Colorado Kayak Supply (CKS) Blog

Teva Gnarkosi Water Shoe Review
The Teva Gnarkosi Water Shoe Review
Teva has a longstanding history of making shoes and sandals that are functional for both terrestrial and wate...

Tim Kelton Reviews The Five Ten Water Tennie's
Tim Kelton Reviews The Five Ten Water Tennie's
I've been using Five Ten shoes for a while now. I've used the Five Ten Canyoneers for 4 seasons,...

The 2011 Immersion Research Double D Drysuit Review
The 2011 Immersion Research Double D Drysuit Review
There's a whole bunch of waterproof breathable clothing on the market that does not necessari...

The Immersion Research Union Suit-Reviewed by Leif Embertson
Holy comfort, Batman! The Immersion Research Union Suit, made to fit nicely under your dry suit, is so warm and comfortable you’ll probably conside...
Nathan Klema Reviews The Kokatat Rogue Gore-Tex Dry Top
The Kokatat Rogue Dry Top Review
I got my first Rogue Dry Top a couple of years ago. It has by far outlasted any other dry top I have ever had. ...

I’ve been all around the world…in my Chaco’s
Chaco Sandals Review
We've been selling Chaco's for quite a while, and decided to do a review on them because it seems like everyone on the CKS sta...

Immersion Research Gertler Short Review
The Immersion Research Gertler Short Product Review
The weather at 8,000 feet here in Buena Vista is finally beginning to feel like summer. With t...
CKS Squad Review:Nicole Mansfield Reviews The Keen Payette Water Boot
Nicole Mansfield Reviews The Keen Payette Water Boot
Sometimes finding a good paddling shoe, is almost as significant as finding a good kayak. ...
Teva Cherry Bomb Water Shoe Review
The Teva Cherry Bomb Water Shoe Review
The Teva Cherry Bomb is a new river shoe for 2009. It's not named after semi-illegal fireworks, or a John ...

Setting Effective Safety From Shore: By Nick Wigston
Setting safety from shore is a very important skill for kayakers, and is an area that I see many mistakes. Most people seem to think that if they k...