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WCT "HURLEY PRO/SWATCH PRO" Rayday LOST/MAYHEM board report.
WCT "HURLEY PRO/SWATCH PRO" Rayday LOST/MAYHEM board report. PHOTO by Hayato Masuda Nishii is in the middle of a strategy meeting with Carissa's coach, Shane Beschen, to create something in Japan. The world tour is a place where cutting-edge topics are discussed. Defending champion Taj Burrow has narrowed it down to three boards. One is the board featured in yesterday's blog, and the second one is this one. The third board is this one, spray painted red. This board seemed to work best for Nishii. Adam Melling also tried out three different boards, switching them out one by one. Carissa Moore already surfed the contest yesterday. It seems that this board has been decided upon. He is not a WCT player, but he came to CA from Hawaii and is staying with the Andino family. Noah Beschen spent a lot of time surfing with Kolohe. I think the top carving of the Carissa Moore is number one among women's. Noah Beschen's wide variety of airs is apparently the result of his training on a skateboard. Kolohe Andino is His surfing is very different from last year and anyone can see that he is in good shape. All that's left is to catch some good waves in the heat and keep hitting high points. It was a lay day and the WCT surfers were practicing, but as the number of WCT surfers decreased, Nishii decided to take a quick surf. However, Kelly, Mick and Daji came in soon after, so I got out of the way so as not to disturb their work. It looks like a new wave will start tomorrow. A call will be made at 7:30 local time to confirm whether the event will take place. Posted by Luvsurf .
Learn moreThe WCT event "HUREY PRO at Trestles" has started with the women's event!
The WCT event "HUREY PRO at Trestles" has started with the women's event! The men's competition was off today, but the women's competition was held up to round 3. Male surfers also gathered early in the morning to practice. Among them, of course, was Kolohe Andino, who was surfing right up until the start of the tournament. And Taj Burrow surfed on a board like this. I'll let you know as soon as I know the model. This allows players offshore to see the priority. It's a rotating signboard. Carissa Moore won round 1 with ease, I lost to my teammate Coco from LOST surfboards in round 3 due to an error. I moved on to round 4. Taylor Wright won round 1 with ease and jumped up to round 3. He continued to surf better there, scoring well and moving up to Round 5 (Quarter Final). Coco Ho started off right away in round 1. Put out the highest single wave She won Round 3 against her friend Carissa Moore, who she had never beaten before, and jumped up to Round 5 (Quarter Finals) in her surfing form. I think Swatch, the tournament's title sponsor, is very happy about her performance. These beach umbrellas are being distributed free of charge to spectators at the event venue. I heard that they made 1,000 of them. It's a wonderful event that takes into consideration the comfort of spectators. You can even take them home! I'll report back tomorrow. Maybe I'll become a lady. Posted by Luvsurf .
Learn moreThis is a report from two days before the start of the WCT HURLEY PRO and SWATCH PRO.
This is a report from two days before the start of the WCT HURLEY PRO and SWATCH PRO . This is COCO Ho-chan, although it's hard to see in the photo. "Dino" Dad and "Kolohe Andino" Nat Young and John John Florence are on the same Harley team as Kolohe. I've been looking at John John and Kolohe's boards for a long time. "ADAM MELING" was adjusted by replacing several boards. This Hydroflex specification seemed to work the best. Hydroflex has been popular among WCT players recently. Even though it was Sunday, there were some good waves and the place was packed with WCT players. Carissa Moore caught some good waves and looked to be in good shape. Carissa came out of the sea many times and was coached by her coach, "Schoenbeschen." I practiced while receiving advice. Kolohe was also adjusting his boards by changing them. They will decide which boards to use before the event starts. Coco seems to like this purple 5'5" bike. Kolohe's performance improved in the second half, and he was able to perform airs like this one after another. There have been some bumps in the road for the past few days. The start is scheduled for the 9th. I'll report back tomorrow. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFiQy875ZCc[/youtube] Posted by Luvsurf .
Learn moreHere's a report on the VANS US OPEN: Kolohe, Adam, Malia, Carissa, and Taylor!
