Team UD
Ultimate Direction sponsored athletes encompass all of the qualities that we hold near and dear. We are honored to support such athletes as they compete to achieve their personal goals and inspire others. We appreciate the energy and soulful nature in which they conquer life, competition, and performance.
Tim Waggoner
Nick Name: Lucho
Sport and Accomplishments: Triathlon and Ultra-marathoning 15 time Ironman. 16th over-all and top amateur at Ironman Hawaii in 2000. USAT Triathlete of the year in 2000. 12th professional at Hawaii in 2002. US Ironman Champ in 2004. 2:30 marathon at Denver. 6th place at Leadville 100 run in 2010. 8:37 at Leadville 100 bike in 2011. Leadman in 2012.
Favorite UD Product(s): Wasp, Wink, Handhelds.
Read his blog http://joghard.blogspot.com/ or watch his story -
Planet Sun
Athletes: Duane DeSoto, Amy Eck, Erik Eck, Mike Ferreira, Sandy Ferreira, Trish Havey, Nina Johannson, Abby Mason, Anna Louise Mathisen
Sport(s): Triathlon, Ultra-marathoning, Surfing, Kitesurfing, Ocean Canoe Racing, Paddleboard Racing, Mountineering
Team Motto: “Go Long, Go Strong, Go Protected”.
Interests: Living life to the fullest. Educating, Advocating and Motivating.
Team Accomplishments: 4 world champion athletes in Triathlon and Paddleboard racing. Athletes are featured in several movies, documentaries, expose’s and oh yes, in Ultimate Direction Catalogs!!! We conducted R/D on outdoor gear apparel for numerous companies
Team Goals: Educate the world on proper suncare practices and skin cancer prevention. Inspire all and serve as role models in living healthy and active lifestyles. Personify Health, Commitment, and Outstanding Character. Aid in testing and developing the best performance suncare products on Earth.
Favorite UD Product(s): Wasp, Wink, Handhelds.
