Archive | July, 2011

Dodging Metro Brown Storm at 70 mph

Dodging Metro Brown Storm at 70 mph

When you need the best equipment… Choose CKS. Dodging Metro Brown Storm at 70 mph This story begins after successfully flying to Santiago, Chile with a near record amount of luggage:  kayak, 2 inflatable SUP boards, Chevy Tahoe Rear Lift gate window, and random personal supplies.  After securing Budget Rentals most economical car, Chevy Spark, I’m [...] [...more]

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How much baggage will an airline allow a kayaker?

How much baggage will an airline allow a kayaker?

When you need the best equipment… Choose CKS. How much baggage will an airline allow a kayaker? It’s a bit of a trick question as most airlines long ago red listed kayaks.  Although, seasoned travelling paddlers understand ways to fly with your craft.  It’s risky, stressful, takes some savvy talk at the check-in desk but often [...] [...more]

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BV Pond Demo Tuesdays- FREE chance to paddle!

When you need the best equipment… Choose CKS. It’s hot!  Colorado summer hot and at about 6:00 pm every Tuesday getting wet and paddling sounds like the perfect way to beat the heat.  But you don’t own a kayak or SUP board.     You are invited to Colorado Kayak Supply’s free demo Tuesday. Below we’ll [...] [...more]

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Who is Johnnie Kayaker?

Who is Johnnie Kayaker?

When you need the best equipment… Choose CKS. Who is Johnnie Kayaker? Although many have claimed sightings around the world, he remains a mystery, part nomad part adventurer and even a splash of romantic at times.  Some facts about him are concrete.  Johnnie is the best kayaker to ever seek out whitewater.  He travels like a [...] [...more]

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Teva Salida SUP Comp Photos

This past weekend Colorado Kayak Supply and Teva hosted two more SUP events with a downriver race and Salida “Office Wave” surf competitions. C4 Waterman rep Morgan Mason describes the events. “The structure is a two part event featuring downriver and surf competitions.  This show cases a popular variety of boards.  Badfish Designs are demoing [...] [...more]

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CKS Announces a $5,000 Photo or Video Scholarship to New River Academy.

When you need the best equipment… Choose CKS.                         CKS Announces a $5,000 Photo or Video Scholarship to New River Academy. “And That Has Made All the Difference.” Colorado Kayak Supply announces a $5,000 Academic Scholarship to the producer of the best original photo essay [...] [...more]

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What do Chattanooga and Salida kayakers have in common?

What do Chattanooga and Salida kayakers have in common?

When you need the best equipment… Choose CKS. What do Chattanooga and Salida kayakers have in common? Both cities with great whitewater kayaking reputations love Haley Mills as their ambassador.                             Why?  This past month Haley Mills placed fifth in freestyle kayaking’s most [...] [...more]

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Stomper designer shares Guru secrets… and talks about musical.

Stomper designer shares Guru secrets… and talks about musical.

When you need the best equipment… Choose CKS. Stomper designer shares Guru secrets… and talks about musical. “David we’re getting a lot of searches for the Stomper.  Can you get with Shane (Benedict) and Woody (Calloway) to write a blog about it?” My boss Bobby Kuepper suggesting an insider interview with Liquid Logic owner designers. I [...] [...more]

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