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ABOUT CARAFINO

Mango Carafino is the founder of incredible innovations beginning with the Hydrofoil Kite Board. Mango Carafino created the first Hydrofoil Kiteboard and the discipline of sport known as "Hydrofoil Kite Boarding" in 1999 on the island of Maui. Today Hydrofoil Kite Boarding is an Olympic category of competitive high performance sailing upon an underwater airplane style contraption that elevates the rider above the water's surface to experience the angelic sensation of flying. Mango also is a pioneer of Big Wave Tow In Surfing at the famous surf spot Jaws (Peahi) on the island of Maui.

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Mango Carafino inspired the multi-million dollar industry of kitesurfing to embrace and incorporate his innovation in 2014. Today his innovation can be seen at the beach and upon the lakes of the world where kitesurfing is taking place.

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In 2015, Carafino went on to innovate solutions for military applications benefiting various branches of government in several countries throughout the Mid East. Supporting law enforcement and military efforts to achieve greater dominance in security, training and officer in the field safety equipment. 

 

However, the passion and love for the ocean and nature that Mango holds dearly, particularly surfing the biggest waves in the world, which he believes generates youth within the soul, cleansing the spirit, has directed his creativity to innovate never before imagined full acrylic transparent boat hulls. 

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Carafino Clear Boats open a new frontier within the market of glass bottom boating. Carving out a novel innovation within the aquatic tourism industry. Carafino Clear Boats provide every passenger, no matter the age or ability, the opportunity to see the underwater world of nature through the looking glass of a transparent boat hull. 

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