Abraham Paskowitz is a legend, and an old friend. His family is surfing royalty, and his stoke has not faded with age. It will be hard pressed to find a harder working sales rep in the industry than Abraham. I might be a close second. 😉 We are excited to see him play a key role in bringing this new show to life for the surf industry!
SAN DIEGO — RedlineXpo is excited to announce that Abraham Paskowitz has joined the CARV team as retail relations manager. In this role, he will be instrumental in building relationships with retailers seeking top-tier products in surf, skate, bike, and outdoor sports.
With an extensive background in the surf and skateboard industries, Paskowitz will play a key role in driving CARV—California Action Retailer + Venture’s—growth and brand visibility as it debuts June 20-22, 2025, at the San Diego Convention Center.
"As we set out to launch a premier West Coast expo for manufacturers to showcase the latest in outdoor, adventure, and sports products, we recognized the need for an experienced industry leader to help share our vision," said Evan Shoda, CEO of RedlineXpo. "Our mission isn’t just to meet the needs of manufacturers and retailers but to push the industry forward and create an event that makes a lasting impact. Abraham’s experience and deep industry connections make him the ideal partner to position CARV at the forefront of the market."
Born in Hawaii and later settling in Southern California, Paskowitz spent his summers teaching
at the Paskowitz Surf Camp in San Clemente—the first surf camp in the United States—
founded by his father and still operated by his brother, Israel. Over the years, he has held
various roles across the industry, including serving as global sales director for Carver
Skateboards. Today, as a seasoned expert in the surf industry, he is the co-owner of his own
surfskate brand, Hamboards.
"My love of surfing and skating has never wavered, and I still enjoy my sessions more than ever. It is an honor to continue to represent family-owned retail shops that I have had the pleasure of building relationships with over the last 40 years," Paskowitz said. "This opportunity with CARV Expo gives me a chance to work with these retailers to showcase new products, emerging brands, and trends. I am thrilled to share CARV Expo with the action sports community and bring the STOKE back to San Diego."
Strategically scheduled to allow retailers to pre-book orders for spring releases and place
immediate orders, CARV Expo will occupy more than 70,000 square feet at the San DiegoConvention Center. Showcasing a diverse lineup of manufacturers from the surf, skate, bike,
and outdoor sports industries, the event will attract retailers from across the United States,
including independent shops, major chains, and top tourist destinations. Attendees can explore
a wide range of products, from apparel and hard goods to wellness items and more.
For more information on CARV, visit www.carvexpo.com.
About RedlineXpo
RedlineXpo is a leading provider of trade shows and conferences across the United States. The
company is committed to bringing together innovative companies to facilitate the ordering and
fulfillment of high-quality products that extend the branding of enterprise companies.
RedlineXpo produces CARV in San Diego, The Reunion, an annual expo in Las Vegas, and The
Rocky Mountain Apparel, Gift & Resort Show, a semiannual expo in Denver. Collectively,
RedlineXpo events attract thousands of U.S.-based exhibitors and tens of thousands of
attendees every year.
For more information, visit www.redlinexpo.com.
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