Water Trampolines and Blobs

By Ryan Calloway, Senior Gear Editor specializing in offshore safety and cold-water paddling dynamics. With over a decade of field testing in the Puget Sound and along the Oregon Coast, Calloway focuses on how equipment performs under real-world stress conditions rather than brochure specifications. The Short Answer The Aquaglide Rockit Blob stands out as a…

By Ryan Calloway, Senior Gear Editor with over a decade of testing cold-water paddling equipment across the Pacific Northwest and the Great Lakes. The Short Answer The Kokatat Meridian stands out as a premier choice for serious paddlers seeking a drysuit that balances technical performance with comfort in cold conditions. After extensive testing on the…