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$75 Project Maravia

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 21:22

El Flaco is right about recommending Stabond. You will need to clean and roughen up the area to be reglued. Use some wood wedges to hold the seam...

Snow Shoeing Questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 21:18

I am heading to Colorado for a trip with two of my friends a week before thanksgiving. The two friends have no skiing experience so I figured a fun...

Downhill full face helmets for white water?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 20:55

And multi impact full face helmets like poc are really expensive. But you also can't go wrong with a poc, I shot my old hard ear ski race helmet with...

Upper San Juan shuttle share 10/24-25

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 20:53

Valle's still does shuttles. I use them all the time. The shuttle they do is Mexican Hat to Sand Island. Give them a call and ask. I am not too sure...

$75 Project Maravia

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 20:23

Actually, I'd probably be more confident doing this: 1. Clean the seam edges with MEK to get rid of the dirt, then rough it a little with a rasp 2....

The State of the Art in Telemark

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 19:57

After having three kids and a somewhat demanding career, my ski days per year have dwindled. Now that the kiddos are old enough to all be in lessons...

Downhill full face helmets for white water?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 19:15

---Quote (Originally by shredjesse)--- So... is there any particular reasons not to use one? ---End Quote--- Yes, most are probably not...

Bear nibble to head, MFS

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 18:34

People are running it still spider just did it in his RR Storm Sent from my SM-G900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

$75 Project Maravia

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 18:32

---Quote (Originally by harrywatson)--- If I spent another $70 on glue and spent some hours sanding and gluing, could I get a boat which would float...

$75 Project Maravia

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 18:03

I was looking at older Maravias a few years ago, they have a lot of problems thats why you don't see many on the water and they resell so cheap. I'd...

Downhill full face helmets for white water?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 18:01

Man with an XXL helmet size you surely know my pain! I'm usually an XL in most motorcycle helmets, but some snowboard brands I have to go XXL in, so...

Found Hide-a-key CC Culvert TO

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 17:18

Guess that hide-a-key did do it's job from you :)

$75 Project Maravia

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 16:58

The first boat I ever bought 20 years ago, before I knew anything about boats, was a non-bailer junker like that. I think it was a Maravia from the...

Project X buying and advice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 16:04

Where in Canada are you? I am in Canada too and just bought a 2016 Rockstar for $849. I live close to the border and had it shipped there.

Whitewater Forum : NRS Un-Pin Kit

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-26-2015 at 15:31

Author: Jed HawkesSubject: NRS Un-Pin KitPosted: 26 Oct 2015 at 3:31pm Originally posted by JayB -All things being equal, often the fastest/simplest rescue technique is the most effective. In terms of things that I've actually seen firsthand, the order goes bow-rescue, getting close enough to the victim to either grab them or have them grab something solid, live-bait rescues, and then everythin...

El Nino in Grand

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 15:27

Snowy Launch 1/1/2016. Found this image on Ceib's facebook page. All that gear had to be strapped down with cams straps that require bare hands...

New to kayaks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 15:27

Taking a class isn't a bad idea. Over the winter you can do pool classes which I think is a great environment to get started in. RA guides does...

Whitewater Forum : NRS Un-Pin Kit

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-26-2015 at 15:18

Author: Jed HawkesSubject: NRS Un-Pin KitPosted: 26 Oct 2015 at 3:18pm Originally posted by SlackkinhardTotally interested in creating my own if ya got any pointers One often overlooked bit when people assemble a pin kit is the diameter of the prussik cord. Most throw bags are pretty thin line so a traditional prussik line for climbing will be inadequate for the thin line and will slip when und...

Middle Park spring stoneflies

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 15:13

I want weeks of sulphurs every day at the same time~ Sent from my SM-N900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

Best maps for your local rivers.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 15:02

To address the OPs rivers interested in: Owyhee: The BLM guide to the Owyhee is here, it covers all the South Fork and East Fork and mainstem...

Middle Park spring stoneflies

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 14:40

Sort of. I saw a caddis hatch two years ago on the Eagle that was so heavy the old highway 6 between Wolcott and Eagle was undriveable. Windshield...

Whitewater Forum : NRS Un-Pin Kit

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-26-2015 at 14:30

Author: JayBSubject: NRS Un-Pin KitPosted: 26 Oct 2015 at 2:30pm-Good points, folks, thanks for chiming in. Learning how to do all of the rescue stuff is something that falls into the "Necessary, but not sufficient" category. Learning the techniques is relatively easy, but learning when and where to use them is harder and takes quite a bit more time for most people. Some combination of logging ...

