Pacific Paddler Contents


Publisher: Ropati Hebenstreit sales: (808) 351-2398 Writers: Peter Caldwell, Jim Foti, Anne-Marie Reichman, Tom Bartlett, Lora Bodmer, Chance Adair, Cara Mazzei Photos: Peter Caldwell, Nathaniel Evslin, Chris Silvester, Brian Vestyck, Ropati Hebenstreit Proof reader: Amy Hebenstreit A MAGAZINE FOR PADDLERS BY PADDLERS Mission Statement: to bring the excitement of outrigger paddling to a larger audience. We feel that Pacific Paddler’s hui of supporters, contributors, subscribers and advertisers is helping the sport grow, not only here in Hawaii, but around the world. Thanks for your contribution to the sport.	Alenuihaha Kohala Boat Builders introduces the Alenuihaha. Inspired by the Alenuihaha Channel, this OC-1 is designed to excel in rough and choppy conditions. Created to adapt to Hawaii's changing waters, this boat easily transitions from flat water to large swells. The Alenuihaha will turn on a dime with no hesitation or loss of hull speed, making it simple to connect the dots. Pull yourself over the back and get on the next bump with ease, making surfing effortless. The idea behind this boat is simple; make it fast, make it comfortable, make it affordable. Developed by some of Hawaii's most experienced canoe paddlers, Kohala Boat Builders. A Local Boy Product, for more info email kohalaboatbuilders@gmail.com. Huki V2-X The Huki V2-X was the first-over-all canoe to finish at the Steinlager Kaiwi Channel Relay from Molokai to Oahu. Evan Rhodes, Raven Aipa, Bill Pratt and Carlton Helm won the relay which was the first time in that race's history that an OC-2 outran all OC-1s. For more visit Huki Outriggers, Surfskis & Surfboards, www.huki.com. Skins™ Skins™ is a revolutionary BioAcceleration Technology™ with features that are built into the smart fabric of all Skins™ products. Benefits include: reducing lactic acid build-up, increasing muscle oxygenation and enhancing circulation; focusing muscle power; drawing moisture away from the skin; optimizing body temperature in warm or cool conditions; preventing odor through antibacterial treatments; and providing sun safety with 50+ UV protection. Skins™ is the only compression and therapeutic sportswear that conducts independent scientific testing. Skins™ are designed to increase the flow of oxygen to muscles. It achieves this in two key ways: 1, to provide the correct level of surface pressure to specific body parts, enhancing circulation and delivering more oxygen to active muscles. Improved circulation also helps to eliminate lactic acid build-up and other metabolic wastes so you can go harder for longer and recover faster; 2, Skins™ is warp knitted using multiple fine quality yarns to give superior performance. Warp knit fabrics have no natural stretch – instead, the spandex mix ensures specific levels of elasticity and perfectly controlled compression. Some other compression brands use circular knit which has a natural stretch, making it hard to maintain the correct level of compression. Check out Skins™ at Running Room, 819 Kapahulu Avenue or go to www.runningroomhawaii.com. Kia’i Trainer Kia’i Trainer information: Nobody tests the limits of our products like the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association. All 420+ of these elite watermen and women patrol and train in our footwear, performing rigorous real-life R&D over sand, water and lava rock. OluKai is the official footwear of the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association. Part of the proceeds from sales help support the HLA’s Junior Lifeguard Program. Hiko Hiko (lightning) is Kia Kaha’s newest design. We accomplished all of our goals with the design of our new Hiko OC-1 canoe. Like every canoe manufacturer, we were trying to create a canoe that excels in all conditions. And with the Hiko, we believe we came really close. We sharpened up the entry, took out a little tail rocker and moved the cockpit forward, resulting in a canoe with effortless acceleration on the bumps and great glide in the flats. Slight changes to the tail of the ama were also made to improve the release. For more information and to schedule a demo, currently available on Oahu and Kauai, email: info@kiakahacanoesandpaddles.com, or call 808.554.3216.

