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Nishii brings you a report from the LOST Surfboards USA factory!
The factory was closed on Saturday, but Mayhem and I went to check it out. This is the section where polyboard is glass laminated. All the boards are placed on the rack and will be sanded and finished at the beginning of next week. This is a resin-colored Pisces board that is only available through Mayhem's store list. Apparently, Pisces are extremely popular in the US and are selling like hotcakes. These come in a variety of lengths and shapes, from Chrome boards to adult boards. These blanks have been sprayed with airbrush colors before being glassed. This is a Sub Driver 3.0 Swallowtail that has just been sanded. This is the epoxy resin master, Chad's room, where Black Sheep Builts are being produced one after another. When you order a custom Black Sheep Built from the USA, it is glassed here and shipped to Japan. Feel free to contact Love Surf for any custom order enquiries! https://youtu.be/sDumfDPvTt0
Learn moreIt's no wonder it's selling so well! I rode LOST's "SMOOTH OPERATOR"!
Hello, I'm Kohei, a staff member. Japan-exclusive material! I rode the LOST "SMOOTH OPERATOR" POLYESTER KIRI-FLEX! Why is the "SMOOTH OPERATOR" so popular with so many surfers? I've come to realize this again! "SMOOTH OPERATOR" has been a hit with many surfers and continues to sell well. It's popular not only with shortboarders, but also with longboarders who want to move their surfboard more, and is being purchased by surfers of all styles and levels! This time I rode the SMOOTH OPERATOR in the 36.55cl size, which is 6'4" and is in the usual Japanese conditions of waist to stomach, chest and shoulders, and head, but I was once again struck by why it has continued to sell so well! I was able to understand. I usually ride a surfboard that is around 30cl, so naturally I paddle very quickly and can take off even when the waves aren't quite steep yet, which completely changes my position when waiting for waves! Furthermore! After taking off, just standing up will allow you to gain speed, and even in sections where you would be left behind even if you pumped like crazy on a shortboard, just by moving your standing position on the surfboard you can ride all the way to the inside! Depending on the wave quality, the surfing is very relaxed and smooth and feels great! The KIRI-FLEX material, which is only available in Japan, has excellent flex and you can clearly feel your speed increasing with each push. Compared to a certain brand's mid-length board that is often compared to the "SMOOTH OPERATOR," the outline is sharper, the board is not wider, and the rail ends are thinner (especially in the tail area), so the board moves very easily. Even those who normally ride shortboards will be very satisfied with the athletic performance! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvKKV-WtAts After riding the SMOOTH OPERATOR, I thought that if surfers who normally use shortboards were to be a little more flexible in their riding style and thinking when riding the SMOOTH OPERATOR, they would be able to dramatically increase the number of waves they could ride, making it easier for fans to enjoy surfing, and that this model would teach them a new kind of fun in surfing that is a little different from what they have experienced before. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDumfDPvTt0 Previously I rode the "DOUBLE DART" and this time I rode the "POLYESTER KIRI-FLEX", but even though it's the same model, the ride feels quite different depending on the material, and I enjoyed being able to see the unique characteristics of each. The differences between each material are explained in detail by Pro Nishii and Pro Masato Watanabe, who rode them on the same day, so be sure to check it out on YOUTUBE! To purchase LOST's "SMOOTH OPERATOR" click here! To purchase PLACEBO's "SMOOTH OPERATOR", click here!
Learn moreAt the 2025 US Open, the LOST team will be competing on EPOXY/EPS boards!
"Michael Rodriguez" Subdriver 3.0 Lightspeed "Ian Gentile" Sub-Driver 2.0 Sam tail is double dart The squash tail is Black Sheep built. Australia's promising young talent "Winter Vincent" Sub-Driver 2.0 Squash Tail EPS blanks with wooden center stringer An epoxy resin board with a BLACK SHEEP BUILT look and carbon fiber on the deck. "Sawyer Lindblad" Step driver wooden center stringer EPS blanks An epoxy resin board with carbon attached only to the bottom. Past US OPEN winner "Kira Pinkerton" Sub-Driver 2.0 EPS blank epoxy resin board with wooden center stringer. "Anon Matsuoka" 3.0STUB DRIVER POLYBOARD Many other LOST teams will also be competing on EPOXY/EPS boards at the 2025 US Open! https://youtu.be/Nr6vveNLYkY
Learn moreOnly one of the popular "MICKS TAPE" USA-made tape left! Originally ¥202,400 (tax included) → New sale for ¥99,000! Hurry if your 5'1" size fits!
Hello! This is Sosuke from our staff! We have just one USA-made "MICKS TAPE" board left, the winner of the STAB Electric Acid Surfboard Test! It's also available at a special price of ¥99,000 (tax included)! This is your chance to try out the "MICKS TAPE" board, endorsed by Mick Fanning, at an affordable price! Don't miss out! [ap_show_item 117030] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hv1tn6w3CI&t=5s At first glance, the MICKS TAPE looks like a board for small waves, but it can be adapted to a variety of conditions! In this video, Mick Fanning surfs a reef break in the Maldives during peak season as if it were a performance board! Of course, you can also ride small waves without any problems! It minimizes the weaknesses inherent to short boards, allowing you to stay in control even in powerful, big waves, and fits securely into tight sections! Although it is short, it is incredibly maneuverable and can move in any direction and angle you want! We have already received very positive feedback from customers who have purchased and ridden the MICKS TAPE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5yECjqZObM&list=TLGGTFZWh6bwm78zMDA3MjAyNQ&t=2s If you're looking for a second board or want a board that can handle a variety of waves, don't miss out on the Mick Fanning-approved "MICKS TAPE"! It's rare to get the chance to try out a USA-made LOST surfboard at this price!
