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| First post choosing a frame questions | S.Haller, This late in the winter, going with an adjustable frame, in a used version( or even a new NRS, they get stuff to me FAST) could be a very... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Sit on it ! | What do you use to sit on around the camp fire on a whitewater multi-day trip ? | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Worst Beta/Sandbag? | ---Quote (Originally by Phil U.)--- Is there a beauty float in there below the mank? ---End Quote--- I think the beauty float would be above the... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| First post choosing a frame questions | Talking about rivers, boats and frames would be a nice change around here. Used to be a pretty cool place to talk about that stuff and meet other... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Westwater - at 3500 in mid March, advice? | We did the Muddy from I-70 down a few years ago and counted 13 dead cows in or next to the river. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Sit on it ! | A little different option we are trying. Comfy in the living room, flat/just a couple inches thick when is storage mode (seem like they will fit very... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Lost Tent on the Lower Owyhee | Dang, OK, well then I will bring my better designed/built (and bigger) tent. Thanks | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| rescue vest's | Curious if you can flip the quick release on centurion so you can have it release on right? Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Permit Denial | ---Quote (Originally by riverdoghenry)--- Aug. 15-Sept. 15 Launches: Groups will be limited to 12 craft per permit for these launch dates. After... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Alternative to Carlson Pump? | I use a 12v Colman Quick Pump with a modified tip. Cost me like $20. If I can't get the truck near the boat, I use my jump pack for power. Get it... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Great Deals Out There | ---Quote (Originally by ob1coby)--- wanna sell one? ---End Quote--- Sorry. I'm keeping two and the others are going to river friends. I thought... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Whitewater Forum : toutle today |
Author: justinjt Subject: toutle today Posted: 19 Mar 2016 at 8:26am looking for someone to run toutle or something if you want to boat today hit me up |
Professor Paddle | Washington, Oregon and vicinity | |
| Yet another rafting kids question | I would like to have them along just in case. Cold kids aren't having fun and those suits aren't going to add to much to the gear pile. Sent from... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Beer compensation | ---Quote (Originally by QuietHunter)--- Anytime a kayaker helps a raft with something and you are still on the river (they need one hand to hold... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Sit on it ! | I have a chair similar to the one pictured above, made here locally. I really like it because it doesn't cause pressure under my thighs like most... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| First post choosing a frame questions | ---Quote (Originally by spider)--- Talking about rivers, boats and frames would be a nice change around here. Used to be a pretty cool place to talk... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Westwater - at 3500 in mid March, advice? | I have seen a dead cow in the Room, all rigor mortis and bloated. I was glad I was not sharing the room. Nasty. Made an impression on me as a kid.... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Worst Beta/Sandbag? | ---Quote (Originally by lmyers)--- I think the beauty float would be above the mank. I've looked at a spot or two, and done some satellite scouting... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Whitewater Forum : William Nealy's book - "KAYAK" |
Author: NateW Subject: William Nealy's book - "KAYAK" Posted: 19 Mar 2016 at 8:32am Here is some good footage of Marco who uses what I would consider a very wide grip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnCY_RQHdpI Here is video of another buddy who uses a very narrow grip: https://vimeo.com/132134819 These guys are both great paddlers, using very different techniques. If you think of your paddle as a lever, the longer the lever, the more power you can exert on your blades. One of the biggest downsides of of the narrow grip is your lose accuracy with your blades. To demonstrate this, sit on the ground with your paddle, and pick a point on the ground you want to touch with your paddle blade. Try to touch that exact point using both a very narrow and very wide grip. You will see it's far easier to touch that point with the wide grip. It's a balancing act between getting that leverage a narrow grip gives you, and the accuracy of the wide grip. As a beginning paddler, you don't really have a lot of technical paddle skills, and often times you don't know where you should be putting your paddle. That narrow grip will work well because it will give you a lot of power. It also allows you to keep your hands more centered in relation to your body. This adds another element of stability that a wider grip takes away. When you envision the arms at right angles hand position, you will see that your wrists are unbent. Keeping your wrists straight is another advantage of this hand position. You are transferring a lot more of the paddling forces to a much larger and stronger joint. If you watch the paddling technique video I posted earlier, you will see him talking a lot about keeping your wrists straight. I would say that wrist pain is nearly as common as shoulder pain among paddlers. Keeping your wrists straight during paddle strokes - see ~1:48 in that video for a good demonstration - will really help prevent that. |
Professor Paddle | Washington, Oregon and vicinity | |
| Great Deals Out There | ---Quote (Originally by riverdoghenry)--- $40 NRS camp grill and fire pan... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Sit on it ! | Anyone have anything smaller like a helix or something that would fit in a stow bag ? I bring a pocket chair for a table to cook off of it only cost... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| 2016! SUP! | I supped abc on the green last year. Lots of fun! | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Alternative to Carlson Pump? | ---Quote (Originally by tmacc)--- Whiskey, Thanks for the tip and promo code. I ordered one today. Look, if your talking about inflating at the... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| rescue vest's | I think it was sewn in place the buckle that's is. | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| First post choosing a frame questions | ---Quote (Originally by mattman)--- S.Haller, This late in the winter, going with an adjustable frame, in a used version( or even a new NRS, they... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Whitewater Forum : William Nealy's book - "KAYAK" |
Author: NateW Subject: William Nealy's book - "KAYAK" Posted: 19 Mar 2016 at 9:33am Originally posted by Matt Haverly
