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We have listed the three recommended board materials in numerical form.
I've explained this in detail on my blog recently. Including "XTR PARALLEL-FLEX" Love Surf recommends it, We have quantified three popular board materials. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "POLY PARALLEL-FLEX" Ride feel Acceleration thanks to POLY's unique flexible flex and extra flex in the tail. It sinks a lot and floats well, making it easy for the rails to get in and creating a solid line. The board has its own weight, making the paddle stable and easy to take off regardless of the conditions. 7. Lightweight 9. Bending 9 Repulsion 7. Buoyancy strength 10 Ease of takeoff 7. Impact resistance 9. Heat resistance 7 Waterproof (water absorption) 8. UV discoloration 6. Water absorption and discoloration 9. Length of use 10 Ease of repair 10. Newness 10 Looks/Style 10 Uniqueness 9. Cost performance --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "XTR 3D CARBOLIC" Ride feel The stringerless design effectively utilizes the speed flex of XTR foam. Kevlar carbon rails are impact resistant, prevent twisting and eliminate unnecessary flex. The board has a good weight and is well balanced for paddling and riding, making it easy to use. 8. Lightweight 9. Bending 9 Repulsion 8. Buoyancy 9 Ease of takeoff 10 Impact resistance 8. Heat Resistance 10 Waterproof (water absorption) 8. UV discoloration 10 Water absorption and discoloration 10 Length of use 8. Ease of repair 9. Newness 10 Looks/Style 10 Uniqueness 10. Cost performance --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "XTR PARALLEL-FLEX" Ride feel Flexible flex performance with strong rebound and bounce. The carbon Kevlar on the bottom increases rebound, making it easy to gain speed. The board itself is light, easy to handle, and quick to move when riding. 10. Lightness 10. Bending 10 Rebound 8. Buoyancy 8 Ease of takeoff 10 Impact resistance 8. Heat Resistance 10 Waterproof (water absorption) 8. UV discoloration 10 Water absorption and discoloration 9. Length of use 8. Ease of repair 10. Newness 10 Looks/Style 10 Uniqueness 9. Cost performance I have then compiled these figures into a table for comparison. Please refer to these figures and decide which items you would like to prioritize. Choose the material for your next new board!
Learn moreThe story behind the development of the LOST XTR PARALLEL FLEX, an official import limited edition
Check out the inside story behind the development of LOST's official imported new material "XTR PARALLEL FLEX"! First of all, I posted this on my blog yesterday: I will be talking about the test board with the black rail side. From the beginning, Javier from XTR told me that it would be better to stop, After I found out that there was a black version of XTR foam, I decided to use black foam on my XTR board. I thought it would be cool to incorporate it, so I forced it onto this test board. Why did XTR's Habiyar say it would be better to stop? Using black on a board collects ultraviolet rays from sunlight and instantly raises the surface temperature. There were two problems with the product. First, if the temperature is changed suddenly, This can cause the XTR epoxy resin and XTR foam to peel off. Another problem is that wax melts due to heat. PHOTO by KENYOU If you only use it in the winter in Japan, there shouldn't be any problems. To test how much it can withstand midsummer temperatures, In November, we took Nishii to Nias, Indonesia, a tropical climate, to test it out to see what would happen. I had roughly considered it, The wax melts easily when exposed to the sun while walking to the sea. If you show the bottom so that it is not exposed to the sun, The temperature of the black foam part on the bottom surface suddenly became very high. And two more points, There was also a problem with not being able to use the black form in production. Mayhem has begun producing a few additional test boards. We have received a message asking us to stop using the black foam. The glue that attaches the wooden stringer and foam is ↑↑↑ The effect is halved against black, This means that the stringer and foam tip will peel off during shaping. The other problem is that black foam powder flies around during machine cutting and shaping. It gets stuck to other boards in the factory. At this point, the black foam cannot be used. We also received some good news from Habiya. Initially used in XTR 3D CARBOLIC, We had planned to use the same material, Kevlar, We have been informed that an extremely thin Kevlar has been developed specifically for this ``XTR PARALLEL FLEX''. Stringerless boards use XTR 3D CARBOLIC Kevlar on the rails, It is thick because its purpose is to make it strong. If you laminate the same Kevlar as the XTR 3D CARBOLIC to the bottom, It bulges out, and