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Enjoy some never-before-seen photos from "CALIFORNIA."
We have some unpublished photos from CALIFORNIA that we couldn't include on the blog, so please enjoy them today. Ian Walsh + MAYHEM Board Red Bull booth? Tent? @ US-OPEN After-Surf Contest LIVE @ US-OPEN Mick Fang High Five H・B Pier @ US-OPEN The snake is alive. H・B Main Street @ US-OPEN H.B Pier FROM Nike hotel @ US-OPEN View of the North Side from H.B. Pier @ US-OPEN Kolohe is taking pictures with an unusual camera. Nishii during the video shoot A happy JW Giant monitors and flags set up on the pier Photographer Kenyuu heading to LOWERS to take photos SHAW packing at the LOST surfboard warehouse LOWERS Running Julien It's a MAYHEM board. There are a lot of people both above and below the pier. There are more, which will be revealed next time.
Learn moreFor those considering the Placebo "FISHQUEST2" size "5'6"
*The photo shows a masterpiece carefully shaped by Mayhem, which was the prototype for PLACEBO's FISHQUEST2 model.* We would like to inform those who are considering the Placebo "FISHQUEST2" model size "5'6". The Placebo "FISHQUEST2" model, size 5'6", which was just released in April 2012, has been extremely popular. This size, 5'6", is extremely popular and we are unable to keep up with production. (We currently have a few 5'8" and 5'10" sizes in stock.) We have received many pre-orders from customers at pre-sale stores across the country, As of August 17th, if you make a reservation, delivery will be scheduled for mid-September. So, If you are considering the Placebo "FISHQUEST2" model size "5'6", We recommend that you consider this as soon as possible and make your reservation before it arrives. (Sorry if this seems rushed) We receive phone calls almost every day asking about stock availability. We are very happy about this, but we apologize for the inconvenience as we do not have any vehicles in stock that can be ridden immediately. We are looking forward to your reservations for the Placebo "FISHQUEST2" model size "5'6"! For more information on the Placebo "FISHQUEST2" model, please see this special page. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/camp/placebo_fishquest2.html ============================================================================ To reserve the Presto "FISHQUEST2" size "5'6", Please call 03-3732-5532. Or feel free to use this contact form. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/contact/contact.php [Business hours] Open all year round / Weekdays 12:00-21:00 / Sundays and holidays 14:00-20:00 ============================================================================
Learn moreThe Japanese version of the popular model from the USA is LOST's "ORCA"!
The USA version of the ORCA model, the Japan-exclusive model for small waves, is called the Bottom Feeder. It is a big seller in the USA, but this model has a thinner nose outline, no single wing, MAYHEM has a great design for the Japanese version of ORCA, and the waves are much bigger than in Japan. This board is designed for California, where the waves are great. Nishii also confirmed that Mayhem is not just about small waves, I use this model in pretty good waves too. MAYHEM, the designer of ORCA, is also very fond of it and has a set of different lengths. The bottom is the opposite of a concave, with a gentle dome shape like the bottom of a boat, allowing for easy control of wide boards. This ORCA is a cool board designed for the extremely crowded, small waves of Japan, and is a very popular design in the USA. ORCA's special page is here! http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/camp/orca.html Click here for ORCA's ready-to-ride stock board list! http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/board/lost_stock.html#orca Even in slow waves where you can't get the initial speed on a normal board, Experience the amazingly fast takeoff performance, with the board sliding sideways before even taking off!
Learn moreThis is a report from the LOST closing show "AGENDA."
A report from the LOST Closing "AGENDA" show booth. Next to Nishii is Joel from LOST Clothing. The exhibit this time was the Spring 2013 collection. Bright colors are trending in CA, and neon colors are likely to become even more popular in 2013. If you design board shorts, LOST is a surf company, so we know how to design surf-friendly shoes. The asymmetrical color design is cool. New designs for 2013 are also available for surf skates! The deck has a clear grip that brings out the deck's design color. Other new models are also being unveiled for the first time. The popular V2-ROCKET surfboard model is now available as a surf skate! It's finally about to be released, LOST surfboards are made with the latest materials, including a cork deck and carbon rails. Love Surf will also be stocking stockboards earlier than the USA, so stay tuned!
