BIG BROTHER STING

4+1 FIN SETUP / SWALLOW TAIL

Big boards equal big guy fun! Ben Aipa’s staple longboard, The Big Brother Sting is a high-performance tank designed to power through the mushiest of conditions. Extra thickness in the center of the board with a nicely foiled rail gives the perfect balance of float and performance. Riders will be able to catch any wave without sacrificing maneuverability. A wider outline up in the front of the board increases stability, and a pulledin tail allows quick directional changes. The iconic AIPA wing joins the front of the board, where float and stability reign supreme, with the back of the board where big turns and precision control are possible. To keep things light, we’ve built the Big Brother Sting in Surftech’s Fusion HD construction. A lightweight and durable epoxy with a lively flex. Big stoke comes guaranteed with the Big Brother Sting; finally, a board that makes less than ideal conditions just as fun as the best day of the year.

Tuflite V-Tech is Surftech’s game-changing molded technology reimagined for increased performance.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

GREENPOXY® RESIN

// The latest innovations in bio-based epoxy chemistry

2X LAYERS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

MICRO-SANDWICH VENEER

// Wood Veneer creates natural flex + adds break strength

COMPOSITE T-STRINGER(S)

// T-Stringers add power distribution + adds break strength

CARBON STRINGER

// Distributes power + protects from dings + adds break strength

REINFORCED RAILS

// Fiberglass reinforced rails enhance performance + durability

EXCLUSIVE SANDWICH TECHNOLOGY

// Surftech Tuflite boards are molded with exclusive methods

What It Does How It Feels

What do you consider to be the most important characteristic of your father’s designs? Why?

There are so many ‘attributes” that make an AIPA and AIPA...hands down the most signature of them all is the STING...the STING has it’s own life force...it’s our DNA....more than a design element...it is a characteristic... it brings charisma..IDENTITY..to a board design. When you see a board model with a STING , you KNOW it’s an AIPA. How many boards can you identify like that?

I’m sure it is one of the heavy parts of carrying on your father’s shaping lineage but what parts of Ben’s design or board building process are you changing to fit your own style?

I would have to say that continuing to be what my dad called “core” , which to him was what was happening now...or what was needed as a change to make surfing progress.

Outlines, rails, bottom contours...just like surfing these elements are always in need of constant refinement to allow the surfer to take their SURFING to another level.

As important a role as board design plays in the AIPA history books

I’d say the surfers who rode AIPA’s and the community your dad built is almost more impressive. Can you talk about that community and what /who you are working with as far as future surfers go?

My dad had who considered his STINGMEN back in the day..Larry Bertlemann, Markl Liddell, Buttons Kaluhiokalani, Dane Kealoha..these guys were symbiotic to my dads shaping..together they were a catalyst for the most explosive shift in surfing ever..a shift whose magnitude we will probably never see again..For me I’ve had to learn not to look and expect, but more to just let things happen...Kekoa Cazimero has been a surfer who I have that Hawaiian connection with that reminds me of what my father experienced with his guys…

But future surfers..thats the groms...There is this brother / sister duo that I make boards for that will be standouts for sure! And thats what this journey is about...the next move

Is it the surfer, the board, or the wave?

It’s the intention..The great Duke Kahanamoku said “ the best surfer is the one who is having the most fun”......sooooo paddle out with intention.. The intention to be stoked.

Donald Takayama’s legacy is a combination of the worlds best boards, best surfers and best waves, making his boards some of the most sought after in the surfing world. Takayama was famous for his progressive designs that combined both traditional and high-performance aspects into every board made. As a result, the best surfers chose his boards to bring their surfing to the next level. Donald Takayama and Surftech worked together for over 20 years before his passing, with a relationship built on trust and a commitment to produce quality products that compliment the designs he so passionately created.

“SURFBOARDS DESIGNED BY DONALD TAKAYAMA”

Humu Fish

TWIN / SWALLOW

Straight from the past, this Fish is a re-worked classic of Donald’s designs. More angle on the fins and a thinnerblady tail make this board go faster and turn tighter than you ever thought possible on a fish. This model can definitely compete with the best and must be tried to fully appreciate it’s maneuverability. This is the fastest fish you will ever set foot on. This model allows quick vertical snaps, cutbacks in small and mushy to big and barreling.

