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March 10, 2016

VOcean Performance UV Paddle Pant Review by SUP California

Cool review on the Vaikobi UV Paddle Pant by SUP California.

Full review can be viewed at: http://www.suplifeca.com

Vaikobi Pants

A comfortable pair of pants that will protect you from the elements?

Vaikobi’s VOCEAN performance pants that will help control your overall body temperature durning your paddle session. I have been wearing these pants for the past couple months now on warmer days and will say they provide me with maximum comfort and keeps me protected. Durning my SUP sessions I can feel them improving the circulation in my legs which is a key feature when standing for hours on your board. This will help with increasing performance for your SUP session or during a race. One other key feature with these pants is they never heat up durning those warmer days on the water.

Keeps you warm and cool when you need it

You might think so when it is in the upper 70’s and wearing pants that you would get hot. Not with these pants I have worn them middle of the day in the open ocean sun beating down and they kept me cool and staying comfortable. They keep you protected from the UV rays which everyone who paddles should keep in mind. I have gotten these pants wet several times when jumping into the water and they do dry up fast and not leaving you feeling cold and wet. Most other pants on the market do not do this as they claim they do. Overall these pants are a must have for any and all paddlers who want to stay protected from the sun and also stay dry.

More information on these pants at: www.vaikobi.com

Key Features:

• Super Light and Breathable V Ocean Spandex Polyester hybrid fabric for high performance in the Ocean.

• Vaikobi 1mm seamless airprene seat pad for extra comfort

• UV 50+ Sun Protection

• Waist tie to allow it to be worn across multiple paddle disciplines

• Standard Vaikobi design for extra comfort and minimal chafe whilst paddling

• Keep your body cool on warmer days

• Antibacterial properties

• Minimal water absorption

• Comfortable & Functional full range of movement

• Unisex design

March 07, 2016

Rachel Clarke & Sam Mayhew from New Zealand join the Vaikobi Race Team

We are stoked to announce the addition of Rachel Clarke and Sam Mayhew from New Zealand to the Vaikobi Race Team! 


Rachel Clarke (NZL) is the 2014 Molokai Surfski World Champion, 3X NZ Champion and placed 3rd at the 2015 World Surfski Championship in Tahiti. An inspirational Athlete, Rachel is coming back to form after getting through a cancer scare late last year after a routine visit to her GP discovered pre-cancerous cells requiring a cervical biopsy. 

Rachel is promoting cervical cancer awareness and is encouraging women of all ages to have regular check ups with their Doctor.

Sam Mayhew is amongst the top group of New Zealand Surfski Athletes and this year, he plans to build on his efforts over the past two years on the World Surfski Series. When not chasing the international tour, Sam is full-time registered GP Doctor.

Both Rachel and Sam are conducting paddling clinics around New Zealand for all levels.


Welcome Rachel & Sam!

February 20, 2016

Massive races to end the summer race season down under!

The next two weekend's will see some massive paddle events take place in Sydney which will see the formal close of the Summer Paddle Race Season in Australia for SUP, Ocean Ski and OC's.

Vaikobi will be in the thick of the action and is proud to continue our strong support of these fantastic Ocean Paddling races!

SYDNEY SUP FESTIVAL

Kicking off today is the Sydney SUP festival on Pittwater on the northern beaches. This two day event features a downwinder today (Saturday) and then the annual around Scotland Island race tomorrow. Sunday will be a massive day at RMYC with demo's, lessons and SUPyoga sessions available throughout the day.

For more info visit: https://www.facebook.com/SydneySUPfestival

Next weekend see's all the action move to Manly for what will be one of the biggest weekends of Ocean Paddle Racing out of one venue with two massive events- The Hawaiian Airlines Sydney Harbour Challenge and the Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach (Final Australian Ocean Racing Series event)

HAWAIIAN AIRLINES SYDNEY HARBOUR CHALLENGE

Saturday 27th of March will see the International Outrigger Racing community invade Manly Beach for for the Hawaiian Airlines Sydney Harbour Challenge.

This annual event has grown from strength to strength and will see over 1000 Outrigger paddlers, from USA, Tahiti, NZ and around Australia, compete throughout the day in OC6's.

There will be Mixed, Women's and Men's races throughout the day taking on the 20km course down the harbour, under the Sydney Harbour Bridge and back to Manly Beach.

For more information, please visit https://www.aocra.com.au/newsdetails.php?newsid=78

MANLY WHARF BRIDGE TO BEACH

The last race of the Australian Ocean Racing Series, the Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach will be held on Sunday 28th of March and will see in excess of 500 competitors compete across all paddle disciplines- OceanSki, SUP & Outrigger.

