Donald Takayama Dt-1 vs Donald Takayama Howard Special
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Both boards come from Donald Takayama: the Dt-1 is a longboard and the Howard Special is a longboard. Documented lengths run 9' 0"–10' 0" for the Dt-1 and 9' 2"–10' 0" for the Howard Special.
SPEED! It's needed for every type of maneuver and this board has plenty of it. With a comparatively narrow nose and tail and 2+1 fin setup, this board is a virtual rocket ship! This model works on a variety of different waves but thrives on shoulder high and up waves that have steep faces. This board handles racetrack sections with an ease and grace that is synonymous with the Hawaiian Pro Designs Surfboard.
"The genesis of it was a slight tweak on a self shaped board DT rode in early 60s (he made a few early ones called the Mellenium Model). It was Piggy. We made a few modifications on that model to align it more with some aspects of the types of boards Nat Young rode during the developmental stages leading up to 1966 Aussie design paradigm. (I never cared much for wide noses) The pulled tail addressed the love for a he
What is the difference between the Donald Takayama Dt-1 and the Donald Takayama Howard Special?
The Donald Takayama Dt-1 is a longboard and the Donald Takayama Howard Special is a longboard.
How do surfers rate the Dt-1 and the Howard Special?
The Dt-1 has no reviews yet, and the Howard Special has no reviews yet.
Should I buy the Dt-1 or the Howard Special?
Choose on the waves you surf most and the size that suits your weight. The Dt-1 is a longboard and the Howard Special is a longboard; each model page lists its documented stock sizes and reviews from surfers who ride it.
Are the Dt-1 and Howard Special made by the same shaper?
