REAL’s “Lāhainā Strong” Actions REALized Board Release Photos
6/12/2024
“Lāhainā Strong” is the rallying cry of West Maui to express their resolve and determination in the face of great adversity. After the devastating fires of August 2023, DLXHI partnered with REAL to create a limited-edition Actions REALized deck featuring art from Lāhainā’s Joseph K Paʻahana. Proceeds from the board will be used to support the skate community of Lāhainā, thanks to our friends at Maui skateshops and the Maui Sports Foundation. On top of the drop, we also brought out Mason, Nicole and Chima to link with the locals and celebrate their thriving scene. Lāhainā Strong, indeed. —Christian Alexander
The REAL team touches down with its first view of beautiful Kahului
Who wouldn’t be smiling?!
Nicole checks in with the locals for some pets
Josh Rubalcava from DLXHI pulled up with the product
A first look at all the detail work on the graphic
Rubs approved
Chima too!
First stop on the shop tour at Hitech. They’ve been holding it down on the island since the ‘80s
Classic shape test
Andrew and Landon from Aloha got it too
You get that one, Josh? Peep the DLXHI insta to find out
A local shop tradition for any visiting pros
First legit Hawaiian lei for Dicky
A few sigs for the shop’s wall hanger
A SOTY in his element
Nicole’s signature kinda looks like Tony Hawk’s. Just sayin’
Then it was off to Upcountry
Watch out for the game birds out cheer
Now it’s time to head over to Pukalani Park for the skate jam, right?
Okay, maybe a quick stop at the beach
Did you even go to Hawaii if you didn’t kick it with turtles?
Hella turtles
Chima with a little liquid yoga. Cheers, mate
We pulled up to Puks Park to a full house of locals ready to rip
Maui skateshops unite with Andrew from Aloha and Melody from Upcountry. Things are always better when done together
Getting ready
Our tour guide Tucker made sure to cop one before meeting up
And he put it right to work with a frontside hurricane
REAL TM Tim Fulton knows the best way to spark the demo is to be the demo
CFSSBSTS
One-shpeed automatic front crook for the visiting SOTY
P-shove nosegrind is always a crowdpleaser
Switch tré from Mae Mae. Can’t wait to see that GoPro angle
Always lookin’ for a wave, Nicole finds her flow in the deep end
Let’s mingle with the locs to see the right way to rip this park
Travis Barker front shoves with a good lookin’ deck
Geronimo Martin tweaked out a heelflip
Anything you got, Mason will sign
Even a cracked truck
You want to win a board? Andrew from Aloha lays down the ground rules for a winner-takes-all race around the park
And, they’re off
Corner technique is essential
The bump section pitted a few contenders
And then there were three
No holds barred around the final corner
Rolling or running, they were in it to win it
Full on photo finish. The board beat the feet…
Time for an official review
And the winner is!
Back to the tricks. The bump session got sparked with another deck on the line. Travis gets it going with a spracked backside grab
Teuira Lo Ting puts down the first flip with a classic kicky
Chima couldn’t resist
When you skate a can, you might have to handle a little trash
Mason ain’t afraid to get his hands dirty
And we’re back with more high-flyin’ action
This backside flip by Devon took home the board by unanimous decision
But you can’t have a fly-out contest without at least one beni
Shifted gears over to Upcountry for the deck-release afterparty and BBQ
Jeff Zamora from Upcountry bought a new grill just for the occasion
What are your bets they’re watchin’ Ishod?
Mason’s got fans everywhere!
Outside, we got Rubs holding court by the griddle
Ari’Moana Cotter hooked up the vibes inside
And we already got boards moving off the wall
Grillmasters Mason and Rubs served up over 100 glizzies and patties to feed the scene
The Lāhainā boys, Maliko, Essen, and Kainoa
The looser the Shaka, the more local you are
Who’s got your back harder than Mason?
Who Wore It Best: DLX Shirt in Maui edition; Andrew or Jeff
This is where we leave you. Gotta give a HUGE shout out to Zamora Family, Melody, Austin and Jeff from Upcountry for holding it down for the Maui skate scene. Go grab one of those decks to keep the scene rolling Lāhainā Strong
The REAL team touches down with its first view of beautiful Kahului
Who wouldn’t be smiling?!
Nicole checks in with the locals for some pets
Josh Rubalcava from DLXHI pulled up with the product
A first look at all the detail work on the graphic
Rubs approved
Chima too!
First stop on the shop tour at Hitech. They’ve been holding it down on the island since the ‘80s
Classic shape test
Andrew and Landon from Aloha got it too
You get that one, Josh? Peep the DLXHI insta to find out
A local shop tradition for any visiting pros
First legit Hawaiian lei for Dicky
A few sigs for the shop’s wall hanger
A SOTY in his element
Nicole’s signature kinda looks like Tony Hawk’s. Just sayin’
Then it was off to Upcountry
Watch out for the game birds out cheer
Now it’s time to head over to Pukalani Park for the skate jam, right?
Okay, maybe a quick stop at the beach
Did you even go to Hawaii if you didn’t kick it with turtles?
Hella turtles
Chima with a little liquid yoga. Cheers, mate
We pulled up to Puks Park to a full house of locals ready to rip
Maui skateshops unite with Andrew from Aloha and Melody from Upcountry. Things are always better when done together
Getting ready
Our tour guide Tucker made sure to cop one before meeting up
And he put it right to work with a frontside hurricane
REAL TM Tim Fulton knows the best way to spark the demo is to be the demo
CFSSBSTS
One-shpeed automatic front crook for the visiting SOTY
P-shove nosegrind is always a crowdpleaser
Switch tré from Mae Mae. Can’t wait to see that GoPro angle
Always lookin’ for a wave, Nicole finds her flow in the deep end
Let’s mingle with the locs to see the right way to rip this park
Travis Barker front shoves with a good lookin’ deck
Geronimo Martin tweaked out a heelflip
Anything you got, Mason will sign
Even a cracked truck
You want to win a board? Andrew from Aloha lays down the ground rules for a winner-takes-all race around the park
And, they’re off
Corner technique is essential
The bump section pitted a few contenders
And then there were three
No holds barred around the final corner
Rolling or running, they were in it to win it
Full on photo finish. The board beat the feet…
Time for an official review
And the winner is!
Back to the tricks. The bump session got sparked with another deck on the line. Travis gets it going with a spracked backside grab
Teuira Lo Ting puts down the first flip with a classic kicky
Chima couldn’t resist
When you skate a can, you might have to handle a little trash
Mason ain’t afraid to get his hands dirty
And we’re back with more high-flyin’ action
This backside flip by Devon took home the board by unanimous decision
But you can’t have a fly-out contest without at least one beni
Shifted gears over to Upcountry for the deck-release afterparty and BBQ
Jeff Zamora from Upcountry bought a new grill just for the occasion
What are your bets they’re watchin’ Ishod?
Mason’s got fans everywhere!
Outside, we got Rubs holding court by the griddle
Ari’Moana Cotter hooked up the vibes inside
And we already got boards moving off the wall
Grillmasters Mason and Rubs served up over 100 glizzies and patties to feed the scene
The Lāhainā boys, Maliko, Essen, and Kainoa
The looser the Shaka, the more local you are
Who’s got your back harder than Mason?
Who Wore It Best: DLX Shirt in Maui edition; Andrew or Jeff
This is where we leave you. Gotta give a HUGE shout out to Zamora Family, Melody, Austin and Jeff from Upcountry for holding it down for the Maui skate scene. Go grab one of those decks to keep the scene rolling Lāhainā Strong
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