THE COMPANY
From Humble Beginnings to Industry Innovators
Flashback to 1995: two climbers started making chalk balls with pantyhose and plastic ties in downtown Calgary. At first, they gave the chalk to friends, and friends’ friends, and soon realized it might be feasible to mix business with pleasure and sell their product…
Flashed was founded in a small apartment in 1995, starting out by making chalk balls. At that time, acquiring climbing gear was a challenge, and founder Walson Tai sought to change that. Times have changed since then, but Flashed’s commitment to innovation and core values has not wavered.
As climbers ourselves, who constantly strive to improve, these values have transferred into our business, allowing us to approach innovation in climbing gear with the same passion we bring to our next bouldering project.
Keith Nalepa
Title: Sales Director/Office Manager
Favorite Problem: Usul (Revelstoke)
Favorite Destination: Joe’s Valley
Mark Fraser
Title: General Manager
Favorite Problem: Easy Chair (Squamish)
Favorite Destination: Hueco Tanks
Dezerae Anderlik
Title: Sales Admin / Design
Favorite Problem:
Favorite Destination:
Walson Tai
Title: Owner/Creator
Favourite Problem: Green Traverse
Favourite Destination: Fontainbleau
Kyle McConnell
Title: Design
Favorite Problem: Buttermilk Stem
Favorite Destination: Yosemite
Luis Fernando Romero Velazquez
Title: Production Manager
Favorite Problem: Mas si osare
Favorite Destination: Jilotepec Qro. Mex.
