Five Ten Water Tennie
Five Ten's Water Tennie is comfortable in the boat, yet its Stealth Rubber sole still provides good traction for difficult portages.
David Spiegel
Kokatat Gore-Tex Rogue Dry Top
The Kokatat Rogue Dry Top sells for top dollar, so is it worth the extra cash? Reviewer David Spiegel reports on the Rogue vs. the NRS Revolution and the Immersion Research Comp LX.
Jackson Kayak Rock Star
The Jackson Kayak Rock Star absolutely shines as a dedicated park-and-play boat, but expect a learning curve if you're going to be running rivers in it, too.
Dagger Nomad 8.5
We dive into paddle sports today with a review of a classic: the Dagger Nomad 8.5—still one of the top designs out there for both river running and creeking.
David Spiegel
Age: 26 | Vitals: 5’10”, 170 lbs | Years Paddling: 15 | Current Residence: Hood River, Oregon
Background:
I grew up in a family of boaters—my parents had me …