Directions to Colorado Kayak Supply I started working for Colorado Kayak Supply Friday, the commencement of CKS PaddleFest, as the “Content Media Specialist.” It’s been a flurry of interviews, socializing, working, and introductions in the midst of a company wide “Get’r done weekend.” As of yesterday morning I had a total of 3 CKS workdays. [...] [...more]
They’re Coming to Colorado… It’s an Epic Year! Directions to Colorado Kayak Supply This is Colorado kayaking at it’s finest. Ever since I arrived to Buena Vista four days ago kayaker’s have been excited about snowpack. If you’re from out of state and love paddling then get to Colorado this summer. As the locals are [...] [...more]
Click here for Events and Directions to CKS PaddlFest Years ago I was a teacher and coach for a high school for kayakers, the Academy at Adventure Quest. I’m still a teacher for kayak high school but that’s another school and story. Then, 1999, Brad Ludden was training for a world championship title in freestyle kayaking [...] [...more]
Click here for Events and Directions to CKS PaddlFest Walking around CKS PaddleFest is like a who’s who of kayaking. Here in the Colorado Kayak Supply shop reps from every kayak accessory company share stories of their new proud product innovations. Woody, a partner and master marketer for Liquid Logic, has been part of the industry [...] [...more]
Johnnie Kayaker Tips: Dane Jackson 4 Step McNasty Brought to you by Colorado Kayak Supply CKS Paddlefest Events and Directions. The Colorado Kayak Supply technique series is designed to help kayaker’s “become sick boaters.” Whether you want to get more air out of your loop, learn how to initiate, clear that huge hole with a [...] [...more]
Click for CKS Paddlefest Events and Directions. “What is the Colorado Kayak Supply Paddlefest?” We’re asking community and international kayakers exactly that, what paddlefest is to them. In this article we spoke with Jackson Kayak’s Stephen Wright. Stephen enjoys the rodeo boater tour lifestyle where he regularly medals in both freestyle and extreme events. Each [...] [...more]
CKS Reviews The Pyranha Varun The Pyranha Varun is a great addition to the free runner category here at CKS. It’s a super solid boat that does lots of things well. It’s lineage comes from the Molan, which means that it has just as many similarities with a high end play boat, as it does [...] [...more]
CKS Squad Trip Report: Peru 2010 Patchachaca by Matthew Klema After getting off the Rio Apurimac, we (Matt Wilson, Ryan Casey, Evan Ross, Ben Luck and Nate and Matthew Klema) stopped in the town of Abancay on the way back to Cuzco. The Patchachaca is a tributary of the Apurimac. This small river flows into [...] [...more]
Liquid Logic Speedloader 75’ Review By Evan Stafford The boys at the Liquid Logic factory of dreams have once again found away to make river running easier and safer. Enter the Speedloader 75’ throwbag – an innovative design that makes stuffing your bag easier than ever, coupled with a beefy rope, long enough for use [...] [...more]