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Pipe Masters "Mason HO" digest video!
Check out the "Mason HO" Pipeline Masters Digest VIDEO! LOST surfboards, Mayhem shapes, Mason's pipe gun. Michael & Mason Ho Cheeseburger. Mason checking out the waves. When his board broke during a match, his board caddy was his best friend Cheeseburger. Huge Pipeline wave breaking off the second reef. Bowing at the bottom is a traditional Ho family surfing style inherited from his father! Riding to the back door side too! Angle from underwater. Apparently he signed the broken board. With her sister Coco Ho at Surfers Pole. The print on the Lost T-shirt he's wearing is by his dad, Michael Ho!! Mason HO Pipeline Masters Digest VIDEO is here!
Learn moreThe latest "LOST Surf Skate" will be available at Luvsurf this year!
The water was so clear today that you could see all the way to the bottom even offshore. This is the tricky spot you have to go down when cycling to LOWERS. I once saw someone fall off their bike while carrying a surfboard. This is a left wave at LOWERS. We filmed a video at LOWERS again today. SHAW had received a brand new wetsuit from O'Neill in a color that was perfect for video shoots, and he was quick to put it on. Nishii is using a set of AUROLA ``CHARGER'' fins. After that, we went to the LOST Surfboard Glass Factory. Lots of boards in the works as usual. This factory is a laminating factory specializing in POLYESTER. I also went to Catalyst, a shop in Mayhem, to check out the latest LOST surf skates that had arrived. The wheels are clear colored, There are surfing deck grips on the deck, There are even models with black trucks! It will arrive at Love Surf within the year, so stay tuned!
Learn moreChris Ward "CONQUEST" XTR PARALLEL-FLEX!
When I checked T-STREET this morning, The waves had dropped in size considerably. Kei, Hiroto and Shou were surfing here, It was too small, and it had just emerged from the sea. Then, I got a call from Chris Ward inviting me to go surfing. I'm on T-Street now, but the waves are small. If you say that, you can go to Lowers, which is super crowded, but the waves are small, We decided to take that board to LOWERS, so we brought out the 6'2" CONQUEST from Mayhem's house and headed there. Chris had heard from Mayhem and Nishii that the CONQUEST was a very popular model exclusive to Japan, so he wanted to test it out to see just how good its take-off performance and maneuverability were, and thought it would be perfect for a crowded day with small waves like this! Chris' signature fins are scheduled to be released. I also wanted to test out the ``AUROLA FIN,'' so today I set up the ``4.7'' as a trial and went surfing, as it seemed like a good choice. Other "AUROLA FIN" designs also feature board outlines drawn on the beach. I thought it would be nice to set these fins like this in this area, so I had fun doing this. When you come out of the water, the CONQUEST board is big, This "CONQUEST" is made of XTR PARALLEL-FLEX material, which has been praised for being light and allowing for great movement. Taking advantage of the CONQUEST's take-off performance, I was able to ride all the SET waves in a short time without a leash. Wow, you can do this kind of thing with the CONQUEST! We've filmed some riding and it will make you go "Wow, this is what you can do with the CONQUEST!" so please look forward to it being released!!! Chris Ward was riding today, CONQUEST's XTR PARALLEL-FLEX Now, in addition to the 10% discount on the strong yen return , the Christmas fair will also be applied . You can get lots of gifts and get great deals!
Learn moreThank you everyone for purchasing so many new boards!
