Testimonials

Awesome surf shop with a good selection and staff with good knowledge on the products

I came to Maui to learn kiteboarding, and I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor than Troy. From the very first session, he was patient, encouraging, and incredibly knowledgeable. He explained everything clearly — from kite control and safety to riding technique — and helped me progress faster than I expected.

Troy always made sure I felt safe and confident on the water, even when conditions were challenging. You can tell he really cares about his students and loves the sport.

Thanks to his guidance, I now feel comfortable riding on my own, and I’m stoked to keep progressing. If you’re looking for a skilled, friendly, and professional kiteboarding instructor, Troy is the one to go with. Highly recommended!

Mahalo Troy! 🤙

Rented gear from Second Wind Maui 2 years in a row, same great service from all staff members! The owner Kevin is a pleasure to deal with and extremely knowledgeable about local wind and wave conditions. He always put my needs first by checking weather forecasts daily and advising which days were the best to rent gear. I rented a surfboard and kiteboarding equipment. The gear was new and in excellent condition. Even better Kevin’s store is less than 5 minutes from the beach, it couldn’t be more convenient if you need to rent additional equipment. Thank you for several magical days on the water Kevin, look forward to renting from you and your team on my next trip to Maui.

Love this shop! It's hard to find a great shop for any sport or hobby, but this place is the real deal. I did a lot of shopping online for my first full kiteboarding kit: Kite, bar/lines, harness, safety vest, board, travel bag... Second Wind had the best prices and comes with local service if you need it. Knowledgeable staff, who actually get out and use the equipment along with great prices and no high pressure sales. Now that I'm getting ready to move back to the mainland, they even gave me an option to help out with shipping my equipment.
Used sporting good stores can be hit or miss. Most are just glorified pawn/thrift shops. Second Wind staff actually know more about the local conditions, have a better knowledge base in general and have better service for the sport than the regular shops in town! Second Wind has been a total win for me! Definitely worth your time to drop by. 🙂

On my recent trip to Maui I used Second Wind to rent my Wing Foiling gear for a few days during my one week trip. Kevin & Jay were very informative and provided exactly the right set-up for my skills and despite some iffy winter wind conditions, I enjoyed two great days of foiling during my one week trip. I'm so glad I didn't bother dragging my gear through the airports and I can't wait to get back to Maui!!

Bought our first surfboards here and had a great experience. They are very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend!

Bought our first surfboards here and had a great experience. They are very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend!

Second Wind is No Ka Oi‼️Ted & Kevin go above & beyond to help us through the years.

Respectful, knowledgeable, and facilitating staff. Very reasonable prices. Definitely returning.