IN THE PINK
The Donald Takayama In The Pink is a high performance noserider, and it has long been the most loved and sought-after model in Donald's range. It's built to be the one longboard you own: comfortable perched on the nose when the waves are small and weak, and composed on the face when they have real size and power.
WHO
The In The Pink is for the longboarder who wants one board that noserides with confidence and still surfs well off the tail.
- The one-board longboarder who wants a single log that works on every kind of day
- The surfer learning to walk the board who wants a stable, forgiving platform to get comfortable on the nose
- The progressive longboarder who wants long nose rides and real turns in the same session
- The experienced surfer coming back to longboarding who wants a proven design that makes surfing fun again
- The wave-count surfer who wants to get into waves early and ride as many of them as possible
It's the board for surfers who don't want to trade noseriding for performance.
WHEN
The In The Pink covers the widest range of any board in the Takayama line. On small, soft days, when a lot of boards stall, its flat entry and wide nose get it into waves early and keep it trimming down the line. On clean, lined-up days with a peeling wall, it sets up for long, stable nose rides. When the surf has real power and size, it holds its line in the pocket instead of sliding out. That range makes it a natural fit for Hawaii, where the same longboard has to handle knee-high mush one day and a solid, fast wall the next.
WHAT
The In The Pink is built around a wide, parallel outline through the nose and midsection. The extra width up front creates a stable platform for noseriding and adds planing area for paddling and trim. A generous, flat-entry nose rocker lets the board catch waves early and hold speed through soft sections. The overall noserider-style rocker keeps it settled and trimming when you're up front. The 60/40 rails taper into a squaretail, which gives the tail enough bite and release to turn the board when you step back. The result is a longboard that holds you on the nose and responds when you want to surf it from the tail.
DIMENSIONS
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume (L) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9'1" | 23" | 3" | 70.5 |
| 9'3" | 23" | 3" | 73 |
| 9'6" | 23 1/16" | 3 1/16" | 75 |
CONSTRUCTION OPTIONS
Thunderbolt Red: Thunderbolt's original construction, with an EPS foam core and internal carbon fiber flex components, hand-laminated with 6oz and 2oz fiberglass on the deck and bottom for a balanced, predictable feel in a wide range of waves.
Thunderbolt Black: Thunderbolt's lightest, highest-performance construction, with an EPS foam core and internal fiberglass flex components, hand-laminated with 6oz carbon fiber and 2oz fiberglass on the deck and bottom for the fastest rebound in the range.
FIN CONFIGURATION
2+1 Fin. Fins not included
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Surfboard Shipping
We can only ship boards purchased from the shop at this time due to Cargo policy.
Due to handling requirements, surfboards are shipped with specific protocols and fees.
a. Oahu Store Pickup
HAWAII SURFBOARD SHIPPING RATES
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS:

➤ Alaska Air Cargo
(All Size Boards) - ETA Usually in two days (Boards can be picked up from the Alaska Air Cargo Airport from 7AM in the morning, a day after the board has been sent out.)
