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The Late Boof - a how-to by Sensei Evan Stafford

The Late Boof - a how-to by Sensei Evan Stafford

Whitewater Kayak Tips + SkillsBobby Kuepper
FISTS OF BOOF DOJO Presents The Late Boof Welcome to my dojo – fist of boof. You call me sensei Stafford or just sensei for short. I am Miyagi, yo...

CKS Ladies Love Liquidlogic Part II

Product ReviewsBobby Kuepper
The CKS Ladies Love Liquidlogic Kayaks Part II. Back by popular demand! The CKS Ladies Love Liquidlogic kayaks, and they love spitting straight Gan...
2007 Rocker Review

2007 Rocker Review

Product ReviewsBobby Kuepper
(unwrapping my new Rocker in Costa Rica. photo by Brad Sutton) Several Weeks ago I picked up my new 2007 Rocker and drove it back to Memphis jus...
Don Earl's Day Off

Don Earl's Day Off

Product ReviewsBobby Kuepper
So, it is November in the Colorado high country and winter should be here, any day....... right? Well last week it was 70 F. and no clouds and...

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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.
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 has broken down the similarities and differences between inflatable kayaks and packrafts that can help you decide which vessel is right for you.
astral blue shoes desert canyon

Which Astral Shoe is Right for Me?

Product ReviewsJulia Pershken
Go to any take-out, put-in, or eddy and you're bound to see rafters, kayakers, and stand up paddleboarders all rocking Astral's designs.
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

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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.
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 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.