Field Guide: Campbell Ave.
Take a detour off Kapahulu and discover bikes, surfboards and art.
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Art Attacks
Owner Larry Foster has been framing everything from local art, to family portraits, to violins, for 12 years. He specializes in koa frames, but his inventory includes pink glitter ones. He named the shop Art Attacks after hearing a woman gasp at a gallery. “I thought she was a having a heart attack, but she just loved the painting, so I said, ‘Oh you’re just having an art attack.’” 3389 Campbell Ave., 739-0909.
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RV’s Ocean Sports
Don’t bother coming to RV’s early in the morning; it doesn’t open until 11 a.m. “We’re out surfing in the morning,” says owner Roy Vierra. “You have to surf if you run a surf shop.” RV’s Ocean Sports sells mostly used surfboards and will even sell your old board for you. “We try to make surfing affordable,” he says, adding they’ve been on Campbell Avenue for 12 years. The shop also sells new boards and stand-up paddling boards as well as leashes, bags and wax. If you’re a beginner, stop by the shop to arrange a surf lesson. 3348 Campbell Ave., 732-7137.
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Diamond Head Yoga
Diamond Head Yoga is the brainchild of pro-surfer Randall Paulson and his business partner, Michael Harrison. “I’ve accumulated a lot of injuries and yoga helped me bounce back,” says Paulson. In June, they opened their own space in front of Paulson’s house. The studio even has an LED lighting system and recycled wood flooring. The studio’s instructors practice anusara and ashtanga yoga, as well as Pilates and pregnancy yoga. The studio holds 15 people and charges $12 per session, $20 for a week’s worth or $150 per year. 3312 Campbell Ave., 265-0949.
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Island Triathalon & Bike
There might be recession, but Island Triathlon & Bike has built a solid business out of catering to hardcore cycling enthusiasts. “We specialize in high-end road and triathlon bikes,” says owner Frank Smith, who is 66 years old and has participated in 26 triathlons. The shop repairs bikes and offers a professional fitting service to help customers figure out what bike would suit them best. “We have beginner training groups and a women’s training group,” he says. The bikes range from $400 to $10,000 and the shop also sells bike and swimming gear. 569 Kapahulu Ave., 732-7227.
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DJ’s Hairstyling & Barber Shop
DJ’s takes a no-frills approach to barbering. Owner Lisa Le has been cutting hair for seven years in the shop and, while she does haircuts for men, women and children, the majority of her clients are longtime male customers. The shop has two chairs, and a sink and chair where Le occasionally colors customers’ hair. 3346 Campbell Ave., 732-3355.
