Colorado Kayak Supply (CKS) Blog

2018 Jackson Zen 2.0 Review
For the “casual kayaker” the Zen was forgiving and comfortable right from the start due to it’s user-friendly outfitting. Also, due to the lack of holes in the boat construction, it’s dry as a bone. We love the roll-ability of the Zen’s rounded design.

Pyranha 9R Test Drive - By Andre Spino-Smith
By Andre Spino-Smith
The Pyranha 9R truly shines in big, powerful whitewater. Anyone who paddles on higher volume rivers knows that hitting lines, ...

Slicey River Runner Shootout!
Written by Nic Blake
(THANKS NIC!!)
Top to Bottom: Dagger RPM, Liquid Logic Party Braaap, Dagger Axiom, Jackson Antix
It’s spring time and that...

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...

Story time: The History Of Liquidlogic Kayaks by Kyle Smith
By Kyle Smith
Story Time
“Liquidlogic Kayaks is dead” they say. “Liquidlogic kayaks has left the building” they say. “Man…I wish I could get my h...

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...

LIQUIDLOGIC KAYAKS FOR SALE AT CKS ONLINE (AGAIN!)
I'll be honest, we were pretty bummed when we got the news that Liquidlogic Kayaks would no longer be selling to retailers. Of all of the brands of...

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...

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 ...