Hardboard Paddle Boards

By Ryan Calloway, Senior Gear Editor with over a decade of testing experience on the Columbia, Willamette, and along the Oregon Coast. The Short Answer The Jimmy Styks Apex 11 stands out as a highly capable sit-inside recreational kayak that balances tracking and tracking forgiveness in a way few competitors manage. During our extended testing…

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 One Alana 11.6 is a specialized drysuit designed primarily for snorkeling and tropical expeditions rather than the freezing Pacific Northwest waters…