Kula is an accomplished Roxy surfer girl, both on long and short board, model and standup paddler. Nicknamed “Bula,” her dad introduced her to fishing early in life and it quickly became a deep-seated passion. Kula is from Oahu, HI.

Kula Barbieto wears Eden, Georgia, Soft Kore and Calais among others from Kaenon's collection of women's sunglasses.

CONGRATULATIONS JAMIE MITCHELL!
10x WORLD CHAMPION MOLOKAI 2 OAHU

From Coffs Harbor, Australia, Jamie Mitchell is a professional paddler and one of the world’s ultimate watermen. As a 10x consecutive Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard Race Winner and a Battle of the Paddle champion, since 2002 Jamie has dominated nearly every competition he has entered.

Also known as a fearless big wave surfer, Jamie has received invitations to some of the world’s elite big wave riding events including the Tow-in World Cup and the Mavericks Paddle-in contest. In 2007 Jamie was nominated in Billabong’s XXL Big Wave Awards, for a massive wave ridden at Todos Santos, Mexico.

Outside of competition, Jamie has earned membership into the notorious 30/20 Club, a brotherhood of elite watermen who have paddled 30 miles, or more, through open-ocean in addition to having ridden 20 foot waves in the traditional paddle-in method, unaided by a tow-in vehicle. He can be found traversing the globe in search of massive waves and can often be seen paddling across the deep blue, accompanied by some of nature's most intimidating creatures.

For Jamie, the ocean is more than the blue area on a map or a weekend destination. To him, it is a way of life and an arena to embrace, explore and experience some of the greatest moments of his life.

CONGRATULATIONS JAMIE MITCHELL!
10x WORLD CHAMPION MOLOKAI 2 OAHU

From Coffs Harbor, Australia, Jamie Mitchell is a professional paddler and one of the world’s ultimate watermen. As a 10x consecutive Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard Race Winner and a Battle of the Paddle champion, since 2002 Jamie has dominated nearly every competition he has entered.

Also known as a fearless big wave surfer, Jamie has received invitations to some of the world’s elite big wave riding events including the Tow-in World Cup and the Mavericks Paddle-in contest. In 2007 Jamie was nominated in Billabong’s XXL Big Wave Awards, for a massive wave ridden at Todos Santos, Mexico.

Outside of competition, Jamie has earned membership into the notorious 30/20 Club, a brotherhood of elite watermen who have paddled 30 miles, or more, through open-ocean in addition to having ridden 20 foot waves in the traditional paddle-in method, unaided by a tow-in vehicle. He can be found traversing the globe in search of massive waves and can often be seen paddling across the deep blue, accompanied by some of nature's most intimidating creatures.

For Jamie, the ocean is more than the blue area on a map or a weekend destination. To him, it is a way of life and an arena to embrace, explore and experience some of the greatest moments of his life.

An internationally renowned adventurer and founder of the Pangaea Expedition; Mike Horn educates youth about environmental issues while traveling the world.

Prior to the formation of the Young Explorers program, Mike began, what it called, the Amazon Expedition in 1997. Without any form of motorized transport, Mike traversed the entire South American continent alone. Starting at the source of the Amazon River, Mike navigated its entire length using a hydrospeed (a human powered flotation device), hunting for food to survive and resting on the Amazon’s riverbanks at night.

Additionally, Mike circumnavigated the globe without any motorized transport, starting in 1999 and ending 18 months later. This expedition thrust Mike into the worldwide spotlight and won him the 2001 Laureus World Alternative Sportsperson of the Year Award as well as an invitation for an audience with Pope Jean-Paul II at the Vatican in Rome.

As similar journey around the Arctic Circle beginning 2002 (lasting 2 years) won him the 2005 Laureus World Alternative Sportsperson of the Year Award.

In 2007, Mike became a member of the Laureus World Sports Academy in recognition of his ground-breaking achievements.

Mike Horn wears Klay, Rhino, Jetty and Hard Kore.