What It Does How It Feels

SWOOPS, BANKS, AND GLIDES

Tuflite V-Tech is Surftech’s game-changing molded technology reimagined for increased performance.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

GREENPOXY® RESIN

// The latest innovations in bio-based epoxy chemistry

2X LAYERS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

MICRO-SANDWICH VENEER

// Wood Veneer creates natural flex + adds break strength

COMPOSITE T-STRINGER(S)

// T-Stringers add power distribution + adds break strength

CARBON STRINGER

// Distributes power + protects from dings + adds break strength

REINFORCED RAILS

// Fiberglass reinforced rails enhance performance + durability

EXCLUSIVE SANDWICH TECHNOLOGY

// Surftech Tuflite boards are molded with exclusive methods

“SURFBOARDS DESIGNED BY DONALD TAKAYAMA”

Prince Kuhio Glider

2+1 FIN SETUP / PIN TAIL

Donald’s favorite glider! This Hawaiian Cross Country glider was inspired by the outer reefs on Oahu’s South Shore. Although this board is long, it is still capable of noseriding and turning like a board shorter in size. It has a DT-1 rocker, so anyone used to riding other Takayama’s will feel very comfortable on the Prince Kuhio. The medium rocker helps make paddling easy and surfing user-friendly. Also included are Donald’s patented 60/40 rails and tucked under edge, making this board very forgiving in turns. Available in a 3 fin setup capable of riding as a single fin or 2+1 setup depending on the surfer’s style.

TRIMS WITH STYLE

What It Does How It Feels

STYLISH, STABLE, AND FUN

Tuflite V-Tech is Surftech’s game-changing molded technology reimagined for increased performance.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

GREENPOXY® RESIN

// The latest innovations in bio-based epoxy chemistry

2X LAYERS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

MICRO-SANDWICH VENEER

// Wood Veneer creates natural flex + adds break strength

COMPOSITE T-STRINGER(S)

// T-Stringers add power distribution + adds break strength

CARBON STRINGER

// Distributes power + protects from dings + adds break strength

REINFORCED RAILS

// Fiberglass reinforced rails enhance performance + durability

EXCLUSIVE SANDWICH TECHNOLOGY

// Surftech Tuflite boards are molded with exclusive methods

Size:

“SURFBOARDS DESIGNED BY DONALD TAKAYAMA”

Model T

SINGLE / SQUARE TAIL

Widely considered one of the best surfboards for noseriding in the world. This design is the most well-rounded and versatile of Donald’s classic retro line. With a broad, easy to noseride front and wide, surprisingly loose tail, this board is a staple of every one of Donald’s team riders’ quivers. Classic 50/50 rails, a single fin box, and a wide square tail give the Model T a classic flair suited for beautiful surfing. The Model T will perfectly complement anyone’s longboard quiver. The Model T performs best in waves from shoulder high to ankle small. If you are looking for a longboard that promotes style and noseriding, look no further than this heavily tested and time-trodden gem of a surfboard.

TRIMS WITH STYLE

What It Does How It Feels

STYLISH, STABLE, AND FUN

Tuflite V-Tech is Surftech’s game-changing molded technology reimagined for increased performance.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

GREENPOXY® RESIN

// The latest innovations in bio-based epoxy chemistry

2X LAYERS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

MICRO-SANDWICH VENEER

// Wood Veneer creates natural flex + adds break strength

COMPOSITE T-STRINGER(S)

// T-Stringers add power distribution + adds break strength

CARBON STRINGER

// Distributes power + protects from dings + adds break strength

REINFORCED RAILS

// Fiberglass reinforced rails enhance performance + durability

EXCLUSIVE SANDWICH TECHNOLOGY

// Surftech Tuflite boards are molded with exclusive methods

Size: Width: Thick: Liter: SKU FCS II: 9'6" 23" 3.1" 82.2L TKTL-MT0906-WD1