Learn moreThis morning's LOWERS session & "NIKE US OPEN" report
This may come as a surprise, but Nishii is in CALIFORNIA. This was T-Street this morning. Beautiful waves were breaking slowly. When you get to LOWERS, As expected, this seems to be the largest size. There were a lot of good people riding MAYHEM boards. I think he was probably a player who participated in the US Open. Owen Wright was also there. The fins were POWER BASE. This girl is a ROCKET. TAJI, of course, is the WHIPLASH-TB model. There doesn't seem to be any sponsor stickers. It's written in magic marker. The Mayhem is my favorite V2-ROCKET model. He seemed to be in good shape. Those who make it and those who ride it. After videotaping the two of them riding, I went to the NIKE US OPEN. There are also many people on the north side of the pier. The south side of the pier, which is the event venue, was also packed with people. It's summer vacation, so there are a lot of students. If you line up, you can get various goods or win prizes. Is he Brett Simpson's dad? You have a MAYHEM board. F1-STUB + Julian Wilson Carissa Moore Cocoho Both of them have nails? Manicure? It's very girly. Let's hope Julian Wilson does his best tomorrow. Tomorrow is the No. 10 round with three heats. Once the surf contest is over, the Music Opener concert will begin! The beach was buzzing with people and loud noises. Well, I'll report back tomorrow.
Learn moreNishii recommends these two Precebo midsummer small wave models!
Nishii recommends these two Precebo summer small wave models! Presto "FISHQUEST 2" model It has plenty of buoyancy and can be ridden short, so it quickly goes up and down in small waves and gains speed. The perfectly rounded outline makes it easy to turn, and in a word, it's a board that can move around and get speed. The long VEE bottom at the tail of the bottom allows the thick board to move with ease, making it a special magic bottom design for small waves that Mayhem is good at. The combination with the concave is so beautiful that it's hard to put into words. Click here for the special page for "FISHQUEST 2"! http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/camp/placebo_fishquest2.html Click here for a detailed explanation of Nishii's design for "FISHQUEST 2"! http://luvsurf.co.jp/24sblog/?p=12087 Currently, the 5'6" size is so popular that we cannot keep up with production. If you make a reservation now, you will receive it at the end of August, so if the 5'6" size is perfect for you, please feel free to make a reservation. If you would like to make a reservation, please call 03-3732-5532. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/contact/contact.php Or you can apply using this inquiry form to make the process smoother. The other one is, Presebo "RNF-EVOLUTION" model The board is long so it starts off as quickly as a longboard. The rounded nose and wide center make it easy to take off without the paddle shaking. The thin rails allow for smooth, responsive turns in small waves, rather than the insensitive feel of a funboard. Click here for the special page for "RNF-EVOLUTION"! http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/camp/placebo_RNFevo.html Click here for a detailed explanation of Nishii's design for "RNF-EVOLUTION"! http://luvsurf.co.jp/24sblog/?p=12210 Many people who have borrowed and ridden this board from someone who owns it have found it to be so good that they want one for themselves and have ended up buying one. It's a well-designed board that can handle waves of a certain size, so it would be a shame to use it only for small waves. Dane Reynolds, who grew up watching the VHS version of LOST, The other day, when I came to pick up the RNF model I ordered from LOST, The Mayhem RNF model is such a great model that I've even said that if I could only have one board in the world, it would be the RNF. Indeed, DANE has recently designed models influenced by RNF and ORCA. It's currently in stock and can be purchased from our online store! http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/item_search/rootCategoryId,126/childCategoryId,127/
Learn moreNishii recommends these two LOST boards for midsummer small waves!