Learn moreA small amount has been restocked! "JELLYS GUARD," which provides both jellyfish repellent and sunscreen at the same time, is back in stock!
Hello, I'm Kohei, a staff member. It's high season now, and jellyfish have appeared in some spots, causing many people to be affected. The number of jellyfish will likely continue to increase depending on the wind direction. JELLYS GUARD SPF50 Jellyfish Repellent & Sunscreen Cream Sunscreen Plus, which prevents the risk of jellyfish stings and protects against UV rays, is back in stock! "JELLYS GUARD" is the world's first anti-jellyfish cream, developed together with students from Ehime Prefectural Nagahama High School. It all started with a simple study asking, "Why don't clownfish get stung by sea anemones?" This resulted in "JELLYS GUARD," a non-chemical sunscreen that is gentle on the ocean and protects the skin with no UV absorbers. [ap_show_item 372063] Be sure to take precautions against UV rays and jellyfish and enjoy surfing! It is also recommended for protecting your partner and children from UV rays and jellyfish! For surf goods, click here!
Learn morePart 2 [A Must-See for Older Surfers] A Complete Explanation! "Smooth Operator" Full Carbon? Half Carbon? Poly? Placebo? Which is Better?
Part 2 [A must-see for older surfers] A comprehensive explanation! "Smooth Operator" Full carbon? Half carbon? Poly? Presto? Which is better? A YouTube video has been released in which professional surfer Masato Watanabe and older pro surfer Nishii explain the performance and characteristics of the four technologies of the Smooth Operator - full carbon, half carbon, poly, and preseo - as well as the wave conditions they want to ride in. Please take a look. The Smooth Operator model is Mayhem's classic mid-length board that can be ridden in a wide range of conditions, from big waves to small waves. If you're a shortboarder interested in mid-length surfboards, you should definitely choose the Smooth Operator. This is because it's a performance mid-length surfboard with excellent performance, designed and developed by Matt "Mayhem" Biolos, the WSL's world No. 1 high-performance board shaper for three consecutive years, and designed to be suitable for surfers of all levels, even older surfers. Take a look here. https://youtu.be/sDumfDPvTt0
Learn morePart 1 [A must-see for older surfers] Two older surfers, 41-year-old professional surfer Masato Watanabe and 59-year-old surfer Nishii, try out four different Smooth Operator technologies!
Part 1 [A must-see for older surfers] Two older men, "Masato Watanabe" 41 years old and "Nishii" 59 years old Compare the four technologies of the "Smooth Operator"! Two older guys, pro surfer Masato Watanabe (41) and his older brother, 59-year-old Nishii, took four technology boards from Mayhem's internationally acclaimed "Smooth Operator" model to Kamogawa Marquis to compare them. The wave conditions that day were perfect for testing the Smooth Operator. The two surfers compared the four technology boards - Poly, Black Sheep, Double Dart, and Presebo - and immediately after, they shared their impressions of the boards, including their feel and characteristics, so please take a look. Even if the surfboards are the same model and size, their performance can change dramatically depending on the technology (manufacturing method). Please take the time to watch as you see this through actual riding and commentary from the two gentlemen. The Smooth Operator is a mid-length board that is the first choice for shortboarders! It moves well and is stress-free, allowing you to ride many small and large waves, even in crowded conditions. So please take a look. https://youtu.be/wvKKV-WtAts
Learn moreWe've been receiving a flood of orders for the FU WAX COOLER every day for the past week since it arrived!
Hello! This is Sosuke from our staff! It's been about a week since the FU WAX COOLER arrived! We've been receiving a flood of orders every day, and there have been days when we couldn't keep up with shipping. We have limited stock so please order early! [ap_show_item 372983] The " Japan exclusive color" RED is the most popular and is also recommended at "Luv surf"! Limited edition "RED" color that is easy for women to use! Hurry before stock runs out! View this post on Instagram A post shared by FUWAXJAPAN (@fu_wax_japan) Professional golfer Kei Kobayashi also used the FU WAX COOLER to take second place at the QS6000 held at a wave pool in Korea! We recommend applying FU WAX, a favorite among surfers around the world, when it's still hard! This " FUWAX COOLER" can solve the problem of wax melting and deforming when you go surfing on your precious holiday, or melting and sticking to the seats or walls of your car! To view the FUWAX product page , click here!
Learn moreBe sure to check it out! We have some used boards from PLACEBO Surfboards in stock, which sell out quickly!
Hello, I'm Kohei, a staff member. We have two used boards from PLACEBO Surfboards in stock, which sell out quickly! If you find one that fits you, don't miss it! [ap_show_item 372734] Based on the "Round Nose Fish," the "Round Nose Round" is a model created by MAYHEM and Pro Nishii with the concept of weekend surfers riding the waves of Japan. It is a user-friendly board with a round tail and volume. This is an outstanding board in terms of paddle performance, speed, and control! This is your chance to try out Presebo Surfboard's proud "DURA-FLEX" technology! [ap_show_item 372878] Although sales have ended, we have received a shipment of used "RNF-RETRO'18" boards, which have been receiving a lot of inquiries! The RNF-RETRO'18 was released as a copy of LOST's RNF-RETRO, which was Pro Nishii's magic board.It has the outline of a traditional fish, but it is a retro fish model that also has performance capabilities that you wouldn't expect from its appearance. This is a rare used board that is hard to come by these days, so be sure to check it out! In addition to the boards we have introduced this time, Love Surf has a wide selection of used boards that you won't find in other stores, so be sure to check them out! Click here to see the "USED Board"!
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