A professional whitewater kayaker, Christie Glissmeyer is a World Record holder and kayaking champion. While working as a raft guide in college, Christie was exposed to the world of kayaking. Since then, she has had numerous 1st place finishes at competitions across the globe and also set the Women’s World Waterfall Record at 82 ft. in Metlako Falls, Oregon.

Christie Glissmeyer wears Eden, Calais, Georgia and Basis.

Janelle Smiley and her husband, Mark, set out to successfully climb the 50 climbing all of the routes made famous by the iconic book, “Fifty Classic Climbs of North America.” This journey will take them up more than 164,000 vertical feet of technical terrain and bring them across 25,000 miles of North American roads as they travel to each destination.

Janelle grew up climbing, skiing and playing in the mountains of Colorado. Her hunger for snow adventures has taken her to Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, France and Italy where she explored and worked as a skiing instructor.

Janelle’s noteworthy accomplishments include:

Events & Ski School Director, Crested Butte Nordic Center
Wilderness EMT
5.11 Lead Rock Climber
Randonee, Running & Mountain Bike Racer
2011 US Ski Mountaineering Champion

Janelle Smiley wears Soft Kore and Georgia.

A full-time mountain guide, expeditionist and founder of Alpenglow Expeditions, Adrian has over 15 years of experience and has summited some of the world’s tallest mountains. He is a fully certified IFMGA/AMGA guide (one of 70 in the USA), certified through the American Mountain Guides Association. Adrian is also a ski, ice and rock guide in his hometowns of Squaw Valley, California and Chamonix, France.

His list of accomplished summits includes multiple ascents of Everest, as well as Lhotse and Manaslu.

Adrian Ballinger wears Lewi, Jetty, Rhino and Hard Kore.

A full-time mountain guide, expeditionist and founder of Alpenglow Expeditions, Adrian has over 15 years of experience and has summited some of the world’s tallest mountains. He is a fully certified IFMGA/AMGA guide (one of 70 in the USA), certified through the American Mountain Guides Association. Adrian is also a ski, ice and rock guide in his hometowns of Squaw Valley, California and Chamonix, France.

His list of accomplished summits includes multiple ascents of Everest, as well as Lhotse and Manaslu.

Adrian Ballinger wears Lewi, Jetty, Rhino and Hard Kore.

Check out the PR from Transworld Surf on Kaenon's new TRADE. AMAZING!!!

Kaenon Polarized Takes on Park City Point 2 Point MTB Race

Posted: 08/25/2011 In Category: Outdoor Trade Shows / Events

Industry News Release Written By: Tyler Weaver

Newport Beach, CA — August 25, 2011 — Kaenon Polarized is an official sponsor of the 2011 Park City Point 2 Point mountain bike race. Additionally, Kaenon Polarized sponsored rider, Alex Grant, the winner of the event the past two years, and fellow team rider Marshall Eames, will compete in the 78-mile event on September 3, that will travel between The Canyons, Park City Mountain Resort and Deer Valley. Never crossing the same section of trail twice, the course rises over 14,000 feet, pushing athletes to their physical limits.

“The Point 2 Point is unique in that it is almost all single-track,” said Grant. “That makes for a tough day in the saddle because you need to be mentally focused the whole time in order to navigate the technical terrain.”

Proper eyewear is a necessity as riders traverse the course. Alex Grant and Marshall Eames wear Kaenon Polarized sunglasses due to the superior optical clarity and protection offered by the patented SR-91 polarized lenses. Preferred by most mountain bikers, the Copper 28 and 50 lens tints (allowing 28% and 50% of essential light to the eye) let riders tune their vision depending on light conditions. Kaenon's collection of Kore Performance sunglasses are the perfect choice for biking in any condition, reducing eye fatigue when riding in and out of shadows, protecting against plants and debris, enhancing contrast when riding on trails, and allowing for increased visual awareness at high speeds.

“Riding single-track for seven hours without stopping requires a lot of focused vision,” said Grant. “You need your eyes to be protected and relaxed rather than strained. Kaenon's ultra-efficient polarized lens does that better than any other lens out there.”

