Unused! Hawaiian Pro Designs Model T Takayama Handshape

【Model T】

This is a world-renowned surfboard brand, started by Donald Takayama in Ocean Side, California, in the 1970s. It boasts the number one share and recognition globally for longboards, making it the ultimate surfboard.

The Model T is acclaimed as the best nose rider among Hawaiian Pro Designs models.
The T in Model T stands for Takayama, and the T for Joel Tudor, who was with the brand at the time.
It is also known as the model that holds the world record for the longest nose ride. It's a highly praised nose rider within Donald Takayama's classic line, and every team rider owns at least one.

【Size】
#9087
Length: 9.6 feet
Width: 23 1/4 inches
Thickness: 3 1/8 inches

【Features】
Full custom buoyancy specifications.
Hand-shaped with a gold decal.

The included MTP fin is also unopened and unused.
As this was a custom order, it seems the shaper included the fin they felt would provide the best fit.

Features a meticulously crafted three-stringer and tail block.
While I own two other Model T boards, this particular board has a significantly thinner rail finish compared to a regular Model T.
It has never been waxed.
Naturally, it is unused.
I received it 14 years ago from a senior who owned a surf shop.
However, during shipping, Yamato Transport lightly damaged it, causing a crack. It has since been perfectly repaired by Yoshito Shiramizu of VectorBrand, a popular shaper in Fukuoka, to the point where the damaged area is undetectable.

Although unused, there is some slight yellowing due to age.

As this is a high-value item, please inspect it in person beforehand.

I reside in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture. I can deliver it within Hiroshima, Shimane, and all of Kyushu for the actual travel costs plus ¥1,000 per hour of round-trip travel time.

Alternatively, shipping via Seino Transportation to a branch office is possible, but it will be sold as-is with no claims or returns as insurance is not included. Please bear the actual packing costs.

With Mr. Takayama's passing, a board with these specifications and in this condition is unlikely to be found again.
Currently, it appears to be sold for around ¥395,000 at authorized dealers.

This board has been truly cherished.

If you've been searching for it, please come and see it.

Thank you for looking.