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 a sprayskirt

Find the Right Whitewater Spray Skirt

GearJulia Pershken
Picking a spray skirt doesn't need to be hard.
10 Tips for Applying for River Permits

10 Tips for Applying for River Permits

How To GuidesJulia Pershken
10 tips and ideas to get boaters ready and excited for permit season.
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...
First Impressions: CKS Customer Review of the Liquidlogic RMX 96

First Impressions: CKS Customer Review of the Liquidlogic RMX 96

Jonny Ortiz
"The genius on this design is that it is both narrower than some comparable models and well-proportioned relative to the length of the stern." - ...

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