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It's DAY 6 in the Philippines. Cloud 9, which I'm aiming for, wasn't a wave I could surf onshore today, so
It's Day 6 in the Philippines. Cloud 9, the spot I was aiming for, wasn't suitable for onshore surfing today, so I drove about an hour to Secret, a spot on the opposite side of Cloud 9 where the onshore wind is less pronounced. The waves break rightward, and the spot is wide, with a wide range of surfers enjoying themselves: the outside is for advanced double-up surfers, the middle is for intermediate surfers, and the inside is for beginners.
Learn moreIt's Philippines Day 3. Today I went to check out Cloud 9, the main point.
It's Day 1 in the Philippines. Today, we went to check out Cloud 9, the main point, but the wind was strong and the waves were choppy, so Nishii didn't surf. There were a few locals surfing, so we watched them for a bit, and discovered a beginner's point break to the left of the main point. There's even a surfing school there, so it's clear this island welcomes surfers of all levels. Compared to Bali, there's no traffic jams, and the crowds are just right, so it looks like it's going to become a new popular surf destination.
Learn moreNishii flew safely from Costa Rica to Los Angeles.
Nishii flew from Costa Rica to Los Angeles. He took a six-hour flight from Costa Rica to Los Angeles ahead of the MAYHEM family to compete in the Japanese Surf Contest being held in LA the next day. The flight was leaving at 6am, so he couldn't afford to miss it, so he went to a hotel near the airport the day before, checked in, and arrived safely in LA. That afternoon, he went to the church where the contest was being held and surfed.
Learn moreBarranca is a surf spot at the mouth of a river where you can ride goofy waves for a very long time.
Today, due to the influence of the low pressure system that brought heavy rain last night, Hermosa Beach in front of the hotel was in close-out conditions with a large swell, so I drove north for about an hour this morning to a surf spot called Barranca. It's at the mouth of a river, and the goofy waves are great for riding for a very long time, and the hot break waves are more fun on a longboard than a shortboard. They said they could ride for over a minute, so Nishii and Mayhem brought Smooth Operators. Mayhem was happy that he was able to ride the wave for 1:30. Only residents are allowed in the afternoon. We headed to the reef break that breaks on the private beach. This is a famous spot where Sieropes used to have a villa. The name of the point is Escondido. Beautiful right and left waves peak together and break to the right and left, just like the waves in Indonesia.
Learn moreMayhem brought an RNF'96 Lightspeed as a gift to 62-year-old legendary surfer, Calice.
It rained heavily this morning, so we took it easy before setting off. The swell was getting bigger, so we decided to go surfing again at the reef break at Escondido, a private beach only accessible to local residents. Mayhem brought an RNF'96 Lightspeed as a gift to Calice, a 62-year-old local surfing legend who can see the waves there, and he was very happy to receive it. We all surfed at Escondido, but Nishii got hit by a wave and scraped his body against the reef, resulting in a minor injury.
Learn moreOn the third day in Costa Rica, I was surfing in Hermosa in front of the hotel in the morning when my leash snapped.
On the third day in Costa Rica, I was surfing in Hermosa in front of the hotel in the morning when my leash snapped. It's been so long since my leash broke that I can't even remember the last time. It was difficult to swim back from the ocean because of the current. That just shows how powerful the waves are. There seem to be many powerful beach breaks in Costa Rica. In the afternoon, Mayhem's friend Mango from PICO Surf Shop took us to a different spot called Tree. I was able to surf in the empty ocean for about two hours. These will be posted on YouTube, so please look forward to it.
Learn moreNishii is staying at Playa Hermosa Beach in Costa Rica.
Nishii is staying at Playa Hermosa Beach in Costa Rica. The hotel is called Surf Inn Hermosa. I share two bedrooms with Mayhem and his family. Playa Hermosa Beach is a powerful beach break with hollow waves. There was an abundance of wild animals, and an iguana had been hit by a car on the road. There are wild birds like in a zoo, and apparently many tourists come from all over the world just to see the birds. Mayhem is an expert on Costa Rica and has many friends there, and legendary surfers welcome him, so the Nishii family is having a comfortable time.
Learn moreNishii is going on his first business trip to Costa Rica! He is accompanying MAYHEM.
It's a six-hour direct flight from LA. The time difference with LA is one hour. We boarded at 11pm and arrived at 6am local time. We rented a car at the airport and drove for about two hours. We headed to Playa Hermosa where we were staying. Check in to the hotel on the beach. I'll be staying there for 7 days so stay tuned for my report!
Learn moreWhy not take a stylish trip this summer? The Db Journey roller bag, which can hold 3-4 surfboards, is back in stock!
Db Journey, a travel gear brand from Norway, aims to create products that make the lifestyles of people who love to travel more enjoyable and comfortable, with a perspective that is different from that of other surf hard gear brands. The roller bag released by Db Journey, which can hold 3-4 surfboards, is very good! The deck surface and base are made of 10mm PU foam, and 15mm padding is used on the nose and tail areas, which are prone to crashing! In addition, there are storage bags in the nose and tail parts, so you can put clothes, towels, etc. in the storage bags to protect your surfboard! The Db Journey surfboard case can be connected to various bags using a hook-up system, so you can roll all your luggage with one hand on the rollers, making it light and very convenient! When not in use, it can be easily folded and stored, so it doesn't take up as much space as traditional hard cases, making it a great product to have at home or on trips! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYX0mkFmLL8&list=TLGG7zF9kToz18IwMzA4MjAyMw&t=3s This summer, be sure to outfit your trip with Db Journey items and make it a stylish one! For more on "Db Journey," click here! [ap_show_item 72713] [ap_show_item 110138]
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