Help dating Smokers?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 14:27

Nice work. They should make a great conversation piece. Either on the wall or the water. Good job!

Whitewater Forum : Rand VS. Bungee

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-26-2015 at 14:26

Author: Jed HawkesSubject: Rand VS. BungeePosted: 26 Oct 2015 at 2:26pmHaving recently just traveled and paddling several different boats that were not mine I discovered an advantage to the bugee. Universal fit. I brought a large deck Snapdragon and it fit on every boat I paddled. Even if it's not your primary skirt it's not a bad idea to have a bungee version in your quiver for those time you ...

$75 Project Maravia

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 14:11

---Quote (Originally by caverdan)--- Old Maravia's are glued together. Once the glue starts letting loose......your screwed. You'll end up spending...

Middle Park spring stoneflies

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 13:56

One thing lacking in Colorado is quality hatches- weak and unpredictable makes it tough to plan a trip. Our water "calls" and massive runoff can...

$75 Project Maravia

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 13:16

---Quote (Originally by ob1coby)--- Aren't maravia seems welded. I've never heard of welded seems coming apart. ---End Quote--- Old Maravia's are...

$75 Project Maravia

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 12:54

Aren't maravia seems welded. I've never heard of welded seems coming apart.

$75 Project Maravia

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 06:59

I picked this boat and 2 frames up cheaply. The baffles seem to be okay, but the seams are coming apart badly. Does anyone have any hints and tips...

New to kayaks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 06:40

You should test run the mamba 8.1,8.6. I started back in april in a mamba 8.6 (I'm 6ft 155lb) It has been a great boat. Rolls easy super stable and...

Bear nibble to head, MFS

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 05:21

I didn't think the Middle is still runnable?

Great Deals Out There

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 04:48

I dig that oar box I've been thinking of fabing something like that under my trailer.

Best maps for your local rivers.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 04:19

RiverMaps has a version for the Lower Main Salmon and Hells Canyon in one book. Matt Leidecker makes the gold standard of river maps in my...

Middle Park spring stoneflies

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 04:05

Makes sense. I've hit the hatch at pumphouse- during major runoff when the river was up in the alders. Sent from my SM-N900V using Mountain...

Help dating Smokers?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 03:48

I was able to find enough images of the old logo online to make replica decals, I have 4 extra if anyone wants them. Four coats of spar and three...

Middle Park spring stoneflies

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 03:30

The temperature that you generally look for is about 52 degrees, and ideally for at least 24 hours. For the pumphouse area you are generally looking...

Found Hide-a-key CC Culvert TO

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 02:23

Found Hide-a-key at the culvert takeout below the narrows of the Clear Creek Black Rock run. I submitted the box to Jeffco county sheriff's office. ...

Porker has been Banned?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 01:50

This horse is dead, quit beating it.

Middle Park spring stoneflies

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 00:59

Geirich wrote a piece about trying to catch that hatch- he may still be trying.... Sent from my SM-N900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

Salt River next spring?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-26-2015 at 00:09

I agree on 2010. I didn't run the Salt, but we did several runs on Oak Creek and caught Fossil Creek with good padding.

Snout boats?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-25-2015 at 23:53

mine are hyside 07

Salt River next spring?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-25-2015 at 23:30

Off the top of my head 2010 was the last time the Salt had a solid season, I believe it was an El Nino year. I ran it in mid-April at 3500cfs.

Great Deals Out There

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-25-2015 at 23:12

Good deals on a couple catarafts in Hood River (I'm not affiliated in any way)https://salem.craigslist.org/boa/5224839608.html

Middle Park spring stoneflies

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-25-2015 at 23:03

I want to try and [wade] fish the Parshall-Kremmling stonefly hatch next spring. Everyone from Pat Dorsey on says it's great, if you can catch it,...

Discounts/Sales on 2015 inventory?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-25-2015 at 21:21

PM me. I got a complete set up for sale which will be way less expensive than buying end of season discounts.

Information About Inflatable Boat Manufactures Wanted

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-25-2015 at 20:01

Remember Udiscos, they were the cheap alternative to Campways in the 70's and early 80's. They were reliably floppy, so you sort of slithered through...

Salt River next spring?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-25-2015 at 19:16

I've been reading a few topics on El Niño. The Salt is one of my most favorite rivers to kayak and also work on. I'm hoping this will be the year for...