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Dakine History
It all began with a simple surf leash. In 1979, Dakine's
founder, Rob Kaplan, began manufacturing a new stronger
leash in Haiku, Maui, Hawaii. A year later, Rob began
developing foot straps for the windsurf industry. With
a home base in Hawaii, there was plenty of opportunity
for testing product in some of the most rigorous conditions.
In 1986 Dakine opened its North American headquarters.
There Dakine could design, develop, and manufacture its
famous bags, surfing accessories. Hood River is one of
North America's premier outdoor playgrounds, and windsurfers
and now kite boarders come from all over to try their
skills in the gorge. Also, Hood River is at the base of
Mt. Hood, home of some of the only year round skiing in
North America.
Entering the 1990s, Dakine entered the snowboard and winter glove market, and in 1996, Dakine backpacks unveiled the Dakine Heli Pack, a new standard in minimalist daypacks. In 2001 Dakine began manufacturing kite boarding accessories, and in 2004 celebrated its 25th anniversary, a long way from that first leash.
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