when you put the LOST mark on top and laminate it, The swelling increased and when I sanded it, the mark got sanded away too. The ultra-thin RED Kevlar used exclusively for the XTR PARALLEL FLEX is thin, so this has improved the thickness issue. And because the carbon Kevlar part is thinner, the board is easier to flex. The stringer colour and material have also been specially developed and designed. For flexibility, three thin sheets of Italian wood are glued together. Dyed in black and red to give the XTR PARALLEL FLEX a unique look. It is designed to be combined. "XTR PARALLEL-FLEX" The positions of the two stringers have also been tested and aligned optimally. This was also mentioned in yesterday's blog, but Gokin and This was made possible thanks to the advice of Schoen Beschen, who is known as the surfboard doctor. If you can make strong turns like them, there is no problem with the original stringer position, What can we Japanese surfers do to improve their surfing in Japan's wave conditions? I consulted with him, and while he was in Japan he actually tested it on Japanese waves and gave me some advice. The XTR PARALLEL-FLEX stringer is positioned one inch further outwards than the original, The board is now even more flexible, allowing those with weaker legs to easily bend the board. It bounces back and makes it easy to gain speed through each turn. In this way, "XTR PARALLEL FLEX" Many excellent surfers and factory members participated. It is a new material that has been developed over a long period of time and is unique in the world, and is only available as an official import from LOST.
Learn moreFinally released! Japan-exclusive new material "XTR PARALLEL-FLEX"!
The full picture is finally revealed for the first time! LOST Officially Imported to Japan Exclusively: New XTR Material! "XTR PARALLEL-FLEX" PHOTO by KENYOU This photo of Nishii was published in Surfing Life magazine, When Gokin arrived in Japan, he tested and made "GORKIN FRIP." Please watch this video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HknIrmy4UxM Core Luvsurf users may have already figured it out, but With the cooperation of LOST and XTR, this is a "LOST Official Import Exclusive" item. XTR's new material, "XTR PARALELL-FLEX" is now on sale!!! The parallel flex made by POLYESTER is very suitable for the wave conditions in Japan. Moreover, I heard rumors that it has a good reputation among users and is selling like hotcakes. Owner of Epoxy Pro and developer of XTR surfboards, Javier said, "If you have XTR, you can do this much!" This is a new XTR material for Japan that has been researched, developed, and released with confidence! With the help of Mayhem, Javier, Gokin, Shane B and others, We have also investigated the physical strength and weight of Japanese people, as well as the quality of Japanese waves. For us Japanese, it bounces up more than the parallel flex made by POLYESTER. We have completed the ``XTR PARALLEL-FLEX''. Utilizing the outstanding "Speed Flex" performance of XTR foam, We paid particular attention to the combination of the materials of the two wooden stringers and the position of the stringers. Straight carbon and Kevlar are inserted into the epoxy laminate. The board itself is very flexible, but when it springs back, It bounces like a strong spring, reacts with vitality, and can now reach extreme speeds. The two stringers of the XTR PARALLEL-FLEX are: Unlike the position of the POLYESTER parallel flex, it is on the rail side (outside) They are lined up in parallel. If you have ridden an XTR board with a center stringer, you probably already know this. If someone without strong legs rides it, it will feel stiff as it is made of epoxy resin and is not easy to bend. The newly developed "XTR PARALLEL-FLEX" puts the stringer on the outside, The board is now more flexible, allowing even those with weaker legs to bend the board with ease. You can now bounce it back to give you more speed in your turns. The bottom is then attached to foam and laminated with XTR20 epoxy resin. "Stripe Carbon Kevlar" made of red Kevlar and black carbon fiber is an original, exclusive material that is different from the one used in XTR 3D CARBOLIC. PHOTO by KENYOU Nishii began test riding the new XTR PARALLEL-FLEX material in September of last year. In October, Gokin and Shane B came to Japan to test ride the waves. They told me that to make it more flexible, I should move the stringer outward by another inch. I got some advice and it was done! "XTR PARALLEL-FLEX" is perfect for Japanese people, The board itself is light, flexible, and easy to bend, with explosive springback. This is a new XTR material board exclusive to Japan that Nishii confidently recommends! LOST Official Import "MAYHEM TUNED FOR JAPAN" Limited New Material! "XTR PARALLEL-FLEX" Stock boards will start arriving from early March!
