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Rowing for dummies

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-15-2015 at 03:36

Woohoo, Just got all my frame fittings from Gary. Getting my pipe next week.

trib Tomcat...opinions?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-15-2015 at 03:33

if money's the limiting factor, definitely buy a tomcat. i've had one for a few years, and i truly do love it. in both big and little water, it's...

Old kayaking movies.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-15-2015 at 03:21

I remember when Falling Down first came out, I was in awe of these guys. Watching it now a few things come to mind. 1.no matter how badass you...

Things to check out in Flaggstaff

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-15-2015 at 03:17

It's been a few years now since I've last been but I always though the Museum of Northern Arizona out on Hwy 180 was pretty neat. You've probably...

2016 Jackson RockStar

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-15-2015 at 03:09

I am a Californian currently in Ontario for worlds and have been paddling a 2016 rock for about a week, alongside Dane, Clay, and steve-o. My...

GC Poll - Takeout?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-15-2015 at 02:44

Night float for sure, we did last 56 miles in 24 hours. Amazing way to end the trip Sent from my iPad using Mountain Buzz

Found - Kayak Paddle on Clear Creek Aug 11

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-15-2015 at 01:28

Dude, your mailbox is full. Couldn't leave a message. Call me at 303-725-9662. I have your paddle. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Strainer in Browns Canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-15-2015 at 00:50

There was a good spike on the 11th. Deposited some new wood in Howard as well. I assume that is where it came from but cant say for sure.

Playboat for Big Guy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-15-2015 at 00:00

Last time I stopped into Rocky Mtn Adventures in Fort Collins they still had a Monstar in their showroom and on sale too since it's been there about...

Rogue river air quality

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 23:59

Hey thanks for really great info. Still wondering if I will put on later this month.

Royal Gorge - Sunday - 8/16/15

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 23:27

Not quite sure yet, but I would like to join you. I have a 13' cat, and understand an oar setup at 800 is pretty doable. Let me know.. Thanks ...

Large cat tubes

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 23:15

---Quote (Originally by Wavester)--- At the risk of angering people, IMO JPW is not in the same class as Aire and Sotar. It's welded PVC much like...

Strainer in Browns Canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 23:09

I saw a submerged log there 8/9/15 at about 700 cfs. The log was just under the surface and not an issue in a kayak. Could become a concern at...

My scariest moment on a river. Period.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 22:53

Damn Goody.......that was crazy scary!! Thank God your still with us. I'd heard about that video a few years ago. Way worse than I imagined. Thank...

trib Tomcat...opinions?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 22:48

I sold my hard kayaks and bought a tomcat about a month ago. I can still move around the river and have fun.The boat is very stable. I did get the...

Lost canoe Yampa River- Craig

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 21:58

Lost aluminum, 16-ft., AeroCraft canoe on Yampa River. Lost third week of June- last seen at South Beach in Craig. Colorado registration no....

Things to check out in Flaggstaff

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 21:34

I am not sure about retail shop at PRO, though I don't think so. I have been meaning to make it over there my self. Lots of good breweries and bars....

Raft decals

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 21:27

Well played.

Unable to roll

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 20:48

---Quote (Originally by Riptilyaflip)--- Forget the sweep. Learn the C to C. The sweep puts you in a bad paddle position when you come up; whereas...

Playboat for Big Guy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 20:40

in my opinion, It is going to be a transition for anyone getting comfortable in a mobius or star/rockstar coming from an EZ. The EZ is a lot like...

Old kayaking movies.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 20:29

Maybe Idaho River Sports can contact Lesser for you. & rally to get some old footage, for say... a fund raiser for IRU? or, Idaho Rivers United can...

My scariest moment on a river. Period.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 20:05

The newbies need to be reminded that this kind of stuff happens pretty often. Practice your rescue technique especially with new people. You can...

Large cat tubes

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 19:54

I like Wavester's post. I also like big boats and lots of flotation. The whole point of a cat is to be able to maneuver. If you are doing big water...

