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MTI Headwater PFD

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 00:45

I have an MTI Big Buoy pfd. I have to pull together pretty snugly the two sides in order to get the zipper to engage. More than I'd like. The...

Ten Grand Canyon 2016 Launch Dates Available Now!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 00:36

From the Grand Canyon River Permits Office. Good luck to everyone! We have just opened a follow-up lottery for 2016 launch dates at the weighted...

Lower Blue Contact

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 23:57

I searched through the state BLM employee list when I saw your first post and it doesn't appear that her position has been refilled...

Lower Blue Contact

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 23:05

Soggy Tortillas has been posting updates on what's going on with releases - I think she got on the water manager's email list or something like that....

Project X buying and advice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 22:49

---Quote (Originally by vanhuette)--- Ohhhh, Found a new 2014 Jitsu for $1000 (after taxes and shipping). Better choice than the Project X for an...

nepal Kayaking in april

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 22:47

---Quote (Originally by Shitouta)--- Multicast kayaking on the airmail river is the shit! Just watch out for kids with rocks and lighters. ---End...

nepal Kayaking in april

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 22:44

Sorry I dont understand the term Multicast kayaking and I cant find the airmail river online.

Whitewater Park coming to Oklahoma City

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 22:26

The city of Oklahoma City is building a huge, dual channel "pumped" whitewater park, to be managed by the Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation. Here...

Lower Blue Contact

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 21:29

Sorry, we ran the Lower Blue Sunday at around 700 cfs. I drove right past that little sign several times (did a couple of laps w/ re-shuttle in...

Looking for a Grand trip with a twist

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 20:43

---Quote (Originally by yesimapirate)--- I got so many jokes running thru my head right now, but I have a serious question. Even after all your...

Looking for a Grand trip with a twist

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 20:15

I got so many jokes running thru my head right now, but I have a serious question. Even after all your screening and pre-trip meetings, what...

MTI Headwater PFD

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 20:06

Riverboat Works have one MTI Headwater high float PFD size XL - XXL priced at $120.

Gunny Gorge release changes

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 19:58

BUREAU OF RECLAMATION ASPINALL UNIT RELEASES October 14, 2015 Releases from Crystal Dam will be decreased from 1800 cfs to 1500 cfs on...

Psyched to Ski

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 19:34

Here is some video from two years ago. 28 inches overnight in Aspen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko0jasvY1Lc

Lost Dry Bag Westwater Lower Little D Campsite

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 18:38

Left a small gray Watermaster dry bag at the beach of Lower Little D campsite Monday, October 12. Has my nice camera in it. Please keep your eye out...

Lower Blue Contact

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 17:57

Crickets.....

Looking for a Grand trip with a twist

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 17:53

And I thought my "Paddle faster I hear banjo music" sticker on my river box was novel. DanCan

Westwater in Winter?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 17:51

Dave, I believe I have heard about that hike out as well. Actually seems like a couple of years ago someone posted here on the Buzz about a...

nepal Kayaking in april

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 15:59

I will go with a local company just wondered if it is cheaper to get it when I arrive a walk in or book in advance

Whitewater Forum : Rand VS. Bungee

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-14-2015 at 15:58

Author: H2OhtaSubject: Rand VS. BungeePosted: 14 Oct 2015 at 3:58pmI just switched to a rand style skirt because I have a paddled a bungee style skirt for years and wanted something with out an implosion bar and I needed a smaller deck. There are pros and cons for both. Pros: - more implosion resistance - this is not just for Class V. I have seen implosions surfing Rodeo Hole on the Wenatchee u...

Westwater Canyon video

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 15:45

Very good. Thanks for sharing.

Whitewater Forum : Rand VS. Bungee

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-14-2015 at 15:27

Author: mprussakSubject: Rand VS. BungeePosted: 14 Oct 2015 at 3:27pmI had a randed skirt beforehand, admittedly it was kinda small, but still good enough to figure out how I liked them. I'm honestly surprised with all the rand love, most people just simply don't need it. Will it work well? Hell yeah. Is it worth paying extra for?If you're not paddling big water and don't run a big risk of impl...

