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...

Some Really Sweet Protection
Sweet Protection is a leader in helmet and protective equipment design. Their gear represents some of the highest-quality manufacturing out there ...

Why Buy a Dry Suit Now?
Dry suits are an essential part of your kit for extending your boating season beyond the summer months and get the most out of it. A dry suit seals your body in a watertight environment so you can wear warmer layers underneath, and, well, stay dry!

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...

The Starboard Astro Stream Family
You can't have a conversation about inflatable stand up paddle boards without bringing up the brand Starboard, and you can't talk about whitewater...

ANDY O'BRIEN REVIEWS THE HALA ATCHA 86
2016 Hala Atcha 86 review
As primarily a whitewater SUP paddler, inflatable boards are my go-to choice for the abuse of the river. In fact, the onl...

2016 BADFISH RIVER SURFER 6'11" REVIEW
THE 2016 BADFISH RIVER SURFER - UPGRADED FOR 2016
The 2016 Badfish River Surfer 6'11" is new and improved for 16'. With the addition of a lighter ...

Devil's Club Dry Suit In-Depth Review
The Immersion Research Devil's Club Dry Suit is an all-around winner. IR has a well-earned reputation as a company that is "by kayakers, for kayak...

Badfish Stand Up Paddle 2016
What's new with Badfish Stand Up Paddle 2016?
It's hard to have a conversation about either river surfing, or whitewater SUP, without the name Badf...