CKS Squad Review: Tom Janney Reviews The Shred Ready Full Face Helmet One of the main questions that many up and coming creekers have is, do I need a full face helmet? A helmet is the most important piece of safety gear that any of us own. There are many great helmets out there, but [...] [...more]
CKS Squad Review: The Liquid Logic Stomper Styles The Black Canyon - By Josh Oberleas Hi my name is Josh Oberleas; I am a kayak instructor at Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center and a member of the CKS squad. I was given the opportunity to use the newest boat from Liquidlogic, the Stomper (90 gallons), for [...] [...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]
CKS Squad Review by Tracy Sage: The Jackson Kayak Rock Star Rockin’ The Rockstar in the Salida Hole. Just as the Arkansas River was dropping back down to good play levels a couple weeks ago, my new Jackson Rock Star arrived at CKS. I love how this boat paddles from the very first session. Right [...] [...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]
Tim Kelton Reviews The Five Ten Water Tennie’s I’ve been using Five Ten shoes for a while now. I’ve used the Five Ten Canyoneers for 4 seasons, and have done everything from twenty mile hike in runs, to gorged in mossy-wet British Columbia runs in the Canyoneer II. Because they are made for Canyoneering the [...] [...more]
Liquid Logic Remix XP9 vs. The Pyranha Fusion Kayak Review Pyranha Fusion A few pro’s about the fusion: Had great speed down river and in the flat water alike, the stern had great volume allowing for maximum gear storage. The fusion handled really well maneuvering quickly and responsively to what I needed it to do. [...] [...more]
CKS Squad Trip Report: Peru 2010 Patchachaca by Matthew Klema After getting off the Rio Apurimac, we (Matt Wilson, Ryan Casey, Evan Ross, Ben Luck and Nate and Matthew Klema) stopped in the town of Abancay on the way back to Cuzco. The Patchachaca is a tributary of the Apurimac. This small river flows into [...] [...more]
Liquid Logic Speedloader 75’ Review By Evan Stafford The boys at the Liquid Logic factory of dreams have once again found away to make river running easier and safer. Enter the Speedloader 75’ throwbag – an innovative design that makes stuffing your bag easier than ever, coupled with a beefy rope, long enough for use [...] [...more]
Jackson Journey Review by Joe Keck Ahhh, yes, spring is just around the corner and with spring comes my favorite type of kayaking – creekboating! However, most serious paddlers will agree that even in the dead of winter when creeks are not running, it is mandatory to get out and enjoy the river anyway. This [...] [...more]
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