SAN DIEGO and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — H2O Audio, the leader in waterproof, high-performance multisport headphones, has partnered with Florence to release a limited-edition TRI 2 x Florence edition headphone, celebrating the legendary Molokai2Oahu Paddleboard World Championships.
The limited-edition TRI 2 x Florence headphones fuse Florence’s iconic style with H2O Audio’s most advanced waterproof bone conduction technology. The bright yellow finish headphones were released to coincide with the 2025 Moloka’i 2 O’ahu Paddleboard World Championships. Built for athletes who train across land and sea, the headphones deliver exceptional waterproof sound, all-day comfort, and performance that goes beyond the limits. Photo courtesy of H2O Audio
Florence athlete Toa Pere races across the Ka’iwi Channel during the 2025 Moloka’i 2 O’ahu Paddleboard World Championships wearing H2O Audio’s TRI 2 x Florence headphones, earning a second-place finish in his division. Photo by Shane Grace
Timed with the 32-mile crossing of the Ka’iwi Channel—one of the world’s most grueling endurance events—the new edition features Florence’s signature yellow and is built to thrive in extreme aquatic conditions. The headphones are available now exclusively at the Florence website, h2oaudio.com/Florence, and at select Florence retailers.
“This partnership with Florence is about more than sound,” said Kristian Rauhala, founder and CEO of H2O Audio. “It’s about creating gear that matches the mindset of water athletes—resilient, focused, and always moving forward. Whether you’re paddling open water or swimming at your local pool, music drives performance.”
The limited-edition TRI 2 features H2O Audio’s award-winning open-ear bone conduction technology, combined with a best-in-class IPX8 waterproof rating. Built for use in and under the water, the headphones deliver rich, immersive sound without blocking ambient noise—so athletes stay aware of their surroundings without compromising safety. With eight hours of battery life, they’re made to go the distance in the world’s most demanding environments.
“At Florence, we build gear with purpose—for athletes who thrive in the elements,” said Pat O’Connell, president of Florence. “This collaboration is an extension of that—equipment that inspires you to get out there, whether you’re crossing open ocean or training close to home.”
Florence athlete Toa Pere earned a second-place finish at this year’s M2O Paddleboard World Championships. Wearing the limited-edition TRI 2 x Florence headphones from H2O Audio, Pere navigated winds, swells, and the punishing final miles of a race that, for his family, is more than a competition, it’s a rite of passage and a generational expression of ocean knowledge.
This launch reflects both brands’ shared commitment to empowering athletes through innovation, exploration, and endurance—bringing music to places most audio products can’t go.
About H2O Audio
Founded in 2003 and based in San Diego, H2O Audio has redefined how athletes connect with music in any environment. Its patented waterproof and bone conduction technologies allow for uninterrupted audio during swimming, surfing, paddling, running, and more.
About Florence
Florence designs utilitarian gear for life on the water, inspired by three-time world champion surfer and Olympian John John Florence. Based on Oʻahu’s North Shore, the brand blends innovation with a deep respect for nature, exploration, and performance in the elements.
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