Colorado Kayak Supply (CKS) Blog

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!

Why We Love the Russell Fork Race
October means it's time to paddle the Russell Fork. CKS Online's Nick Gilbert recaps his 2021 Russell Fork Race and time in Kentucky.

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.

Only in Dreams Part 3: River Running
Ah, river running. Arguably the most popular of all whitewater kayaking disciplines, river running can mean a variety of things. For some, river ru...

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...

The Old School Revolution and Why You Should Be a Part of It
Hop on your local Craigslist page one day and search the term “kayak.” After you weed through all the Walmart specials, decked out fishing boats, 1...

2015 JACKSON ZEN REVIEW - BY KYLE SMITH
The 2015 Jackson Zen is a forgiving river runner / creeker that can hold it's own on the hard stuff.

A Review on Liquid Logic Kayaks By Rolf Kelly
A Review On Liquid Logic Kayaks
This is a gear review of liquid logic kayaks. I have been kayaking for 20 years and paddled 50+ different type of k...