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Seth Allen & Kenny Kaneko in Hayama, Japan
Catching up with Team Rider Seth Allen & Kai Wa'a Dealer Kenny Kaneko in Hayama, Japan. Born and raised on Oahu, Seth made the decision to go to school in Japan to broaden his horizons. After their shared loved of paddling made them fast friends, we were stoked when Seth introduced Kenny to us and we then introduced him to the crew at Outrigger Zone. Full circle moment with Kenny becoming a Dealer soon after that, and the rest is history!
Mahalo Kenny for welcoming Seth into the Japan paddling ohana and giving him a second home in new waters.
Video footage and interview by Hayden Ramler
#kaiwaa #kaiwaacanoes #mykaiwaalife #kaiwaaconnections #aresoc1 #dracooc1 #hayamajapan #outriggerzone
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Team Primo X Maui
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Team Primo on Maui Outrigger Canoe paddling and surfing.
Canoe Rudder Installation
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How to install your rudder? Kai Bartlett walks you through how to install your rudder on a Kai Wa'a OC1.
How to rig your OC1 canoe
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Learn how to rig your OC1 canoe. Tippy? Stable? Button in/out? Button up/down? Kai Bartlett explains the rigging settings on his Kai Wa’a canoe designs (Ares OC1, Draco OC1 and Gemini OC2).
Hawaii Kai Run - Team Kai Wa'a on Ares OC1
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Hawaii Kai to Magic Island run featuring Kai Wa'a team: 7 time OC1 world champion - Karel Tresnak Jr. (Ares OC1) Molokai Solo OC1 record holder - Pat Dolan (Vega Surfski) Zsolt Szadovszki (Vega Surfski) Kala Diaz (Ares OC1) Nalu Sampson (Ares OC1) Nick Foti (Ares OC1) How to surf your OC1? How to surf your Vega? Check out these experienced paddlers on a Hawaii Kai run with mellow, technical con...
2022 Kai Wa'a Gorge Recap
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The Gorge Downwind Champs for us has always been much more than just a race. It’s our favorite part of summer as we get to spend some quality time with our Kai Wa’a family and visit with the paddling community from near and far. We love getting our team riders together and spending time not just paddling but visiting the ❄️ , eating ice cream 🍦 , adventuring up the river to find runs, visiting ...
Introducing Draco OC1 canoe by Kai Wa'a - flat water dragon boat canoe
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The Draco OC1 canoe is a low volume, flat water canoe designed with the versatility to serve a large range of paddlers in calm to small surf conditions. The Draco OC1 by Kai Bartlett of Kai Wa'a Canoes is 20’6” long and 15.75” wide at the seam line but width at waterline is quite narrow and varies due to weight of the paddler. The Draco OC1 canoe is a low volume, flat water OC1. The rocker is t...
Kai Waʻa Canoe Design Names
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Kai Bartlett sits down and talks through his inspiration for using different constellations in naming his canoes and kayaks. Kai talks about each of his Kai Waʻa designs and what inspired him to name each. Polaris OC1 Arcturus OC1 Spica OC1 Pegasus OC1 Scorpius OC1 Scorpius XM OC1 Scorpius XS OC1 Antares OC1 Ares OC1 Gemini OC2 Vega Surfski Vega Flex Surfski Draco OC1
Kai Waʻa Draco OC1...A New Direction
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Kai Bartlett introduces the latest Kai Waʻa OC1 design, Draco. A low volume OC1 hand shaped and designed for flat/calm water communities. More on Draco at kaiwaa.com/draco-oc1
Gorge Action 2021 - Kai Waʻa Ares OC1
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I have a lot to be thankful for. It’s all here in this video. Adventure, community, friendships, and good times. Thank you Hayden for capturing so many of my passions wrapped up in one video. THIS is #MYKAIWAALIFE. Ares OC1 Video by Hayden Ramler

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  • @CarlosAlbertoMelo-f7f
    @CarlosAlbertoMelo-f7f 7 днів тому

    Esplendydo,recanto!

  • @kamilseker1865
    @kamilseker1865 5 місяців тому

    What is the benefits of the piece on the left side compared to the other canoes?

  • @Trod96744
    @Trod96744 7 місяців тому

    Sweet 🤙🏾🤙🏾

  • @kenjgood
    @kenjgood 7 місяців тому

    LOVED this Video. Thank you!

  • @PaddleLifeWesternAustralia
    @PaddleLifeWesternAustralia 7 місяців тому

    so good 🤙🏼

  • @outriggerunderground
    @outriggerunderground 7 місяців тому

    damn

  • @BradStyron
    @BradStyron 7 місяців тому

    YES awesome clips! Let's make more of these!

  • @makuakane7787
    @makuakane7787 7 місяців тому

    Awesome!

  • @charliejones2884
    @charliejones2884 7 місяців тому

    More of these please 😀

  • @pcatful
    @pcatful 7 місяців тому

    You have a nice place to rig.... I am on a cement pier so it's trickier.

