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Quick Tips to Make Any Kayak Comfortable

Quick Tips to Make Any Kayak Comfortable

Creek BoatsJR Jennings
Level up your whitewater kayak and make it a more confident + aggressive boat with these outfitting upgrades
How to choose a sprayskirt

Find the Right Whitewater Spray Skirt

GearJulia Pershken
Picking a spray skirt doesn't need to be hard.
The Wintering Grounds: Playboating in the Southeast

The Wintering Grounds: Playboating in the Southeast

FreestyleBenjamin Thornton
As summer started to wind down and the inevitable bite of the fall air settled into New York, my friends and I started to look ahead to the end of paddling season. With the snow still far from rideable, a conversation was started- what if we didn’t have to stop kayaking just because it was December? Enter - The Wintering Grounds.
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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Quick Tips to Make Any Kayak Comfortable

Quick Tips to Make Any Kayak Comfortable

Creek BoatsJR Jennings
Level up your whitewater kayak and make it a more confident + aggressive boat with these outfitting upgrades
Inflatable Kayaks vs. Packrafts: Which one is right for me?

Inflatable Kayaks vs. Packrafts: Which one is right for me?

GearVictoria Ohegyi
Our team of gear experts have broken down the similarities and differences between inflatable kayaks and packrafts and can help you decide which vessel is right for you.
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.
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.

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Quick Tips to Make Any Kayak Comfortable

Quick Tips to Make Any Kayak Comfortable

Creek BoatsJR Jennings
Level up your whitewater kayak and make it a more confident + aggressive boat with these outfitting upgrades
How to choose a sprayskirt

Find the Right Whitewater Spray Skirt

GearJulia Pershken
Picking a spray skirt doesn't need to be hard.
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.
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.

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Best Class IV Kayaking in Colorado

Best Class IV Kayaking in Colorado

Day Trip Reports + HacksNick Gilbert
Challenge yourself with the best intermediate and advanced whitewater kayak runs in Colorado.
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.
Kayak Grand Canyon

3 Days to Plan a 280 Mile Self-Support Kayak Trip

Camping + KitchenVictoria Ohegyi
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.