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]
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]
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]
The Immersion Research Union Suit-Reviewed by Leif Embertson Holly comfort batman, the IR Union suit is so warm and comfortable you’ll probably consider wearing it around the house or on your next backcountry ski trip after you get one, I know I sure do. The suit is made with medium weight fleece and has an [...] [...more]
IR Union Suit Review The IR Union Suit is easily the most sought after piece of gear that IR makes. Even paddlers sponsored by other companies wear our union suit as a base layer, where it hides under drywear out of the eye of the camera, as to not strike the ire of their sponsors! [...] [...more]