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DONALD TAKAYAMA

Donald Takayama DT-2 Thunderbolt Black - 9'4 V70.7 - White/Carbon Bottom

Donald Takayama DT-2 Thunderbolt Black - 9'4 V70.7 - White/Carbon Bottom

SKU:149004P

Regular price $1,750.00 USD
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Specs

SIZE: 9'4 X 22 5/8 X 3 V70.7
FINS: 2+1
MODEL: DT-2
CONSTRUCTION: Thunderbolt Black - White/Carbon Bottom

Turn it. Trim it. Noseride it.
One board that does it all.

DONALD TAKAYAMA
DT-2

Donald Takayama's true all-rounder. The DT-2 carries forward the speed of the original DT-1 with more nose-focused performance, so you can noseride, turn, and trim in the same session. A trusty everyday board that's tough enough to be your only board on a surf trip.
How It Surfs
  • Subtle nose concave and low entry rocker for easy paddling and solid noserides
  • 60/40 rails hold a clean line and come alive as the surf gets more powerful
  • Rounded pintail for smooth rail-to-rail transitions
  • Works everywhere from a mellow point break to a bigger, punchier day
Thunderbolt Advantages
  • Hand-laminated EPS/epoxy with Thunderbolt's proprietary AVT flex technology
  • Flex profile engineered to the Takayama team's standards for sweet spot, rebound, and projection
  • Lighter, livelier, and more durable than traditional construction
Donald's 'one-board quiver' longboard, now built by Thunderbolt to the Takayama team's flex standards.
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DT-2

The Donald Takayama DT-2 is Donald's true all-rounder: a longboard designed to turn, trim, and noseride equally well in the same session. It carries the speed of his original DT-1 and adds more focus on the nose, making it one of the most versatile longboards in the Takayama lineup.

WHO

The DT-2 is for the longboarder who doesn't want to choose between noseriding and real surfing off the tail.

  • The all-around longboarder who wants one board to trim, walk, and turn on every kind of day
  • The noserider who still wants a board that draws a clean line off the bottom and turns without a fight
  • The traveling surfer who needs a single durable board that handles whatever the trip delivers
  • The surfer stepping back onto a longboard who wants classic style with modern responsiveness
  • The experienced logger building a minimalist quiver around one dependable everyday board

It's the board for surfers who want one longboard they can trust in every condition.

WHEN

The DT-2 covers the full range of longboard surf, from knee-high to well overhead. On mellow, peeling walls, it trims fast and sets up easily for time on the nose. On softer days, the low entry rocker keeps it gliding and moving through flat sections. As the waves get bigger and more powerful, the board comes into its own, holding a line down the face and driving through turns where a pure noserider starts to struggle. Hawaii's mix of gentle rollers and stronger, lined-up swell is exactly the range the DT-2 was built for.

WHAT

Donald designed the DT-2 as a do-it-all shape that keeps the speed of the original DT-1 and shifts more of its focus to the nose. A subtle nose concave gives the board lift and stability up front for noseriding, and a low entry rocker lets it paddle into waves early and carry speed down the line. The 60/40 rails blend a soft, forgiving upper rail with a harder edge below, so the board holds in the face and releases cleanly out of turns. A rounded pintail keeps rail-to-rail transitions smooth and predictable and gives the board the hold it needs as the surf gets more powerful.

DIMENSIONS

Length Width Thickness Volume (L)
6'4" 21 5/8" 2 3/4" 43.0
6'8" 21 7/8" 2 7/8" 49.0
7'0" 22 1/8" 2 7/8" 54.7

CONSTRUCTION OPTIONS

Thunderbolt Red: Thunderbolt's original construction, an EPS foam core with internal carbon fiber flex components hand-laminated with 6oz and 2oz fiberglass on the top and bottom, built for balanced performance in all conditions.

Thunderbolt Black: Thunderbolt's lightest, highest-performance construction, an EPS foam core with internal fiberglass flex components hand-laminated with 6oz carbon fiber and 2oz fiberglass on the top 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

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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

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  • 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

Questions? Contact Us:

📞 Call/Text: (808) 597-9055

📧 Email: sales@hawaiiansouthshore.com

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the DT-2 a noserider or an all-around longboard?

The DT-2 is an all-around longboard with a strong noseriding bias. The subtle nose concave and low entry rocker make it stable and easy to walk to the nose, so it noserides well. The 60/40 rails and rounded pintail let it draw full turns off the tail and hold a line in bigger surf, which a dedicated noserider usually can't do. If you want one longboard that trims, noserides, and turns without being a one-trick board, the DT-2 is built for exactly that.

Does the DT-2's low rocker make it prone to pearling?

The DT-2's low entry rocker is a deliberate design choice. It helps the board paddle fast, catch waves early, and carry speed through flat sections. The trade-off is that the nose sits closer to the water on steep, late takeoffs. Most riders manage this with foot position and timing: stay a little further back on the drop, angle the takeoff, and move forward once the board is up and trimming. Surfers comfortable with classic longboard technique generally find the low rocker an advantage rather than a problem.

What size DT-2 should I order?

Sizing the DT-2 depends on your weight, skill level, the waves you surf most, and how you want to ride it. Lighter surfers and those who want a quicker-turning board often choose the shorter end of the range, while heavier surfers and those focused on glide and noseriding tend to go longer. The right answer depends on the full picture, so contact us directly and we'll help you choose:

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, point break), how often you surf, and your location. Also tell us how you want to ride the DT-2: more traditional noseriding or more performance turning. Your location affects shipping options and helps us give you accurate delivery information.