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 Werner Camano is a solid, no-nonsense paddle shaft that has survived twenty seasons of abuse from my hands. It handles cold river…
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 Werner Kalliste Carbon is a legitimate step up for anyone who has grown tired of their entry-level neoprene leaking after just one…
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 Carlisle Magic Mystic is a solid entry-level drysuit for sea kayakers facing temperatures between 45°F and 60°F who need reliable protection without…
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 spending six months testing this drysuit through everything from freezing Columbia River mornings to warm Crater Lake afternoons, I can say 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 Werner Shuna Carbon is a solid entry-level whitewater paddle that handles Class III rapids well for recreational kayakers who want to avoid…
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 Werner Kalliste Carbon is a solid entry for anyone looking to dip their toes into wakesurfing without spending an arm and a…
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 Aqua Bound Manta Ray Carbon is a solid entry-level carbon paddle that earned my trust after putting it through cold Columbia River…
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 spending twenty years chasing waves from Astoria to Brookings and running whitewater down the Sandy River, I can say that the AT…
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 spending six intense days battling wind-whipped waves along the Columbia River Gorge and testing stability in upper-40s Fahrenheit water, I can confidently…
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 Werner Camano is a solid workhorse paddle that handles everything from flatwater river miles to choppy open ocean crossings without demanding constant…
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 Werner Skagit FG is a solid utility piece for anglers or river runners who need a dry bag that survives heavy load…
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 Aqua Bound Sting Ray Carbon is a tough little travel paddleboard that punches above its weight class when you need something to…
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 Werner Corryvreckan Carbon is a robust entry-level drysuit designed for sea kayakers who need reliable protection against cold Pacific Northwest waters without…
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 Werner Kalliste Carbon is an excellent entry-level drysuit that punches above its weight class for casual paddlers who need reliable protection without…
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 Werner Kalliste Carbon is a solid entry into lightweight carbon paddle options that holds up well during technical descents without breaking the…
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 need a full drysuit that handles cold ocean swells without breaking your budget, this Carlisle entry-level model is a solid workhorse…
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 spending three weeks testing the Werner Kalliste Carbon against the biting winds of Astoria and the chill currents off Brookings, I recommend…
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 spending three months testing this inflatable drysuit on everything from cold Columbia River runs to windy days at Crater Lake, I recommend…
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 Aqua Bound Sting Ray Carbon is a solid entry-level carbon fiber paddle that held up well during my recent wind sessions, 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 Werner Kalliste Carbon is a lightweight neoprene top that shines during summer months when you need to keep your core warm without…
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