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WELCOME TO THE VANHUNKS COMMUNITY
At Vanhunks, we’re more than just a brand—we’re a lifestyle. Specializing in high-quality kayaks, fishing gear, stand up paddle boards (SUP) coolers and roof top tents, we’re passionate about the great outdoors and helping you make the most of every adventure.
Whether you're into camping, kayak fishing, or catching waves, Vanhunks is here to fuel your passion. Our expert team is dedicated to guiding you in choosing the perfect sit-on-top kayak, roof top tent or paddle board to match your style and skill level.
We take pride in our top-tier products, expert advice, and exceptional customer service. Join the Vanhunks community and create your own legend—because every adventure starts with the right gear.
"Live Your Legend"
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The Adventure begin
Vanhunks Boarding was established in Cape Town, South Africa, by Cobus van Zyl. The company focused on manufacturing extreme sports boards, including surfboards, kiteboards, and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs).
Expansion into Europe
Vanhunks expands to the Netherlands, Europe in conjunction with Sanec, Cobus van Zyl detailed the company's mission to supply high-quality gear and its vision to build a lasting business for future generations. He emphasized the brand's commitment to exceptional customer experiences, integrity, honesty, accountability, and fostering strong relationships.
Expansion into USA
Vanhunks Boarding expanded into the U.S. market. This move aimed to bring the brand's spirit of adventure to a broader audience and included the distribution of kayaks and paddleboards.
Introduce High end Kayaks to the product portfolio
Vanhunk Boarding successfully expanded into the fishing market with high-quality products available in both the USA and South Africa.
We meet the Man behind the Brand
A TV interview featuring Cobus van Zyl was published, providing insights into the company's journey and its dedication to crafting high-quality water sports equipment.
The future will be legendary
Vanhunks Boarding recognized a growing demand in the outdoor market and expanded their product range by introducing rooftop tents in 2021.
With this addition, they now offer a complete adventure lifestyle catering to all types of outdoor enthusiasts. Whether for fishing, kayaking, or overlanding, Vanhunks provides high-quality gear designed for adventure seekers.
Vanhunks appointed an new distributor for the Vanhunks range in the United States of America starting 2026.