piCKS: Our Favorite Kayak Outfitting Products and Accessories

piCKS: Our Favorite Kayak Outfitting Products and Accessories

  Embarking on a whitewater kayaking adventure is an exhilarating experience that requires not only skill but also the right gear. Among the essent...
First Impressions: Finding Her Flow in the Jackson Kayak Flow Whitewater Kayak

First Impressions: Finding Her Flow in the Jackson Kayak Flow Whitewater Kayak

A quick run down of the new Swiss Army Knife of Kayaks, the Jackson Kayak Flow from CKS customer Halie Orr! I was just taking off the river the day...
Pyranha 12R Green Race

A Brief History of the Modern Day Longboat

Learn how the Green Race event influenced an entire class of kayak design.
The Liquidlogic Hot Whip: A Beginner's Review

The Liquidlogic Hot Whip: A Beginner's Review

At the beginning of 2023, Liquid Logic went on a tear and released 3 boats in the span of just a few months. Of these boats, the Hot Whip was a particularly exciting and sporty boat that I was stoked to paddle!
Things to Consider When Buying a Whitewater Kayak

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!
First Impressions - Jackson Kayak Gnarvana Review From a Not So Average Paddler

First Impressions - Jackson Kayak Gnarvana Review From a Not So Average Paddler

"For the first time I am in a boat that does everything well." - Jes Amacher First Impressions - Gna...
What Paddlers are Saying About the Dagger Code

What Paddlers are Saying About the Dagger Code

The latest from the field on Dagger's newest boat
CKS Review: Werner Odachi Whitewater Paddle

CKS Review: Werner Odachi Whitewater Paddle

CKS In-House Review of Werner's Odachi Kayak Paddle
Jackson Rockstar V Review

First Impressions: Jackson Rockstar V on Low Water Class 3

A review of the highest performance playboat ever made, paddled down some shallow Class 3 mank.
CKS First Look: The Rockstar V with Emily and Dane Jackson

CKS First Look: The Rockstar V with Emily and Dane Jackson

Two days ago, Jackson Kayak announced their latest playboat, the Rockstar V. We sat down (virtually, it’s 2021) with two of the best freestyle paddlers in the world to get the scoop on the latest boat.