Donald Takayama In The Pink 9'6 Tuflite V-Tech Longboard Surfboard

The Donald Takayama In The Pink 9'6 Tuflite V-Tech is an iconic performance longboard surfboard combining traditional noseriding, effortless glide and smooth trim with the responsiveness needed for more progressive longboard surfing.

Designed by legendary Hawaiian surfer and shaper Donald Takayama, the In The Pink has become one of the most recognised designs in the Takayama range. Surftech describes it as an ultimate high-performance noserider, designed to work across an exceptionally broad range of conditions from small surf through to overhead waves.

This 9'6 version features the previous-season blue graphic with horizontal line detailing, along with Surftech's lightweight and durable Tuflite V-Tech construction.

A 9'6 Performance Noserider

The In The Pink 9'6 is designed for surfers who want genuine noseriding ability without being limited to the feel of a traditional heavy log.

At 9'6, there's plenty of board beneath you for paddling, catching waves early, cross-stepping and finding the trim line. The stable platform encourages you to move forward and spend more time around the nose.

But move back towards the tail and the character changes. The performance-oriented design allows the In The Pink to be surfed with greater speed and responsiveness, making it capable of more dynamic turns when the waves provide the opportunity.

It's this ability to combine traditional and performance longboarding that has helped make the In The Pink such an enduring Donald Takayama design.

Glide, Trim & Noseriding

Small, clean surf is where you can really take advantage of the classic side of the In The Pink.

The 9'6 length provides excellent paddle power and longboard glide, helping you get into waves early and carry momentum through softer sections.

Once you're up and riding, move along the board to find the trim line, cross-step forward and take advantage of the In The Pink's renowned noseriding characteristics.

For surfers developing their traditional longboard technique, there's plenty of platform to work with. More experienced longboarders can take advantage of the same stability to push further forward and spend more time on the nose.

Performance When the Waves Improve

The Donald Takayama In The Pink isn't restricted to small-wave logging.

Surftech positions the design for conditions ranging from approximately one-foot surf through to overhead waves, giving the board an unusually broad operating range for a dedicated noserider.

When there's more power in the wave, step back towards the tail and the In The Pink can be surfed far more dynamically than a traditional log.

That makes the 9'6 particularly attractive if you're looking for one versatile longboard surfboard rather than separate boards for traditional and performance longboarding.

Designed by Donald Takayama

Donald Takayama was one of surfing's most influential surfer-shapers, renowned for combining the elegance of traditional longboarding with progressive surfboard design.

His boards became known for retaining the glide, trim and noseriding characteristics of classic longboards while incorporating the responsiveness required for more performance-oriented surfing.

The In The Pink is one of the clearest expressions of that design philosophy — a longboard that allows you to move forward and surf traditionally before stepping back and putting the board through more powerful turns.

Surftech Tuflite V-Tech Construction

This In The Pink is built using Surftech Tuflite V-Tech construction, providing a lightweight and durable alternative to traditional PU longboard construction.

Tuflite V-Tech combines a fused-cell EPS core with GreenPoxy bio-resin, E-glass fibreglass and a micro-sandwich wood veneer, creating a strong composite structure while retaining natural flex. Reinforcement through the rails and other key areas adds durability and impact resistance.

For a 9'6 longboard, the relatively lightweight construction also makes the board easier to carry, transport and handle both in and out of the water.

One Longboard for a Wide Range of Surf

The biggest strength of the In The Pink 9'6 is its versatility.

In small surf, you've got the paddle power, glide and stability needed for traditional trimming, cross-stepping and noseriding.

When the waves improve, move back onto the tail and take advantage of the board's more performance-oriented characteristics for faster turns and more responsive surfing.

That gives the In The Pink an unusually broad range for a longboard designed with such a strong emphasis on noseriding.

Features

• Donald Takayama In The Pink
• 9'6 longboard surfboard
• Designed by Donald Takayama
• High-performance noserider
• Excellent paddle power and glide
• Designed for cross-stepping and noseriding
• Smooth trim and down-the-line speed
• Responsive performance from the tail
• Suitable for traditional and progressive longboarding
• Designed for small through to overhead surf
• Surftech Tuflite V-Tech construction
• Fused-cell EPS core
• GreenPoxy bio-resin
• E-glass fibreglass
• Micro-sandwich wood veneer
• Reinforced construction
• Lightweight epoxy longboard
• Previous-season blue graphic with horizontal line detailing

Perfect For

• Longboard surfing
• Noseriding
• Cross-stepping
• Trim and glide
• Performance longboarding
• Small-wave surfing
• More powerful longboard conditions
• Surfers progressing their noseriding
• Experienced longboarders
• Surfers wanting one versatile 9'6 longboard
• Anyone looking for a premium Donald Takayama surfboard

Why You'll Love It

The Donald Takayama In The Pink 9'6 gives you something that's difficult to achieve in a single longboard: genuine noseriding performance without sacrificing the ability to surf the board dynamically from the tail.

At 9'6, there's plenty of length and stability for paddling, catching waves early, trimming and walking forward. When you're on the nose, you're benefiting from a design that's earned a reputation as one of Donald Takayama's benchmark noseriders.

Step back when the wave becomes steeper or more powerful and the In The Pink gives you considerably more performance than you'd expect from a traditional log. That's why it makes so much sense for surfers who don't want their longboard restricted to tiny summer conditions.

The Tuflite V-Tech construction adds lightweight handling and durability, making a 9'6 board noticeably easier to carry and manage than a heavily glassed traditional PU longboard.

For surfers looking for a 9'6 longboard surfboard in New Zealand that can deliver paddle power, glide, trim, noseriding and responsive performance surfing, the Donald Takayama In The Pink remains one of the standout designs.

***Fins not included