Colorado Kayak Supply (CKS) Blog
Fully Kitted: SUP Edition
If you are getting into standup paddleboarding, you should know you need to bring more than just your SUP to do it right. Wondering what accessorie...
The Wintering Grounds: Playboating in the Southeast
As summer started to wind down and the inevitable bite of the fall air settled into New York, my friends and I started to look ahead to the end of paddling season. With the snow still far from rideable, a conversation was started- what if we didn’t have to stop kayaking just because it was December? Enter - The Wintering Grounds.
GORE-TEX vs. Proprietary Waterproofing
Here at CKS, we are proud to stock all of the brands we carry. That being said, each brand has its comparative advantages and disadvantages. We ca...
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!
5 Best Rivers for Beginner Paddleboarding in the US
If there are only five rivers you ever stand up paddleboard, make them these.
Bathroom Reading: What is a Groover and How Do You Use It?
Privy, Loo, Bano, Toilet, Throne. Same words for the same thing. On the river, the sh*t box is called a groover, and it demands your respect and care.
The Ultimate Paddler's Guide for Layering Apparel
As we begin to transition from winter sports to summer, this is a good time to consider proper clothing in the ever changing and uncertain spring weather conditions.
First R2 Descent Down Fish Creek
From the CKS Archives: On May 22, 2020, local paddlers Luke Cutler and Shawn McFarland manned a small raft down Fish Creek in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. This was the first R2 descent of this technical creek.
The Basic Swiftwater Safety Gear List
Getting the right gear should be your priority before attending your class