Learn moreSuper fast quest model "POWERQUEST" now available!
★The basis of the technique is speed! A super fast quest model that flies even though it is short!★ Features of POWERQUEST - The two-channel water flow effect makes it very easy to gain speed. - The paddling is quicker and the Dolphin is easier to use than the Conquest. ・For intermediate and above levels. When watching advanced surfers, have you ever noticed that the biggest difference is speed? Speed is the foundation of surfing. Speed generates power, which is what makes tricks successful. If you want to make big rips and create spray, you need incredible speed. However, it's also true that this "gaining speed" is extremely difficult for surfers who have moved beyond the beginner to intermediate level. Conversely, if you can just gain speed, you can land all the lips and cutbacks. You can even get through the damper sections. However, if you simply make it easier to gain speed, the board will become thinner and slimmer, like a scorcher. This makes paddling and takeoff difficult for intermediate and lower level surfers. Can you develop a board that delivers incredible speed without sacrificing takeoff performance? Mayhem has solved this difficult problem by adopting an original 2-channel accelerator bottom design specifically for Japanese waves. This design allows you to surf at high speed in any wave, creating big lines and creating spray, making speed surfing a reality. The ultra-fast Quest series is like an accelerator, capable of launching at top speed in both damper and thick waves. This model is aptly named "POWERQUEST"! Based on the Conquest, it features a unique tail design that combines a voluminous outline with a double wing and round tail, while keeping width and thickness to a minimum, with an elevator wing and 2-channel accelerator bottom. Normally, putting a channel towards the bottom improves straightness and drive, but the trade-off is that it can catch and stall on rough waves. However, Mayhem's 2-channel Accel Bottom eliminates the weaknesses common to conventional channel designs by making the depth moderately shallow and adding rocker to the channel. Furthermore, the elevator wing is positioned higher than usual, achieving agility on a par with high-performance boards. Of course, the Quest series' greatest feature is its quick take-off, which is significantly faster than standard boards, and it's also easier to paddle. The Quest series began with the Conquest, but unlike previous models released for specific purposes, the POWERQUEST is a full-fledged board that can be used for all-around purposes by intermediate and advanced surfers. The main concept of this board is that it allows anyone to accelerate at high speed and make smooth, powerful turns. We have taken into account the points that intermediate surfers tend to make mistakes on when turning, which is the foundation of surfing, and solved those points! For example, when stalling during a cutback, the channel ensures the speed before entering the turn without having to set back and fully utilize the tail edge. Then, by simply tilting the rail slightly, the board will begin to rotate around the elevator wing, and the channel will redirect the water hitting the tail surface, which would otherwise cause stalling, to the rear. As a result, you can turn smoothly without stalling, producing more spray than usual. Even when you're left behind in a top turn, the channel redirects the water that would otherwise collect on the entire tail when you turn the board, reducing the resistance of the water caught on the tail edge and preventing stalling when you turn the board, allowing you to smoothly descend to the bottom. The QUEST series boasts the fastest speed when going up