Nishii recommends these two LOST board models for small waves in midsummer! Lost "FISHQUEST 2" model The rounded nose provides stability when paddling and moves forward smoothly without any wobble. The rounded, thick rails on both side rails of the bottom allow the board to lean easily as if riding a thin board, and the stepped elevator wings assist in turns. The long VEE bottom design that extends from the tail end to the front fin is a very well-designed combination, and even though it's large, it moves well, so we recommend riding it with a larger board so that it feels like it has more buoyancy. For example, even someone weighing around 50 kg can control a 5'10" size. We recommend riding a larger board, so to make dolphin-throughs easier, the dolphin grab makes it easier to grip the rails and dive the board deep under the water. It may be difficult to convey how easy it is unless you actually do it, but it really is easy to dolphin-through. Thinner sizes are also available, and we recommend the thinner size for those looking for more action, but we recommend the thicker size for those who are not confident in paddling. Click here for the special page for "FISHQUEST 2"! http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/camp/fishquest2.html Click here for the list of stock boards that you can ride immediately in "FISHQUEST 2"! http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/board/lost_stock.html#fishquest2 The other one is, Lost "ORCA" model This board really takes off as quickly as a long board. It's perfect for the small waves of the super crowded summer season, where it really shines in crowded waters. Recently, when the water got crowded on the ORCA, I was paddling to a peak a little further away, and I ended up sliding off into a wave I hadn't intended to ride, which surprised me. The bottom is dome-shaped, the opposite of a concave, and although it is the widest of LOST's models, it moves smoothly and easily, making it a board that makes small waves fun. Some people who purchased the 5'10" find that it moves well, so they then purchase the next size up, 5'11", and because it moves well even though it is larger, they are able to further improve their take-off and paddling performance and enjoy surfing. This is a Japan-only model that we highly recommend to those who often go surfing in places like Shonan, Kokufu Beach, and Isonoura. This board will remind you that surfing can be fun even in small waves. Click here for the "ORCA" special page! http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/camp/orca.html Click here for the ORCA ready-to-ride stock board list! http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/board/lost_stock.html#orca Nishii recommends both of these models, which feature a wide bottom design that makes it easy to maneuver thick boards. This board is a theoretically designed board from MAYHEM, which is said to be the best in the world when it comes to shaping edgy fish.
Learn moreThe "WAR(d) STORIES" serialization has started!
WAR(d) STORIES http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/topics/ward_stories.html A "WAR(d) STORIES" mini-movie will be serialized on this page every weekend, once a week. "THE INTRO" His girlfriend is his girlfriend, your girlfriend is his girlfriend... Chris Ward is the most interesting surfer in the world. "THE FORMATIVE YEARS" Chris Ward when he was a brat, between the ages of 14 and 16, before he had kids and didn't have to think about anything. This delinquent's improved surfing style is cool! This week, "BARBADOS" First-ever footage of Barbados, Caribbean Ocean! Powerful waves that break boards in three! Don't miss Mason's tube riding techniques! There are three weeks' worth of WAR(d) STORIES. If you haven't seen it yet, please check it out. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/topics/ward_stories.html
Learn more"ANCHOR" WETSUITS 2013 WINTER catalogue photography.
Today we shot the 2013 Winter catalogue for ANCHOR WETSUITS at a studio in Yokohama. In the scorching heat, I was sweating profusely after photographing about 10 semi-dry suits. The photographer is Kenyu, so as you'd expect, the lighting setup is professional. The neckline has been updated with the latest designs, including high neck, barrier, and flap. It takes a considerable amount of time to photograph each piece in detail. The 2013 lineup consists of three models: "HAGOLOMO," "GETTO," and "ATOMIC." The neck-in type "ATOMIC" model has been improved for easier attachment and detachment, making it Nishii's top recommended model. The new purple fabric is soft, lightweight, and comfortable to the touch. The sleeves also feature a new soft hollow fiber material. The female model for the RINCON wetsuit, who was photographed at the same time, is Minami, a former fine model and well-known model. This blue thermal fabric is made from corn fiber, a new, environmentally friendly material that will return to the soil. We will also be introducing surf jackets made from WET fabric. The luxurious texture, which is made by repeatedly applying thin layers of WET Bond to 1mm jersey, looks cool, Extremely waterproof! Keeps out cold wind and rain. There is also a shorter hoodie version, which will be released by ANCHOR, so look forward to it! This product supports custom mark orders, allowing you to place the mark wherever you like.
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