Colorado Kayak Supply (CKS) Blog

What to Wear for Fall Paddling
Are you geared up for fall paddling? Tips and tricks from CKS Online Experts.

8 Reasons To Buy an Inflatable Kayak
Inflatable kayaks (IKs) are versatile, easy to master, don't require a ton of gear, which make them a great choice for whitewater adventures.

Boater Tips: River Trip Kitchen
5 major tips for outfitting, managing, and cleaning up your river kitchen

An Inflatable Kayak that Paddles like a Playboat?!
Colorado native Luke Cutler reviews the AIRE Spud inflatable kayak.

Tips for a River Trip Leader (TL)
Our rafting expert Jake Castle explains the necessary characteristics of a good Trip Leader.

Why We Love Paddling the Pyranha Ripper
The Pyranha Ripper packs a lot of bang for the buck. A perfect ride, especially for intermediate paddlers, it delivers big performance that all can appreciate. Check out our four key reasons the Pyranha Ripper is one of our favorite whitewater kayaks.

CKS Review: Astral TR1 Junction River Shoe
The Astral TR1 Junction has more rubber around the toes, exceptional traction, and will stay on during swims. Time for some very stout—and fun—paddling.



