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 This oversized inflatable flamingo is a massive fun float for calm lake days or pool parties, but it offers zero utility as whitewater…
Ryan Calloway is a veteran coastal paddler with over a decade of experience guiding trips along the Oregon Coast and in the San Juan Islands. He has tested gear in freezing 45°F water off Newport and in calm bays near Astoria, focusing on durability, safety, and performance under real-world conditions. The Short Answer The Swimline…
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 dragging this massive pink float through the choppy wakes of Lake Billy Chinook and the cold, windy conditions of the Columbia River…
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