Tappy will be at the shapersclub of Angoulins from May 22nd to June 5th // ONLY 20 PLACES AVAILABLE...
Takuya "Tappy" Yoshikawa (Japan)
Tappy is the first Japanese guest shaper at SHAPERS CLUB,
Takuya "Tappy" Yoshikawa is a passionate and innovative Japanese surfboard shaper who combines tradition and modernity to create unique and quality products.
He started surfing at the age of 12 and shaped his first board at the age of 17. Along the way, he went to art school to study graphic art. After a ten-year break, he returned to making boards at the age of 30 and continues to do so today.
Tappy Yoshikawa was influenced by San Diego shaping legend Skip Frye, whom he had the opportunity to watch work, which was a valuable experience for him. He later became friends with Frye's disciple Chris Christenson and was introduced to traditional San Diego FISH shapes by Christenson and Frye. Skip is a major influence on the way Tappy Yoshikawa shapes his surfboards, especially in the way he fuses traditional California style with current style.
In 2014, Tappy Yoshikawa founded his own brand, TRANSISTOR, with a mission to pursue fun experiences, keeping it international and uniquely designed. ''I strive to create handmade products by being careful not to be constrained by the traditional standards of the surfboard field, but rather explore and push the boundaries of surfboard design to offer unique and quality products.''
In short, Takuya "Tappy" Yoshikawa is a talented and respected Japanese surfboard shaper who brings a personal touch to his work while remaining true to the traditions of his art.
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