Silverback Hawaii Blog

FIVE TIPS TO LOWER YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT

Drive less. Going without a car can save up to 2.6 tons of carbon dioxide a year. Ride a bike or take the bus, it is just as effective. If you do have to drive, go easy on the gas and the brakes, service your car, and check your tires, to make sure that everything is...

EQUIPMENT BASED BLOG

At Silverback Hawaii, we know that when you’re competing, the gear you use is what is some of the most important parts of finishing towards the top. Obviously, using our Hydro Hoodies and Leggings is an elite way to stay cool, and be protected by the sun– but it’s...

North California News

North California News

Hello Silverback fans! My name is Rachel (@rachelmargarita) and I am a paddler from Northern California. I have been paddling for about 7.5 years, primarily competing in races up and down the beautiful California coast. I stumbled into paddling by chance (I am a...

Skin Protection

With many competitions coming up this summer it’s important to remember to keep your skin protected on the water and out of the harmful UV Rays that can cause skin issues and disease down the line. Our line of hoodies and leggings do just that. Through protection of...

Here’s a little short version of my Hanohano experience

Here’s a little short version of my Hanohano experience

One of our Paddlers, May, wanted to share her Kine experience with us–and specifically how Silverback Hawaii helped her achieve her goals more effectively. Here is what she wrote to us: Hi! Here's a little short version of my Hanohano experience:  I'm May, I'm a Maui...

MADE IN USA PRIDE

At Silverback Hawaii, we want to do everything with the utmost integrity. We manufacture all our products in the USA, in order to support local economies and create jobs for American workers. Not only that, but by manufacturing in the USA, we are generating a lower...

ABOUT REPREVE

When you’re out on the water all day, the sun can start to get to you. One of the coolest parts of our Hydro-Hoodie is the Repreve ET-1600 that is used to make it. It has an SPF of 40, and can help keep the reefs and your skin safe. Now, I know what you’re thinking....

BEST KAYAKING AND CANOE SPOTS IN THE USA

We love to get outside and go Kayak and Canoe. Our gear is made for the outdoors, especially the water, so next time you’re wearing Silverback Hawaii, give it a test against mother nature, and in your Kayak or Canoe. With that in mind, here are some of the best spots...

BENEFITS OF ECO-FRIENDLY CLOTHING

We believe in creating clothing that is performance based, but also good for the earth. As you can read in previous blogs about our Repreve eco-friendly technology, we at Silverback Hawaii believe in always looking to the earth first. It’s all of our responsibility to...

HOW HAWAII CAN BE AN ECO-FRIENDLY HUB

As a company that is based in Hawaii, we take our mission to be eco-friendly seriously. Setting up shop somewhere that promotes the kind of initiative that we want to exhibit is a direct reflection of SilverBack Hawaii as a brand-- no filler, with an eye to the...

WHY WEARING PROTECTION ON THE WATER

When you’re out on the water, your apparel can play a big part in your performance and in the safety of the water you’re in. By wearing a cover, specifically a hoodie and leggings, you can make sure you are protected from harmful UV rays and not burning to a crisp, as...

WE’RE STILL WORKING

I just wanted to let everyone know that we are still here. We are working our butts off, trying to get new, improved products out to all of you who are waiting in the wings. Jaecey and I have been sweating bullets trying to get production ready for Christmas and,...