Raft decals

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 19:48

---Quote (Originally by yesimapirate)--- Can we see more of that lady leg and less of that hair sweater? ---End Quote--- Here you go, weirdo.

Invasive Species Sticker

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 19:47

In the big picture, paying attention to aquatic invasive critters is a good thing for boaters. Most states have a reasonable program and you can buy...

Worst deals out there.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 19:47

The pictures say it all. Don't miss this one! I mean the floor alone...I mean along...I mean... you know what I mean! Canoes, Kayaks, Row-Boats...

Contaminated Waste Water - Animas

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 19:45

The EPA has wanted to turn this mine site into a Superfund site for years, but resistance from the San Juan Co Comm has prevented it. Now we have...

Playboat for Big Guy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 19:43

I know the weight ranges advertised my manufacturers shouldn't be taken too seriously, but would I be crazy to paddle a Mobius 65 at 250 lbs (more...

Please don't make fun of me

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 19:26

I have used wood oars on a drift boat and liked them fine. Carlisles are all I have had on rafts, but I plan to be at the Sawyer factory in OR this...

Anyone carry a sand stake this way?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 19:22

I just talked to a colleague about that method of hauling the sand stake. He has worked in The Canyon since the 70's. He said that method came...

Filtering water below Glen Canyon Dam?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 19:18

Below Lee's Ferry but above the Little Colorado R the water is clear. It is a great trout fishery which tells you a lot about the water quality. I...

Deso camps, Ute permits, etc

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 19:02

Just print that out- you'll never hear from them Sent from my SM-N900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

GC Poll - Takeout?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 18:39

---Quote (Originally by Doubledown)--- The Grand Canyon doesn't end until Grand Wash at 277.... ---End Quote--- Amen.

Filtering water below Glen Canyon Dam?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 18:22

i usually bring enough water for drinking, you can cook/make coffee with raw river water as long as you bring it to a boil...

Anyone carry a sand stake this way?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 18:07

Thanks everyone for the responses...confirms my initial thoughts that this is a bad idea. I wasn't the only one on our trip that thought this, but...

Whitewater Forum : White salmon

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 08-14-2015 at 18:02

Author: thad2000Subject: White salmonPosted: 14 Aug 2015 at 6:02pmvery cool. Good to know there will be others out and that there will be camping.

Anyone carry a sand stake this way?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 17:57

---Quote (Originally by cataraftgirl)--- K100 pump. I took the hose off my old beat up double action pump and I attach it to the nozzle of the K...

Raft decals

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 17:37

My buddy had a scrim shot on his bow, asked me to make him a fish to cover it, I liked how it turned out on his light gray boat.

Whitewater Forum : White salmon

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 08-14-2015 at 17:32

Author: SlackkinhardSubject: White salmonPosted: 14 Aug 2015 at 5:32pmI was just down there last weekend at 520cfs, it's low, but it goes. Lots of commercial raft running. We camped at Guler campground in Trout Lake. They let us have a fire.Edited by Slackkinhard - Today at 5:32pm

Rope wrap Carlisles?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 17:19

The oar will spin a lot easier set across your frame in both oarlocks than in a V notched jig. You definitely want a good friend to spin the oar. ...

GC Poll - Takeout?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 17:09

Only reason to takeout at diamond is uncontrollable time constraints. If you can at all get the extra few days, go to pearce. The helos and...

Anyone carry a sand stake this way?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 16:39

I used a right sized PVC pipe as a stake holder and strapped that to my frame worked great. That might well be the safest setup. As mentioned...

Whitewater Forum : White salmon

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 08-14-2015 at 16:39

Author: thad2000Subject: White salmonPosted: 14 Aug 2015 at 4:39pmI'm making a rocket trip down to white Salmon... and I've never been. No water anywhere else so I'm running down Saturday and coming back Sunday. So, camping spots and any other river info would be cool. :)

Grand Canyon - Soap Creek Rapid Changes, 8/13/15

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-14-2015 at 16:33

Thanks Andy. When I saw the videos of the flash floods on 89A (and the size of the rocks on the road afterwards) I was wondering how much moving...