At Nikki Rekman Sales we have the privilege of meeting and
working with some of the industry’s best ambassadors and Norm Hann is one of
those people. I can’t remember the first time I met Norm, I think most
likely in the early days of the Kal Classic. (Hosted by Werner Paddles FIRST
land-locked stand up paddle dealer, Kalavida Surf Shop). He had already started his Standup 4 Great Bear conservation
initiative and the documentary, STAND was filmed (you can view it here) and EVERYBODY
knew Norm and his red shorts (part of his SUP race attire).
I have wanted to
work with Norm since this time and in early 2016 the stars aligned. Kokatat announced that Norm would be a part of our team as a Global Ambassador. The fit
is perfect. Norm is a person of high integrity and loyalty. He also has a
desire to paddle safely, comfortably and most importantly stay dry. As an
instructor and guide, Norm needs to have the best gear possible whether he is
touring up in the Great Bear Rainforest or Belize, introducing folks to river
SUP on his home river in Squamish, the Mamquam or making his morning coffee run
down Howe Sound.
Norm’s Kokatat gear list is as follows:
PFD – touring – Orbit Tour/river – Maximus Centurion
Jacket – Goretex Passage Anorak or the Goretex Paclite Full Zip
Drysuit – Goretex Idol with SwitchZip Technology
Insulation - Woolcore
Paddling Suit – Goretex Surge Paddling Suit
*his much loved red shorts have been replaced with the Men’s
Destination Surf Trunk
If you are lucky enough to take some instruction from Norm
ask him about his gear and why he trusts Kokatat. I could tell you why I do but
I’m not as cool as Norm.
Norm, thanks for being a part of the Nikki Rekman Sales team
and the Kokatat family. We are thrilled to have you.
