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A photo of Nishii riding the LOST 6'4" "SMOOTH OPERATOR" Black Sheep Built in the Mentawai.
These are some photos taken on a recent trip to the Mentawai. This is a light reef break off the coast of the island of Kandui Resort where Nishii was staying. The wave quality was a powerful wave with a following. The current from the island's bay flows from the shore to the open sea, so you can avoid the current by surfing during times when the current is not strong and the tide is not moving. When the tide goes out, it becomes too shallow, The best time for surfing was from mid tide to high tide. The photos taken by a professional photographer from underwater are impressive. In Mentawai, we have this LOST 6'4" "SMOOTH OPERATOR" Black Sheep Built. I used to ride it when it was big enough to be used as a gunboard for big waves. The "SMOOTH OPERATOR" is large enough to ride small waves, It's long and thin so it can be used for big waves. It's not only great for small waves, but it's also recommended as a board for typhoons! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWQICqBTqa8&t=1s
Learn moreHurry! Only 24 "Smooth Operator" stockboards with Black Sheep Built Technology are in stock!
We've just received a limited-edition shipment of 24 Smooth Operator stockboards featuring Black Sheep Built technology. These 24 boards are crafted at Lost's epoxy-specialized surfboard factory in Vietnam, where we can offer them at a lower price than in the USA. They're lightweight, high-quality, and offer exceptional performance. Nishii has been riding these boards a lot and loves them so much that they've become a favorite in his car every time he goes surfing. We hope you'll experience the powerful combination of this amazing Smooth Operator model and Black Sheep Built on the waves. The Smooth Operator is one of our most popular boards, so we expect it to sell out quickly, so be sure to get yours soon! Purchase yours here! https://www.luvsurf.co.jp/shop/?model_name=SMOOTH+OPERATOR&brand_name=LOST Get it here! https://youtu.be/dWQICqBTqa8
Learn moreHurry!!! It's now available online and on YouTube!
On sale now! It will be available online from 8pm on November 9th, along with the release on YouTube! It was released along with the release of YouTube. Nishii has already been riding the smooth-operated Black Sheep Built out to sea. I just wanted to let you know that it's made in Vietnam, so it's very light, the rails are thin, and it works great. We have started selling stock boards, If you are not sure about the size of the board, Please feel free to call Love Surf. https://youtu.be/dWQICqBTqa8
Learn moreReally? For small waves? [LOST Japan Exclusive] Black Sheep Build Stockboard Now in Stock!
Really? For small waves? [LOST Japan Exclusive Model] Black Sheep Build Stockboard Now in Stock! We are pleased to announce that we have received another attractive board! The last shipment sold out in a flash. The Kolohe Andino is a surfboard that was researched and developed to be ridden in the extremely small waves that will be present at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. We have received a stockboard from Black Sheep Built Technology, a Japan-exclusive model called "SUP DRIVER" that is not sold outside of Japan. At the same time as this YouTube video was released, sales of the stockboard, which was limited to 16 units, also began. This time, we only have 16 in stock, so if you see this and think it's the one for you, don't hesitate and make your decision quickly! On YouTube, SUP DRIVER Nishii, who couldn't wait to ride a Black Sheep Build, is trying it out on a big wave day! https://youtu.be/PeUmdPnSpvg
Learn moreWhat board was Cole Houshmand riding on T Street?
These were taken by Nishii during his recent stay in California. I surf the small waves at T Street Beach Break in San Clemente. This is a photo of Lost Surfboards Team Rider World Tour rider Cole Haushmand. Nishii's straight air was higher than expected, causing him to go out of frame. The board I rode privately during the off-season was a LOST SUB DRIVER 2.0 thumb tail black sheep build. The Black Sheep Build Technology is a very good board for beach break waves of this size, It's clear that this is the best board for normal conditions in Japan. If you haven't tried the Black Sheep Build yet, I highly recommend you give it a try. Once you ride a Black Sheep Build, you'll understand how great it is and you'll never want to go back to other boards! https://youtu.be/cFEK8fs_7Xw
Learn moreWhat is Nishii's favorite board to ride in California right now?
Nishii is currently in California and her favorite bottoms are pearl-colored. I've been riding the Black Sheep Build Technology Round Nose Fish 96 a lot. I received this board in California last October and brought it to Costa Rica. After that, I returned to California, and was transported by plane from California to Japan with Nishii, and I flew there many times. I also took it with me when I went on a surf trip to the Philippines in December. After that, he returned to Japan and spent the New Year holidays with Nishii, and returned to California with Nishii in January. Nishii has already traveled to four countries and this is his favorite board right now, and the one he always carries with him. The Black Sheep build is truly unique. It's said that once you ride it, you can't go back to the way you were, and it's born from a sticky flex that lets you flow. And when I say you can flow, I mean you can connect the lines!
Learn moreNew Luvsurf TV by Nishii Koji released! [Alive? Surfboard] Release Notice!
New Luvsurf TV by Nishii Koji released! [Alive? Surfboard] Release Notice! "Nishii gives high praise" MICK'S TAPE Black Sheep! In the video, it says, "Watch me riding at a beach break in Japan." That was from 2:33 to 3:35, and the rest of the riding was in California. ◆The latest information on the release of MICK'S TAPE Black Sheep will be delivered to you here! Add as a LINE friend: https://page.line.me/luvsurf If you haven't registered as a friend yet, please do so! ◆BLACK SHEEP BUILD board technology This high-performance surfboard features a stringerless, high-density, ultra-lightweight EPS blank with a LOST original Triax carbon deck and is finished with EPOXY resin vacuum glass. https://www.luvsurf.co.jp/material/96806/ Please see the detailed information on the web here. ◆Please also check out the 24'S blog article below! *Here are some photos of Nishii's first time riding MICK'S TAPE at a beach break in Japan! https://www.luvsurf.co.jp/116876/ * "I keep this board in my car and can ride it in any situation." That's true! https://www.luvsurf.co.jp/116975/ *Try out the turning performance that is unique to MICK'S TAPE! https://www.luvsurf.co.jp/117037/ *It looks like it's alive! Nishii's new magic board "MICK'S TAPE" https://www.luvsurf.co.jp/117091/ ＊It's going great! The "MICK'S TAPE" model has become Nishii's magic board! https://www.luvsurf.co.jp/117132/ https://youtu.be/SIcRzf_3pYY
Learn moreNishii is riding! He's in top form! Check out the "MICK'S TAPE" Black Sheep Build!
Everyone! Listen up! Nishii has acquired an incredible new magic board! This is "MICK'S TAPE"! Board sizes are stock dimensions 5'3" x 19.38 x 2.40 28.50cl! And more! Because it's a Black Sheep Build! The bounce is so intense it feels like the board has life. It responds well when you lip it, and when you hit it, it bounces back towards you! The spray also flies! Newly developed for the Black Sheep Build, MARKO Foam's stringerless EPS blanks give the illusion of being alive! Only those who have ridden it can experience the Black Sheep Build. The lively ride feel is simply amazing! LOST even advertises the Black Sheep Build as "once you ride it, you'll never go back!" If you're a surfboard enthusiast who talks about board mania, you should get on it as soon as possible! Nishii says Black Sheep Build is in good condition and recommends it with confidence!
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