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In recent years, \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eTAPPY\u003c\/span\u003e has received acclaim both domestically in Japan and on the international stage, earning invitations as a guest shaper from esteemed industry players such as Deus ex Machina and the Shaper's Club based in France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eTAPPY\u003c\/span\u003e began surfing around the age of 10. While attending school on the North Shore of Hawaii, he drew inspiration from local shapers, eventually dropping out of high school to pursue the craft of surfboard building.  While experiencing the real-time evolution of surfboard design from single fins to twin fins and then to thrusters, \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eTAPPY\u003c\/span\u003e became disillusioned with the commercialization of surfing, and consequently decided to move his life in another direction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn his late teens, \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eTAPPY\u003c\/span\u003e enrolled in art school, immersing himself in modern art and dedicating his days to bringing forth his own artistic visions.  Later, in his twenties, he delved into backcountry snowboarding, embarking on expeditions not only within Japan but also to countries such as the United States and New Zealand.  Around the age of 30, with many new experiences from which to inspire him, \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eTAPPY\u003c\/span\u003e happily returned to surfboard building, and for over 25 years, he has continued to craft one-of-a-kind surfboards out of Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tappy-twin-futures-compatible-solid-fiberglass","title":"Tappy Twin - Futures Compatible (Solid Fiberglass)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e( Twin-Fin Set ) Futures Compatible: \u003c\/strong\u003eDesigned by Tappy Yoshikawa, the Tappy Twin is an upright design that pairs well with performance twin fin surfboards.  Often paired with a trailer this twin fin provides speed and power, with the ability for lightning fast directional changes in the pocket.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith roots from the classic Mark Richards style twin, Tappy has put his own unique spin on this template to create a modern performance twin fin.  Well suited for a wide range of board types and conditions, the Tappy Twin will create drive, while remaining loose and responsive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakuya \"Tappy\" Yoshikawa is a passionate and innovative Japanese surfboard shaper who combines tradition and modernity to create unique and quality products. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe started surfing at the age of 12 and shaped his first board at the age of 17. 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