The Donald Takayama Model T Tuflite Surfboard is widely considered one of the best surfboards for noseriding in the world. This design is the most well-rounded and versatile of Donald’s classic retro line. With a broad, easy to noseride front and wide, surprisingly loose tail, this board is a staple of every one of Donald’s team riders’ quivers. Classic 50/50 rails, a single fin box, and a wide square tail give the Model T a classic flair suited for beautiful surfing. The Model T will perfectly complement anyone’s longboard quiver. The Model T performs best in waves from shoulder high to ankle small. If you are looking for a longboard that promotes style and noseriding, look no further than this heavily tested and time-trodden gem of a surfboard.
Product Info
The Donald Takayama Model T Tuflite Surfboard is widely considered one of the best surfboards for noseriding in the world. This design is the most well-rounded and versatile of Donald’s classic retro line. With a broad, easy to noseride front and wide, surprisingly loose tail, this board is a staple of every one of Donald’s team riders’ quivers. Classic 50/50 rails, a single fin box, and a wide square tail give the Model T a classic flair suited for beautiful surfing. The Model T will perfectly complement anyone’s longboard quiver. The Model T performs best in waves from shoulder high to ankle small. If you are looking for a longboard that promotes style and noseriding, look no further than this heavily tested and time-trodden gem of a surfboard.
Product Details
- Type: Longboard
- Dimensions: 9'6" x 23" x 3 ⅛"
- Volume: 82.2L
- Construction: Tuflite
- Tail: Square
- Fin Configuration: Single
- Fin Plug: Single Fin compatible fin boxes
*Fins not included
Product Construction
Tuflite
Tuflite construction is a molded fused cell EPS core, wood veneer, high-quality E-glass, and Epoxy resin. This makes for a strong and light board that has optimal flex characteristics due to the natural wood fibers and EPS core. Tuflite construction utilizes a T-Stringer for added break strength, a lively flex, and power distribution from your front foot to the fin area.
Additional Info
- Fused Cell EPS Core // Closed cell EPS core provides more response + flotation
- GreenPoxy® Resin // The latest innovations in bio-based Epoxy chemistry
- 2x Layers Fiberglass // E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available
- Micro-Sandwich Veneer // Wood Veneer creates natural flex + adds break strength
- Composite T-Stringer(s) // T-Stringers add power distribution + adds break strength
- Carbon Stringer (*on select models) // Distributes power + protects from dings + adds break strength
- Carbon Tail Patches (*on select models) // Distributes power + protects from dings + adds break strength
- Reinforced Rails // Fiberglass reinforced rails enhances performance + durability
- Exclusive Sandwich Technology // Surftech Tuflite boards are molded with exclusive methods
About Donald Takayama
Donald Takayama’s legacy is a combination of the worlds best boards, best surfers and best waves, making his boards some of the most sought after in the surfing world. Takayama was famous for his progressive designs that combined both traditional and high-performance aspects into every board made.
Shipping From Surftech
This board ships directly from the manufacturer. Surftech and Cleanline Surf have teamed up to get you the Surftech surfboard you want shipped directly to your door. Inventory at the Surftech warehouse in California is synced in real time with our website so if it shows available it will ship out within a few days of placing your order.
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US Shipping Rates for Surfboards Shipped From Surftech
| Location | Shortboards (Up to 6'3") | Mid-Longboards (6'4" - 10'0") | Glider + (10'1"- 11'1") |
| Alaska & Puerto Rico | $165 | $220 | $300 |
| Hawaii | $125 | $175 | $190 |
| West Coast* | $60 | $105 | $165 |
| Rest of US | $80 | $165 | $170 |
*West Coast: AZ, CA, CO, ID, NV, OR, UT, WA
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Warranty
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Returns
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