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BORN IN HAWAII
Dakine got its start on Maui's North Shore in1979 when our founder Rob Kaplan started making better surf leashes so his friends could ride bigger waves. From these humble beginnings, we expanded to solving other gear problems for surfing, snowboarding, skiing, mountain biking, wind and kite, and travel.
RAISED IN HOOD RIVER
Located in Hood River, Oregon, in the shadow of Mt. Hood, on the shore of the Columbia Gorge and in the heart of the Hood River wilderness trail system-riding every day is true to our being. Our reputation as a rider-driven brand is built on innovation though creating, testing, breaking, fixing and testing again. It's lead to breakthroughs large and small, from the original surf leash to the Heli Pack and the Party Bucket.
NEVER DONE
With a foundation built on 39 years of innovation, we're still at it. We live it. Build it. Test it. Improve it. Then find new ways to do it all over again next season.
Dakine got its start on Maui's North Shore in1979 when our founder Rob Kaplan started making better surf leashes so his friends could ride bigger waves. From these humble beginnings, we expanded to solving other gear problems for surfing, snowboarding, skiing, mountain biking, wind and kite, and travel.
RAISED IN HOOD RIVER
Located in Hood River, Oregon, in the shadow of Mt. Hood, on the shore of the Columbia Gorge and in the heart of the Hood River wilderness trail system-riding every day is true to our being. Our reputation as a rider-driven brand is built on innovation though creating, testing, breaking, fixing and testing again. It's lead to breakthroughs large and small, from the original surf leash to the Heli Pack and the Party Bucket.
NEVER DONE
With a foundation built on 39 years of innovation, we're still at it. We live it. Build it. Test it. Improve it. Then find new ways to do it all over again next season.
Overview
Location
United States, Oregon, Hood River
Employees
51-200
Phone
+1 573-303-3100
Founded date
1979
Investors 1
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Mentions in press and media 10
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| Sep 15, 2025 | Marquee Brands Announces Dakine Days Campus Tour at Universities Across the U.S. | Dakine Logo Dakine Days slated to popup at University of San Diego, University of Vermont and University of Utah in September REDONDO BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Marquee Brands, the global brand accele... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Italian Premium Fashion-Sport Brand Hydrogen Enters China Market in Partnership with BranDNA | SHANGHAI, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BranDNA announced a strategic partnership with CREAS F&C to launch the Italian premium sportswear brand Hydrogen in China. The signing ceremony was held at CREAS Group's headquarters in Seoul. Ita... |
| Jul 18, 2024 | The Ultimate Guide to Stylish School Backpacks for Students | Share Tweet Share Share Email Choosing the right backpack for school is more than just picking a bag. It’s about finding the perfect combination of style, comfort, and functionality to suit a student’s busy lifestyle. From running between c... |
| May 2, 2024 | Professional Snowboarder and Olympic Gold Medalist Red Gerard Joins Dakine Athlete Team | Gerard will be decked out head-to-toe in Dakine essentials moving forward LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA, May 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dakine, a trusted apparel and accessory company in the snow-sports industry for over two decades, welc... |
| Aug 24, 2021 | The 10 mountain bike accessories every beginner needs before hitting the trails | Reviews Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Health The 10 mountain bike accessories every beginner needs before hitting the trails Written by Emily Reed Updated 2021-08-2... |
| Dec 4, 2019 | Holiday Gift Guide 2019: The Best Ski Bags For Flying | The proper ski bag will ensure that their equipment arrives safe and sound and ready for the slopes.The Adventure Junkies |
| Dec 22, 2008 | The most kickass gadgets of 2008, according to me | It’s been an exciting year filled with a cornucopia of gadgets having passed through the CrunchGear offices. Most I’ve loathed and a few I’ve adored, but only a handful of things end up finding their way into my gear bag. Here’s my brief li... |
| Dec 7, 2007 | CG Holiday 2007 Recommendation: Dakine gear bags | What can I say, Oregon is a hotbed of talent. Heh. Granted, Dakine was started in Hawai’i, but Hood River is now home to Dakine’s HQ and for good reason. It’s centrally located to Mt. Hood, the Pacific is a few hours away and the kiteboardi... |
| Dec 5, 2007 | I don't need anymore gadgets for Christmas, thank you very much | To be perfectly honest I haven’t thought about what I’d want for Christmas until now. Like most of us at the Gear, I’m content with the arsenal of gadgets I own. My MacBook (despite my issues with Leopard, which is probably a hardware issue... |
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FAQ about DAKINE
When was DAKINE founded?
DAKINE was founded in 1979.
What has the press written about DAKINE?
Parsers VC has collected 10 articles mentioning DAKINE, among them “Marquee Brands Announces Dakine Days Campus Tour at Universities Across the U.S.” (Sep 15, 2025) and “Italian Premium Fashion-Sport Brand Hydrogen Enters China Market in Partnership with BranDNA” (Jul 22, 2025).
Is DAKINE still active?
Yes, DAKINE is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 15, 2026.