Michael Takayama- The Vision Behind the Diamond Spears. EP 20

The Longboardarian Podcast

In the relatively young and short history of surfing evolution, let's say in the last 70 years, there has been so much done for surfboard design and innovation. In regards to longboards, this particular type of surfboard had gone away, generally speaking, and comeback for its revival, a resurrection of sorts. We have seen a strong longboard transition in design and surfing approach since its rebirth. In regards to design some would argue that "everything" has been done and tried for the long sleds, has it really?
Michael Takayama, a man with deep surfing history connections due to the family that he was born to, shows up in an arena with an extensive cast of great shapers, surfers, legends of our sport and culture. This surfer blue collar family man, who has spent decades as a craftsman, specializing in tile flooring, had the initiative and vision of creating his own line of surfboards. His specialty being longboards, he incorporated what he learned from his Uncle Donald and blended some of his own concepts and ideas to produce a line of unique and special boards that as of late have been under the feet of some of the most exciting longboarders in the world, including World Champions!
On this interview you will meet Michael! He talks sincerely and openly. Sharing some of his very personal anecdotes, experiences and surfboard knowledge.
Enjoy!
Topics discussed: The Team, Surfboard Design, The Takayama Family Tree, Donald, pro competitive longboarding and more.
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