Blane Chambers, shaper de PSH et Slater Trout
Après s'être fait remarquer aussi bien dans des épreuves de vagues telles que le Duke's Ocean Fest qui à lieu tous les mois d'Aout à Hawaii, que sur des courses comme la Battle Of the Paddle où il a terminé 2ème cette année, il n'y a plus aucun doute sur le fait que ce jeune SUPeur de 14 ans est en train de devenir une figure emblèmatique du SUP.
Le communiqué de presse :
Paddle Surf Hawaii picks up youngest SUP pro, Slater Trout.
November 16th, 2009, Encinitas, CA Paddle Surf Hawaii has signed 14 year old waterman Slater Trout to their list of high caliber athletes.
"We're stoked to have Slater surfing our boards, he is a great guy from a great family. He rips too!", says PSH owner and shaper Blane Chambers. Paddle Surf Hawaii is one of the premier stand up paddle surfboard makers in the industry.
Blessed with natural talent and ability, Slater is a great ambassador for SUP, the fastest growing water sport in the world.
Not only a major force in SUP wave events, Slater has also proven himself to be a fierce competitor in open ocean racing. Slater recently took 2nd place in the Gerry Lopez Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle, Elite men's division in Dana Point California. This invitation only event featured 96 of the world's top paddlers, Slater being the youngest.
Those not familiar with his body of work in Hawaii, where he lives, took notice after this incredible performance.
A few of Slater's other notable accomplishments include, three championship titles at the prestigious Duke's Oceanfest held each August on Waikiki Beach on Oahu.
"I am super stoked at the opportunity to ride for Paddle Surf Hawaii and to be able to meet, surf with and learn from Blane and the other members of his team. Everyone at PSH has made me feel welcome and I look forward to spending time with them in the water and out." said Trout Slater's dedication to the sport of SUP and PSH's sole focus on SUP creates a perfect match.
Paddle Surf Hawaii provides the best gear possible for SUP enthusiasts worldwide.
Partnering with top athletes, like Slater and the rest of the PSH team, helps propel Paddle Surf Hawaii to the forefront of the SUP world.
About Paddle Surf HI Paddle Surf Hawaii (PSH) is the first company in the world dedicated solely, to building SUP boards.
PSH offers designs based on progressive SUP surfing. They offer novice level boards as well as expert level boards. Their focus is on the best of both worlds: Stability and Surfability.
Slater’s supported by: Paddle Surf Hawaii, Quick Blade, Dakine, Future Fins, H2o Audio, Hi-Tech Surf Sports
For more information on Slater Trout and Paddle Surf Hawaii:
www.SlaterTrout.com
www.PaddleSurfHawaii.com
