Kamanu Composites

Kamanu Composites recently began limited production of its first Va'a, the Aukahi. In the spirit of a traditional V-1, the Aukahi features an open cockpit and no rudder. The unique hull shape of the Aukahi is the result of numerous iterations of computer-aided design along with on-the-water testing of maneuverability and surfing ability. The result is a canoe that is incredibly fast in the flat water, yet loose enough to control in the roughest ocean conditions.
Kamanu Composites also recently opened a Kamanu Outlet at their Kailua manufacturing facility. The highlight of the store is its selection of organic cotton branded T-shirts. However, the growing Kamanu line also features branded jerseys, hoodies, and hats. Supplemental to the clothing are a limited variety of paddling accessories. Kamanu Composites is located in the Kapa'a Quarry industrial district in Kailua, and is open from 7:30am-10:00pm Monday-Friday, with limited hours on the weekends. Visitors are strongly encouraged to stop by for a tour and to check out the Kamanu Outlet. Online ordering is available at kamanucomposites.com.

Kialoa

Our "hottest" new product is the Axelwood which is made from traditional wood. Great Genes. We're not sure why it took us so long to marry our most popular blade profile ever, the Axel, with our renowned wood craftsmanship, but here's what you've been waiting for!
Surface Area: 108 sq. in.
Blade Width: 9 1/2"
Blade Length: 16 1/2"
Weight: 20-22 oz.
Made in USA
Go to kialoa.com for more selections.
Broad Reach Hawaii
Broad Reach Hawaii's most popular one-man paddle, the V1S features a concave blade with large surface area and a hollow all-wood double bend shaft. Website

Kai Waa

The XM is the newest canoe in the Scorpius family. All we did was downsize the Scorpius to have a more medium-sized canoe. Our goal is to accommodate all size of paddlers with the same design, so to speak. We will be coming out with a smaller Scorpius for women by next season too. We feel we have a great design and don't need to recreate anything. We are also in a new shop with more space, so we are able to bump up production as well. Visit kaiwaa.com for more details

 

 

 

Kole’Gear

Kole’Gear Hydration packs encourage 30% more hydration over conventional water systems. Staying hydrated improves athletic performance, reduces the risk of dehydration and speeds recovery. Best of all - No more sucking! Get the most out of your training and your season with Kole’Gear Packs. www.kolegear.com for dealers near you.

 

Maui Jim Sunglasses

Maui Jim Sunglasses offer unmatched performance with PolarizedPlus®2. Style shown: Peahi.
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Kia Kaha Canoes & Paddles

Designed by Maui Kjeldsen to serve as an all-around canoe, the Wainui glides in flat water while excelling in rough, sloppy conditions. Seat and ama configuration creates a canoe that gives the paddler amazing control. It's back in production and available now. Contact: Maui Kjeldsen, 808.554.3216 or mauikjeldsen@hotmail.com. Visit us at www.kiakahacanoesandpaddles.com.
Specifications: 20’10” in length and 15” wide; Sit in style seat for extra control; Ama rides closer to the pivot point of the canoe for extra performance in rough water; Very efficient footwell drains; Double bungee storage in front and back of canoe; Bungee and paddle clip on back deck to carry a separate paddle.
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Gillespie Paddles

Here's the new tear balsa blade! They are made in singles and double angles, up to 11". They have little walnut wedges down in the corners that really liven up the paddle and provide some good protection, along with the phenolic tip, around the corners and the bottom. The sides are wrapped in double veneer red maple, the core is balsa/western red cedar; 2 ounce epoxy/glass sandwich, with partial glass wrap on shaft. It weighs around 20 ounces (9.5-10" wide). See gillespiepaddles.com for more selections

Outrigger Connection

The Osprey is the newest and most radical OC1 to come out of Outrigger Connection. A major motivation in creating the Osprey was low-volume. This is depicted in a key feature that strikes you visually right away, the extremely narrow foot well area. This allows you to paddle closer to the hull of the canoe, enabling you to get more power and leverage with each stroke!
Other key features include a re-designed ama, a sliding seat, a seat area draining system, and a front and rear bungee storage system.
For more information, visit outriggerconnection.com or call (808) 261-8424.