Torq Tec The Don - 9'6"
Modern longboarding has a variety of skill and style that is hard to compare in any other sport. Depending on the surfer, or the wave, or the board, it can be a dance or a martial art. It can be light footed poise or powerful drive, straight line trim or vertical snaps, nose rides or carves. A true modern high performance longboard has to be capable of all of these things.
The Don is stable on the nose, straight and fast through the middle and lively in the tail. The Don XL is higher volumed version of the Don for heavier surfers, slightly more nose oriented to enable more stable nose riding, but still super responsive in the tail. The added advantage of the Torq TEC construction; lightweight, strong and super responsive makes the wide repertoire of moves easier and more dynamic.
| 9’6 x 22 3/4” x 2 7/8” | - 71.5 ltr |
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From gliding and tip riding, to surfing in powerful conditions, the requirement for a modern longboard is versatility. Our design delivers, covering all terrain. From young to old, new school through traditional styles, first wave rides to decades of experience.
With low entry rocker and full outline you'll find a board that glides in the small stuff and can be ridden from the front. Progressive surfers will find a quick midsection, slightly pulled tail, with enough release to keep the board fast and loose. 2+1 fin set up.
Specs.
Level - 1 > Expert.
Wave Height - 2 - 6ft.
Dimensions - 9'0" x 22 3/4" x 3 1/8".
Recommended Rider Weight - 60-120kgs / 130-260lbs.
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The Torq Tec Horseshoe longboard will be your lucky charm when it comes to catching waves. It’s classic longboard shape with low-rocker, blended concave nose, tail and nose kick, 50/50 rails, and thruster fin box setup creates a board that is easy to glide and noseride. Square tail, this board performs well in small to medium sized waves and at all types of surf breaks.
Torq TEC, Torq Epoxy Composite offers our user friendly performance shapes in our most advanced epoxy lay-up to date. Using a mix of plain weave fibres and Carbon, these boards offer the best strength to weight ratio on the market. For mid-lengths and longboards the lay-up features a carbon stringer to the deck and bottom for a new level of torsional strength, plus 2 T-stringers on the longboards for additional responsive stiffness.
DIMENSIONS 9’0 x 22 7/8” x 3” - 71.4 ltr 9’3 x 23” x 3 1/8” - 76.9 ltr 9’6 x 23 1/4” x 3 1/4” - 83.9 ltr 
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From gliding and tip riding to surfing in powerful conditions, the requirement for a modern longboard is versatility. Our design delivers, covering all terrain. From young to old, new school through traditional styles, the first wave rides to decades of experience.
With low entry rocker and full outline, you’ll find a board that glides in the small stuff and can be ridden from the front. Progressive surfers will find a quick midsection, slightly pulled tail, with enough release to keep the board fast and loose. 2+1 fin set up.
The fin system is designed by Futures Fins of California - one of the most respected fin systems on the planet.
Torq TET surfboards all come with fins. The Torq Longboard comes with a 2+1 set up, offering all-round performance with the option of single fin only.
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Aloha Fun Division Eco Skin - Long Board
“Longboard – from 8’6 to 9’6 the Fun Division Longboard has all the elements of traditional longboards and modern features with an emphasis on just catching a wave, big or small, and riding it to the beach, turning, walking and nose-riding. High volume equals loads of fun all day every day!”
Jonno Cole
LENGTH WIDTH THICKNESS VOLUME 8’6 22 3/8 2 7/8 63.65 9’1 22 3/4 3 72.89 9’6 23 1/4 3 1/4 84.33 Was:$1,295.00Now:$1,099.00Price:$1,099.00 -
Torq Tec The Don HP
Modern longboarding has a variety of skill and style that is hard to compare in any other sport. Depending on the surfer, or the wave, or the board, it can be a dance or a martial art. It can be light footed poise or powerful drive, straight line trim or vertical snaps, nose rides or carves. A true modern high performance longboard has to be capable of all of these things.
