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Whitewater Forum : "Old Man" update

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 08-10-2015 at 08:22

Author: jalmquistSubject: "Old Man" updatePosted: 10 Aug 2015 at 8:22amYep, we're talking the Nomad. True, it's not that old of boat design. Rather, it's a good, off-the-couch boat for us old men. Plus, if you slur your speech and down a few beers, "Nomad" and "Old Man" sound somewhat similar. OK, that's a stretch...

Unable to roll

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-10-2015 at 06:55

---Quote (Originally by Poedunk)--- [LIST][*] I can roll a boat but never herd of extended paddle roll can you explain. I am somewhat new to...

Can you name the river and the campsite.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-10-2015 at 06:11

And the prize is........if you can identify the campsite I will be pleased to join you next year on this river should you get a permit.

Can you name the river and the campsite.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-10-2015 at 05:44

I don't want to give it away just yet. But yes I have spent many nights here. Those toe stubbers by the chairs should give it away. If not maybe the...

Internal tube sealants

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-10-2015 at 05:24

I tried the 2 part urethane, that you pour in through the valve hole, on a raft to fix many pinhole leaks in the tubes. The hard part for me was...

Unable to roll

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-10-2015 at 05:23

---Quote (Originally by Krynn)--- DO NOT EXTENDED PADDLE ROLL Improve your flexibility. It will make you a better boater. ---End Quote--- I...

Wetsuits

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-10-2015 at 05:12

I just purchased a 2 mil NRS farmer john wetsuit early this season. I bought it because I can't drop the coin on a full dry suit yet but wanted some...

Shoup to corn

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-10-2015 at 04:37

As posted, going to run to the confluence on day 1. Yes longish day, and meet up with a group coming off MFS on Sunday. So far me and a friend. She's...

Raft Porn Needed -Let's see them rigs!!!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-10-2015 at 04:35

I love purple boats, wish my 20 year old wiliwaw was a brand new sotar though :p

Contaminated Waste Water - Animas

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-10-2015 at 04:25

Des, I just heard from a geochemist friend that does lots of mine environmental cleanup consulting work. Good news for you and anyone else that...

Raft Porn Needed -Let's see them rigs!!!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-10-2015 at 04:09

Dusty is top notch. Love the white oars too. Don't go too low or you nigh tear your floor in low water. Been there done that.

Found at radium hot springs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-10-2015 at 04:02

Found men's rafting attire left out to dry on rocks. Please pm with description as I won't check this thread often.

Wetsuits

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-10-2015 at 03:54

I'm pretty new to the world of whitewater but grew up surfing in New Jersey, I recently started paddle boarding and I've been wearing a 4/3 and if...

ALERT - gore canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-10-2015 at 03:36

definitely felt like the ocoee in there today. where was everyone yesterday?

GATES OF LODORE IN OCTOBER

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-10-2015 at 03:31

Good call on the BOR info page, Sam. While we're at it, here's a nice handy forecast page to have - the Colo. River Basin Forecast Center forecast...

No Bugs on the Deso

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-10-2015 at 03:29

Which being the annoying thing, the grand or the canyon?

ALERT - gore canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-10-2015 at 03:26

YEEWW!!! Great day for a first Gore lap!

GATES OF LODORE IN OCTOBER

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-10-2015 at 03:13

Watch this page- Bureau of Reclamation - Upper Colorado Region Water Operations: Current Status: Flaming Gorge Reservoir...

What went wrong here?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-10-2015 at 03:08

What went wrong? These guys decided to raft- that's what went wrong. Shoes? Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

MSR Zing accessorizing

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-10-2015 at 02:50

I rigged an added tension-flexing system on my Walrus (old and similar to the zing. On the end center poles or top loops I clip a carabiner with a...

Wetsuits

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-10-2015 at 01:38

I IK a lot, and here in Boise, start my season in late Feb to early Mar. and paddle to late oct early nov (on the payette) I wear a stohlquist farmer...

Raft Porn Needed -Let's see them rigs!!!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-10-2015 at 01:29

Here's my latest boat, parked on the beach on a Main Salmon lunch stop. It's a work in progress; still sorting out what all I want to do to tweak...

WANTED: Someone to teach flatwater freestyle

Utah Rivers · Utah and vicinity · 08-10-2015 at 01:26

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone out there would be willing to help an intermediate kayaker learn some flatwater freestyle stuff (double-pump, cartwheels, bow/stern stall, loops,etc.). I just bought a Rockstar and have taken it out only a few times (been able to roll 80% of the time ) but am dying to learn how to get it vertical. I live in Centerville, there's a pond nearby, but would be wil...

