Donald Takayama Howard Special vs Donald Takayama Model-T
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Both boards come from Donald Takayama: the Howard Special is a longboard and the Model-T is a longboard. Documented lengths run 9' 2"–10' 0" for the Howard Special and 9' 4"–9' 8" for the Model-T.
"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
There are a few magic numbers that I’ve always revolved my dimensions around with my longboards. I think the Model T is basically the best, most balanced longboard that’s been made. Joel [Tudor] developed it with Donald [Takayama] during a really cool time for longboarding. That board is 23 inches wide, 19 inches in the nose, and around 15.5 inches or 15.75 inches in the tail. There is nothing too dramatic about it.
What is the difference between the Donald Takayama Howard Special and the Donald Takayama Model-T?
The Donald Takayama Howard Special is a longboard and the Donald Takayama Model-T is a longboard.
How do surfers rate the Howard Special and the Model-T?
The Howard Special has no reviews yet, and the Model-T has no reviews yet.
Should I buy the Howard Special or the Model-T?
Choose on the waves you surf most and the size that suits your weight. The Howard Special is a longboard and the Model-T is a longboard; each model page lists its documented stock sizes and reviews from surfers who ride it.
Are the Howard Special and Model-T made by the same shaper?
