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| name = Northwave [[Società a responsabilità limitata|s.r.l.]]
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| name = Northwave [[s.r.l.]]
| logo = Logo_Piatto_Bn_Pos.png
| logo = Logo_Piatto_Bn_Pos.png
| type = [[Private]]
| type = [[Privately held company|Private]]
| industry = [[Cycling]] <br> [[Snowboard]]
| industry = {{unbulleted list|class=nowrap|[[Apparel]]|[[Fashion accessory|Accessories]]|[[Sports equipment]]}}
| foundation = {{Start date and age|1991}} in [[Montebelluna]]
| founded = [[1991]]
| founder = [[Gianni Piva]]
| founder = Gianni Piva
| hq_location_city = [[Pederobba]]
| hq_location_city = [[Pederobba]]
| hq_location_country = [[Italy]]
| hq_location_country = [[Italy]]
| brands = Northwave <br> [[Drake Snowboard]]
| area_served = Worldwide
| website = https://www.northwave.com
| website = {{URL|https://www.northwave.com}}
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'''Northwave''' is an Italian<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bikebiz.com/northwave-launches-us-and-canadian-distribution-channels/|title=Northwave launches US and Canadian distribution channels|website=BikeBiz|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-06-16}}</ref> manufacturer of [[snowboard]] and [[cycling]] equipment. Northwave was started by Gianni Piva in [[Montebelluna]], [[Italy]] and is owned by the Piva family.
'''Northwave'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Northwave {{!}} Bike and snow clothing |url=https://www.northwave.com/en/ |access-date=2024-03-03 |website=Northwave |language=en}}</ref> is a sporting equipment manufacturer founded in [[Montebelluna]], [[Italy]], by Gianni Piva and owned by the Piva family.


==Shoes and boots==
==History==
The company first started out as a [[shoe]] manufacturer in the early 1980s, when they produced shoes for other companies. Then in the late 1980s when [[snowboarding]] was first starting to take form, Piva started to manufacture snowboard boots for other snowboard companies. After doing extensive [[R&D]], he began to develop his own brand of [[Boot|boots]].
The company began as a [[shoe]] manufacturer in the early 1980's, producing shoes for other businesses. In the late 1980s, while [[snowboarding]] was still developing, Piva started manufacturing [[snowboard]] boots for other snowboard companies. Piva later developed his brand of boots, Northwave.


==Acquisitions==
==Acquisitions==
[[File:Product brands 4.png|left|thumb|Northwave boots and Drake Snowboard logos|147x147px]]
Piva bought the company name, Northwave, which originally stemmed from a [[wind surfing]] company in [[Hood River, Oregon]], [[United States]]. In 1991 Northwave came out with its own line of snowboard boots. In the mid-1990s Northwave bought Drake bindings, which was an already established binding company. Drake bindings were very well designed and quality built, but had poor distribution. In mid-1997 Drake bindings became part of Northwave but kept its original brand name. In 1998 Bakoda Design Logic snowboard accessories, was added to the company. Bakoda was originally started in the early 1990s by the Royes brothers. Northwave bought the company, leaving the brand with its originally established name.
Piva named the company Northwave, which originally stemmed from a [[wind surfing]] company in [[Hood River, Oregon]], [[United States]].

In 1991 Northwave came out with its line of snowboard boots. In 1997, Northwave acquired Drake Bindings, a company they believed had quality products, but struggled to distribute them.

In 1998 Bakoda Design Logic snowboard accessories were added to the company. Bakoda was originally started in the early 1990s by the Royes brothers. Northwave bought the company, leaving the brand with its originally established name.


==Snowboards and cycling shoes==
==Snowboards and cycling shoes==
[[File:NW Rebel Shoes.jpg|thumb|Northwave Rebel MTB 2018 Shoes]]Gianni Piva had wanted to add snowboards to his company for many years, and after over 10 years of being in the snowboard industry, Northwave started up Venue snowboards. Due to the such high success in the [[action sports]] industry, Piva decided to develop [[cycling shoes]]. So, in 1993, Northwave cycling shoes started in production.<ref>{{cite news |title=Northwave release Astana Pro Team limited edition shoes |url=http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/northwave-release-astana-pro-team-limited-edition-shoes/ |work=Cyclingnews |date=2 April 2019}}</ref>
[[File:NW Rebel Shoes.jpg|thumb|Northwave Rebel MTB 2018 Shoes|alt=]]Gianni Piva had wanted to add snowboards to his company for many years, and after over 10 years of being in the snowboard industry, Northwave started Venue snowboards.
Due to such high success in the [[action sports]] industry, Piva decided to develop [[cycling shoes]], and in 1993, Northwave began the production of them.<ref>{{cite news |title=Northwave release Astana Pro Team limited edition shoes |url=http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/northwave-release-astana-pro-team-limited-edition-shoes/ |work=Cyclingnews |date=2 April 2019}}</ref>

==See also ==
*[[Sportswear (activewear)]]


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[./Https://www.northwave.com Northwave]
* [https://www.northwave.com Northwave]


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Latest revision as of 23:31, 26 June 2024

Northwave s.r.l.
Company typePrivate
IndustryCycling
Snowboard
Founded1991; 33 years ago (1991) in Montebelluna
FounderGianni Piva
Headquarters
Pederobba
,
Italy
BrandsNorthwave
Drake Snowboard
Websitewww.northwave.com

Northwave[1] is a sporting equipment manufacturer founded in Montebelluna, Italy, by Gianni Piva and owned by the Piva family.

History

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The company began as a shoe manufacturer in the early 1980's, producing shoes for other businesses. In the late 1980s, while snowboarding was still developing, Piva started manufacturing snowboard boots for other snowboard companies. Piva later developed his brand of boots, Northwave.

Acquisitions

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Northwave boots and Drake Snowboard logos

Piva named the company Northwave, which originally stemmed from a wind surfing company in Hood River, Oregon, United States.

In 1991 Northwave came out with its line of snowboard boots. In 1997, Northwave acquired Drake Bindings, a company they believed had quality products, but struggled to distribute them.

In 1998 Bakoda Design Logic snowboard accessories were added to the company. Bakoda was originally started in the early 1990s by the Royes brothers. Northwave bought the company, leaving the brand with its originally established name.

Snowboards and cycling shoes

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Northwave Rebel MTB 2018 Shoes

Gianni Piva had wanted to add snowboards to his company for many years, and after over 10 years of being in the snowboard industry, Northwave started Venue snowboards.

Due to such high success in the action sports industry, Piva decided to develop cycling shoes, and in 1993, Northwave began the production of them.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Northwave | Bike and snow clothing". Northwave. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
  2. ^ "Northwave release Astana Pro Team limited edition shoes". Cyclingnews. 2 April 2019.
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