Donald Takayama Surfboards

Donald Takayama Surfboards is a brand established on the Californian coast, crafting surfboards with exquisite designs. The Takayama surfboard collection features a variety of sizes and styles, including longboards, mid-lengths, shortboards, and DT Classics.

Donald Takayama, a Hawaiian professional surfer from the 1960s and 70s, is often credited as possibly being the world's first professional surfer. He transitioned from Hawaii to California to pursue a career as a surfboard shaper and subsequently became a multiple-time champion of the United States Surfing Championships. His expertise, along with the experience of fellow surfers, allowed Donald to create highly efficient and stylish surfboards.