Colorado Kayak Supply (CKS) Blog

Sand Mats: Not Just a Kitchen Floor!
If you review the regulations for any permitted section of river, pretty much all of them require having a floor for your kitchen as part of leav...

Why You Need a Captain's Cooler for your Raft
If you are looking for a more dialed set up the lowest hanging fruit is, undoubtedly, a captain's cooler.

Why Steph Loves G-Form
Stephanie Kasun, of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, is a true go-getter.
In the late summer and early fall, she's hammering the uphills on Eme...

CKS Review: NRS Hydroskin Apparel
See what we like and don't like about Hydroskin products from NRS.

CKS Review: Sea to Summit Big River Dry Bag
What's the ONE item you won't hit the water without? It should 100% be a Sea to Summit Dry Bag, which offer a variety of drybags for all of your r...

Shred Ready Zeta vs. Sweet Protection Strutter Helmet
Read about the differences between these two top-selling whitewater helmets

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.

CKS Review: Immersion Research Microwave Pogies Review
Review of Immersion Research's Microwave Handwarmer Pogies. Pros and Cons listed by whitewater experts.

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...
