About DAKINE
Based in Hood River, Oregon, DAKINE was founded in Maui, Hawai'i in 1979 by longtime surfer, Rob Kaplan. DAKINE'S first product, a revolutionary new surf leash, quickly gained worldwide popularity. This first leash led to more surfing related products, built to withstand the punishing conditions of the surf on the north shore of Hawai'i. In Hawaiian slang, "Da Kine" means
the best and the company has lived up to this standard through attention to detail, focus on accessories, and a notoriously thorough design process.
With its reputation for top quality products and attention to detail, DAKINE quickly grew beyond its surfing roots and has become the standard in board sports accessories for the top athletes in the worlds of snowboarding, skiing, skateboarding, mountain biking, windsurfing, and kiteboarding, as well as surfing.
To better serve the growing worldwide demand for DAKINE product, a factory and distribution center were opened in Hood River, Oregon in 1986 and the facility soon replaced operations on Maui's north shore to become the principal factory and point of distribution. DAKINE's Oregon location, in the heart of the Gorge and the base of Mount Hood--a hot spot with North American windsurfers and snowboarders--also helps the company maintain its competitive edge by giving the product development team a demanding new environment for developing and testing products. A testament to the standards and success of DAKINE product, the pro team roster reads like a who's-who of action sports.
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Today, DAKINE offers a complete range of innovative products, including sport-specific and street-savvy backpacks, bags, travel gear, and accessories as well as a fashionable girl's bag collection. The company remains focused on building durable, innovative products of the best quality for the most demanding action sports athletes. The original quest led by a group of dedicated surfers has taken on a life of its own and has spread throughout all board sports. For 30 years, this passion has given DAKINE its longevity in the action sports industry and has personified its reputation for excellence.
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
(7 customer reviews) 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
impressed.,
June 28, 2010 KF241148 - See all my reviews
This review is from: DAKINE Girl's Eq Bag, Medium (Sports)
i just purchased this bag from a store yesterday and thought i would give a review for everyone who is thinking about buying this bag. i got this bag in 'pink plaid' and i must say the colors in the picture dont do it justice, the actual colors of these bags are VERY vibrant and beautiful. the side pocket is absolutely great and can actually hold alot of stuff. i purchased the 'large' size of this bag and was IMPRESSED at how much it holds and how big this bag can get when filled up!!! im going on a one week trip to canada and really wanted something big enough to hold all my things, but small enough not to take up all the space in the van (im going with six other people in one small van!). this bag is perfect. im a bigger girl so my clothes are bigger im a size 18 in jeans and XL in shirts and this is all i could fit in the bag
- 6 pairs of jeans
- 7 pairs of socks
- 7 pairs of underwear
- 5 pairs of pajama shorts
- 2 pairs of sweatpants
- 4...Read more
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
It's cute,
June 1, 2010 Nicola L. Boyle - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DAKINE Girl's Eq Bag, Medium (Sports)
I bought this bag to carry my roller derby gear in, and I just don't think it's going to be able to handle it. I would have expected a "sports bag" to be more durable-feeling, but the fabric feels quite flimsly, as do the zippers. It's very cute though, so I'm going to use it anyway...I just hope my skates don't fall through it after a week of use!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Great Bag!,
March 9, 2010 Tracy Jones - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DAKINE Girl's Eq Bag, Medium (Sports)
I purchased this bag to use as a carry-on on my flights. It is a great size bag, yet small enough for carry-on. I was able to carry all the clothes I needed in the bigger part of this bag, and my makeup bag, curling iron, and hairdryer in the smaller portion.
