Astral Buoyancy Camino PFD Review The Camino features Astral’s breathable Airescape Technology (patent pending) which helps to regulate the paddler’s body temperature on hot days, while allowing maximum air flow through breathable garments on cold days (meaning it lets that Kokatat dry suit do its job in the cold Colorado snow melt). Airescape works in [...] [...more]
The NRS Ninja PFD Northwest River Supplies (NRS) has a reputation for making really good river gear. They’ve got a very diverse selection of products ranging from 18 foot Grand Canyon slaying rafts + frames, to winter kayaking pogies and gloves. When they announced that they had a new PFD design, we were eager to [...] [...more]
A new type of water-sports shop opens in Boulder, Colorado. The Whitewater Tube Company was founded by three Colorado University students in 2005 as an inner tube rental and sales shop. WTC grew from being setup seasonally in a canopy tent on the front lawn of a private school, to being a full service water [...] [...more]
Click for Directions to CKS What’s it like for a female touring with uber-testosterone Demshitz? Meet Nicole Mansfield and her 70’ destination. Pyranha reps Nicole Mansfield and Dave Fusilli worked hard saving for their annual waterfall adventure in Pucón, Chile. Nicole had targeted the destination 70’ Middle Palguin cascade as a must run. As their month [...] [...more]
The Astral Bird Dog Canine PFD Review The Bird Dog is one stylish looking PFD. It’s not too often that the CKS staff gets excited about canine personal flotation. Throw some funky colors on the sides, and give it the Astral touch, and now you’ve got peoples attention. Here is the low down on The [...] [...more]
Kokatat Ronin Pro Rescue PFD Review Kokatat’s much anticipated Ronin Pro PFD has finally been released to the United States. The Ronin is an extremely well designed vest and is being introduced at a critical time. Our paddling community was in need of diversity and greater selection in rescue live vests and the Ronin is [...] [...more]
After paddling for 9 years I have tested an insane amount a gear. I am finally stoked on my updated kayaking apparel that fits awesome and has plenty of style and function. Being of small stature its hard to find boats, paddles, well kayaking gear in general to fit nice and snug. My gear has [...] [...more]