As kayakers we can encounter some interesting situations, these could include rapelling, ascending, belaying and other situations that could involve technical rope work. Because of the natural environment and settings of rivers, kayakers should have a basic knowledge of ropes and how to use them to your advantage. With a basic understanding of rope work [...]

During a dealer trip visit to Southern California, Kokatat team athlete and sales rep Taylor Robertson has been visiting area stores, and testing some of the 2012 Kokatat line (coming to stores in January) in the mighty Pacific Ocean.
We caught up with him during the trip and he had this to say: “While surfing my [...]

"I am currently suffering from a case of Bum Shoulder, specifically a torn labrum or rotator cuff injury. For the last seven weeks, I have stayed off the river in effort to rehabilitate my shoulder. This has given me plenty of time to contemplate my awesome Kokatat Gear and my love for paddling.

I first started [...]

"I choose to use the Kokatat Ronin Pro PFD for many reasons. Classified as a Type V PFD with 16 pounds of flotation, an internal safety harness, and tow-tether capabilities all packed into a low-profile shape, what isn’t there to love? Oh yeah, it’s made with GAIA® PVC-free foam, too! Most PFD’s are made with PVC [...]