By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Kayak Crown Freestanding Kayak Rack is a solid entry-level option for garage storage or temporary loading docks where you need something that…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer If you are planning to paddle open water where visibility drops below ten feet or when dealing with a thick layer of coastal…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The JBL Saber Carbine is a compact speargun designed for divers who need portability without sacrificing core functionality. While I have spent two…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Naish Vario RDS Carbon Elite is a premium drysuit built specifically for summer warmth rather than winter immersion survival. After spending three…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer These fins are a solid workhorse for anyone needing reliable propulsion during cold-weather river runs or lake crossings where foot warmth is critical….
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The O’Brien Winch Handle and Rope Combo is a solid piece of utility gear that solves immediate problems without breaking the bank. It…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The O’Brien Siege Slalom Water Ski is a solid choice for intermediate skiers looking to transition from recreational slalom into more aggressive carving…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer After testing this inflatable float through a season that included hot July days at Crater Lake and brisk September mornings near Astoria, I…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Riot Kayaks Edge 13 is a compact inflatable kayak that excels as an accessible entry point for snorkeling trips to Hawaii or…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The O’Brien Celebrity Combo Skis are a solid entry-level choice for anglers who need to swap between their inflatable SUP at home and…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The SereneLife Free Flow 10.8 is a solid budget-friendly option for recreational sea kayakers who need reliable warmth without breaking the bank, though…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Sea Eagle 370 Pro is a solid choice for recreational paddlers looking to upgrade from an inflatable raft or entry-level kayak specifically…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer If you are planning a cold-weather expedition downwind along the Oregon Coast or need to secure your drysuit against high winds while camping…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Mad River Canoe Explorer 16 TT is a solid choice for whitewater enthusiasts navigating Class III-IV rapids who need a durable plastic…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer These bindings offer a solid grip for wakeboarding behind small boats or flat-bottomed tour skiffs where traditional straps fail to hold tight under…
Creatures of Leisure SUP Leash 10ft Review — Wakeboarding and Wakesurfing Edition By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Creatures of Leisure SUP Leash 10ft is a sturdy option…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Icom IC-M94D is a rugged, reliable workhorse that punches well above its weight class for solo sea kayakers and paddleboarders who need…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Thule Hull-a-Port XT is a serious investment for anyone who has outgrown cheap plastic accessories or wants gear that survives salt spray…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer If you are fitting out a youth sea kayak or touring SUP for fall trips along the Oregon Coast where air temps hover…
By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer For any sea kayaker transitioning from beginner to intermediate who wants to extend the life of their neoprene drysuit or wetsuit through multiple…
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