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STAFF
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We consider it our job to know all of our products inside and out so we can help you make the right choices about your gear. We strive to be both knowledgeable and approachable, because we love sharing our passion with like-minded people. Because of this, we’re on the water testing gear all the time; it’s a ‘tough job’ but someone has to do it. You’ll find the same staff at Ocean Air year after year. The reason? At OA we just love what we do. |
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Brian Klauser (General Manager)
Skilled in many board sports, BK is well-rounded in most all disciplines due to his unbending passion to ride. Relentlessly testing, and determined to ride the best gear available, BK is full of product knowledge. He’s also an anti-corporate straight-shooter, and your go-to guy for all ancient gear repairs.
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Mark Skelton
Mark has been here longer than any of us. An unbending passion for the wind and the waves, Mark has his sights fixed on one creed: Live to ride and ride to live. Whether it is tearing it up on the sound on his favorite sail (3.4), sailing down the line at Ego Beach, or kiting at one of his favorite locations, Mark is dialed in to the scene, and there is no one more dedicated to to the wind and the waves.
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Stuart Proctor
Fresh out of St. Mary's College of Maryland, Ocean Air is pleased to welcome Stuart as the newest member of their top-notch team. With an extensive sailing background, small town charm, and two years of experience running his alma mater's windsurfing club, Stuart will get you on the water with the right gear every time. As aggressive on the water as he is polite in the shop, expect no mercy when the wind is up or the waves are strong.
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Brendt Main (OA Academy)
In his 6th year with OA, Brendt runs the OA Academy. Brendt combines years of Gorge sailing, wave sailing, and flat water freestyle experience with the Jedi instructional methods developed by Arthur and Mary Hammond-Tooke.
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Chris Rutledge (PASA Kiteboarding Instructor)
With over 20 years of time in and on the water, Chris’s life has revolved around his passion for the ocean, waves, and the wind. Kiting since early 1999, Chris self taught himself on the Big Island of Hawaii and knows all the things a beginning kiter can go through. Chris has been instructing on the Outer Banks for the last 5 years and has sparked many kiteboarding careers. With the sport continually progressing and pushing itself Chris is excited as ever to be involved with introducing new people to the sport.
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Charlie Kim (PASA Kiteboarding Instructor)
Charlie is one of the leading instructors in the Ocean Air lesson program. He is a tremendous asset to the OA Team: A seasoned kiteboarder and windsurfer, owner of OBX Kite Repair, Master Sushi Chef, and Black Belt in Martial Arts, you definitely want Charlie to be your friend, not your enemy! Want to learn how to kite or improve your skills? Sign up today and Charlie will teach you to ride like a pro! CHECK OUT HIS NEW WEBSITE at http://www.obxkiterepair.com today!
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Frank Hopkins
In his 4th season here, Frank will get you on the water safely and effeciently every time. An area native, Frank is a treasure-trove of information regarding fishing, hunting, wave-running, beach access, and more. He's an expert spear-fisherman, as well as a leutenant in the Avon Fire Dept., and can serve up some mean karioke!
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