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Donald Moke Takayama (November 16, 1943 – October 22, 2012) was an American professional surfer and surfboard shaper. Originally a longboard surfer, Takayama won the Master's division of the United States Surfing Champions in 1971, 1972 and 1973.

Donald Takayama revolutionized the surfboard industry as a world class surfer and the greatest surfboard shaper of all time. As a true pioneer of the sport, he believed the pure joy and spiritual connection surfing provided could change the world.

2012年10月25日 · Takayama, 68, died Monday from complications due to surgery, Hawaiian Pro Designs, the Oceanside surfboard-making company he founded in the 1970s, said on its website.

Donald Takayama wins first place in the Masters Division US Surfing Championships. Takayama introduced Surfer's Choice, a teriyaki sauce derived from a family recipe. Takayama commented to the Los Angeles Times, "Some people dunk doughnuts in it, others put it …

Donald Takayama was that kind of shaper and destined to become a maker of such magic. The fifth of seven children of a native Hawaiian mother and Japanese father, Donald Takayama was born on the island of Oahu on November 16, 1943. He …

We here at Hawaiian Pro Designs Australia want to uphold what Donald Takayama believed in and share his Aloha Spirit through his life’s work. We plan to keep Donald’s designs traditional “Donald” as the crew spent many years perfecting the shapes/designs with him on a daily basis.

One of the greatest child phenomenon’s in surfing history, Donald Takayama saved up money from his paper route to buy a plane ticket to California while barely a teenager to start shaping boards under Dave Velzy. He was one a very few early 60s stars to …

Donald Takayama’s impact on modern surfing cannot be overstated. His contributions to longboard surfing have been pivotal, earning him a place in surfing history. Through his innovative designs and collaborations, he revolutionized surfboard design and pushed the boundaries of what was possible.

2012年10月23日 · Legendary surfboard shaper Donald Takayama has passed away at 68 due to a heart attack. Donald Takayama was born in 1944 in Waikiki, Hawaii. As a young surfer, he finished runner-up in the United States Surfboard Championships in 1966 and 1967.