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 kayakers upgrading from soft-shell layers to full drysuits when tackling cooler 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 O’Brien Siege Slalom is a durable entry-to-mid-level option for wakeboarding that handles chop well but lacks the high-end flex of premium race…
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 Radar Lithium Slalom Ski is a solid entry-level choice for riders who want something lightweight to tow behind their boat at Lake…
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 Connelly Concept is a solid entry-level ski that holds up well for beginners tackling calm lakes or learning zones near Lake Billy…
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 Connelly Concept is a compact neoprene foot warmer designed specifically to keep toes dry when storing an inflatable SUP or kayak inside…
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 Radar Lithium Slalom Ski is a compact, high-performance board that I have found to be an excellent tool for beginners transitioning from…
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 Radar Lithium Slalom Ski is an affordable entry point for sea kayakers looking to dip their toes into a two-piece drysuit 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 Radar Lithium Slalom Ski is a solid choice for paddlers transitioning from entry-level gear to something that can handle rougher conditions 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 HO Sports Freeride Slalom Ski is a solid entry-level option for paddlers looking to dip their toes into stand-up paddleboarding during 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 The HO Sports Burner Combo Water Skis are a solid entry-level option for beginners or those looking to get back on the water…
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