Want a Takayama?

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by rye77, Nov 19, 2008.

  1. rye77

    rye77 Member

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    Nov 19, 2008
    I haven't surfed in years and I have a beautiful 9'2" Takayama tri fin sitting on the wall. I'd like to sell the board to someone who will put it to good use. It's a shame to let it collect dust. Comes with wall racks and a bag. I'm asking 500.00 anyone interested? Here's a couple of photos of it.


    Oh yeah.. I didn't see a classified section, sorry if this post is out of place.

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    If interested, shoot me an email at Blu1@ec.rr.com
     
  2. NewJerseyNick

    NewJerseyNick Well-Known Member

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    Nov 10, 2007
    maybe, i let u know later based on what my budget is
     

  3. Aguaholic

    Aguaholic Well-Known Member

    Oct 26, 2007
    Nice board....i have enough of them though....Since you searched and didn't find a classified thread maybe someone should create one......hint hint...Micah


    Good luck with your sale.:)
     
  4. rye77

    rye77 Member

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    Nov 19, 2008
    thanks for looking guys... Hope someone can put it to use... BTW... I haven't updated my profile yet but I am in NC right about the middle of the state on the Coast.
     
  5. rye77

    rye77 Member

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    Nov 19, 2008
    Anyone? no interest at all?
     
  6. MDSurfer

    MDSurfer Well-Known Member

    Dec 30, 2006
    Just curious. . .

    What ever happened to Donald Takayama?
     
  7. DJFresh

    DJFresh Well-Known Member

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    Jul 7, 2008
    He had a heart attack while surfing in Hawaii about a year ago. He has recovered and is still going at the age of 65 and still shaping custom boards
     
  8. pvjumper05

    pvjumper05 Well-Known Member

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    Jun 15, 2008
    nice board there. hah too bad im broke. oooooo, maybe after I get some christmas money :p
     
  9. Salty J

    Salty J Well-Known Member

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    Jun 13, 2008

    Only if it comes with a water proof mp3 player I can listen to while pig-dogging waist high waves on the Delmarva peninsula.
     
  10. Salty J

    Salty J Well-Known Member

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    Jun 13, 2008
    By the way nice track lighting and wall mount for an old piece of crap you don't even use anymore. Next to the degrees too, sweet. Has that helped with the ladies?
     
  11. rye77

    rye77 Member

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    Nov 19, 2008
    "You funny guy Dr. Jones!"

    track lighting was installed when I built that room.. board ended up there to get it out of hte shed. The "Degrees" are awards I earned while serving in the Marine Corps... kinda vain, but it's " I love me wall" :D :D :D


    Anyone want this board?
     
  12. Xtreme*Liquidshredda

    Xtreme*Liquidshredda Well-Known Member

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    Sep 16, 2008
    i think it would you salty j you. IT shows tem your smart and you know how to have fun.
     
  13. MDSurfer

    MDSurfer Well-Known Member

    Dec 30, 2006
    Truth be told

    Not to rain on your parade Rye, but $500 for a used board, which happens to trade on it's connection to his uncle by name, is a tad steep. On Delmarva some shops are unloading brand new boards for that price. Want to talk turkey?

    Guy is just a Nephew of Donald's <<My name is Guy Takayama, the designer, shaper and owner of GT Surf Designs Incorporated, where design, performance, aesthetics and formal schooling come together to create a unique line of surfing products.

    I have been surfing for over 30+ years and at a competitive level for the last 25.
    My father Raymond and my uncle Donald were both excellent surfers and shapers and their love of the sport was contagious. Growing up with such amazing mentors, I knew surfing would be a large part of my life forever.>> http://www.guytakayamasurfboards.org/
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    Now if it was the Mint Condition 10' Harold Iggy Model Weber that the Dough Roller has hanging in his garage, now that's a different story.
     
    Last edited: Dec 2, 2008
  14. rye77

    rye77 Member

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    Nov 19, 2008
    MDSurfer,

    As with anything you get what you pay for.... Takayama's aren't entry level or bottom end boards...Check out the link... not uncommon for his boards to run over a grand each. So, 500 for the board, bag, and a set of racks I would consider a helluva deal.. So, no I don't think is too much...



    //http://web.mac.com/scott_larese/Foam_Fins_and_Fiberglass/Longboards.html
     
  15. Nice board wrong Takayama

    Donald is located in OCEANSIDE CA.
    Alive and shaping.
    He is one of the best shapers in the world.
    If you would like to know more about him
    The new SURFERS JOURNAL has a great story about
    His life.

    cool::cool:
     
  16. NewJerseyNick

    NewJerseyNick Well-Known Member

    78
    Nov 10, 2007
    Buy my board, Dammit!
     
  17. scotty

    scotty Well-Known Member

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    Aug 26, 2008

    I'd rather spend $500 on a used longboard in good shape from a top shaper like Takayama than some crappy popout longboard that will ride like a tanker and lose $200 in value the minute you wax it.

    That said, I love my ashton longboard so i'm not in the market.
     
  18. nj_logger

    nj_logger Member

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    Jul 22, 2008
    most new takayamas are prices under $1000. certain models are more expensive, but most are priced under $1000. $500 may or may not be reasonable depending on what model and how old it is...

    take some better pictures if your serious about selling. and maybe a few descriptions of the board would help. thickness, width, model, how old, any dings, issues, etc...
     
  19. Salty

    Salty Well-Known Member

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    Jul 10, 2008
    five hundred bones seems a little steep, even if it is a takayama! (a buddy of mine went surfing at huntington beach about 2 years ago, and d.t. was in the water - everybody gave him respect and the set waves - with each wave, he still had the biggest sh*t-eating grin on his face - still stoked)!