Description
CONDITION: This used Donald Takayama Flex Single Fin by Larry Allison is in excellent condition! The leading and trailing edge are in perfect condition with no chips or cracks. There is only a very little reef kiss near the tip that was smoothened out by our in-house repair team. There are a few very minor scuffs and scratches on the body, but overall thisTakayama Flex Fin by Larry Allison is super clean.
FROM LARRY ALLISON:
The Donald Takayama Flex Fin gives you what most single fins can't: the quick pivot response you need for direction changes and the hold and drive you want for committed nose rides. This isn't a compromise between two styles—it's a template Donald designed to deliver both.
What makes the Flex Fin different? The bottom two-thirds of the fin uses an upright pivot-style template for quick turns. The top third rakes back significantly, creating resistance that holds your board steady when you walk to the nose. You get maneuverability without sacrificing control.
Handcrafted Construction
Every Takayama Flex Fin is handcrafted by Larry Allison in California. Larry has been making Donald Takayama's fin templates for over 30 years, using techniques he's been perfecting since 1971.
Construction specifications:
- 29 layers of 7.5-ounce fiberglass — not the 4 oz or 6 oz cloth used in mass-produced fins
- Spine positioned at 25% from the leading edge — creates lift and improves water release
- Hand-foiled trailing edge and tip — a craft Larry describes as "almost a dying art"
The result is a fin with controlled flex dynamics that feels responsive without being loose. Due to the flex characteristics, a 9.5" Flex Fin will feel more like a 9" conventional fin in the water—you can run slightly more depth without feeling over-finned.
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