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Nick Pence and Dan Opalacz

Arcata, CA

We both transplanted to the west coast after growing up and studying back east. Dan and Nick both dig rocks, running, and sandals. Dan brings experience from working in both hardware and software companies. Nick adds a keen design eye and fast marathon legs to the team.

  1. on April 18
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    Nick Pence and Dan Opalacz
    Posted project update #13

    Satisfaction Guaranteed

    I know we said our last update was the final one...but...with spring well on its way we think everyone will want to hear this.

    We guarantee satisfaction to all our customers - past, present, and future. So if you've had issues with your pair of Kickstarter Bedrock's please get in touch with us and we will help figure out a solution.

    Over the past winter Nick and I have been hard at work addressing issues and refining the design of Bedrock Sandals. We've added a rubber heel strap to make for a more comfortable secure fit and altered the positions of side holes to ensure a long lasting sandal life. 

    We're also excited to now build our standard sized sandals with machine precision. To boot we now engraved our logo in the arch of all sandals. Check it out

    In addition to changes to our sandals we will be hosting the Bedrock Trail Marathon and Half Marathon in Charlottesville, Virginia on May 12th. All proceeds will go to benefit 1% for the Planet. We hope to see you guys there.

    For news and updates please like us on facebook or follow us on twitter. We usually updates those daily.

    Thanks for your support!

    Nick and Dan

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  2. on March 29
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    Great project . Gives me another reason to visit colorado this summer!
  3. on March 29
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    Nick Pence and Dan Opalacz
    backed a project

    Carbondale Needs Ice Cream by Ben Mawhinney

    Carbondale Creamery dreams of providing the amazing Carbondale community with honest, from-scratch ice cream.

    • 131% funded $13,181 pledged
    • 224 backers
    • Funded Apr 13, 2012
  4. on January 16
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    Nick Pence and Dan Opalacz
    Posted project update #12

    Last Update: New Sandals and Merino Socks!

    Dear Backers,

    Over the past 5 months we have used our kickstarter backing to start our running sandal company. Thanks for the support - there is no way we could have started Bedrock Sandals without you. 

    This will officially be our last backer update. Please sign up for our Bedrock Sandals Mailing List, like us on facebook, and follow our twitter to continue being a part of our company.

    New Sandals and Merino Wool Ninja Socks 

    Over the past 2.5 months we have been developing a new  Earthquake sandal model. We use recycled bike inner tubes to make an elastic heel strap that makes finding a nice fit easy. The elastic keeps the heel strap up and snug in the most technical terrain. 


    We also have been working on a cold weather solution for sandal running. We decided to build a Merino Wool Bedrock Toe Sock. In the world of toe socks, the Bedrock Ninja sock is a luxury mitten.  


    Backer Mail in Offer: Want rubber heel straps on your Sandals?

    Mail your sandals to Bedrock Sandals 530 West Wolfe St. Harrisonburg, VA 22802 and include a $5 check for postage. We'll add bike rubber to your sandals for free and send them back to you. 

    Happy Trails,

    Dan and Nick

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  5. on November 15, 2011
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    Nick Pence and Dan Opalacz
    Posted project update #11

    Strap Colors in this week

    Dear Backers,

    Bedrock Sandals has lots of great news. We now have a toll free 1-800-833-7965 number for help in sizing, fitting, and ordering. The best way to get help with your sandal fit or get sandal running advice is by phone. Call us - we love to chat!  In addition we now have an official Bedrock Sandals Twitter. If you use Twitter please follow us for sandal news and updates. 

    This week red and blue strap colors will arrive. For those of you waiting we will begin sending your orders out (this mostly applies to people ordering multiple strap colors). We also got in some rugged stiffer straps a couple weeks ago that we love. Nick recently completed a Tough Mudder event these bad boys. Color wise we can now send out black, olive drab, pink, gray, blue, red, forest green, sage, and yellow. If we still owe you a pair (or two) please get in touch with colors.

    Thanks for the continued support!

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  6. on November 14, 2011
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    Nick Pence and Dan Opalacz
    backed a project

    Matriarchy: A Social Game by Ben Lehman

    You are the queen of a remote mountain kingdom, isolated but being drawn into the outside world. Will your people thrive or perish?

    • 136% funded $4,090 pledged
    • 69 backers
    • Funded Dec 06, 2011
  7. on November 11, 2011
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    Nick Pence and Dan Opalacz
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    Haven't sent your yet because we are STILL waiting for a couple colors you ordered. It's taken longer than we expected to get these in Good news in we have black, yellow, sage green, olive drab, green, grey, and pink strap colors currently. Let us know which colors you'd like an we'll send out ASAP. Cheers, Dan
  8. on October 14, 2011
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    Nick Pence and Dan Opalacz
    Posted project update #10

    Sandals and Website Launch

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  9. on October 12, 2011
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    Nick Pence and Dan Opalacz
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    Ankit - We're waiting on some of the colors you ordered. Sending you a PM.
  10. on October 7, 2011
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    Nick Pence and Dan Opalacz
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    Tyler, PM sent.