Goodbye and Aloha Donald Takayama
Today on behalf of the Bing Surfboards family, we say goodbye and aloha to legend shaper, Donald Takayama. He was an icon of our industry who played a historical role in Bing’s history and we owe him a great debt of gratitude. Thank you Donald and may your memory live in the hearts of all your family, friends and loyal fans!
Photos: Bing Surfboards Fifty Years of Crafstmanship & Innovation, Board Room Legends of Surfboard Shaping
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Golden Rule
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