This morning in Huntington Beach started with cloudy skies. When I arrived at the contest venue early in the morning, Kolohe had just come up from his morning practice. He, Noah Beschen, also never misses his morning practice. Among the players who have advanced to the men's round 5, Adam Melling and Kolohe are both riding the LOST/MAYHEM board. Men's Round 5 Heat 3 "Adam Melling" had smaller waves than yesterday. With three minutes left, he managed to ride the HB waves well and achieve a come-from-behind victory. This is a VANS car. In Heat 8, Kolohe, the waves started to slow down and after 10 minutes there were no waves, just like yesterday. His opponent, Garrett Parkas of Australia, also restarted without a ride. During the 30-minute heat, Garrett caught six waves and Kolohe caught three. The waves were bad and Kolohe was eliminated. It was a shame that he had such bad luck with the waves. I aired into the inside shore break at HB and successfully landed. This time, the maneuver on the outside was not good enough and the points did not increase, This landing was amazing and showed he was concentrating hard to avoid wiping out. Although he lost to Heat, he was always smiling and signing autographs and posing for photos with the gallery. The contest started with the venue packed, and the popular women's competition is now in the quarter finals. Maria Manuel won Heat 1 with ease. I was surprised that he was a Hawaiian surfer who could ride big waves and was also good at small HB waves. Like Kolohe's lost heat, the waves didn't come for more than 10 minutes, so he took off on the inside. It was a winning strategy as we were able to increase our points by lipping the boat. Then there was a LOST/MAYHEM board showdown between Carissa Moore and Taylor Wright! Carissa Moore is As with Kolohe, During the high tide when the waves are not breaking, Completely abandoned by fate, Taylor Wright can rip on the outside and ride to the inside. He rode a lot of high point waves and won the heat. Some of you may have seen it live, but it was a Saturday so there were a lot of people. Tomorrow is the final day. In the men's division, Adam Melling will face Jordy Smith in the quarter finals. In the women's semi-final, Taylor Wright and Maria Manuel will compete on the LOST/MAYHEM board. I'll report back tomorrow. Posted by Luvsurf .
Learn moreCheck out Nishii's report from California about the "VANS US OPEN 2014"!
Check out Nishii's report from California about the "VANS US OPEN 2014"! Introducing the riders who rode LOST/MAYHEM surfboards. Carissa is the defending champion and looks to be in good form this year. Just like last year, I'm riding the Hydroflex. Of the three members of the LOST Princess team who appeared in WOMENS, Although "Coco" lost, Maria Manuel had the highest points yesterday and won again today. Taylor Wright, who jumped up and didn't compete today, will be competing in Heat 2 of Round 4 tomorrow. The sharp snap on the backside didn't explode. Travis Roggie was eliminated in the second round of the men's competition. Men's Round 2: Mason Ho's signature Interference move. He was eliminated in third place... It's a shame because he seemed to be in good shape and the waves were right for him. If there was no interference, my WQS rank would increase and I would be able to enter the WCT. Julian, the US Open champion two years ago, doesn't seem to be in good form recently. "Julian" was on the Mayhem board but was eliminated in third place. Our "Kolohe" is in such great shape that it's almost too good to be true. The selection of the waves to ride was perfect, with no wasted movements. This is also makeup, This is also a make-up, so it's a surprising surfing. The popular "Kolohe" They are the top contenders to win this year. You can see that the wax applied is "FU WAX"! It looks like there will be a huge crowd heading into the US Open weekend. So stay tuned for tomorrow's report! Photo by Hayato Masuda & Koji Nishii. * Posted by Luvsurf .
Learn moreTitled "Finally!", this is MAYHEM's impression after the Hurley Pro.