  • @minibill73
    @minibill73 10 місяців тому

    Do you have any videos on how to replace the steering cord? I purchased a used Ares OC1 and I would like to replace the steering cords. Thanks

  • @TheTarkong
    @TheTarkong 11 місяців тому

    Thank you. Simple and easy to do. Tried to doing it without this video caused would of made it worse. 🤙🤙🤙

  • @steveblyth341
    @steveblyth341 Рік тому

    You didnt design the Polaris hull Kai.

    • @steveblyth341
      @steveblyth341 Рік тому

      And you were commissioned to do the deck and were told what I mainly wanted. Still BS-ing after all these years.

  • @tedburnell5356
    @tedburnell5356 Рік тому

    I'm curious if there's ever a reason to rig the Ama nose down (tippy up front) but more stable in the back or vise versa?

  • @Lehmann108
    @Lehmann108 Рік тому

    Our dragon boat club just purchased one of your boats, a Gemini. First, its such a great boat! Light and fast. What I'm most impressed with is the brilliant but simple engineering of the steering cables and how you can disconnect and connect them so easily between the front and the back seats. Nice job!

  • @jtb2180
    @jtb2180 Рік тому

    My ares have a rudder for weed, but I paddle mostly in flat water no weeds would a flat water rudder make it more faster and stable?

    • @kealanibartlett1137
      @kealanibartlett1137 Рік тому

      If you paddle mostly in flat water the Ares Flat Water rudder would be your best bet as it provides the least amt of drag and still allows proper maneuverability. No real difference in stability.

    • @jtb2180
      @jtb2180 Рік тому

      @@kealanibartlett1137 Thank you , just ordered a flat water rudder

    • @pcatful
      @pcatful 7 місяців тому

      I don't understand. A flat water rudder would be shorter--no need for depth in waves, no? So also good for weeds. I just have the rudder that came with it. Good for training and good for when I get in the waves.

  • @SherriD-o9l
    @SherriD-o9l Рік тому

    Videos are great… Thank you! I’d be really interested in a “How to replace your steering line for the ARES” as I unfortunately need to do this currently.

    • @kealanibartlett1137
      @kealanibartlett1137 Рік тому

      Yes. We have it on the list but not quite done yet. Thank you for the suggestion. Hopefully soon!

  • @holistichawaiian4452
    @holistichawaiian4452 Рік тому

    I wish I saw this video before scratching up my wa’a. 😂😂😂

    • @Lehmann108
      @Lehmann108 Рік тому

      I know the feeling, brother! When you see the right way you sort of go "duh!" that's obvious!

  • @sasha2007kaz
    @sasha2007kaz Рік тому

    Is it possible to use oc1 as surf ski without attaching outrig?

    • @kealanibartlett1137
      @kealanibartlett1137 Рік тому

      We wouldn't recommend it:)

    • @Lehmann108
      @Lehmann108 Рік тому

      Hey, Robert Norman has a few videos of himself paddling without the ama, but not for long@@kealanibartlett1137

    • @pcatful
      @pcatful 7 місяців тому

      I've see a person use a surfski with a single (outrigger style) paddle, but the OC-1 must be less stable that surfski for sure, without the ama.

  • @TatumVayavananda
    @TatumVayavananda Рік тому

    These instructional videos are great for people like me! Any chance you can do one on how to repair small scratches and chips that don't need to be taken in for specialized repair?

    • @kaiwaa
      @kaiwaa Рік тому

      Thanks. Great suggestion, hoping to do more HOW TO videos like this.

  • @mattmcmaniac
    @mattmcmaniac Рік тому

    Kukui'ula

  • @gregcole8901
    @gregcole8901 Рік тому

    I thought you had said when you built the Draco it would come with a swept back rudder. A friend of mine here in florida bought one and he is haveing a lot of problems with weeds because it came with a surf rudder like your showing here.

    • @kaiwaa
      @kaiwaa Рік тому

      There is a weed rudder ("swept back rudder") that is offered for the Draco OC1. If you head to our website you are able to purchase it from our shop or you can check with your local dealer to see if they have one they would be able to sell you.

  • @romanformicola5517
    @romanformicola5517 Рік тому

    Perfect video, just when I needed it.

  • @MrKenny1914
    @MrKenny1914 Рік тому

    Also first

  • @MrKenny1914
    @MrKenny1914 Рік тому

    Much love from Puerto Rico. Thanks for the information.

  • @cajunpaddler
    @cajunpaddler Рік тому

    Nice edit!

  • @sandersoone5983
    @sandersoone5983 Рік тому

    Looking strong as always 🤙 Much love from Singapore

  • @kenjgood
    @kenjgood Рік тому

    Thanx for Posting! Great angles.

