Colorado Kayak Supply (CKS) Blog

2009 Dagger Nomad Whitewater Kayak Review
Dagger Nomad 8.1 and 8.5 Whitewater Kayak Review By Corey Volt and CKS
Update: Check out this new POV Helmet cam action of The Nomad on Escalante...

NRS River Booty Shootout
The NRS River Shoe and Sock Comparison Guide
NRS manufactures a very diverse line of river shoes and socks. No matter what the application, whethe...
Immersion Research Guide Short Review
Immersion Research(IR) Guide Shorts
This is where IR started, one sewing machine making shorts in 1997. They've come a long way since then, but ...
IR Mens Long Sleeve Competition Jacket Review
The IR Men’s Long Sleeve Competition Jacket has been a staple of the IR line since 2001, and it was the first “non-latex neck” jacket that perfor...
Kokatat Rogue GORE-TEX Dry Top Review
Kokatat’s Rogue Dry Top set a new standard in fit and style. A blend of three different GORE-TEX® laminates equals excellent breathability, super...
Kokatat TROPOS Whirlpool Bibs Product Review
Kokatat TROPOS Whirlpool Bibs
If you use a dry top most of the time and are looking for a versatile, less expensive alternative to buying a dry su...

Wavesport 2009 Diesel Whitewater Kayak Review
2009 WaveSport Diesel 70
The original Diesel 65 and 75 defined the term 'river runner' when they were released back in 2005. The designs were so s...

Immersion Research Union Suit Review
IR Union Suit Review
The IR Union Suit is easily the most sought after piece of gear that IR makes. Even paddlers sponsored by other companies we...

3 Ways To Patch A Hole In Your Kayak
It doesn't matter if your Tommy Hilleke on the Stikine River, or paddling with a commercial group on the Middle Fork of The Salmon, getting a hole ...
AT Eddy White Water Paddle
The Eddy is the newest whitewater paddle from AT. It's basically a Red AT3 Edge with a Carbon/Kevlar weave shaft(see photo below). The main appeal...