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In its first year, the luxury Hawaiian designer of women’s swimwear Kikidoll has produced two collections–’Signature Shell’ 2010 and ‘Honolulu Honi’ 2011 plus a capsule Cruise and Resort collection, ‘Bikini in a Bottle’.
Now the eternal beach girl is no longer alone waiting to catch a wave in her Hawaiian printed bikini.
Kikidoll is launching her new men’s surf and swim wear line ‘Kanaka’ at the world’s largest board sport show next week, Surf Expo 10-12 September in Orlando, Florida, where the power brokers and big players in the world of water sports discover whazzup new in the water.
Taking her eponymous Pacific themed and Hawaiian-inspired prints, Kikidoll has manned these prints and colors up an edgier notch for a fiercer take on the most powerful sport in the world, surfing. Taking the Tiki god Ku as its logo motif, Kanaka has surf gear for the Big Kahuna.
The Kanaka ‘Kohana’ (Hawaiian for naked) men’s board short is just that. Bare. Slim to the body, no drag, no bag– this unfussy ‘Hawaiian cut’ is truly sleek as a shark cutting through the water. Made of 100% poly psycho-suede and imprinted with Kiki’s tough tribal tattoo prints and Tiki god logo motifs, these boardies have only a clip inside for keys. Who needs to carry a pocket full of water when you are ripping, riding or shredding?
Classic grommet laced and dipped waist, shorter on the leg for maximum movement with a Velcro closure, Kanaka’s Kohana board shorts fit like second skin and are available in four vibrant island colorways.
To top off the Kohana, Kanaka goes twinsies with Kikidoll’s take on unisex silky spandex rash guards in bold tropical colors. These rashies are distinguished by their Hawaiian print panels designed by Kiki with contrast overlocked stitching. Again, mindful of the fit and utility, they are cut close and cropped to the body to eliminate water drag.
Kanaka Kohana board shorts (30-38) and rash guards (S, M, L and XL) are available for wholesale delivery 4-6 weeks from order placement, as well as on-line retail at www.kanakasurf.com beginning October 2010.
Grab a board–wind, wake, surf, paddle, skate or sail–and skedaddle yo-sef over to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando Florida 10-12 September for Surf Expo the world’s largest con-fab of board sport aficionados under one roof.
Surf is where the jazziest and most hi-tech gear and garb get test driven. The big players like O’Neill, Quicksilver, Billabong, Burton, Hurley and Volcom roll in like Jaws, taking up booth spaces the size of small villages. Some even come in their own vans and set up shop. The vibe is what you expect–street savvy beachy cool laid back whazzup dude. Woven in and around the hall are demo tanks for all the sports, so you best be ready for a splash or two.
The new kid on the beach is SUP or stand up paddling, and there is a SUP tank here as well to show the moves required to move that surfboard forward with a paddle.
Surf is a show where you can hang loose. Make no mistake the power brokers are here–they’re just wearing boardies and flip-flops.
Wander over to the Sushi Bar and take in the all-day modelling of the 2011 swim collections. Kikidoll is setting up her lauhala beach hut #1661 where she is launching her 2011 Hawaiian island luxury line ‘Honolulu Honi’ for women complete with the sweetest sexiest rash guard this polite side of a wet tee contest.
Also splashing out her Bikini in a Bottle Cruise/Resort collection for Winter 2010/2011, Kikidoll is showing the capsule collection in silver and gold. Come share the aloha spirit with Kiki in her beach hut!
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By using proven teaching techniques, our surf instructors will make sure you are perfectly safe, while learning the basics surfing steps and having a great time!
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Thanks to North Shore’s diverse range of surf breaks, that offer from perfect little waves to powerful big barrels, our surf camps are open to surfers of all skill levels. Our expert team is formed by certified lifeguards, world class big wave surfers, who are experienced in coaching from the first timers to the more advanced surfers.
You will not find a more professional surfer that the Xoxxi surf guide, a track record of competitive results in some of the mean north shores waves against some of the greatest surfers to ever live. To be taught by this man is to be taught by the very best in surfing.
Kikidoll Recommends: Xoxxi Surfing Lessons
Surf’s Up, and the winner is…
Zoe Reid of Coventry, England is the winner of a Kikidoll signature printed Aqua Shell string bikini following the contest hosted in SurfGirl magazine asking for best memories of Hawaii.
Zoe penned this winning entry:
When I think of Hawaii, I think of, beauty, adventure and surfing! I think of beautiful sun kissed people, Gathered on the beach dancing to the sound of a ukele, hibiscus flowers, amazing surf and of amazing endless sunsets with a congregation of siloeted surfers all gathered together to catch some perfect waves. I also think that Hawii of a tranquil place of natures beauty that calms your thaughts clears your mind, be it through surfing or through some other way.
It could not be said better Zoe! Congratulations and look for your parcel in the Royal Mail. And big mahalo and cheers to SurfGirl for promoting this charming homage to our beautiful islands. Aloha!
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Stand up paddling has come of age–it now has its own festival! Move over Coachella and Glasto–SUP is here in Hono! Instead of Chucks or Wellies all you need here is barefoot’in the sand fun.
This weekend at Duke Kahanamoku Beach at Fort DeRussy Beach Park in Honolulu, the aficionados of SUP have gathered for a two-day (Saturday and Sunday) festival celebrating the latest sport craze to hit these shores since Hawaii’s unofficial ambassador, the Duke himself put surfing on the map.
Activities will focus on races of course, with demonstrations of the sport as well. Grab a paddle and do battle.
As a special feature at Outrigger on the Reef , surfing icon Gerry Lopez and other Roxy team riders will be on board for an autograph signing session at 6.30PM tonight, followed by an outdoor screening poolside of the cult film Blue Crush at 8 PM.
With leaks and twits indicating that a sequel to the Crush may be in store, board sports, surf babes and dudes, big wave riding and hello sunshine are back in season.
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