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Today I surfed at two different spots.
It's the second day since we arrived at Tero Resort and we're off to surf. Today I surfed at two different spots. One location has two reef breaks, a goofy one and a regular one. The people at the resort told me that the waves on this day were the smallest of the season, so I used a Placebo 5'4" round nose round surfboard, but even though they were small, overhead waves were coming in while I was waiting for a set. This area of Indonesia is sunny all year round. Mayhem has the power to cut the leash. There are many islands, so there are points where the wind direction is always offshore, so I'm looking forward to surfing there in the future.
Learn moreNishii arrived at Tero Island in Indonesia.
Nishii arrived at Tero Island in Indonesia. We met up with MAHYEM and the others from Bali at Jakarta Airport in Indonesia. We flew to Padang and arrived at Tero Island on a chartered plane. I left Japan last Tuesday and changed planes three times. The last charter plane they were to board suffered a flat tire on the runway. Normally it would have arrived after two nights and three days, but it arrived on Friday, three nights and four days later. This is one of the few areas in Indonesia where you can enjoy private surfing due to its difficult access. Please look forward to the report on the remaining 8 days. https://youtu.be/GkyLh4lGddo
Learn moreWhat board did Nishii bring to the Mentawai?
What board did Nishii bring to the Mentawai? LOST 『RMF'96』POLY LONG TOE 5'4" x 19.25 x 2.33 27.25cl PLACEBO "RAD DIABLO2.0" FLEXLITE ULTIMATE6 5' 8" x 19.50" x 2.32" 27.5cl LOST『SMOOTH OPEARTOR』BLACK SHEEP BUILT 6' 4" x 20.25" x 2.63" 36.55cl I brought a lot of fins and tested them over a 10-day round. We also discovered a great setting on the hollow waves of a reef break with wave quality that you can't ride in Japan! https://www.luvsurf.co.jp/model/?model_brand=PLACEBO
Learn moreI'm surfing with the next generation of LOST.
In addition to Nishii and his son, Mayhem, the other members of this trip include members of Lost Indonesia. Among them is Pete Frieden, president of Lost Indonesia, a former famous surfing photographer. He is surfing alongside the next generation of LOST, including LOST team rider Kalani Ryan, who recently won the Rip Curl Grom Search, and Dylan Wilcoxen, son of Kandui Resort and said to be Indonesia's next Mason Ho.
Learn moreKandui Resort has a regular reef break called "Four Bobs" right in front of it.
Nishii is currently staying at Kandui Resort in the Mentawai Islands, where there's a regular reef break right in front of him. Anyone looking for a short surfing session can easily get there. The 4-bobs point offers gentle, perfect waves suitable for surfers of all skill levels. While you can paddle out to the break, it's a bit farther away, so a small boat or jet ski will take you out to sea. If you want to come back, you can simply wait for the waves with your surfboard held upright, and a boat will come to pick you up. A floating dock, an 8-meter square raft-like structure, is located away from the breaking waves. The dock is equipped with umbrellas and benches, allowing you to take photos and watch your fellow surfers. Nishii plans to upload his videos to YouTube once he returns to Japan, so stay tuned. https://youtu.be/UYxHV9_DdFc
Learn moreNishii and his son Mayhem are riding the waves in the West Sumatra region of the Mentawai.
Nishii and his son Mayhem are riding the waves in the West Sumatra region of the Mentawai. The Forbes wave in front of the resort where I'm staying There is a light break called Burger World, about 20 minutes away by boat. A light break called Nipsi. Also, about 10 minutes from the island is a follow-up break called Wright's Last Resort. I'm surfing them for now. Each session was accompanied by a team of photographers. We also had shots taken from the shore, underwater, and drone shots. https://youtu.be/AAukFHzAl3U
Learn moreThe second report on Nishii and Mayhem's father-son surf trip!
This is the second part of the surf trip report by Nishii and Mayhem. This time they stayed at Kandui Resort in the Mentawai Islands. This is Nishii's second time here, the last time being in May 2021. At that time, the coronavirus had just started and there was no lockdown yet, so masks and immigration checks were very strict, and I remember having to go through inspections multiple times in my car to get here. Even within the Mentawai Islands, this resort offers facilities and comforts comparable to a five-star hotel. We were given three meals a day at the restaurant, and a photo and video crew was also available. You can see them on the restaurant monitors during dinner time that day. There are countless spots within 30 minutes by boat, and the swell and wind will take you to some great breaks. The Wi-Fi is also good, so you can work there too. https://www.mentawaiislands.com/home Kandui Resort website is here.
Learn moreThe board Nishii used was a 5'4" Round Nose Fish 96, which he picked up from the shop for this trip.
We took the boat at 6am and arrived at Kandwi Resort around noon. After lunch, we went out surfing with Mayhem. The kids went to another spot, and Mayhem and I were able to surf the right reef break right in front of a resort called Four Bobs, which we had all to ourselves for four hours. Nishii's board was a 5'4" Round Nose Fish 96, which he picked up from the shop for this trip. He usually rides a 5'5" stock board, but this time he tried a 5'4" Round Nose Fish 96, one size smaller. Mayhem was riding a new model that will be released soon. https://youtu.be/dWQICqBTqa8
Learn moreThe Nishii and MAYHEM family's 10-day surf trip has begun!
Last night, Nishii flew from Haneda to Bali Jakarta Airport in Indonesia. After transferring to a domestic flight from Jakarta, we arrived at Padang Airport, which took about two hours. We checked into the new Santika Hotel, which is about a 40-minute drive from Padang Airport. Here we meet Mayhem and his family, who are heading from Bali. We will check out of the hotel at 7am tomorrow morning and board the boat for about 6 hours. We head to Kandui Resort in the West Surf area of the Mentawai Islands. We will be updating this blog with updates on the 10-day surf trip by the Nishii and Mayhem families, so please look forward to it. https://youtu.be/dWQICqBTqa8
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