that Gokin shot with his GOPRO. (You can't see it unless you're a Facebook member.)
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