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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. With 20+ years of working in the windsurfing business, if he can't help you nobody can.
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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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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 9 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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Ken Ahrendt
After graduating from St. Mary's College of Maryland, Ken decided to really apply himself to the waters. Licensed Captain, US Sailing, EMT, we are stoked to have such an experienced waterman on board. You can find Ken in the shop, but mostly he is out on the water teaching beginner to advanced windsurfing lessons, or getting another session on the SUP, WSF, or SUPWSF.
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Chris Bobryk
Chris Bobryk, new to the OAS staff has been kiteboarding for 7 years and teaching for 4. PASA Certified instructor, Chris started teaching in his hometown of Michigan before relocating to Hatteras to live the dream. Bobryk, Pro Kiteboarder, is our premier new school rider. He can get newbies up and riding quick, and if you are looking to learn some technical moves, sign up with him for a private lesson!
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Dane Mann
Dane Mann is a fresh new member to the OAS Kite Team. PASA Certified Instructor, Dane has been teaching for the past few years in Hatteras and Miami. Very enthusiastic instructor, Dane will get you up and riding in no time!
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