Donald Takayama Howard Special vs Donald Takayama In The Pink

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Both boards come from Donald Takayama: the Howard Special is a longboard and the In The Pink is a longboard. Documented lengths run 9' 2"–10' 0" for the Howard Special and 9' 0"–9' 8" for the In The Pink.

Howard Special by Donald Takayama

Howard Special

Donald Takayama

Longboard

Longboard

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"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

Wave size

Knee-high

Length
9' 2"–10' 0"
Width
22 1/2"–23 1/8"
Thickness
3"–3 3/16"
In The Pink by Donald Takayama

In The Pink

Donald Takayama

Longboard

Longboard

No reviews yet

Ultimate high performance noserider! This is definitely the most loved and sought after model in Donalds range. Able to surf anything from one foot slop to overhead barrels, the In The Pink is definitely THE one longboard you must own. Perfect for the rider looking to own one longboard, or someone who is looking to become more accustomed to the nose, the In The Pink will have you loving your surfing again.

Wave size

Overhead

Wave power

Hollow / powerful

Length
9' 0"–9' 8"
Width
23"–23 1/8"
Thickness
2 7/8"–3 1/8"

Size ranges describe each model's documented stock sizes, not a specific board. Compare every spec side by side.

Quick answers

What is the difference between the Donald Takayama Howard Special and the Donald Takayama In The Pink?

The Donald Takayama Howard Special is a longboard and the Donald Takayama In The Pink is a longboard.

How do surfers rate the Howard Special and the In The Pink?

The Howard Special has no reviews yet, and the In The Pink has no reviews yet.

Should I buy the Howard Special or the In The Pink?

Choose on the waves you surf most and the size that suits your weight. The Howard Special is a longboard and the In The Pink is a longboard; each model page lists its documented stock sizes and reviews from surfers who ride it.

Are the Howard Special and In The Pink made by the same shaper?

Yes. Both are Donald Takayama models.

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