Torq Tec's The Don range has 3 models which fill all of these needs – The Don is stable on the nose, straight and fast through the middle and lively in the tail. The HP model is a finer turned race car, but capable on the nose. The XL is higher volumed and nose oriented but still super responsive in the tail. The added advantage of the Torq TEC construction; lightweight, strong and super responsive makes the wide repertoire of moves easier and more dynamic.
In Torq Tec's the Don all round longboard series, the HP model is the high performance model; a fine turned race car. It has a slimmed down outline and foil, lower rails and slightly more rocker making this a razor sharp blade for dynamic modern longboarding. Still capable on the nose when the right section stands up, the Don HP is a board for experienced longboarders to switch up to beast mode.
The combination of high performance shape and our lightweight cutting edge TEC construction creates a board that will surprise you with it’s performance and versatility.
Dimensions
9’1 x 21 7/8” x 2 13/16” 62.9 ltr 
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Appealing to those who are looking for more volume and better glide than a funboard, but aren??t interested in a full-size longboard. Great performance in thigh-high to slightly over head-high waves, this board is a tremendous wave catcher.
A low entry rocker gets you moving and provides the glide needed on smaller, weaker days. We packaged just enough tail rocker to allow it to perform in quick beach breaks or as the surf increases.Specs.
Level - 1 > Expert.
Wave Height - 2 - 6ft.
Dimensions - 8'0" x 22" x 3".
Recommended Rider Weight - 60-110kgs / 130-240lbs.
Volume - 60.0 ltr.$859.00 -
Torq Tec M2 - 8'0
LIGHTWEIGHT, MID-LENGTH PERFORMANCE
Performance minimal’s are one of the funnest, most versatile boards you can own. Great for first waves, perfect for gliding small clean waves and with the paddle and pick up for larger or junkier surf.
Usually a performance minimal comes at a cost; the size of the board means to make it lightweight they are inherently weak and lose their responsive feel quickly or simply break. With the Torq TEC construction you get a lightweight board with all the strength of a much heavier one and much more responsivity.
Our combination of carbon strips on the top and bottom make these boards super lively and surf a lot shorter than their length.
DIMENSIONS VOLUME 6’6 x 21” x 2 1/2” 38.95 ltr 7’0 x 21” x 2 5/8” 43.9 ltr 7’6 x 21 1/2” x 2 3/4” 50 ltr 8’0 x 22” x 2 7/8” 55.7 ltr $1,049.00 -
ALL THE TRICKS IN THE BOX
Modern longboarding has a variety of skill and style that is hard to compare in any other sport. Depending on the surfer, or the wave, or the board, it can be a dance or a martial art. It can be light footed poise or powerful drive, straight line trim or vertical snaps, nose rides or carves. A true modern high performance longboard has to be capable of all of these things.
The Don is stable on the nose, straight and fast through the middle and lively in the tail. The Don XL is higher volumed version of the Don for heavier surfers, slightly more nose oriented to enable more stable nose riding, but still super responsive in the tail. The added advantage of the Torq TEC construction; lightweight, strong and super responsive makes the wide repertoire of moves easier and more dynamic.
LONGBOARD LAY-UP
For lengths of 8'6 and over we have introduced a T-stringer and carbon stringer to the deck and bottom for a new level of torsional strength. The torq longboard technology is incredibly strong, light and responsive.
With 3 layers of glass on the deck and 2 layers on the base, these are super strong, light and feel fast under your feet.
The Don XL 8’6 x 23 1/4” x 3 3/8” - 74.7 ltr 9’0 x 23 1/2” x 3 1/2” - 81.8 ltr 9’6 x 23 3/4” x 3 5/8” - 90.7 ltr $1,179.00 -
Appealing to those who are looking for more volume and better glide than a funboard, but aren’t interested in a full-size longboard. Great performance in thigh-high to slightly over head-high waves, this board is a tremendous wave catcher.Appealing to those who are looking for more volume and better glide than a funboard, but aren’t interested in a full-size longboard. Great performance in thigh-high to slightly over head-high waves, this board is a tremendous wave catcher.
A low entry rocker gets you moving and provides the glide needed on smaller, weaker days. We packaged just enough tail rocker to allow it to perform in quick beach breaks or as the surf increases.Specs.