and down! It also solves common problems with multi-fins. Multi-fins can be difficult to set up in slow waves, and thrusters are too heavy for tight turns. Quads are too loose when you're in the power pocket. Regardless of which fin setting you choose, the QUEST fins offer a higher-than-normal elevator wing, allowing for tighter maneuverability while holding the channel edge in place to prevent loosening, dramatically improving control. The fins are only available with 5 plugs/FCS specification so that you can ride with quad, tri, or 5 fins. POWERQUEST size lineup/appropriate weight] 5'8" x 19 1/4" x 2 1/4" (173 x 48.9 x 5.7 cm) (M) 50-63kg (E) 62–68 kg 5'9" x 19 3/8" x 2 5/16" (175 x 49.2 x 5.85 cm) (M) 55-68kg (E) 66–73 kg 5'10" x 19 1/2" x 2 3/8" (178 x 49.5 x 6.0 cm) (M) 60-72kg (E) 70–78 kg 5'11" x 19 3/4" x 2 7/16" (180 x 50.1 x 6.2 cm) (M) 65-76 kg (E) 74–80 kg 6'0" x 20" x 2 1/2" (183 x 50.8 x 6.35 cm) (M) 70-80kg (E) 78–85 kg [POWERQUEST Price] Clear/Includes 5 FCS Glass Flex fins ■ Polyester ¥140,000 (excluding tax) / ¥147,000 (including tax) ■ Polyester Parallel Flex (NOSE & TAIL CARBON) ¥160,000 (excluding tax) / ¥168,000 (including tax) ■ HYDROFLEX ¥180,000 (excluding tax) / ¥189,000 (including tax) ■ XTR 3D CARBOLIC ¥185,000 (excluding tax) / ¥194,250 (including tax) Please also see this model introduction page. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/board/lost_model.html Here are some photos of each part of the board! http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/camp/powerquest/board_img.html
Learn moreWhat flashback was shaped by "MAYHEM" today?
This is a blank (board) with the AKU machine, with the form cut completed and before the shaping process. This is a 5'5" FLASHBACK model for LOST team rider Mason Ho. Mayhem found the cut blanks and immediately began shaping them. Mayhem's shaper temperament is such that he wants to try anything he finds immediately. The nose is boldly sanded down to create the standard 80's style FLASHBACK shape. When the machine cuts from the rail to the center, going back and forth from the nose to the tail, Smoothes any line-like irregularities that appear. The rails are then smoothed and fine-tuned along the edges. It is used in the FLASHBACK model. The two round shapes on the tail cannot be cut with the AKU machine, In this way, after roughly hand-cutting with a Japanese saw It was carefully shaped into a bat tail design. MAYHEM just returned from a trade show in Florida a week ago. For sale in 2011 from a surf shop in the USA They seemed to be busy as they were receiving a flood of stock board orders. BLACKSHEEP, FLASHBACK, DRIVER orders are new models Apparently there are many. These three models are worth keeping an eye on this year!
Learn morePlacebo 5'9" SCORCHER with AUROLA 4.5 fins
Today's waves at Lower Trestle. The waves are good enough, The swell direction seems good and it has some size. I went to UPPER. California recorded record rainfall in December. Thanks to that rain, the river mouth that had been closed during the summer opened up like this, The sandbar creates an ideal terrain. Today there are some deep and thick waves, so we'll be using Placebo/SCORCHER/FLEXLITE. If you look closely, you'll see that the surfboard rack next to your bike also has... Placebo/UBERFISH. The fins are AUROLA 4.5. When you look at the fin from the side, you can see that the microfiber is attached and the hardness is different between the front and rear. The rear flexes like a fish fin, adding speed to turns. The front two fins are inside foils (concave) which allow the board to flip easily at the top of the wave. The Placebo 5'9" SCORCHER and the AUROLA 4.5 MFF fin are a great match.
Learn moreToday I rode the POWERQUEST with QUAD fins.
