Colorado Kayak Supply (CKS) Blog

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
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...

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
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
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
"For the first time I am in a boat that does everything well."
- Jes Amacher
First Impressions - Gna...

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
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.