The NRS Radiant 3.0 Wet Suit Review Springtime in Colorado is a stellar place to test out a wet or dry suit. With air temps ranging from the 30′s to 70′s, and frigid water, we are able to put gear to the test (at the expense of our body’s core temps) in a very demanding [...] [...more]
The Sweet Shambala Neoprene Kayaking Shorts Review Boating shorts are boating shorts right? All board shorts are created equal? Well, not really… While there are plenty of great options for kayaking trunks, there are also some important features that often get overlooked when shopping for an item as simple as shorts. The Sweet Shambala’s are [...] [...more]
Sweet Shadrach GORE TEX Dry Top Review Products manufactured by Sweet Protection are fun to write about for product reviews. They are functional, stylish, fit well, have incredible attention to detail, and are very durable. Their whitewater and snow sports helmets are arguably the best in the world. Check out any Bombflow Video, and take [...] [...more]
Kokatat NeoCore and GORE TEX Paddle Jacket Review Kokatat has a reputation for making Paddlesports gear of the highest level. Their focus has been on whitewater kayaking and sea kayaking equipment for a long time. Most of their line is built in Arcata, CA. The warranty that backs their products, and customer service is second [...] [...more]
The Sweet Protection Strutter and Shambala Product Reviews Sweet Protection has a reputation of delivering the finest sporting equipment in the world to their consumers. The company was founded in 2000, and and began building ski and snowboard helmets, that gained the attention of the worlds top snow sports athletes such as Terje Håkonsen. Ever [...] [...more]
WilsonPac Hydration System by VestPac Review We just received our first WisonPac Hydration System by VestPac. As we stood in the CKS warehouse, and handed this unique piece of outdoor gear around to each staff member, we all thought of the daily occasions where the WilsonPac would come in handy. Basically, anytime that you want [...] [...more]
The Kokatat Seeker Water Shoe is a superb low volume river show for whitewater kayaking in a low volume boats, and stand up paddling. [...more]
The Teva Gnarkosi Water Shoe Review Teva has a longstanding history of making shoes and sandals that are functional for both terrestrial and water use. The Gnarkosi definitely follows in this tradition. It’s a sneaker that can be used for stand up paddling, rafting, wake skating, kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking,etc…The defining feature is it’s “drain [...] [...more]
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]
Nicole Mansfield Reviews The NRS Women’s Inversion Drysuit INTRODUCTION For cold weather or even just cold water kayaking, a drysuit can significantly improve your time on the river. I never realized what I was missing until I started using the NRS Inversion Drysuit. In the past, my performance would deteriorate and I would start praying [...] [...more]
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