The 12km race sets a cracking pace as competitors start under Sydney Harbour Bridge and head up the harbour, finishing at Manly Beach.

The competition will be hot at the head of the field with the likes of current World Champ Cory Hill ,  2013 World Champ Sean Rice, Michael Booth, Mark Anderson and Jeremy Cotter all pushing hard to take the last race of the Australian Ocean Racing Series.

Dean Gardiner, Yanda Morison and the team from Ocean Paddler always put on a fantastic event with a great post race atmosphere at Manly Beach afterwards, so get your entry in at :http://www.oceanpaddler.com/events/bridge-to-beach/enter-online/

We look forward to seeing everyone over the next few weekends and best of luck to all competitors.

 

January 25, 2016

Power and Protect your body with Vaikobi's UV Paddle Pant

Designed by our Champion V Race Team, the UV Paddle Pant has been designed as a lightweight performance pant that improves circulation, provides comfort whilst paddling and protects the body from the elements.

Since launching, the feedback on this pant has been astonishing with paddlers and surf athletes from all disciplines endorsing the technical features of this pant claiming it to being the most comfortable paddle pant they have ever worn.

But don't listen to us tell you about it, here are just a few quotes from some top Ocean Athletes!

"You have absolutely nailed it, hands down the best paddle pants I have ever worn"- Graham Groenveld, Australian OC 1 Champion

"The UV Pants are a must for my training sessions on the board and ski"- Kendrick Louis- Nurtigrain Ironman and winner for Deep Water USA Season 2

"I absolutely love the new UV Paddle Pants, they are sooo comfy"- Joey Hall- 3rd U/23 World Surfski Champs and Sprint Kayaker

January 25, 2016

Power up this summer with Vaikobi's New Ocean Active Paddle Capri's and UV Surf Leggings

Designed to perform both in the ocean and out, the Vaikobi Ocean Active range of Paddle Capri's and UV Surf Leggings feature our very own lightweight, fast drying UV50+ fabrication which is constructed to ensure maximum performance during high energy ocean sports.....oh and did we mention just how comfortable they are??

So keep powering through those Paddle, Surf and Yoga sessions this summer in style with Vaikobi Ocean Active.

OA Paddle Capri AUD 79.99

OA Surf Legging AUD 89.99

December 02, 2015

Christmas Gift Ideas from Vaikobi

Are you struggling for Christmas gift ideas for that person who just loves spending all their time on the water? Well you have come to the right place!

All you have to do is go to our Vaikobi Ocean Performance Christmas Gift ideas collection and select from our many great performance products to ensure maximum stoke on Christmas morning!

You can then go and purchase from any one of our Vaikobi Stockists or at our online store.

Vaikobi Gift Cards are emailed online and these can be ordered anytime!

 

 

 

 

 

October 30, 2015

UPDATED DESIGN FOR VAIKOBI OCEAN RACING PFD IN HI VIS YELLOW

JOEY HALL (AUS)

LIGHTER. MORE BREATHABLE. SAFER. FASTER :::: RACE AND TRAIN IN CONFIDENCE

Vaikobi continues to set the bar in performance paddling and we are proud to launch our latest Ocean Racing PFD design in the highly popular Hi Vis Yellow.

This sleek design update now features an easy access hydration hose holding system as well as two zip up fully enclosed front mesh pockets for storage of key safety items required for paddling offshore.

The Vaikobi Hi Vis PFD will not only make you feel lighter and more comfortable in the boat, but will also make you highly visible to those around you for when you want to be seen.

Key Product Features:

- Two fully closable mesh pockets with lanyard to store key safety items such as cell phone 
- Super lightweight and breathable
- Hi Vis Fluro Yellow for maximum visibility
- Internationally recognised Australian Standard 4758 Level 50
- Hydro compartment on the back to store your hydration pack
- No side panels for maximum breathability
- Easy access mesh pockets for storage of energy gels
- Padded shoulders
- Front centre zip for ease of putting on

Available NOW through all Vaikobi Stockist and www.vaikobi.com

 

 

 

VAIKOBI OCEAN RACING PFD- DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO PERFORM FOR ALL PADDLE ATHLETES: SURFSKI, SUP, OUTRIGGER, KAYAK, WHITEWATER, ADVENTURE RACING

 

 

 

PADDLE PFD

PADDLING PFD

KAYAKING PFD

SUP PFD

SURFSKI PFD

HI VIS PFD

OCEAN RACING PFD

PADDLING LIFE JACKET

KAYAKING LIFE JACKET

SUP LIFE JACKET

 

 

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