Mr. A, He chose the Placebo TABLET FLEXLITE-TURBO. After a long break from surfing, he was looking for an easy-to-ride board to return to, and a friend who uses LOST and Placebo recommended the TABLET. Mr. B, The customer chose Placebo's TABLET FLEXLITE-TURBO. B also hasn't surfed in about three years. Even for those who are cautious about choosing the right board, we can confidently recommend the TABLET. The TABLET is the model with the highest reliability and ease of riding, as recommended by actual users. Mr. C said, He chose LOST's "WHIPLASH" XTR 7.0. This board was custom-ordered, but a board identical to this one was hit by a car and could no longer be ridden. The board felt great and the owner liked it, so he ordered an identical board straight away, and this is the board that was made. Take the board out of the car after changing into your wetsuit, and when you come out of the water, put the board away before changing to prevent damage to the board. Be careful not to get blown away by cars parked next to, in front of, or behind you, or by the wind! Mr. D, The customer chose Placebo's ROCKET FLEXLITE-TURBO. He was also using the Presto AIRQUEST, but wanted a little more buoyancy to handle more troy waves, so he came to our store from afar and purchased this board. Now he has one more board in his collection, and can handle more diverse wave conditions! Mr. F, The customer chose LOST's "DRIVER" XTR PARALLEL-FLEX. He was looking for a board that would ride with a slightly sharper feel than the STAELTH model he previously custom ordered, and that would be easier to handle in larger waves, so he purchased this driver model, which perfectly fit that concept, during the great XTR sale. Mr. F, He chose the LOST F1-STUB XTR PARALLEL-FLEX. He currently rides the SUB-SCORCHER and F-1 models. He chose the F1-STUB model as a board that can be used more all-around than the other two models. Thank you everyone for purchasing so many new boards!!! Notice!!! [Extended until the end of January!] Save up to approximately 30,000 yen! The yen has continued to rise due to financial instability in Greece and Italy, and is currently at the 76 yen level, its highest level since the end of the war. We therefore considered whether there might be any problems with ending the strong yen return program, and have decided to continue it for the time being. We are pleased to announce a 10% off sale event for Lost "XTR" material surfboards, taking advantage of the strong yen. All "XTR" material LOST stock boards in stock ■ XTR 3D CARBOLIC ■ XTR PARALLEL-FLEX These two are the relevant materials. Not only will you receive a 10% discount, but you will also receive two free gifts! For more details, please click here!! http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/topics/xtr_sale.html
Learn moreUntil the new FQ design is complete, we will test it on other FQ boards.
SHAW KOBAYASHI @T-STREET This morning we filmed a video on T-Street. The waves were weak due to the strong winds from yesterday. The mismatched duo walk together in harmony. Yojin PRO had been waiting for the finished F1-STUB for a long time and it looked to be in good condition. KEI is a SCORCHER. In California, the number of people using five fins has increased dramatically recently, so you see them a lot. The pelicans were flying low, and they were moving up and down with the waves. It puts its wings on the waves, making it look like it's surfing. This is LOWERS. It's a small but fun looking wave. Afterwards, Nishii said that Hide, who was studying abroad, had experience in videography, In an empty corner of UPPER, We had a video taken of him riding the improved test version of the FQ board. Before the new FQ design is complete, there are still a few more improvements to be made, so we will test it on another FQ board. Here's a photo of today's golden sunset in San Clemente.
Learn moreWe photographed the two members of the team at San Clemente Riviera.
Today Nishii was photographing two members of the Luvsurf team at Riviera, a beach break in San Clemente. Parking in a residential area, Go down the stairs, You will pass through a tunnel with train tracks running above it and come out onto the beach. Shaw Kobayashi He also serves as a judge to help develop the younger players at San Clemente. Kei Kobayashi Recently, I've gotten taller and bigger, so my surfing has improved. Even with siblings, Peak takes priority. Shou timed his stall turn to coincide with the digging section. The waves at SET were amazing and great. This is a video taken at Pipes Cafe in San Clemente while lunch was being served. Tadashi, Hiroto and Kei are checking it out right away. Today we were able to shoot a video of the barrel and air.
Learn moreUnder the Influence Interview with Mason Ho!
