"Dakine" is an incalculably versatile Hawaiian slang or Pidgin term that can be used to indicate just about anything, but it has come to be associated with items of high quality, and this is the meaning that best suits the name of this manufacturer. Dakine was born in Hawaii in 1979 when Rob Kaplan manufactured the first Dakine surfboard Leash, a Leash built to withstand even the most brutal Hawaiian surfing 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 reasonable prices. If you're an extreme athlete who demands quality and style, chances are Dakine offers gear to fit your lifestyle.