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James Wilnau, Inventor and Owner of the MULE.
I had moved to Virginia Beach, VA about 5 years ago. Coming from the Midwest I enjoyed all sorts of sports except surfing. When I arrived at the beach I noticed surfing was a huge sport and I figured I would try it. I purchased a long board, Bic 10’, and gave it a try. I loved the freedom surfing gave me but I was troubled at how hard it was to get my board and gear to the break. Carrying it 8 blocks got to be an incredible task. Loading on my vehicle and paying for parking was a hassle as well. I checked out all the carriers that were on the market and found all were hard frames and permanent attachments to my bicycle. I knew there had to be another way. I set out to attach wheels to my board using only cloth material and a way to slip a strap over my bicycle seat. This allowed me the versatility of trailering my board, with all my gear on it, behind my bike and when I reached the sand, simply slipping it off the seat and walking to the break with all my gear. Soon surfers and others were remarking at how easy and compact this carrier was. After 2 years of prototypes, the MULE was perfected. With quick release tube tires, the MULE could be packed into its own travel bag for storage and could be installed in seconds. This opened up the use of the MULE for international travel, by car, walking, and bike riding. Today the MULE is seen in as far away places as the UK, Japan, Australia, Canada, and of course the USA. This product is 100% US made. I have received many letters of thanks from surfers that have found the quality of their sport has been improved by the simple convenience the MULE has provided them. It has been my hope, since developing the MULE, that all surfers will find more time to enjoy the sport they love without the hassles. James Wilnau
Our Philosophy
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Find time to enjoy the sport you LOVE!
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