DaKine

Dakine is an American outdoor clothing company specializing in sportswear and sports equipment for alternative sports. Founded in Hawaii, the name comes from the Hawaiian Pidgin word "da kine" (derived from "the kind"). Now based in Oregon (products are made in China), the company also sponsors team riders from the lifestyle and sporting fields of skiing, biking, windsurfing, kiting, snowboarding, surfing, and skateboarding.

History

Dakine was founded in 1979 in Haiku, Maui, Hawaii, by Rob Kaplan. In August 2009, Dakine was acquired by Billabong International Limited. for about US$100 million. The company moved into a new 25,000-square-foot (2,300 m²) headquarters along the Columbia River in Hood River, Oregon, U.S. in June 2013. Also in 2013, Billabong sold Dakine for $70 million to Altamont Capital Partners.

Products

Dakine sells backpacks, clothing, luggage, and accessories for men, women, and children.

Team

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