Hawaiian Pro Designs Howard Special vs Hawaiian Pro Designs Noah Ka Oi
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Both boards come from Hawaiian Pro Designs: the Howard Special is a longboard and the Noah Ka Oi is a longboard. Documented lengths run 9' 2"–10' 0" for the Howard Special and 9' 0"–9' 6" for the Noah Ka Oi.
"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
Noah Shimabukuro's first board model by Donald Takayama. Probably one of the most versatile boards in the DT collection; handles well in anything from 2nd reef Pipe to 2ft Malibu. Pulled in outline with beach break rocker for racier sections and late take offs. Great for tube rides, noserides, and performance surfing!
What is the difference between the Hawaiian Pro Designs Howard Special and the Hawaiian Pro Designs Noah Ka Oi?
The Hawaiian Pro Designs Howard Special is a longboard and the Hawaiian Pro Designs Noah Ka Oi is a longboard.
How do surfers rate the Howard Special and the Noah Ka Oi?
The Howard Special has no reviews yet, and the Noah Ka Oi has no reviews yet.
Should I buy the Howard Special or the Noah Ka Oi?
Choose on the waves you surf most and the size that suits your weight. The Howard Special is a longboard and the Noah Ka Oi is a longboard; each model page lists its documented stock sizes and reviews from surfers who ride it.
Are the Howard Special and Noah Ka Oi made by the same shaper?
