Dan Kaseler, ancien designer de chez Naish, reprendrait en charge la recherche et le développement des voiles chez Gaastra, à en croire nos confrères de windsurferen.dk.
Du même coup cette arrivée au sein de la marque marquerait la fin de la collaboration entre le Team et Gaastra.
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Le communiqué de Gaastra.
Gaastra Intl. Group Ltd. is proud to announce Dan Kaseler as the Windsurfing Sail Designer and Windsurfing Product Manager. His responsibilities are to commence immediately. Dan will be responsible for all aspects of the Gaastra Windsurfing Sail and Accessory Research & Development.
Dan Kaseler has been in Windsurfing and Yachting sail design for the past 13 years, and for the last seven years, has been leading the Naish Sails International design effort on Maui. Dan’s well rounded design concepts have been integral with growth and exposure in the industry as he was directly responsible for the development and design of the rig that set the new outright world speed-sailing record when Finian Maynard sailed to 46.82 knots on 11/13/04. Dan’s vision extends beyond the speed ditch. His wave and freeride/freestyle designs have been ripping with World Cup competitors such as Robby Naish, Francisco Goya, Kauli Seadi and Frank Baensch during his tenure at Naish. Dan’s ability to derive feedback from testers and apply to production and development of the final product will be a valuable tool used to deliver you progressive, innovative products in our extremely competitive market.
Kaseler says, “Gaastra is already a terrific brand, with a rich history of innovation. Everyday our sport is progressing on all fronts. From speed records to mind boggling new tricks, windsurfing is evolving at a stifling pace. With the advancements in sail and board technologies, windsurfing has never been more accessible, whether learning to sail, or stomping your first Funnell. I am stoked to join Gaastra in an effort to provide the products that will redefine and refresh our amazing sport.”
Dan’s Research and Development efforts will be based out of The Gorge USA and Maui, Hawaii USA. Gaastra International Group Ltd. extends our warmest welcome to Dan as the newest member of the Gaastra group. Look for Dan at your favorite beach as he develops the 2006 product range and expands Gaastra’s vision of the future.
Crédit photo: www.gaastra.com
