Victory: Retail Believers
Paddle Surf HawaiiVictory was able to speak to Austin over at Paddle Surf Hawaii. A place that thrives on the SUP world and the world of surfing. A place with the technology to craft the best possible boards. A place with very knowledgeable people in the industry to direct you with your every need. . Your gonna have to check out their website at www.paddlesurfhawaii.com to really understand their passion for SUP and surfing, and their desire to educate all on the best possible product. A couple years back Austin was surfing with a few friends in the North Shore. He was complaining about how his rashguard as feeling like it was chaffing his skin. His friend was wearing a Victory rashguard and told him it was the best material he has worn to date. Austin had seen plenty ads for Victory and have seen team riders wearing them but never looked into Victory until that friend recommended it. He was sold with the recommendation from the friend. When asked the question….How does the Koredry work for you…he replied,” It’s hard to describe. It just feels unreal! The Koredry keeps the water repelled off my skin underneath and the material is super smooth and light that it feels like there’s no restraint at all while I am surfing. I feel free and loose and like I’m not wearing anything. Its just super comfortable. |
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Goofy Foot Surf SchoolLihaina, Maui We had a chance to sit down with the team at Goofy Foot Surf School to talk about surfing. What drives one of the most renowned surf school’s in Hawaii and how the Victory Koredry line is the perfect fit for the instructors and most importantly their students. Goofy Foot was established in Lahaina, Maui in April 1995 by owner/ instructor Tim Sherer to perpetuate his relationship with Mother Ocean and to teach the ancient Hawaiian sport of surfing. They are dedicated to providing professional surfing lessons to all levels of aspiring students in the spirit of fun and learning. They are committed to facilitating the highest level of experience for their guests with a focus on teaching safety, ocean awareness and surfing fundamentals. |
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Kitty Hawk KitesKitty Hawk, NC After talking with Chris Moore from Kitty Hawk Kites, I could only think one thing….These guys really have it together. Whether we were talking about Kiteboarding, kayaking, hang gliding, surfing, parasailing , or, well lets just say that KHK has their hand in pretty much every known water sport. Founded in 1974, KHK has grown beyond its expectations.. The KHK Flight School is the oldest hang gliding school on the east coast and largest school of its kind in the world with 10,000 plus students annually and over 300,000 to date. Kitty Hawk offers many other recreational activities. There’s Kiteboarding , guided Kayak eco Tours, Parasailing Rock Wall Climbing, Dolphin Boat Tours. Aero Tours, Surfing, Wakebaording and Water Skiing… |
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Fastlane SailingSan Diego, CA Fast Lane Sailing began with a primary focus on sailing, especially sailing sabots, catamarans and lasers. A few years ago they brought in kayaks, especially fishing kayaks. Then they added Stand UP Paddle Boards. They have run ads in the local surfing mags featuring photos of kayak fisherman catching big yellowtail in the kelp beds off San Diego. Just recently they caught a Thresher Shark off of a SUP! They started carrying Victory Koredry shirts a few years ago and according to Ron Lane the owner have found they work great for all these activities. When ever they go out and “test” new boats they always wear their KoreDry shirts, even if it is as a base layer under another shirt. |
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Stewarts Surf ShopSan Clemente, CA Bill Stewart shaped the first custom board I every bought in 1981 in preparation for a 14 month trip around the world so it seemed to make sense to make his shop our first featured shop for our newsletter. I spoke with Trey Waisner the Retail Sales manager for the store and asked how things were going. I expected the normal tale of woe that I seem to hear a lot these days but instead it seems Stewarts Surf Shop has had one of their best years ever. This summer was better than last and the fall has been great so far. |
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Chaunceys Surf ShopOcean City, MD Chaunceys Surf Shop in Ocean City Maryland was one of the first shops to pick up the Victory TroPiskin line.According to Chauncey, they’ve had a surprisingly good year with this summer being better than most. He attributes this to their emphasis on core surf products: boards, wetsuits, surfshirts rashguards, board shorts, etc. and a commitment to one on one service with a very knowledgeable staff. |
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KiteSurfariRobert and Danny were looking for Kite Boarding lessons a year ago and ended up buying the company giving the lessons “Most expensive lessons ever” joked Danny and are now totally involved in their new sport and store. During the season (from April to October) Kitesurfari has a major presence on the beach at Belmont Shore , the best high wind area around and are the only organization licensed by the city to give lessons there. They have become involved with other on the beach activities as well including: - Sponsoring the Southern California Kiteboarding Association SCKA instructional Safety Clinics with gear and instructors. - Demo days with board and kite manufacturers like Liquid Force, Underground, F-1, RRD, Mystic and Cabrinha - Their own Beach Clean Up days twice a year at Belmont Shores. - Capture the Wind which is a youth event that allows young people to fly kites big and small and includes a down wind race. |
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Coastal Urge,Wilmington, NC Just two years ago Jeoffrey Nathan and his wife Catherine decided to open a new kind of retail store reflecting their active, coastal life style. Their business, Coastal Urge, has done very well even in the tough economy and has continued to grow throughout the period. With the current resurgence in the economy they feel this new year will be better than ever.The store carries lines such as Patagonia (customers occasionally mistake them for a Patagonia store), Quiksilver Edition, North Face, Prana as well as high end women’s swimwear and a range of Stand Up Paddle boards. Although they aren’t strictly a SUP store they do cater a lot to this sport with Stearns life jackets, Da Kine bags and apparel designed for SUP including Victory Koredry. |
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Kayak ConnectionSanta Cruz, CA The Victory KoreDry rashguards are one of our top selling first layer garments in the store. We have a large clientele of cross training water sport athletes that demand the best. The KoreDry rasheys fit the bill. All of our staff members wear a KoreDry and swear by their efficiency. Doesn’t matter if we are kayaking or stand up paddleing, the KoreDry keeps us dry and thereby keeps us warm. Margaret has used her KoreDry on trips to Indo and swears by their effectiveness at preventing sun burn. |
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