MASON HO INTERVIEW FROM SURFING MAGAZINE Under the Influence – Mason Ho Mason Ho calls North Shore competitor icon Michael Ho his "dad." He calls 1993 World Champion Derek Ho his "uncle." His grandpa was an original Waikiki Beach Boy, and his sister won the Men's Triple Crown. Mason comes from a surfing family. Some might think carrying a legacy from the past is a tough one, but when you meet him, you realize it's not. It's the best thing ever. Surfing is all you need. And maybe a world title. (Nathan Myers) Mason Ho: I don't use a deck pad. When I try one, I feel like I'm getting too carried away. It kind of locks me in, and everything feels upside down and weird. And then I end up tipping forward, digging into the rails, and I can't even bottom turn. It's not locking me in completely, but it's locking me in just right. My dad brainwashed me into not using a deck pad. That's the weird thing I inherited from my dad. When I was a kid, I used to peel off all my friends' deck pads. As a result, some of my friends would just stop using them, and sometimes their parents would come out and get really angry and glue new deck pads back on. I tried to peel them off, but they wouldn't come off. My friend was laughing, so I bit into them and left a bite mark. Without my dad and uncles, I wouldn't be where I am today. The same goes for Coco. My dad always watched me, which is why she started surfing. My dad and I used to tease her, saying, "Your surfing is like a girl's," but she quickly said, "I want to be a surfer like Chris Ward, because it's the opposite of girl surfing!" When I was younger, I wanted to surpass my father and uncles in everything they had done. I thought, "I'm going to win Sunset at 20, then Haleiwa, and get 10 world titles!" I thought that way until I was 18. But then I started to realize how amazing my dad and uncle were. Now I feel like there's no way I could ever do that. My dad never coaches, he's never coached, but he always says little things. He looks at the ocean and gives me a simple little message of the day, like, "Stay calm." And then I get it, slow down a little (stay calm), and then I'm like, "Ah, I see." My dad has been through a lot, so sometimes it seems like he doesn't want Coco or me to become surfers. He never pressured us to surf. He never even gave us boards. He was like, "If you want to use it, you can use my board." Or when he asked me, "Do you want to surf?" and I answered, "No, I want to play kickball with the girls," he would always laugh and say, "Okay, then I'll go surf by myself." It's not that I don't feel pressure, but I definitely want to win some events. My uncle Derek won a world title at 29, so I definitely want to win a world title. Kelly is the best surfer I've ever seen at 40, so I think there's still a lot of potential there. I've been traveling a lot lately. When the sea is rough, I take out my laptop and write short stories. Sometimes they're silly: memories of Andy, things my dad told me, things I learned along the way. I know none of it will make sense to anyone reading it, but I just keep writing. I started doing this after Andy passed away. I love writing down his memories. My philosophy with girls is to go after the cutest ones. If I see a cute girl, I'll at least try to talk to her, no matter the situation. I'm not afraid of being turned down. If I'm having dinner with Coco and I see a cute girl, I'll be like, "Coco, wait a minute," and I'll rush out to talk to her. Sometimes I get made fun of, but that's funny too. But it usually works out. I go up to that cute girl and always tell her the truth. Anything that comes to mind, even bad things. I just say everything that comes to mind. No nonsense. They usually like it. I've been hitting on girls in department stores lately. Like a criminal. Well, as far as I can tell, Surfing Magazine is making a movie. It's not finished yet. But yes, it's a movie starring Mason Ho. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What did you think after reading this interview? Mason is awesome, right?
Learn moreIt is designed to make dolphin-through easy.
It's Sunday in California. This is LOWERS. Since it was early in the morning on the last day of the holidays, the beach was empty. Nishii surfed on the upper side, where the swell from the northwest provides good breaks. By the time we finished surfing, the tide had started to move towards the low tide and the wave quality was getting even better. The time I was surfing was high tide and the waves were thick, so I surfed on the improved version of FISHQUEST, which I had been testing every day. This board is made of XTR material. I've tested it with both POLY and XTR materials. The new design on the bottom side makes it easier for the thick board to sensitively perform rail work from side to side. The idea of Mayhem, which is designed to make dolphin-throughs easier, also works well. Christmas gift fair is being held for a limited time until December 25th ! All customers who spend a total of 10,000 yen or more on the online store will receive this gift! We will give you a free, not-for-sale DVD filmed by Nishii!! http://luvsurf.co.jp/luvsurf_blog/?p=16591 ★For the first 50 customers who purchase a LOST surfboard, I'll give you a V-neck knit as a gift! Shop at Love Surf and get lots of gifts! Plus, you can get two gifts! It can also be used in conjunction with the "XTR Board Yen Strength Profit Return Festival" and "Polypara Sale." Until the end of November! Lost XTR surfboards are currently on sale to take advantage of the strong yen, so you can purchase them at a 10% discount. With your purchase, you will receive two free gifts: a Dakine grip and an AUROLA knit case. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/item_search/rootCategoryId,170/childCategoryId,202/ (If you purchase a Lost XTR surfboard, you will receive a total of 5 free gifts!!!) And also this! Due to popular demand, the "Polypara Sale" is still on! You can ride these boards at the same price as traditional center stringer boards! We want you to know more about the greatness of parallel boards, so we're running a special discount campaign on just 12 models in stock. Don't miss this chance! http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/topics/parallel.html These purchases are If you use the WEB★Store, you will receive 5% points, making it a great deal, so don't miss out!!
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