Titled "Finally!", this is MAYHEM's impression after the Hurley Pro. It's been a long, tense week...the days leading up to the Hurley Pro were filled with anxiety. I'd been building boards for many surfers, testing and adjusting boards with every surfer who came along. The waves leading up to the tournament were very small and weak, making it very difficult to test new boards. I'm sure everyone was hoping for good waves, but maybe they were just hoping the waves weren't too bad. My early focus players are: With local surfer Ian Crane Nate Yeomans. Both riders narrowly missed the cut and were able to compete in the tournament. They placed second and third in the trials, advancing to the next heat. Although neither rider won their heat, they still managed to show their skills to the local crowd. We are very proud of them. After winning the US Open this summer, Alejo Muniz returned to California and ordered some new boards based on his 2014 V2 Shortboard, the board he rode to victory in Huntington Beach. His new boards weren't finished until a few days before the event, giving him little time to test them out, and he ended up riding the same old, tried-and-true Huntington board. Alejo didn't have much success in this tournament, but he thrilled us with his second round against John John Florence. Powerful, solid rail work, and brimming with confidence, Alejo seemed to continue to improve. With a super smooth blend of New School and power surfing (6'0.5 F1 Stub/Driver), Brett Simpson beat Kelly Slater and Dane Reynolds in round one. This must have boosted Brett Simpson's confidence. He advanced to Round 3 in first place, facing a strong Jordy Smith. This was one of the worst heats of the tournament. Brett's 5'10.5 x 19.25 x 2.38 Sub-Driver was in good shape in Round 3, but there weren't enough waves to choose from, and he returned to Huntington in 13th place. As one of the few California surfers with the potential to compete on the world stage, I hope he can overcome this slump and return to the tour next year. But it looks like that's not going to happen this year. His surfing in the smaller waves in Round 3 showed he could beat the WQS competitors and come back for more. Our favorite, Kolohe Andino, won round 1 with a tiny left. By giving up on riding the decent waves (not so great waves), Mick was able to ride the mid-sized waves and get the points he needed without any unnecessary struggle. I finished second in Round 1 and advanced to Round 2. I beat Matt Wilkinson, only to face Taj Burrow in the next heat... It's not fun having the two guys I've invested the most in fight each other early in all four events over the past year. I'm patiently waiting for the day they meet in the finals. Actually, Kolohe's surfing is getting even better. Taj rode the right-hand waves flawlessly. His speed even beat Kolohe's powerful turns and airs. Kolohe is just 19 years old and has had two good results in back-to-back Prime Series tournaments (second at the U.S. Open and third in the Azores). He looked like he would do it again, but this time he was disappointed. We all watch his surfing and think he'll do well in the WCT, someday. He was driving a 5'10 19 2.25 SubDriver in all three heats. Adam Meling has one of my favorite techniques. His frontside wraparound turns rival Mick Fanning's. He just took second place in the Azores Prime event a few weeks ago. He was riding a 5'10" x 18.5 x 2.25 Driver that he built a few years ago. He ordered several copies of this board. He used that board to battle current World Champion Parko in round 3. Adam also won the first round, but lost to Kera (Josh Kerr) in round 5. His technique was perfect, and he showed off his talent not only with his aggressive turn-up, but also with his ability to toss the tail (lift it up) as shown in this photo. (The photo above is last year's board, and the photo below is his new board.) Julian was incredibly strong all week, even on Day 3 of the competition, in the worst waves I've ever seen at a World Tour event. He was hands-down the best surfer of the week. We built him 20 quivers, and he picked them up right before the competition. But he felt comfortable and at home on the JS. When both Taj and Julian were working on the Red Bull sponsored "21 Days" episode video, Who would have imagined that these two would meet in the final? And after watching Julian surf this week, you might have thought Taj had a hard time winning. In the end, Taj picked a good wave and rode it flawlessly. He surfed really aggressively and brilliantly, winning with a clear wide lip. His frontside snaps and tail fin turns were sharper, more critical, and faster than anyone else's on the final day. Taj surfed four heats and a half (a restart with Patrick Gudauskas and SET) and with each round, his surfing seemed to improve, while Julian seemed to be off his rhythm from the start compared to his previous heats. In fact, Julian was getting impatient as he waited out in the ocean before the horn sounded to signal the start of the heat. To me, it looked like a crack in the armor, and I'm sure it looked the same to Taj. Taj also said the waves were good, and winning here at the Lowers WCT was a validation of my board. Taj has lost in the Lowers WCT Finals twice before. Taj's victory was the pinnacle of my 25 year career as a Shaper! Ever since Christian Fletcher won a Budweiser Tour event on a board I repaired and painted when I was still an inexperienced shopper, I've wanted to win a World Tour event here in Lower East Side on my own board. I surf here in Lower Wat more than anywhere else on the planet. This win for Taj and my board is the best thing that's ever happened to me and my boarding career. I have won several US Championships and national titles here at Rower, I've missed out on WCT tournaments until now. Yes, finally, I won! == ... Congratulations Matt! He looks so happy holding the board up high! Posted by Luvsurf .
