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DIY Oars- Questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Ha! I think I like my number two set the best, but, based on your recommendation I thinned the heck out of my ash/cherry oars and they could...

Aire Thwarts

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

MT has a good point. The bladder shouldn’t matter. But if you don’t buy them, sell MT one and me the rest! 🙂

DIY Oars- Questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Building oars is fun (ahem close to therapy) and I have learned a huge amount from all of the threads on the Buzz. Biggest lessons Thin the...

Aire Thwarts

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Three inches is fairly significant. But a hell of a deal! May want to take the boat over and cram them in and see what happens!

Ruby HorseThief permit question?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks Bleugrass. That's what I was thinking. Trying my best to follow the rules and still get a little recharge for the soul.

For Sale kitchen utensil box

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It looks beautifully made, a labor of river/camping love

Upper Dolores - any more water this week?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey Joe, Your info was spot on. We went ahead and floated the section in the Max at 600 last week to check out the lower flow limits. There were a...

Do carlisle oars float?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The shafts on my Carlisle's are were filled with cork plugs. As the material dried out it shrank and I started finding little corks in the bed of my...

Do carlisle oars float?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

They usually do depending on the tightness of the plug. They definitely don't with a counterweight.

For Sale kitchen utensil box

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

thanks for the Idea, looks like a great winter project!

Do carlisle oars float?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by lyhfamily)--- My experience is that the weight of the blade will sink causing the shaft to stand vertically. It seems a...

14' Avon Bucket Boat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by whitley1983)--- Yea, I'm going to use NRS towers with the pin and clip set up. I'm going with the pin and clip set up...

FS: 4-bay NRS frame

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey Bryan, Definitely interested in the frame and I am in Durango as well. Are you available tomorrow Wednesday 6/3 to link up so I can see it?...

Do carlisle oars float?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My experience is that the weight of the blade will sink causing the shaft to stand vertically. It seems a shaft would have to have two leaks. One to...

SF Payette Staircase wood.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The namesake rapid on this run has wood in play, in the main line. Not positive, but I think the log that has been wedged in Bronco Billy for the...

White River May 29th flows

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I agree, the river doesn’t exist. Stay away. Dropped in at 800 and took out at 1100. If I had been paying attention to the current, I wouldn’t have...

Aire Thwarts

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Sparks1000)--- I think the 156d is 38”. ---End Quote--- You’re right. I had it backwards. The thwarts I found for sale...

Oars and oar mounts

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I made a 66 day frame and a 66 multifay frame. Im a cooler sitter. 6' tall with 9' oars. I run 8 inches on my day frame, and 9 inch (made them...

Custom Frame (Double Dry Box vs Hatch/Drop Bag)

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Drop bag. Captains boxes are an underrated luxury. Wish I had stepped up sooner than I did. For trips up to 6 people I use one (12x24") for the...

Aire Force mods for self support.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

the beauty of the thwart is you can make it the perfect squishiness vs. supportive by over blowing it a little then get in and let air out until in...

HALA ATCHA 9' 6

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sold!

Pre-Owned Pop-Up Pits For Sale

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I also got one of the "used/refurb" pits, and can't tell that it's ever been used. Works perfectly and easy set up. Love it!

Missing Tuber on Upper C

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/grand-county-search-and-rescue-look-for-missing-tuber-in-colorado-river?fbclid=IwAR2RVvVpK4eI_7P1IMTK...

DIY Oars- Questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would contact Jimi Synder, and see what woods he recommends.

Conejos Beta

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am going to be in the southern San Luis Valley in a few weeks and was wondering if anyone has run the Conejos (Ponderosa/17 Bridge to Mogote CG)...

Aire Thwarts

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Looks like they are different width 143d 38 - 156r 41. Probably too much slop?

DIY Oars- Questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

yeah, feel free to add your question/comment to the DIY Squaretops if you want...or if not, we can continue the convo here in this thread. I...

14Â? Hyside Raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

right now I prefer not to break it up. i used to live in Durango, is Delores gonna run? Piedra is so fun.

DIY Oars- Questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Do a search. MT4RUNNER et all have made an awesome exhaustive thread about just such a thing. No reason to waste their time rehashing it. If you...

Custom Frame (Double Dry Box vs Hatch/Drop Bag)

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I solved the problem for myself when I got a kitchen box...I do use a drop bag/table in that bay when day tripping. It keeps the passengers lower,...

For Sale 18ft hyside with frame and 3 oars $3500 OBO

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a used 18 foot hyside in good condition with a sweet DRE 4 bay diamond plate decked frame and 3 sawyer smoker oars. Boat has seen many trips...

FS: 4-bay NRS frame

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Selling a 4-bay NRS frame. 60” wide, 82” long. $400 no towers. $475 w/ NRS towers Drop bag in pics not included. Oar locks also not...

For Sale kitchen utensil box

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I know it sounds like a lot. I suggest you build your own.

DIY Oars- Questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm looking to embark on making a set of oars. Before anyone says anything, I am not looking to do it to save money (I already have cataracts), but I...

Pyranha Molan, Medium

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a medium sized Molan. When I bought the boat, I was 15-20 pounds heavier and able to have more control over the boat. Since I no longer fight...

For Sale (3) 10' Cataract SGG Oars

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

(3) 10' Blue Cataract SGG oars for sale in great condition. Not counterbalanced, comes with sleeves and wrights. No blades. $400. Have some new...

14' Avon Bucket Boat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The other similar option is to use open locks with oar rights. You may be right that pins is cheaper in total, and lots of people seem to like them. ...

Custom Frame (Double Dry Box vs Hatch/Drop Bag)

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I seem to always be carrying the kitchen so 2 boxes is a must. If you are packing a kitchen I would go with 2 boxes. I have a 15'6R so have the...

2020 Visiting Salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by coldrainandsnow)--- I havenÂ?t been to the Shady Nook since Marnie passed away. Any clue how they have held up? ---End...

Oars and oar mounts

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You need a pretty wide frame to swing 10' oars. I agree with Osprey, go for 9' or 9.5'.