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How to Choose Your Whitewater Helmet

How to Choose Your Whitewater Helmet

GearJake Castle
Learn about whitewater helmets and how to choose the right one for you.
astral blue shoes desert canyon

Which Astral Shoe is Right for Me?

Product ReviewsJulia Pershken
Go to any take-out, put-in, or eddy and you're bound to see rafters, kayakers, and stand up paddleboarders all rocking Astral's designs.
Fully Kitted: SUP Edition

Fully Kitted: SUP Edition

GearMackenzie Yelvington
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...
GORE-TEX vs. Proprietary Waterproofing

GORE-TEX vs. Proprietary Waterproofing

GearJake Castle
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...

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How to Choose Your Whitewater Helmet

How to Choose Your Whitewater Helmet

GearJake Castle
Learn about whitewater helmets and how to choose the right one for you.
astral blue shoes desert canyon

Which Astral Shoe is Right for Me?

Product ReviewsJulia Pershken
Go to any take-out, put-in, or eddy and you're bound to see rafters, kayakers, and stand up paddleboarders all rocking Astral's designs.
Fully Kitted: SUP Edition

Fully Kitted: SUP Edition

GearMackenzie Yelvington
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...
whitewater sup clothing

The Ultimate Paddler's Guide for Layering Apparel

Day Trip Reports + Hacksjeremiah williams
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.

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How to Choose Your Whitewater Helmet

How to Choose Your Whitewater Helmet

GearJake Castle
Learn about whitewater helmets and how to choose the right one for you.
5 Best Rivers for Beginner Paddleboarding in the US

5 Best Rivers for Beginner Paddleboarding in the US

GearVictoria Ohegyi
If there are only five rivers you ever stand up paddleboard, make them these.
How to Plan a River Trip - Updated

How to Plan a River Trip - Updated

Camping + KitchenJake Castle
Were you lucky enough to win a river permit? It can be overwhelming to plan. Read our expert tips and tricks to help you plan your upcoming whitewater river trip.
Hell's Canyon Information Part 1

What to Know About Boating Hell's Canyon, Part I

How To GuidesJake Castle
Curious about applying for a Hell's Canyon (ID) permit? Here's what you need to know.

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Hell's Canyon Information Part 1

What to Know About Boating Hell's Canyon, Part I

How To GuidesJake Castle
Curious about applying for a Hell's Canyon (ID) permit? Here's what you need to know.
Green River Narrows Race

Eastbound + Down: A Preview

Races + EventsVictoria Ohegyi
The 2020 Green Race is upon us! Read what we have planned for the next few weeks, including exclusive brand interviews and field reports from our paddling experts.