Colorado Kayak Supply (CKS) Blog

First Look: 2017 Jackson Kayak Antix Review
2017 Jackson Kayak Antix Review
I remember walking into the CKS Warehouse last summer and seeing a lime green mutant looking Jackson Kayak sitting...

2017 Pyranha Machno - What we know so far...
Pyranha hinted that they were going to release a new river runner earlier this year. They confirmed the rumor at Outdoor Retailer 2016. When we fo...

2016 Large Jackson Kayak Zen Review - A Class IV Perspective
By Joshua MacNaughton
6’4” height, 205 lbs, 35” inseam, Size 12 shoe
I had been wishing for a new planning hull creek boat for some time. For many...

Spencer Huff's Pyranha 9R Review
CKS Squad Member Spencer Huff reviews the Pyranha 9R
As kayaking continues to progress and push new limits, new kayak designs must evolve to ensure...

The Starboard Astro Stream Family
You can't have a conversation about inflatable stand up paddle boards without bringing up the brand Starboard, and you can't talk about whitewater...

Smaller Shaft For Efficient Strokes
I’ve been using Werner Paddles since I started boating, so this review is not going to be about their quality or durability. The paddles speak for ...

ANDY O'BRIEN REVIEWS THE HALA ATCHA 86
2016 Hala Atcha 86 review
As primarily a whitewater SUP paddler, inflatable boards are my go-to choice for the abuse of the river. In fact, the onl...

2016 BADFISH RIVER SURFER 6'11" REVIEW
THE 2016 BADFISH RIVER SURFER - UPGRADED FOR 2016
The 2016 Badfish River Surfer 6'11" is new and improved for 16'. With the addition of a lighter ...

2016 Dagger Nomad Review
The Dagger Nomad has long been one of the top creek boats on the market. First introduced in the early 2000's, the Nomad was revolutionary. From ex...

