Dakine is Hawaiian slang or Pidgin for anything or everything excluding people. Dakine began in 1979 when Rob Kaplan manufactured the Dakine Leash in Hawaii. The Surf Leash was built to withstand even the most rigorous Hawaiian conditions. This leash set the standard for Dakine's innovative and high quality products. Dakine offers a wide variety of durable, fashionable, and eye-catching surf style bags for the extreme athlete at a reasonable price. If you're an extreme athlete, chances are Dakine offers anything and everything to fit your lifestyle.