The Takayama Scorpion 2 Xtrasoft is the ultra-sturdy foam version of Donald Takayama’s famous and legendary shape. This unique hybrid board combines the wide nose of a longboard – offering easy paddling, maximum stability and an ultra-early take-off – with a narrower pin tail to ensure surprising manoeuvrability and fluid turns. Its Xtrasoft construction features a soft, protective foam layer on the deck combined with a rigid, high-performance internal structure, ideal for progressing at your own pace or having fun in everyday waves without the risk of painful impacts. A versatile and fun model for surfers of all levels, available at Waïmea in Anglet and on waimea.fr.
Donald Takayama Surfboard – Scorpion 2 Xtrasoft
The Takayama Scorpion 2 Xtrasoft combines shaper Donald Takayama’s legendary, high-performance shape with the comfort of a top-of-the-range softboard. Compared to the original Scorpion, this ‘2’ version features a wider tail and a slightly tapered nose, allowing you to ride a shorter board whilst retaining lightning-fast paddling. Thanks to its Softop Xtrasoft hybrid construction, it offers the responsiveness and glide of a laminated hardboard with the safety of a flexible deck.
It’s the ideal high-end ‘Swiss Army knife’ board for maximising your time on the water with complete peace of mind, from a casual summer session to rougher conditions.
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Key Features of the Takayama Scorpion 2 Xtrasoft
• The Legendary Shape, Finally Accessible: A true hybrid mini-noserider that lets you carve on the nose whilst maintaining ultra-responsive control and pivoting under the back foot.
• Softop Xtrasoft Technology (Surftech): The best of both worlds. The board’s core is stiff and dynamic like a traditional surfboard, but the deck is covered in soft, comfortable EVA foam (no wax required) to absorb impacts.
• Explosive Paddle and Natural Speed: Its very flat front rocker and volume distribution under the chest provide ultra-fast flat-water glide. It catches even the laziest waves at an impressive speed.
• Modular Setup (4+1): Fitted with a central US Box and 4 side plugs, you can ride it however you like: as a pure Single Fin for a fluid style, in a 2+1 (Single + stabilisers) setup for control, or as a Quad for maximum speed.
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6'4 | 21'3/8 | 2'3/4 | 42.9 |