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April 29, 2013
PRESS RELEASE: ZEAL Optics Welcomes Surfer Liz Clark to the Team

April 29, 2013 – Boulder, Co. – ZEAL Optics is proud to call professional surfer, international sailor and explorer, Liz Clark, part of the ZEAL pro team. Known for being a strong advocator for environmental awareness, surfing, sailing, and a passion for adventure, Liz also dedicates herself to simple living and hard work. Liz’s career highlights include National Scholastic Surfing Association and College Women’s National Surfing Champion 2001. In 2007 Surfing Magazine named Liz one of five “World’s Most Committed Surfers”. In 2008 she completed the first solo ocean crossing to and from the Line Islands from French Polynesia for 3,500 miles.

“We are proud to call Liz part of the ZEAL family,” said ZEAL president John Sanchez. “Not only is she incredibly accomplished, she embodies the values of ZEAL – eco responsibility, social responsibility and living your life outdoors and to the fullest.”

Having grown up in Southern California Liz has a special connection with the water. Her passion for leaving the ocean just as she found it is inspirational. Heavily influenced by her first sailing trip as a child, the trip set the course for her incredible life. Since 2006 the Swell, her sailboat, has been her home and travel companion in adventuring through the vast seas the world has to offer.

Liz is now continuing her life journey aboard Swell navigating over 18,000 nautical miles of ocean to date. Her exploration of the world has led her to an inspiring life and she believes, “There’s always more to learn”. Her full heart and relentless positivity drives her to make a difference in any way possible.

“ZEAL’s eyewear is made out of castor bean oil, not petroleum! This means fun, high-quality eyewear without compromising my commitment to sustainable living,” said Liz Clark. “My most powerful activism is through the choices I make in my daily life–being true to myself, loving my fellow humans, and honoring the Earth every chance I get and I only partner with companies that embody these same values.”

For some inspiration and adventure, check out Liz’s blog at www.swellvoyage.com

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April 9, 2013
PRESS RELEASE: ZEAL Optics Becomes Official Eyewear Partner for King of Wake Series

April 02, 2013 – Boulder, CO – ZEAL Optics announced today they are now the official eyewear sponsor of the 2013 King of Wake tour, the world’s elite wakeboarding series. ZEAL will be present at each of this season’s eight King of Wake tour stops. Partnering with the tour aligns ZEAL alongside the top wakeboarding athletes in the world, including ZEAL’s very own Brian Grubb.  The entire series will be featured nationally on NBC Sports.  The Chase for the Crown, which begins in Orlando this month, is recognized as the prestigious wakeboarding tour of the summer.

“We are so stoked to be a part of the King of Wake series,” stated ZEAL’s Director of Marketing Joe Prebich.  “We love the vibe of each stop, the TV production is amazing and we will be working with the best athletes in the world. This is what summer is about!”
Along with the new partnership, the ZEAL events team will be traveling to each stop to support the series with the ZEAL’s EXPLORER Trailer, which contains the full line of lifestyle, active and performance sunglasses by ZEAL.  ZEAL polarized sunglasses offer unparalleled protection and prevention from UVA, B, and C, as well as being able to identify and block a negative light range called High Energy Visible (HEV) light.

Look for the ZEAL’s EXPLORER Trailer to be present at all King of Wake events, where you can check out ZEAL sunglasses, including ZEAL’s new e-llume lens, the first plant based lens in the world.

2013 King of Wake Schedule:
DATES              CITY                       EVENT                                              VENUE
April 25-28      Orlando, Fla.            Nautique Wake Games            Orlando Watersports
May 18            Acworth, Ga.           MasterCraft PWT Stop #1        Dallas LandingPark
June 1             Mooresville, NC.      MasterCraft PWT Stop #2        Lake Norman
June 29           Mossdale, Ca.         MasterCraft PWT Stop #3        Mossdale Quarry Lakes
July 13             Monroe, Wash.       MasterCraft PWT Stop #4         Lake Tye
July 25-28      West Chester, Oh.    Nautique WWA Nationals          Voice of America Park
Aug. 15-18   Pleasant Prairie, WI    Rockstar WWA Worlds              Prairie Springs Park
Aug. 24          Grand Rapids, Mi.     MasterCraft PWT Stop #5         Millennium Park

 

About King of Wake
The King of Wake is the world’s elite pro wakeboarding series, attracting the sport’s top athletes from throughout the globe. Over the course of a season, athletes compete for the ultimate wakeboarding crown in a series points race of eight events throughout the United States to see who rules the wake. The 2013 series consists of all five stops on the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour, the Nautique Wake Games, the Nautique WWA National Championships, and the Rockstar WWA World Championships Presented by Supra. The King of Wake is organized by World Sports & Marketing – the leading wake-events producer since 1988.

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February 8, 2013
PRESS RELEASE: ZEAL Optics Takes Top Honors at 2013 ISPO Awards for Revolutionary Technology Advancements

February 8, 2013 – Boulder, CO – ISPO awarded ZEAL Optics Ski Goggle of the Year and Design Excellence with a Sustainable Focus for 2013 on Monday, January 4th in Munich, Germany.  The ZEAL HD Camera Goggle and the ZEAL Brewer were awarded the highest honor at the show for their unique and sustainable designs.
“We are honored to accept two ISPO gold awards for excellence in sustainable design and goggle of the year,” said ZEAL’s Director of Marketing Joe Prebich.  “We are excited to show our brand to the world and continue to innovate products that push our industry forward.”

In October of 2012 ZEAL launched their sunglass and goggle lines internationally in Europe, Canada and Australia.  As the brand continues to grow, ZEAL stays true to their Boulder roots while focusing on sustainability and innovation in every product they make.

“Our initiative in 2013 is to bring ZEAL global and there isn’t a greater achievement than to be recognized by the most respected individuals in our industry,” said ZEAL President John Sanchez. “These two awards are an indicator that regardless of the size of our company, we are making a big impact and achieving our main goal of enhancing outdoor experiences with an environmental focus.”

The HD Camera Goggle for next season has been upgraded to include the ability to shoot 12 MP photos, 120 frames per second at 1080HD, a temperature gauge and an updated graphic user interface.  The line will also now include a lower price point model, without the in-goggle viewfinder for only $299.

The Brewer sunglass is made from Z-resin, ZEAL’s unique formula made from plant-based material, instead of crude oil.  Inspired by the hardworking heritage of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this frame is all about quality. Steeped in tradition, the Brewer was forged out of the need to provide a simple, no nonsense pair of shades for the everyday working man.

For more updates on ZEAL stay tuned to https://www.facebook.com/zealoptics.

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