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Def MFG Co. — ‘Aloha’ Video

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Def MFG Co. — ‘Aloha’ Video

by Connor Hill

Posted 01 Dec 2017

A new full length video from Def MFG Co. marks the release of Simon Thorp’s pro model.

Tonight Def Mfg Co. celebrated the launch of their brand new ‘Aloha’ series and video—featuring Jesse Abolins, Joseph Whaanga and Brett Band—to a select few at their Auckland store. In addition they surprised Simon Thorp with a pro model, check it out here along with the full summer range right here.

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