    • @kaiwaa
      @kaiwaa Рік тому

      Thank you Hayden Ramler always delivers for us🤙🏽

  • @hocuznomakeladat4974
    @hocuznomakeladat4974 Рік тому

    Epic!!! Can’t wait to try this run one day 🙏🏼🔨🔨

  • @holistichawaiian4452
    @holistichawaiian4452 Рік тому

    Yessah!

  • @Lehmann108
    @Lehmann108 2 роки тому

    These dominated at Chattajack this year, 2022.

    • @kealanibartlett1137
      @kealanibartlett1137 2 роки тому

      It was fun to hear how much paddlers are enjoying a canoe designed for their waters. Stoked 🤙

  • @wooditaca
    @wooditaca 2 роки тому

  • @mikkowus
    @mikkowus 2 роки тому

    what is the music?

    • @abhmin123
      @abhmin123 2 роки тому

      King Arthur - Growing up

  • @MrKenny1914
    @MrKenny1914 2 роки тому

    Where is the Gorge located at?

    • @kealanibartlett1137
      @kealanibartlett1137 2 роки тому

      The Columbia River Gorge is between Washington and Oregon. It is so much fun! Paddling there is a bucket list for sure.

  • @oliverpfeiff6261
    @oliverpfeiff6261 2 роки тому

    Very cool video! Such a beautiful canoe. There won’t ever be any debate about the fastest OC1 on flat/calm water. Can’t wait to try it out on the rivers and lakes I paddle on. A huge Mahalo Kai!!

    • @kealanibartlett1137
      @kealanibartlett1137 2 роки тому

      Just want people to be excited to get on a canoe designed specifically for them. Mahalo

  • @subliminallyinc
    @subliminallyinc 2 роки тому

    should show case the right side ama rigging and dual ama setups as well.

    • @kealanibartlett1137
      @kealanibartlett1137 2 роки тому

      Yes will have to do another video to highlight it for sure. Been getting good feedback from the dragon boat communities on this function.

  • @holistichawaiian4452
    @holistichawaiian4452 2 роки тому

    Yessah, mean action! Chee!🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @hualani6785
    @hualani6785 2 роки тому

    Mahalo! I enjoy learning more about history of your awesome designs.

  • @barryblackburn5910
    @barryblackburn5910 2 роки тому

    Yeah Kai 🤙🏽🦅⚡️

  • @AuRowe
    @AuRowe 2 роки тому

    Oregon coast one of the gems of the whole world

  • @hope4surf
    @hope4surf 3 роки тому

    Sick vid!👊 Beautiful coastline!❤

  • @TheMarcmmmm
    @TheMarcmmmm 3 роки тому

    Any OC1 for sale ?

    • @kaiwaa
      @kaiwaa 3 роки тому

      Hi Marc! Yes. Please check in with your local dealer to see if they have any OC1 in stock or if you can put a custom order in. Feel free to email us directly and we will put you in touch with the right person (info@kaiwaa.com).

  • @andrewwolfgangbakes5285
    @andrewwolfgangbakes5285 3 роки тому

    I love the boat tribute of Draco to all of us dragon boat paddlers up here in the great white north!

  • @jtb2180
    @jtb2180 3 роки тому

    Is this like the kahele version ?

    • @kaiwaa
      @kaiwaa 3 роки тому

      The Draco OC1 is designed for paddlers of all weights in flat to calm water. Features like lower volume, less rocker and lighter weight are all features to help the canoe excel in the flat to calm water.

    • @subliminallyinc
      @subliminallyinc 2 роки тому

      dont insult KAiwaa products by comparing it to some inferior boat!

  • @tedburnell5356
    @tedburnell5356 3 роки тому

    That will be the perfect Chattajack boat! Speaking of, I hope to see you both at our party on the Thursday night at the brewery!.

    • @kaiwaa
      @kaiwaa 3 роки тому

      Definitely hoping to make it out there. If I do, I will for sure be there at the brewery!

  • @gregcole8901
    @gregcole8901 3 роки тому

    A weed shedding bow for here in Florida. Lots of floating weeds and leaves in the flat/calm water here. I'm ready to upgrade my Hurricane and this looks like the right one.

    • @kaiwaa
      @kaiwaa 3 роки тому

      Stoked! Yes the Draco will be offered with the OZONE weed rudder.

  • @michaelfinch1965
    @michaelfinch1965 3 роки тому

    Great mix of song-footage. Nice one👍

  • @subliminallyinc
    @subliminallyinc 3 роки тому

    if you guys want to really hit it off with the dragon boaters make sure the ama can go left or right of the hull.

    • @kealanibartlett1137
      @kealanibartlett1137 3 роки тому

      Beat you to the punch. You can do more than that. We will post more of what we cn do with rigging once we get our first production Draco here.

    • @subliminallyinc
      @subliminallyinc 3 роки тому

      @@kealanibartlett1137 awesome sauce! well done!

  • @subliminallyinc
    @subliminallyinc 3 роки тому

    Ares King of the surf!