Learn moreWe explain the secret to the WCT surfers' quick takeoff, as seen in the ocean the day before the HURLEY PRO.
Nishii will be at LOWERS the day before the HURLEY PRO. The fog was so thick in the morning that you couldn't see the waves even on the beach. The conditions were not suitable for filming, so I decided to surf alongside the WCT competitors. When I went out, Kelly, Parko, Kolohe and others were surfing, I noticed that there was a trick to their quick takeoff. It involves paddling to the best takeoff position on the wave and then taking off. I was watching the waves that were coming in the range that I could paddle in front of me, The wave always takes off from the part of the wave that acts as a ``launch pad'' to push the board forward when it is lying flat on its stomach. If you are having trouble taking off, try observing which part of the water a good rider is taking off from. I think it's good to surf. If you're not good at taking off, try paddling in a place where you can't take off. You may find yourself paddling too far. Look up to a skilled surfer and try to imitate where they take off on the same wave you're currently surfing. By gaining experience surfing on a variety of waves, you can hone your "wave reading" skills, which will allow you to read the "launch pad" that will push your board forward. While waiting for a wave, the range you can move to the "launch pad" will vary depending on your individual paddling ability, but try it out to suit your own paddling level. The boards of these WCT athletes, who are looking for the ultimate in maneuverability with boards that have the utmost buoyancy, are not boards that prioritize takeoff, Seeing the WCT athletes take off right in front of me, I was reminded once again how important takeoff is in surfing. See you tomorrow when I report from the WCT venue, which is likely to be filled with MAYHEM boards. The event is scheduled to start at midnight on the 16th, Japan time.
Learn moreIn the new shaping room, Mayhem was finishing boards for WCT rider LOWERS.
Today, when I went to the LOST SURFBOARD factory, Mayhem was shaping boards for WCT surfers in his new shaping room. The board he was shaping was a Taji Burrow board. The 5'9.5" model is the V2-SB model scheduled for release in 2014. Simply put, this model is a high-performance short board with a flat rocker. Julian Wilson is a 6'0" DRIVER model. I also ordered the 6'1" F1-STUB model, with 12 ordered for the LOSERS WCT. Kolohe's father, Dino Andino, also came to order a board. Apparently he just dropped Kolohe off at LOWERS and then came to the factory. Please take a look at Kolohe's order form and board size. The WIDE is 19 inches. It is a wide sub-driver for smaller waves. There were also board orders from surfers such as Adam Melling. Mayhem was busy today finishing up board orders for LOWERS from WCT riders. The photo shows Mayhem's signature model sunglasses, which he designed and wears himself, and which were placed on his desk. You can purchase it here.
Learn moreWon the WCT with the SUB-DRIVER model! Tyler Wright is Owen Wright's younger sister.
Today, all the women's heats of the WCT event "RIO PRO" in Brazil have finished. The LOST MAYHEM board was a big hit. Four riders were riding it, so I'd like to introduce it to you. Silvana Lima (BRA), who loves MAYHEM boards, is also a team rider for FU WAX. She advanced until round two. And her Hawaiian girlfriend, Marilla Manuel, I naturally included air techniques in my maneuvers, We advanced to the quarter finals. However, in the quarter finals, she lost to Taylor Wright, who went on to win the tournament. Karissa Moore looked nervous before the heat. He seemed to be in high spirits and in good spirits, I had bad luck. I lost in the semi-finals so I came in third place. However, I think she has the most variety of techniques in the Women's WCT. Yes, this is the guy who won his second WCT title. This is Aussie Taylor Wright. He made a high point with a combination of turns where the nose was facing the opposite direction. The winner was Tyler Wright, Owen Wright's younger sister, who won her heat on a MAYHEM board. The board he was riding was the ever-popular LOST "SUB-DRIVER" model. http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/models/lost/sub-driver Even among women, many riders are riding LOST MAYHEM boards this year! [youtube]http://youtu.be/BbYiblpXiS4[/youtube]
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