The NRS Big Baron Inflatable SUP Review The NRS Big Earl inflatable SUP is truly one of the most stable, forgiving, and intuitive stand up paddleboard’s ever built. In addition to it’s user friendly handling characteristics, it’s also very well constructed (NRS is known for having a high quality of workmanship), and comes with some [...] [...more]
6 Cool Stand Up Paddling Items to Keep an Eye Out for in 2012 Inland SUP is no longer a primitive method of river (or flatwater) travel reserved only for misplaced coastal surf addicts looking for a fix. It’s morphed into one of the fastest growing adventure sports, and the world’s quickest growing paddlesport. It [...] [...more]
Boardworks Badfish MCIT Review with Aaron and Matthew Koch My brother and I took the MCIT for a spin on our local class 2 creek and found it to be a great SUP vehicle. I used it for several bomb drops, which I couldn’t do with the heavy plastic boards, and it rocked! 6 foot [...] [...more]
The Boardworks SUP Raven Review With Mike Tavares “To Seek, Plunder, or Prey,” is one of the many definitions for the word Raven and its exactly what the Boardworks SUP Raven does. This board seeks out any body of water and brings out the best in any paddler in any condition. After using the Raven [...] [...more]
Boardworks Surf Badfish MCIT Inflatable SUP Review It’s no secret that SUP technology is growing by leaps and bounds. River SUP in particular was literally invented just a few years ago, with the first boards being ones designed for coastal use, but paddled down river and surfed. Repeatedly patching river damaged epoxy after paddling was [...] [...more]
The Werner Fiji Stand Up Paddle Review The Werner Fiji fills a void in the recreational stand up paddle market. It offers high performance features on an entry level blade, at a very reasonable price. It is also a Werner, which means that it is made in the USA, and is backed by one of [...] [...more]
Surftech French 10’6″ B-1 Review Inflatable vs. hard shell SUP for the river. That is the the great debate. Epoxy boards are slick and fast, but ding easily. Plastic boards are durable, but heavy. Inflatables are also very durable (as well as the only ultra portable option), but are not stiff, and do not have [...] [...more]
Salamander SUP Quick Release Belt & Coiled Leash Review It seems like it was just yesterday that there was only one type of river specific SUP board available, and no real accessories to go with it, except for maybe a paddle. Following a sport that’s in it’s infancy is interesting. New SUP accessories arrive weekly [...] [...more]
Shipping Kayaks Internationally This helpful blog was requested to be written by Colorado Kayak Supply e-commerce General Manager Dave Kloberdanz. Dave asserts that a lot of CKS customers ask about shipping internationally and offered his experience. Top 5 International Countries Requesting Shipping: Australia Japan New Zealand Canada South Korea Shipping a kayak Internationally is [...] [...more]
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]