I just finished reading the book last night. Another thing that jumps out at me as I read it is how frequently he recommends reverse sweeps, or reverse "slaps" for many types of illustrated scenarios. Some people are really resistant to the idea of using any reverse sweep/rudder/brake stroke at all, and recommend a sweep on the right as opposed to a reverse stroke of any kind on the left. The book reinforces an idea that I like - that there is a place for every stroke and much of that has to do with your speed vs. the speed of the current, and what your desired speed is. If I am already going too slow to punch a hole and I need to change boat angle prior to it, I will probably sweep. If I am already in fast water and going faster than the water, I can probably do some type of braking reverse stroke. Although you hear many people demonize any braking strokes of any kind. Doublepostin' JP style... I started out in a playboat on the Wenatchee, and for whatever reason I developed the habit of doing a lot of braking/reverse sweep strokes. When I started running more technical rivers in creek boats, I got punished for this bad habit. Traveling slower than the speed of the river is a recipe for all sorts of trouble. Even though it's not the same as a 'reverse slap' I consider a low brace to often be a bit of a slap. I would encourage your to focus on low bracing over high bracing. It is a much faster stroke to execute, helps you maintain a much more stable position, and is far easier/safer on your shoulders. At the pool sessions I've been to, it seems like high braces are a really popular thing for people to work on. To use a skiing analogy, it's like leaning back on your skis to save yourself from a wreck. The minute you lean back you're putting yourself into a terrible position for whatever is downhill from you. |
Professor Paddle | Washington, Oregon and vicinity | |
| Great Deals Out There | Not as great of a deal as that other pan, but if you are near by you could save a few bucks. $150 for pan with lid. ... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Yampa from New Zealand | Hey kiwikats, interested in a yampa may 6 launch with us. We have room for a couple? Sent from my iPad using Mountain Buzz | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Sit on it ! | ---Quote (Originally by oldworldlife)--- Anyone have anything smaller like a helix or something that would fit in a stow bag ? I bring a pocket... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Smith results 2016 | When hunters apply unsuccessfully for a limited quota license, they are awarded a "preference point" for future years. I am proposing us boaters be... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Worst Beta/Sandbag? | "The shuttle isn't too long" | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Lost Tent on the Lower Owyhee | On a Deso trip, a steel framed shelter, tied to a very heavy ice chest, was dragged 50 yards by strong winds. I now place a "line of safety" over... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Great Deals Out There | ---Quote (Originally by InflatableSteve)--- Not as great of a deal as that other pan, but if you are near by you could save a few bucks. $150 for... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Smith results 2016 | You bet! Better yet, contact FWP commissioners and let them know your thoughts! [email protected] | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| First post choosing a frame questions | New guy here. I've been lurking for a few years. I'd be curious as to what these design flaws are that another builder told you about Class V... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Sit on it ! | ---Quote (Originally by oldworldlife)--- What do you use to sit on around the camp fire on a whitewater multi-day trip ? ---End Quote--- Did you... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| canoes in Taos and Santa Fe, NM | Hi Kass- So there are some 'interesting' canoe for sale postings on craigslist, some actual legit ones in Albuquerque for an investment. 14-6 Old... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Whitewater Forum : Sultan release? |
Author: kevinh Subject: Sultan release? Posted: 19 Mar 2016 at 12:33pm Thanks for the update! |
Professor Paddle | Washington, Oregon and vicinity | |
| Yampa from New Zealand | Thats extreamly kind and we would be very grateful,unfortunatly we dont reach your place {usa} until June. Thanks for thinking of us..Andy+Kyna. | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Yet another rafting kids question | In early April the weather can change quickly over there also. Take the wet suits for them. | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Dealing with Shills | It's come to our attention that some folks are creating fake accounts to hawk their wares here on the Buzz. We take the use of fake accounts very... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Great Deals Out There | Wow Riverdog. That all folds up into one unit? | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Whitewater Forum : Sky Saturday afternoon 3-19 |
Author: Slackkinhard Subject: Sky Saturday afternoon 3-19 Posted: 19 Mar 2016 at 1:08pm I found some time....anyone wanna make a run this afternoon? I need about 45mins to get there 425.444.0841 Edited by Slackkinhard - Today at 1:08pm |
Professor Paddle | Washington, Oregon and vicinity | |
| Great Deals Out There | ---Quote (Originally by riverdoghenry)--- I've been thinking about selling my Vulcan's Kitchen Firepan that JJ Suprise made. Image:... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| 303 Aerospace Protectant | I think I use the regular 303. Only use 303 on PVC a few times a year if you don't already know that. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| recreation.gov | Wanted to pass along a tip if you are trying to add spots to a permit you won on recreation.gov. You need to put in your current permit # + the... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| rescue vest's | Yeah I think u are right. How hard would it be to make it reversible from factory. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Sit on it ! | Indeed it is.... I have a couple friends that have the Helinox, and they do look pretty comfortable, but I've also seen a couple of them break for... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Whitewater Forum : Sultan release? |
Author: jondufay Subject: Sultan release? Posted: 19 Mar 2016 at 3:47pm Hey Tom, Thanks for your work on this. Is it possible to consider doing a release later in the season? The end of April usually offers no shortage of boating opportunities in the NW, so that right there hampers turn out as people are off chasing runoff everywhere else. I would love to see this go in August. A nice sunny warm day with no shortage of daylight and no other boating options sounds like a perfect time to open the gates.... |
Professor Paddle | Washington, Oregon and vicinity | |
| Whitewater Forum : Sultan release? |
Author: okeefe Subject: Sultan release? Posted: 19 Mar 2016 at 3:59pm We will have another in early September. The timing is driven by fish needs and water system management. We did well to get the weekend in early September. |
Professor Paddle | Washington, Oregon and vicinity |