2+1 fin set up.
Level 1 > ExpertWave.
Height 2 - 6ft.
Dimensions 8’6” x 22 1/2” x 3 1/8”.
Recommended Rider Weight 60-120kg / 130-260lbs.
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The Checkmate by Wayne Rich
Game over; this board wins! The Checkmate is a take-no-prisoners, no-holds-barred, capture-your-king kind of longboard, so get ready to surf at the top of your abilities. Designed by Wayne Rich in the 80s as a contest board for Donald Takayama and Dewey Weber’s visionary resurgence of longboard competition, the Checkmate is quick off the bottom, nimble rail to rail, and powerful off the tail, the Checkmate is every bit a performance longboard. Fast wrapping turning in the pocket and hard down-the-line bottom turns are standard maneuvers for this modern gal. At the same time, a soulful outline meets a timeless bottom contour that rolls into a classic 60/40 longboard rail, resulting in a board that noserides, trims, and glides as lovely as any traditional log on the market. The Checkmate's traditional features remind us to “Never forget.” While we can’t divulge all the Checkmate’s secrets, we can share that a hard edge is snuck into the board’s tail to deliver a controlled drive when cranking tight turns and a lite concave in the nose blends through the front third of the board allowing for lift and acceleration when hangin’ the piggies. We suggest the Checkmate for all surfers looking to expand their repertoire of maneuvers on a longboard. Originally designed for the Santa Barbara points, the Checkmate works best in long, drawn-out walls head high and below but can be ridden up to a few feet overhead and at your local reef or beach break. If you are an old-at-heart-dog looking to learn a few new tricks, the Checkmate is for you.
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Dimensions
- 9'2” x 22.5” x 3” - 69.5L
- 9'6” x 23” x 3.13” - 75.9L
Technology
NFT
•Fused Cell EPS Core // Fused cell EPS core provides more response + flotation
•Clear HD-Epoxy Resin // Epoxy resin with high thermo-mechanical performances
•High-Quality E-Glass Fiberglass // E-glass is the industry standard reinforcement as it has the most reliable strength and performance of all surf glass variations.
•Natural Fiber Reinforcement // Renewable, reliable, resilient, and really smooth.Shaper Profile
Wayne RichWayne Rich is a world-renowned surfboard shaper who has been designing boards for over 40 years. He is known for his progressive designs, attention to detail and quality craftsmanship. Wayne is a 2x Boardroom show winner whose respect for tradition is only matched by his need to innovate.
Taking care of your board is essential for maximizing its lifespan and ensuring you have the best experience on the water.
- Rinse after each use
- Store properly out of direct sunlight
- Regular checkups for dings
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Takayama In The Pink - Tufflite Pro
The ultimate high-performance noserider! This is definitely the most loved and sought-after model in Donald’s range. Able to surf anything from one-foot slop to overhead barrels, the In The Pink is definitely THE one longboard you must own. Perfect for the rider looking to own one longboard, or someone who is looking to become more accustomed to the nose, the In The Pink will have you loving your surfing again.
Donald Takayama’s legacy is a combination of the world's best boards, best surfers, and best waves, making his boards some of the most sought-after in the entire surfing world. Donald Takayama was famous for his progressive designs that combined both traditional and high-performance aspects into every board he made. The result was the best surfers sought out his boards to bring their surfing to the next level. Donald Takayama and Surftech worked together for over 20 years before his passing. The relationship was built on trust and a commitment to producing a quality product that would complement the designs he so passionately created. It is an honor for Surftech to perpetuate Donald’s legacy by continuing to build the most iconic and proven designs.
***Fins not includedDimensions
• 8'0" x 22.40 x 3.00 - 61.6L
• 8'6" x 22.5" x 2.9" - 64L
• 9'0" x 22.9" x 3" - 70.16L
• 9'3" x 23" x 3.1" - 76.6L
• 9'6" x 23" x 3.1" - 76.8L
• 9'10" x 23.1" x 3.25" - 84.4L$1,859.00
