Jackson Nirvana Kayak

Gear Review: Jackson Nirvana

By: Zach, September 13, 2017

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...

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Modern Whitewater Guidebooks

Gear Review: The Latest and Greatest Whitewater Guidebooks

By: Zach, February 10, 2017

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...

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Top View

Gear Review: 2015 Jackson Fun

By: Michael Hughes, December 21, 2016

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...

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Jackson Rockstar Kayak performing a "stern squirt"

Gear Review: Jackson Rockstar Large

By: Zach, October 22, 2016

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...

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The new 2016 Dagger Nomad

Dagger Nomad L (Newmad) Review

By: Zach, March 2, 2016

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...

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Astral Rassler

Gear Review: Astral Rassler

By: Michael Hughes, November 20, 2015

Astral has been putting some great water shoes out in recent years. The very popular

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Kayaking the Hood River in my Stolhquist Descent

Gear Review: Stohlquist Descent PFD

By: Michael Hughes, March 27, 2015

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...

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Starboard Astro Stream on the Hood River

Gear Review: Starboard Astro Stream

By: Zach, January 25, 2015

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...

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The Dagger Green Boat

Gear Review: Dagger Green Boat

By: Nate, October 24, 2014

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...

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Badfish MCIT Board on the White Salmon RIver

Gear Review: Badfish MCIT

By: Zach, June 7, 2014

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....

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