Blog
XTR-specific deck grip?
I received an interesting message from Habiyar, the owner of Epoxy Pro, the company that makes XTR boards. It seems that Habiyar is currently developing a deck grip specifically for XTR boards. He sent me a photo of the sample that was ready. The reason why this deck grip is made specifically for XTR is that it is designed to be cut so that it can be attached around the small holes in the vent system that are drilled into XTR boards. And what Habiyar is most particular about is that there is a notch in the kick part, which allows the water flowing over the deck grip to hit the kick part, preventing resistance - a world-first idea. This is a product that Javier, who is also an active top AM competitor, is passionate about, so we are looking forward to its release. This photo is of Javier.
Learn morePainted with RNF-Q EPS/MARKO.
The weather was nice today, so I tried painting the RNF-Q EPS/MARKO that just arrived from CALFORNIA the other day. I've uploaded some photos of the process. First, the stringer and Mayhem marks, as well as the bottom, are masked off to prevent the color from getting on them since they are clear. After that, the deck parts that need to be sprayed with gray color, which will become the base, are painted solid. At this point, a sticker is applied to the Precevo mark, and then masked off from above. To paint the rails black, the area other than the rails is masked off, and then the stripe design is masked and painted to finish it off. Then I stuck on some stickers and it was done! I wonder if the first ride will be tomorrow? Furthermore, EPS FCS boards have strong EPS foam embedded in the fin cup area for reinforcement, as shown here. I see, this way the fin cup part will be strong even though it is made of soft EPS foam. Today, Mr. H from Yokohama purchased the 5'10" in the AVISO limited edition color. He will be taking the flight tomorrow during his Golden Week holiday. Thank you for your time today, Mr. H.
Learn moreThe custom order was completed during Golden Week! We're announcing the winners!
Just in time for Golden Week! Your custom order is complete! This is Mr. S, who hit his favorite board with his car and ordered a custom-made version. He used to go to Hawaii when he was younger and is now a senior surfer. The model was a Shark 6'1" tri-fin, and he was ready to rip and beat the young guys. This is Mr. T, who finally got his hands on an RNF-Q. He's always riding the latest models. He's a big fan of RNF, so he's looking forward to riding this QUAD. I hope you both enjoy surfing during Golden Week. I'll also announce it on my blog! The 12 winners of the Lost Surfboard Order Fair held the other day are listed below! Winners will be contacted by the retailer where they placed their order, so please look forward to it. DVS Cap & Sandals Saitama Prefecture/Mr. Matsuda Shizuoka Prefecture/Mr. Miyaguchi Kanagawa Prefecture/Mr. Yamashita REEF Sandals & Stickers Tokyo/Mr. Tsuchiya DELPHI board shorts Shizuoka Prefecture/Mr. Usami Shizuoka Prefecture/Mr. Ohashi Kanagawa Prefecture/Mr. Okamura DURASACK8 Knit Case Mr. Ikeya, Shizuoka Prefecture STICKY BUMPS Grip Aichi Prefecture/Mr. Inagaki SURF SAPRI big box Mr. Yamashita, Shizuoka Prefecture LOST DVD Chiba Prefecture/Mr. Yamada Tochigi Prefecture/Mr. Ajino For those who placed an order during the Order Fair period but unfortunately did not win the prize draw, We will send you two bottles of Lanson Wax when your board is completed, so look forward to it!
Learn moreWe have received new product samples from the AUROLA design team!
We have received new product samples from the AUROLA design team! This is the AUROLA tail guard, made of hard sponge rubber material. It has a sophisticated, elegant color design with black and white lines. The engraved AUROLA logo gives it an elegant and luxurious feel. We are currently developing a nose guard that will be sold as a set. We are also currently developing models for round nose and swallow (fish) lures. We will be posting progress updates on our blog, so stay tuned! Nishii has over 20 years of experience working in surf shops, and the design team has been developing products based on customer feedback. The concept is "surf gear that is convenient to have and satisfying to use." I can't wait for it to be released!!
Learn moreI rode the Nishii SD3!
Here you go. The Nishii Personal SD3 finally arrived, so I immediately painted it myself and took it for my first ride. This time, I simply painted the rails black afterwards. At first glance, they look like they're just black rails, but if you look closely, you'll see that purple is hidden underneath, and it pops out beautifully in the evening. It's an elaborately crafted rail color. It may be hard to see in this photo, but if you look closely you can see it a little. Starting today, for customers who purchase a stock board by Golden Week on May 6th, We'll paint it in the same color for free! It will be completed in 2 days, so you can ride it right away! (Clear board only) The size is SD3 5'10" x 17 7/8" x 2" UL-on fin EPS/MARKO. This time, it's Precebo/Mayhem spec. Then, on the afternoon of the 24th, I took my first ride at J'S Point in southern Chiba. The conditions were too good for testing, with flat waves, overhead waves and tubes. As expected, the ON fins feel just right for this type of performance board, and it ended up being a very good first ride. I'll be riding it more and sharing my impressions, so please look forward to it. Okada from J'S was also surfing and said, "The waves aren't that great," but to me they were really good. The left set wave that Okada gave me was the best wave, because I did five backside rip turns. Thank you for stopping by today!
Learn moreTo Lost Hamamatsu store and G-SLASH,
I visited Lost Hamamatsu store and G-SLASH. The owner is Kenya Nomata, CEO of Crossing Wetsuits, the owner of G-SLASH, a store in Hamamatsu that attracts core surfers and has been a Lost retailer for over 10 years, and whose rider is Matt Archibald. There were waves, so we headed to Goto P, right in front of the shop, put up a sign (a sure sign of a great surf shop!) and headed out to surf. Nomata-san, as you'd expect from the owner of Lost Dealer, was already riding a QUAD board! He was riding it well. His wife, Tomoko, took some photos, so please take a look. Tomoko's photography skills are on par with those of a professional. All of the surfing photos below are by Tomoko. Masashi, a G-SLASH rider who was with me on the Maldives trip last year, I was surfing. This is what surfing at home is like! As you can see, many club members were having a session at the point. Everyone here is just such a talented person. The session continues like this even after we come out of the water...!
Learn moreI'm in Hamamatsu today.
At the request of Murasaki Sports Hamamatsu store, we held a Presebo test drive event. A large crowd gathered and took a commemorative photo. The waves were like this and we were worried about the wind direction, but once we got out to sea we could enjoy the waves. Looking at the shore from offshore, the view is like this: The name of this point is big breasts... Hmm?? Inside the Hamamatsu store. Isn't that great? There are lots of playthings! If you're looking for surfboards, check out these two. On the right is Amano-san and on the left is Shibata-san. Please take a good look! If you're in a hurry and looking for a 5'8" AC-QUAD, you'll find it here! I found this cute thing in the store.
Learn moreParabolic Stringer SD3 EPS/MARKO now in stock!
Parabolic Stringer SD3 EPS/MARKO now in stock! To everyone reading this blog and to our retailers, We will notify you before the stock board list is posted on the site! The size you're interested in is... the best-selling #69131 SD 3 / MARKO-EPS Parabolic Stringer SW-SW Tail ★ ¥175,000 excluding tax 6'1" x 18.50" x 2.25" (185 x 47.0 x 5.7 cm) FUTUER FIN Specifications The recommended weight is around 65-73kg! Who will get this amazing board? We look forward to your order!! Today, Mr. Yamamoto from Analog Clothing, a clothing store in Love Surf, came to do some sales for us. The brand's designs are great, but the prices are low, making it a rapidly growing brand. You're always such a refreshing person, aren't you, Yamamoto-san?
Learn more