Colorado Kayak Supply (CKS) Blog

Best Combo Float Bag?
For paddlers who regularly do overnight trips, want the maximum amount of storage, or just like having versatile gear, combo float/dry bags are a g...

Immersion Research Devil's Club Drysuit
Immersion Research Devils Club Dry Suit
There are few things generating more buzz for the upcoming 2016 season than the all new Immersion Research...

2016 Dagger Axiom 9.0 Review - By Atom Crawford
Dagger Axiom 9.0 Review - Bigger, Better, Bolder...
Back in the mid-late 90's the Dagger RPM was everywhere. Every river was swarming with them. It...

Badfish Stand Up Paddle Hole Shot Review By Brittany Parker
Badfish Stand Up Paddle Hole Shot
My favorite part of stand up paddle boarding (with an inflatable) is how versatile the boards are. You can take t...

First Look: 2016 Astral Green Jacket
2016 ASTRAL GREEN JACKET
Over the course of the last few years, the Astral Green Jacket has established itself as a top-notch rescue PFD. Worn by e...

Top 5 Colorado Boating Towns
Colorado is a state known for its plethora of adventure opportunities. The Rocky Mountains provide the state's residents with prime opportunities ...
A Little Stoke for Your Afternoon
Substantial Media House, the premier distributor of kayaking porn, recently released the first episode of a series covering their 2015 summer, spen...

Gauley Fest: I Think We Did it Right
For those of us who live in places without year round paddling, September generally marks the end of the paddling season. Here in Colorado, the wat...

TOP 5 RIVERS TO HIT IF YOU'RE ON A COLORADO WHITEWATER ROAD TRIP
1. Vallecito Creek (Class V-V+, near Durango)
In my few years of kayaking in Colorado, there is not a better run in the state. Vallecito has it all...

8 Holiday Gifts For The Whitewater Kayaker In Your Life
1. Sweet Rocker Half Cut Helmet ($219.00)
The go-to helmet of many of the world’s top paddlers, the Sweet Rocker makes an excellent Christmas gift...