About Kaenon Polarized
Since 2001, Kaenon Polarized has continued in its mission to provide elite athletes and active lifestyle enthusiasts with unmatched polarized optics and high-performance frames, all with superior fit and luxurious style. With proprietary and revolutionary SR-91 polarized lenses, Kaenon Polarized continues to push the boundaries of active optics with award-winning performance sunglass styles, all available in Single Vision and Freestyle Progressive prescription.

Notice how every Kaenon has a 5 star rating? That is because they are amazing! They fit SO well and the lenses are second to none. If you are performance oriented and your vision is important to you, do yourself a favor and give Kaenon a try. This pair fits a small to medium face size and has a perfect lens shape and size, it is ventilated too. Love the Pearl White too - very nice finish.
Did I mention that the lenses are amazing????

The Klay is one of the newest styles to the Kaenon style choices - This is going to be one of the best fitting men's pieces if you like the fuller coverage and deeper lens shape. The SR-91 lens is hands down the best lens on the market - as clear as a glass lens and the polarization is incredible - better polarization than any polycarbonate polarized lens out there (the SR-91 lens filters much more glare than other lenses so it is WAY more comfortable to wear). If you are on the fence I'd say go for it - you won't regret it!!!

These are the perfect sunglasses. The lens shape is so nice, the frame is so well finished, the lenses are the best I've ever worn. I've read a lot of reviews on Kaenon and I agree with almost all of them - they are the perfect sunglass.

Kaenon lenses are some of the best out there. If you have ever worn glass you know what good optics should LOOK like, but if you are used to wearing polycarbonate (what Smith, Oakley, Maui and other use) then you have NO idea how good it can be!!! These lenses blow the competition away and you will never want to wear anything else!

Kaenon lenses are the BEST LENSES available!!!
If you have ever worn glass lenses you know what good optics should LOOK like, but if you are used to wearing polycarbonate (what Smith, Oakley, Maui and others use) then you have NO idea how good it really can be!!! These lenses blow the competition away and you will never want to wear anything else! And the Georgia style... AMAZING FIT. I love these glasses and could not live with out them!

I LOVE these glasses! I can't believe that I have finally found a truly fashionable pair of oversized glasses, yes they are big, that have amazing lenses too. These lenses are the best ever!!! I won't wear anything other than Kaenon ever again. I love the Eden and Georgia too - check them out if you want a nice pair that is not so big.

OK so these are not your usual sport sunglasses in any way but they are amazing! The look is very large and square, all fashion but the lenses are unbelievable. I have never owned lenses this crystal clear and nice. These are a little pricy but worth EVERY PENNY!

I just read the other review 'best sport lens on the market' and I agree, I've owned them all, all the major brands of sunglasses and Kaenon Lenses are by far the most superior lenses I've ever worn. I hate to say it but I can't wear the large over size wrapped frames, which is why I was so excited to find the Porter. They fit great and are the perfect style for someone like me who is a bit conservative. Great glasses w/ amazing lenses.

Great style - unique and not a look's like everything else shape. Fit is great, big and heavy frame but worth the look. Best lenses I've ever worn, can't wait to get another pair.

Small face fit glasses are really hard to come by but these are perfect. They have a fashionable square shape to the lenses but they don't overwhelm my face like most BIG glasses do, these fit so well. The lenses are to die for clear; I don't think I've ever loved my sunglasses so much until now. If you are considering Kaenon - I'd definitely say to give them a try, you won't be disappointed!

I own several pair of Kaenon styles, Rhino, Jetty and Klemm and they are all perfect. The frames and lenses are incredible quality and they last forever. The lenses show little to no scratches ever - unlike my old polycarbonate lenses from other brands I've owned. Kaenon is high class and the best available. Give them a try!

Finally a good pair of glasses w/ excellent quality in a shape that I'll wear! Glasses these days are so wrapped and oversized I have a hard time finding selection. I've worn Maui for years because they are so conservative but now that I found these I'll never wear anything else. These lenses are so clear and the copper lens tint is spot on. The Baton is a perfect boating/fishing glass.

