Colorado Kayak Supply (CKS) Blog
Fully Kitted: SUP Edition
If you are getting into standup paddleboarding, you should know you need to bring more than just your SUP to do it right. Wondering what accessorie...
10 Tips for Applying for River Permits
10 tips and ideas to get boaters ready and excited for permit season.
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...
First Impressions: CKS Customer Review of the Liquidlogic RMX 96
"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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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!
Longboat Season is Here Pt. 2: Russell Fork Recap + Thoughts on Green Race with Adriene Levknecht
We got a minute to chat with 12-time Green Race champ Adriene Levknecht to share about her recent win at the Lord of the Fork and how she feels going into Green Race this weekend!
Switching Out the Kayak for a SUP
At first my nose was stiff and I crashed a lot, but I found that Class III can make me nervous again and I really dig the progression. Here are some questions that led me on this journey to self-discovery!
First Impressions - Liquidlogic RMX 96 Whitewater Kayak
"For the floaters and the precise boaters." -Jonny Ortiz