Colorado Kayak Supply (CKS) Blog
Green Race Really is Tomorrow - Hurts So Good - Chat with Adriene Levknecht
We got a minute to chat with 13-time Green Race champion Adriene Levknecht to share about her back to back win at the Lord of the Fork and how she...
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.
Inflatable Kayaks vs. Packrafts: Which One is Right for Me?
Our team of gear experts has broken down the similarities and differences between inflatable kayaks and packrafts that can help you decide which vessel is right for you.
The Wintering Grounds: Playboating in the Southeast
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
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...
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...
The Ultimate Paddler's Guide for Layering Apparel
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.