I love my Kaenon glasses. The lenses are so crystal clear and with the polarized lenses I never have to squint any more. My eyes are very sensitive and I've always worn polarized lenses but there is something about these lenses that are different, they are just better than everything else (and I've worn all the best brands, Maui, Smith, Oakley) These frames fit my face perfectly as well. In a world of over sized sunglasses it is hard to find a nice small to medium face fit - these are perfect. Worth every cent!!!

Lenses are the best ever. I've never worn any brand that is this clear and concise. I find myself wearing my sunglasses way more than I ever used to because the lenses are so clear and the frames are so comfortable. Highly recommend these to anyone. I also own the UPD which is a smaller fit similar to these which fit a little bigger.

I just ordered the Jetty in Matte Black G12 lens and they are outstanding! The matte black is so stealth and classy it is unreal. I own several Kaenon sunglasses and I'm addicted - they are crack for your eyes. If you are considering Kaenon, don't wait any longer and get them now. You will not be disappointed. No other brand can compare to Kaenon, not even close.

I've owned a lot of sunglasses but I've never loved my glasses this much. Kaenon is the only way to go. This new Lewi is excellent - over sized wrap, best lenses and awesome fit. It is the best balance of sport / fashion frame w/ incredible optics available. Buy Kaenon -- you will love them.

This is an incredible sunglass frame. The Hard Kore frame fits so well and w/ the open lens at the bottom is incredibly functional for any sport. The lenses are outstanding - like the comment below, they are truly like wearing nothing at all they are so clear and efficient. I forget that I am wearing glasses they are so comfortable. I own other brands but find myself grabbing my Kaenons all the time for everything, they are the best.

The Kore is raw performance. Light weight frame, lens sizes for perfect fit, lens tints for optimum performance. I own the Kore Medium C28 and I bike in this frame all the time in all light conditions. Best lens I've ever worn - it is incredible.

If you like the come back of the Aviator metal frames you have to try this style. Lenses are out of this world and the frames are ultra strong and very light weight. Do TRY!

Beautiful square lens shape w/ a sleek rimless frame. Beautiful combo - so not sporty but that is not what these are about!!! LOVE the Chrome frame w/ the Gray lens. Lenses are unreal clear and light weight.

I've worn other brands for years and I won't go back. These Kaenon lenses are unreal clear and unlike anything I've ever worn. If you like a metal rimless frame like the ones that Maui sells you have got to try a pair of Kaenon's. Both lenses are exceptional but if you want a bright lens try the copper C12 - AMAZING!

Have you ever worn Kaenon before? If not you have got to give these a try. This is a beautiful rimless shape - so comfortable and the lenses are amazing. I always get asked what I am wearing and I can't say enough about the lens clarity. These are high class all the way.

It is so nice to have such a good looking metal frame to wear when I'm not in my plastic sport styles. This Segment is SO comfortable and so good looking it is unreal. I get compliments all the time and get asked what brand they are - I can't say enough good things about these Kaenon glasses. The lenses are the best out there. I also own the Jetty with a copper lens - My Segment are the Black Chrome w/ the Gray lens. Kaenon RULES!

I've owned Maui for years and now I'm hooked on Kaenon. The lenses are far superior and the frames are unbeatable quality. I fish, sail, and spend a lot of time outside. I'll only wear these Kaenon lenses now - I also own the Hard Kore for my sport glass - the Copper 28 lens is killer. They are worth the money and you can't just own one.

Love these glasses - best lenses I've ever worn. Highly recommend.

First and foremost, I absolutely love the style of my Kaenon Georgia's! I receive the most amazing compliments daily on the style. But for me, the most important aspect is the lenses...I have never worn such clear lenses ever! Usually to get good style, you have to wear mediocre lenses, and these by far are the best!!! I think more people should give Kaenon a try; don't worry about the price because they are worth every penny and then some :).