Gear Review: Jackson Nirvana
I only review kayaks that I like and I absolutely love the new Jackson Nirvana kayak. When I first saw photos of this boat my first impression that it was...
Gear Review: The Latest and Greatest Whitewater Guidebooks
I love my library of whitewater guidebooks with classics like Charles Martin's Sierra Whitewater, Dick Scwhind's West Coast River Touring, Grant Amaral's Idaho the Whitewater State, and John Garren's Oregon...
Gear Review: 2015 Jackson Fun
The Fun was Jackson Kayak's first whitewater boat to come out of the mold in 2004. After a handful up design changes, the 2015 Fun is here and ready to...
Gear Review: Jackson Rockstar Large
For a long time I assumed the Jackson Rockstar was only for throwing big tricks on perfect holes and waves. Boy was I wrong. This is a fun and remarkably...
Dagger Nomad L (Newmad) Review
For 2 years I paddled a Nomad 8.5 and loved it. It was forgiving, predictable, and boofed like a dream. I'm 6'2" and 220 lbs so I always felt the...
Gear Review: Astral Rassler
Astral has been putting some great water shoes out in recent years. The very popular
Gear Review: Stohlquist Descent PFD
Everyone has their opinion about what PFD is the best. Some form an opinion based on looks, others on fit, and some on function. The last two being really important...
Gear Review: Starboard Astro Stream
I get asked quite often about the best whitewater SUP board and it is without a doubt Dan Gavere's signature Starboard Astro Stream. Dan is a whitewater kayaking and SUP...
Gear Review: Dagger Green Boat
I first bought the Dagger Green Boat with the intention of using it to carry way too much gear on overnight trips. Having been spoiled for years by friends willing...
Gear Review: Badfish MCIT
I've been paddling the 11'6" Badfish MCIT for over a year now and it's definitely my go-to board for downriver SUP. MCIT is an anacronym for Multi Chamber Inflatable Technology....