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]
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 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]
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]
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 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]
Click for Directions to CKS Three New FiBARK SUP (Stand Up Paddle boarding) Events creates the Triple Crown As a new sport for FiBARK the SUP players organized three events: SUP-Cross, SUP-Freestyle, and SUP-Downriver. If you are new to SUP then you can relax. As the writer of this piece I’m inexperienced too and asked all [...] [...more]
What’ SUP? A description of stand up paddle boarding. Yea, we know the letters “SUP” seem to be everywhere. SUP stands for Stand Up Paddle boarding and is one of the fastest growing outdoor sports on the planet. It makes sense. Summer is here. It’s hot and playing in the water is calling. Stand up paddling [...] [...more]
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