Colorado Kayak Supply (CKS) Blog

A Brief History of the Modern Day Longboat
Learn how the Green Race event influenced an entire class of kayak design.

Things to Consider When Buying a Whitewater Kayak
It can be hard to know how to buy your first or next whitewater kayak: what matters, what doesn't, and what you need to take into consideration before getting your feet wet. Our experts can help!

3 Days to Plan a 280 Mile Self-Support Kayak Trip
On Friday, September 18th, two friends picked up a last-minute Grand Canyon permit. Their launch date? Three days later. Learn how they packed and planned for this self-support kayak trip through the Big Ditch.

Jackson Antix 2.0 – First Impressions with Jesse Shimrock
Jesse Shimrock of Demshitz reviews the Antix 2.0 - the newest one quiver boat from Jackson.

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...

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...

Pyranha Kayaks 9R Large Review
The Pyranha Kayaks 9R Large Review
The Pyranha Kayaks 9R was first released in the early part of 2015 to a ton of hype. The boat only came in one s...
BUCK FEVER REALLY IS THE BEST KAYAK FLICK EVER...
All of this Gauley Fest talk has us spending time on Google, searching for the best old school vids that contain spicy yet nostalgic South Eastern ...

2014 GREEN RACE CARNAGE AND HIGHLIGHT REEL
2014 GREEN RACE HIGHLIGHTS!
The 2014 Green Race as a great one. The weather was cold, and snow was abound. Being frigid and wet in November the So...

Jackson Kayak Karma Review
Jackson Kayak Karma Review
By Sir Kyle Smith
The Jackson Kayak Karma Medium
There are multiple sizes of The Jackson Kayak Karma. Usually I would sh...