The waves at LOWERS have returned after a few days of no waves. There's a three-day weekend here until Monday, but it's winter in the ocean so it's not very crowded. I posted this on my previous blog, http://luvsurf.co.jp/24sblog/?m=20101231 Being able to test ride the board on machine-break waves like the test course is This makes it very easy to compare board performance. Today I rode the POWERQUEST with QUAD fins. This is AUROLA FLEX-FIVE. In conclusion, I prefer the TRI setting for POWERQUEST. The QUAD fin I setting seems to work better in waves that are a little thicker or less powerful. This is an individual thing, so when riding the POWERQUEST, you should try both. POWERQUEST has a tail like AQ, RNFQ5 and SPEEDQUEST. It is also not as wide as the original CONQUSET model. The tail end is narrowed down by the EVW and two channels towards the tail. He analyzed that this was due to the design. This is a side view of the board. The rocker is more than the CONQUET, so the board feels much lighter and moves better. As I wrote yesterday, this POWERQUEST model is very good at cutbacks, both in TRI and QUAD. Especially when you've run too far and want to get to the tip of the wave and return to the curl. You can easily perform the roundhouse cutback you want to perform. When setting up the rail during cutback, if the rail is usually thick, It's difficult because it requires leg strength to keep the rails submerged for a long time. The buoyancy of the rails prevents stalling due to excessive sinking of the rails. While hooking with 2 channels and EVW, The rails are designed to be long and easy to put into the water. I was impressed that Mayhem really understood the moves that Japanese players struggle with. I also tried it out in sideshore conditions and the board performed great! This is a new model that we can't wait for you to try!
Learn moreFull product version of "POWERQUEST" 5'8" model test ride report!
Yay! Mayhem! You've designed another masterpiece. Above all, the effect of this two-channel elevator wing is amazing! Of all the Mayhem Design boards I've ever tried, this one has the best cutback. You can maintain your speed without stalling!!! The bottom two-channel speed increase performance, It's easy to make a big roundhouse cutback. The spray also said, "It's sticking out more than usual on that board." That's what he said! I'm so happy. Also, even if you are not good at backside turns, The two-channel bottom speed increase allows for smooth turns. This prevents the rail from digging into the bottom of the backside! This is an amazing effect! Today I rode in a waist-chest sized wave with little power, The outline from the center to the nose of the board is the same as the Conquest, It's thinner than the Conquest, but the takeoff is still fast enough. With Conquest, you can paddle as well as other people, Once you are able to do the upswing and take turns, I recommend moving on to POWRQUEST. The positioning of POWERQUEST's board performance is as follows: Think of this board as somewhere between the CONQUEST and high-performance models such as the F1-STUB and SCORCHER. As the model name suggests, This model uses a large line to create the image of power surfing. I forgot my QUAD fin set today, so I rode with TRI, but Mayhem recommends I'll also try the QUAD, which seems like it would be faster and easier to drive.
Learn moreLost new model "FLASHBACK" reveals her cute butt!
FLASHBACK Mayhem's modern redesign of the 80s surfboard trend The boards from the 1980s were thicker overall, There are few lockers, The rails also have full volume, Flashy airbrushing was the norm. Mayhem mixed the designs from that time with the good designs of today, With a cute "bat" (butt) tail design, It has been brought back to life and tuned to work well on both quads and tris. 5'6" x 19 1/4" x 2 1/8" (168 x 48.9 x 5.4 cm) (M)50~58kg (E)56~63kg 5'7" x 19 3/8" x 2 3/16" (170 x 49.2 x 5.55 cm) (M)55-62kg (E)60-65kg 5'8" x 19 1/2" x 2 1/4" (173 x 49.5 x 5.7 cm) (M)60-66kg (E)64-68kg 5'9" x 19 5/8" x 2 5/16" (175 x 49.8 x 5.85 cm) (M)65-72kg (E)68-75kg 5'10" x 19 3/4" x 2 3/8" (178 x 50.1 x 6.0 cm) (M)70~77kg (E)75~80kg 5'11" x 19 7/8" x 2 7/16" (180 x 50.5 x 6.2 cm) (M)75-79kg (E)77-83kg [FLASHBACK Price] Clear / Includes 5 FCS Glass Flex Fins ■ Polyester ￥135,000 (excluding tax) / ￥141,750 (including tax) ■ Polyester Parallel Flex (Nose & Tail Carbon) ¥155,000 / ¥162,750 (tax included) ■ HYDROFLEX ￥170,000 (excluding tax) / ￥178,500 (excluding tax) ■ XTR 3D CARBOLIC ￥180,000 (excluding tax) / ￥189,000 (excluding tax) FLASHBACK looks like a fun board to ride!
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