Donald Takayama was a legendary surfboard shaper known for blending traditional craftsmanship with high-performance designs. His Hawaiian Pro Designs boards remain highly sought after, offering exceptional versatility, durability, and maneuverability.
Top models include "In The Pink", an elite noserider longboard ideal for all wave conditions, and the "Scorpion II", a high-performance hybrid. Collaborations with Surftech introduced Tuflite construction, combining EPS cores, GreenPoxy® resin, and fiberglass for lightweight durability.
Though Takayama has passed, his legacy thrives as surfers worldwide continue to cherish his expertly crafted boards. Takayama surfboards remain a top choice for those seeking the best in performance, style, and quality.
Small but mighty, don’t underestimate the power of the Scorpion 2. Donald wanted to make a wider tail, narrower nose, and a more rounded-out version of the popular Scorpion model. This allows the surfer to go a little shorter in board length and can...