Please ensure we have your correct email address on file. Alaska Air Cargo sends pickup notifications exclusively via email; they do not provide phone alerts
NOTE ON STORAGE CHARGES
- Stations in the states of Alaska and Hawai'i, operated by Alaska and Hawaiian Air Cargo: Storage fees will be assessed after five days, excluding weekends and holidays. Minimum charge: $40 per day
- Stations outside of Alaska and Hawai'i, operated by Alaska and Hawaiian Air Cargo: Storage fees will be assessed after 72 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. Minimum charge: $40 per day
JAPAN SURFBOARDS SHIPPING
➤ Door to Door

CONTINENTAL USA: SURFBOARD SHIPPING
FedEx Door-to-Door Shipping 🚚
- Boards up to 6'0": $75 flat rate to any Continental US address
- Boards 6'1" to 8'0": Contact us for door-to-door quote
- Delivery: 3-5 business days
Air Cargo Shipping (For boards over 8'0") ✈️
2-day delivery to major airports
Important:
- Airport pickup required within 48 hours
- Must show government ID for pickup
- Let us know your travel dates - we'll time the delivery
- Storage fees apply after 48 hours
West Coast Cities (2-day delivery)
Los Angeles (LAX)
- Shortboard: $110
- Mid-Length: $110
- Longboard: $125
San Diego (SAN)
- Shortboard: $110
- Mid-Length: $110
- Longboard: $125
San Francisco (SFO)
- Shortboard: $110
- Mid-Length: $110
- Longboard: $125
Las Vegas (LAS)
- Shortboard: $110
- Mid-Length: $110
- Longboard: $125
Portland (PDX)
- Shortboard: $155
- Mid-Length: $205
- Longboard: $215
Seattle (SEA)
- Shortboard: $110
- Mid-Length: $110
- Longboard: $125
Salt Lake City (SLC)
- Shortboard: $155
- Mid-Length: $205
- Longboard: $215
Central & Mountain Cities (2-day delivery)
Denver (DEN)
- Shortboard: $165
- Mid-Length: $225
- Longboard: $245
Chicago (ORD)
- Shortboard: $165
- Mid-Length: $225
- Longboard: $245
Minneapolis (MSP)
- Shortboard: $165
- Mid-Length: $225
- Longboard: $245
St. Louis (STL)
- Shortboard: $165
- Mid-Length: $225
- Longboard: $245
Detroit (DTW)
- Shortboard: $165
- Mid-Length: $225
- Longboard: $245
Houston (IAH)
- Shortboard: $165
- Mid-Length: $225
- Longboard: $245
East Coast Cities (2-day delivery)
New York (JFK)
- Shortboard: $110
- Mid-Length: $110
- Longboard: $125
Boston (BOS)
- Shortboard: $110
- Mid-Length: $110
- Longboard: $125
Philadelphia (PHL)
- Shortboard: $165
- Mid-Length: $225
- Longboard: $255
Washington DC (DCA)
- Shortboard: $170
- Mid-Length: $220
- Longboard: $250
Baltimore (BWI)
- Shortboard: $170
- Mid-Length: $220
- Longboard: $250
Atlanta (ATL)
- Shortboard: $170
- Mid-Length: $220
- Longboard: $250
Miami (MIA)
- Shortboard: $170
- Mid-Length: $220
- Longboard: $250
Orlando (MCO)
- Shortboard: $170
- Mid-Length: $220
- Longboard: $250
Tampa (TPA)
- Shortboard: $170
- Mid-Length: $220
- Longboard: $250
South Carolina (CHS) Connecting Flight via SEA
- Shortboard: $225
- Mid-Length: $250
- Longboard: $325
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I ride the In The Pink as a single fin or a 2+1?
The In The Pink is designed to work both ways, and the setup changes how it surfs. As a single fin, it has maximum glide and a smooth, drawn-out feel, which suits clean, smaller days when you want to trim and spend time on the nose. As a 2+1, it gets more drive and quicker turns, which helps when the waves have more size and push and you want to surf harder off the tail. Many surfers switch setups depending on the conditions, so one board covers more of the days they surf.
Is the In The Pink a noserider or a performance longboard?
It's a high performance noserider, so it's designed for both, with noseriding at the core. The wide nose, flat-entry rocker and noserider-style rocker make it stable and easy to perch on the nose. The 60/40 rails and squaretail let it turn when you step back. It feels more settled on the nose than a pure performance longboard, and it turns more easily than a traditional log. That balance is why so many surfers choose it as their only longboard.
What size In The Pink should I order?
The right In The Pink size depends on your weight, your experience, the waves you surf most, and the board you're riding now. Contact us directly and we'll help you choose:
- Email: sales@hawaiiansouthshore.com
- Text: (808) 597-9055
When you reach out, include your current board dimensions and volume, which construction you're considering, the type of breaks you surf most (beach break, reef break or point break), how often you surf, and your location. Also tell us how you want to ride it: more traditional noseriding and trim, or more performance surfing off the tail. Your location affects shipping options and helps us give you accurate delivery information.