ALERT - gore canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-10-2015 at 01:18

. . . Extreme fun and unlimited smiles for those who dare to venture into the canyon. We had a mini fest today with 20+ boaters and multiple...

10th Annual Poudre Gnarrows Race August 1st at Noon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-10-2015 at 01:01

Nathans plans to win it again by changing dates so nobody else will show up lol. "If anyone has a problem with the scheduling there is a simple...

Item Found at Westwater

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-10-2015 at 00:38

I know Dave. I PM'ed his number to you.

Internal tube sealants

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-10-2015 at 00:15

I have never used any of these products, but I have heard mixed results. My intended projects include an old hypalon ducky, an old PVC ducky, and...

No Bugs on the Deso

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-09-2015 at 23:34

I picked up "The Deso" here. Wasn't my coinage. And it's been "The Grand" as long as I can remember BTW. And yes, I am the original hipster. The rest...

Aluminum for drop hatch cover

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-09-2015 at 22:31

Professional River Outfitters | 800-648-3236 | info@proriver.com (http://proriver.com/equipment_sales.html) and ...

Input on Cats and Bimini tops

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-09-2015 at 22:23

Snake River through Hells Canyon video - 7/6/15-7/11/15...

Item Found at Westwater

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-09-2015 at 20:42

---Quote (Originally by gobigohome)--- Can you post the initials of the name. We were just on westwater and god knows what I could have lost... Or...

GATES OF LODORE IN OCTOBER

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-09-2015 at 19:17

---Quote (Originally by galljr13)--- What is the water level like usually at that time of year or how can I found out? ---End Quote--- Go to the...

10th Annual Poudre Gnarrows Race August 1st at Noon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-09-2015 at 17:49

Just think of it as a bailey fest replacement. My money is on the Poudre - everyone swimming through the finish. Aaron's purple euro boat is the...

GATES OF LODORE IN OCTOBER

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-09-2015 at 17:48

Thanks for the replies. Good info.

Aluminum for drop hatch cover

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-09-2015 at 16:06

Gap or not,the pro hatch covers are solid as can be. I remember on my last grand trip somebody was questioning the sagginess/ solidity of aluminum...

No Bugs on the Deso

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-09-2015 at 15:39

Say what? Everybody says the grand or the big ditch that I know of, maybe your local custom is different. If it was the canyon the next question...

Whitewater Forum : "Old Man" update

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 08-09-2015 at 15:05

Author: SOPBOATERSubject: "Old Man" updatePosted: 09 Aug 2015 at 3:05pmWhat boat are we talking here? The nomad is hardly old enough for old man status. We talking rpm?

Input on Cats and Bimini tops

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-09-2015 at 14:48

Thanks Rich & Hunderman, you've kind of confirmed that for a bimini to work, the walk boards need to be some what clear. We're having a new frame...

GATES OF LODORE IN OCTOBER

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-09-2015 at 13:57

If you haven't been on that section, there will be big water fluctuations on account of the dam, boats tend to beach in evening, start to float in...

Worst deals out there.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-09-2015 at 13:39

---Quote (Originally by tteton)--- I'm no expert, but what a rip off for a couple K! Canoes, Kayaks, Row-Boats Classifieds for Utah, Idaho,...

Why so many main Salmon cancellations?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-09-2015 at 13:23

There are always cancellations. It's nothing new. People apply and get a permit, then they can't get time off or get their group together....

Unable to roll

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-09-2015 at 13:12

if you are only wrapping partway around your boat (forming 75% of the first C) your hip snap will have less momentum to snap you up (25% less). You...

Found on Lodore

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-09-2015 at 12:41

I found an item at Jones Hole 2 on Lodore recently that I'm sure has a lot of sentimental value to someone. It is at the parks lost and found if you...

GATES OF LODORE IN OCTOBER

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-09-2015 at 12:34

I've run a 16er at that level. Lodore is totally manageable at 850-900. The "C" section and stretch below it will require dodging some sand bars:...

GATES OF LODORE IN OCTOBER

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-09-2015 at 07:08

I've got my first Gates of Lodore trip beginning October 9th. We Plan on running the ABC section into Gates taking three days for the first part and...