MTI Headwater PFD

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 15:19

This was on amazon. Looks like a great deal on the MTI Patriot rescue jacket with 26lbs of flotation....similar flotation to a hi float? ...

Project X buying and advice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 15:08

Ohhhh, Found a new 2014 Jitsu for $1000 (after taxes and shipping). Better choice than the Project X for an extra $150? also has anyone tried...

Snout boats?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 15:01

---Quote (Originally by Paul7)--- I cant imagine taking a J-rig through the Alberton Gorge at 1000 cfs, that is really low water. How and why did...

Lower Gunnison Float Fishing - Saturday 10/17

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 14:51

---Quote (Originally by pbowman)--- I am looking for one or two folks to float fish the Lower Gunnison with me on Saturday, October 17. I am driving...

SF Salmon at 1.6... How bad of an idea?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 14:41

---Quote (Originally by carvedog)--- Matty - how much can it really hurt? Pain is temporary. Glory lasts forever. According to the NOAA 10 day you...

Bailey today!?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 14:32

Hey anyone keen for a bailey run? Can meet at takeout noon Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Snout boats?

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

How about the military tubes, any photos?

Westwater Canyon video

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 13:54

Sorry, I totally forgot to post this, here's the youtube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtriJmTDtuM

Looking for a Grand trip with a twist

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 13:54

---Quote (Originally by sammyphsyco)--- "Paddle harder" would be a good one. ---End Quote--- I'm thinking "eddy out"

Snout boats?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 13:05

Hi Troy, On the road until next Wednesday. Will dig some up then. Rich

SF Salmon at 1.6... How bad of an idea?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 13:01

Matty - how much can it really hurt? Pain is temporary. Glory lasts forever. According to the NOAA 10 day you might be getting some precip but not...

Heres a new one for PNW boaters

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 12:35

[QUOTE=Riverbound; I have a really good friend in Oregon in Medford and he always tells me "who the hell goes on a forum and asks what they need for...

Whitewater Forum : Rand VS. Bungee

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-14-2015 at 12:16

Author: chipmaneySubject: Rand VS. BungeePosted: 14 Oct 2015 at 12:16pmI am not a fan of IR due to multiple manufacturer defects and short lifespan. I have had much better luck with Seal, but never tried the snapdragon rand. Fish is correct, rand is far superior to bungee--n outcome resulting from simple physics. However, rand skirts do not fit well on certain (usually older) boats with a low c...

Whitewater Forum : Rand VS. Bungee

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-14-2015 at 11:52

Author: FishSubject: Rand VS. BungeePosted: 14 Oct 2015 at 11:52amFor whitewater, rand all the way. Bungee is easier to put on, but more likely to implode. Everyone is making rands these days including Snapdragon.

Snout boats?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 11:39

Do you have any photos of the snout tubes/frames? Pleas email them to me at buildingeye@gmail.com thanks, troy slc

Snout boats?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 10:57

I have 30"/20' Jacks El Tigre Grande tubes, which I both row and motor. Very happy with them, as to weight, durability, and capacity. FWIW. ...

Help me understand this Grand Canyon Heli rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-14-2015 at 08:47

Blackadar for the win! Seriously, someone needs to die or be crippled before the black helos are called in. Don't justify there existence people!

Whitewater Forum : Rand VS. Bungee

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-14-2015 at 07:27

Author: ButchvSubject: Rand VS. BungeePosted: 14 Oct 2015 at 7:27amI am a fan of IR. I have found their skirts to be the driest. I use a rand for creeking and a bungee for playboating. I actually use the Kling-on that you mention above. It is super dry for me and I have found the extra neoprene strip to help with the dryness. I have used my rand skirt for playboating and did not notice much cha...

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