Publisher: Ropati Hebenstreit
sales: (808) 351-2398

Writers: Peter Caldwell,
Jim Foti, Anne-Marie Reichman, Tom Bartlett, Lora Bodmer, Chance Adair, Cara Mazzei

Photos: Peter Caldwell, Nathaniel Evslin, Chris Silvester, Brian Vestyck, Ropati Hebenstreit

Proof reader: Amy Hebenstreit

A MAGAZINE
FOR PADDLERS
BY PADDLERS
Mission Statement: to bring the excitement of outrigger paddling to a larger audience. We feel that Pacific Paddler’s hui of supporters, contributors, subscribers and advertisers is helping the sport grow, not only here in Hawaii, but around the world. Thanks for your contribution to the sport.

Alenuihaha

Kohala Boat Builders introduces the Alenuihaha. Inspired by the Alenuihaha Channel, this OC-1 is designed to excel in rough and choppy conditions. Created to adapt to Hawaii's changing waters, this boat easily transitions from flat water to large swells. The Alenuihaha will turn on a dime with no hesitation or loss of hull speed, making it simple to connect the dots. Pull yourself over the back and get on the next bump with ease, making surfing effortless. The idea behind this boat is simple; make it fast, make it comfortable, make it affordable. Developed by some of Hawaii's most experienced canoe paddlers, Kohala Boat Builders. A Local Boy Product, for more info email kohalaboatbuilders@gmail.com.

Huki V2-X

The Huki V2-X was the first-over-all canoe to finish at the Steinlager Kaiwi Channel Relay from Molokai to Oahu.
Evan Rhodes, Raven Aipa, Bill Pratt and Carlton Helm won the relay which was the first time in that race's history that an OC-2 outran all OC-1s. For more visit Huki Outriggers, Surfskis & Surfboards, www.huki.com.

Skins™

Skins™ is a revolutionary BioAcceleration Technology™ with features that are built into the smart fabric of all Skins™ products. Benefits include: reducing lactic acid build-up, increasing muscle oxygenation and enhancing circulation; focusing muscle power; drawing moisture away from the skin; optimizing body temperature in warm or cool conditions; preventing odor through antibacterial treatments; and providing sun safety with 50+ UV protection.
Skins™ is the only compression and therapeutic sportswear that conducts independent scientific testing.
Skins™ are designed to increase the flow of oxygen to muscles. It achieves this in two key ways: 1, to provide the correct level of surface pressure to specific body parts, enhancing circulation and delivering more oxygen to active muscles. Improved circulation also helps to eliminate lactic acid build-up and other metabolic wastes so you can go harder for longer and recover faster; 2, Skins™ is warp knitted using multiple fine quality yarns to give superior performance. Warp knit fabrics have no natural stretch – instead, the spandex mix ensures specific levels of elasticity and perfectly controlled compression. Some other compression brands use circular knit which has a natural stretch, making it hard to maintain the correct level of compression.
Check out Skins™ at Running Room, 819 Kapahulu Avenue or go to www.runningroomhawaii.com.

Kia’i Trainer

Kia’i Trainer information: Nobody tests the limits of our products like the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association. All 420+ of these elite watermen and women patrol and train in our footwear, performing rigorous real-life R&D over sand, water and lava rock.
OluKai is the official footwear of the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association. Part of the proceeds from sales help support the HLA’s Junior Lifeguard Program. Hiko
Hiko (lightning) is Kia Kaha’s newest design. We accomplished all of our goals with the design of our new Hiko OC-1 canoe. Like every canoe manufacturer, we were trying to create a canoe that excels in all conditions. And with the Hiko, we believe we came really close. We sharpened up the entry, took out a little tail rocker and moved the cockpit forward, resulting in a canoe with effortless acceleration on the bumps and great glide in the flats. Slight changes to the tail of the ama were also made to improve the release. For more information and to schedule a demo, currently available on Oahu and Kauai, email: info@kiakahacanoesandpaddles.com, or call 808.554.3216.