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Help picking Sawyer Oars

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What boat did you end up going with WalterWhite?

A Boat for Women to Row?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I didn't read the entire thread but I'm sure folks have mentioned the rowing setup as a main factor. When I'm teaching a new rower I generally shift...

Pull off at Big Sur

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

There are "no parking" signs down both shoulders of this detour. Judging by the number of signs along that stretch I would assume CDOT means it. Have...

Main Salmon Trip - Campsite and Fishing Tips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Jungle Jane)--- I don't know ho much fishing you;ve done, but don't expect a lot with high water in June. The Idaho rivers...

Pressure washing a raft.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would be wary, but wouldn't say to never use a power washer. I would take care to avoid the seams, etc, and even more careful to keep the nozzle...

Gates of Lodore High Water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by ptwood)--- Looks like your missing a few key parts in that first picture ;) ---End Quote--- yea...chuckle. The NPS was...

Creede Box Question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I just called them and the guy I spoke with said the bridge below wagon wheel is very sketchy but that from deep creek bridge to wagon wheel is good...

Grape Creek flows

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Monitoring Site Information - UAWCD (http://www.uawcd.com/dcs_siteinfo.php#20C)

2017 Dolores high water Discussion

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It looks like McPhee is full and the Dolores is going up above the dam, might be a good time to head to Dove Creek! Date Previous...

Pull off at Big Sur

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

For the last few weeks, I70 East has been detoured through the Big Sur Exit, there should be no issues with parking.

Creede Box Question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just wondering if anyone has been down the Creede Box run on the Upper Rio Grande yet this spring? I was curious how the log jam situation is...

Grande Ronde next week

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks, all! I'm much less concerned now :-)

High Water Upper San Juan with Kiddos

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We just took off last Sunday 6/4 after a week of 8,000+ flows. We had 6 kids on the trip ranging in age from 4 to 9. With the high water we were...

Grande Ronde next week

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi all - We're planning on running the Grande Ronde (Minam->Troy) next week with a relatively inexperienced family (they ran the San Juan with us)....

Pull off at Big Sur

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by brokenpaddlejon)--- This may be a little optimistic, but if Big Sur goes this year will the pull off be open? On the way...

Gates of Lodore High Water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by John_in_Loveland)--- Isn't the "once a year" only for High season trip...i.e. if I did a low season run, can I do another...

Pressure washing a raft.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am prob opening myself up to some scrutiny here but I am wondering if anyone has ever pressure washed their raft? I recently purchase a late 80's...

Oar Sleeve Rope

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I believe there's a store called "search function" where you can get it. http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f44/rope-wrap-on-oars-why-68522.html

Alternative Multi-Day Raft Trip Ideas

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The Klamath River in northern California has an 84 mile stretch of class II-III: http://www.cacreeks.com/klamath2.htm Followed by an 18-37 mile...

Anybody want to run the Yampa July 9...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This is probably futile because by the time someone responds the permit will be gone, but I will try anyway... There is a July 9 Yampa Permit. The...

Gates of Lodore High Water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by John_in_Loveland)--- Isn't the "once a year" only for High season trip...i.e. if I did a low season run, can I do another...

Best place to buy dry suits right now

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Electric-Mayhem)--- I'll second (or third or fourth) the Kokatat Hydrus Angler. I bought one before my February/March Grand...

Gates of Lodore High Water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yes, the once a year rule is during high use season. You can go as many times as you want during low use season and it won't count towards the high...

Dry bag left on Ruby Horsetheif canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Anyone heading down Ruby/Horsetheif? I left a Clear dry bag at Banjo camp on Tuesday June 7th Just down river of big cotton wood tree. Has my sons...

Gates of Lodore High Water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

a 12' boat should be fine--the river is very forgiving. I just took off on Wednesday and it was lots of big wave trains. Just Tee up everything and...

Oar Sleeve Rope

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This guide says they used 3/16" polypropylene. Raft frame, Cataraft, Cataraft frame, Rowframe, and Whitewater Equipment...

Trying to get back to kayaking!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi! My name is Ashley. Where do you live? I live in the Arkansas river and though it's High water now, in a few weeks it'll be rad relearning water....

Oar Sleeve Rope

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Haven't used rope wrap on oars for about 30+ years, but we used to buy cord from the marine shops that was sold for pull-start outboard motors....

Gates of Lodore High Water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Isn't the "once a year" only for High season trip...i.e. if I did a low season run, can I do another High Season? Also, as far as a 12' raft, I...

A Boat for Women to Row?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

"you row the river with your brain...." anonymlous

Great Deals Out There

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Jim S)--- These might be a reasonable deal if you need a few boats, if you don't mind bucketing... 3 - 16' Riken White...

Lower Owyhee Drowning?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So very sad, I am so sorry for all involved.

Little Yampa Canyon canoe trip. Mid June.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by calaismarie)--- Anyone floated recently enough that you have an idea of the mosquito situation in the canyon and at the...

2017 Dolores high water Discussion

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

http://doloreswater.com/releases/ Posted By Ken Curtis (http://doloreswater.com/author/ken/) On June 8, 2017 *Thursday June 8, 2017*: Dolores...

Lost kayak clear creek

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Took a nice swim on clear creek today and lost my lime green stomper 80 on elbow. All signs point to it being pinned somewhere. But if you find it...

Deso Grays best camps in June

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yeah there is a good camp between wire fence and three fords. In fact two years ago we camped there and another group camped just downstream from us....

A Boat for Women to Row?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Well I am a 63 year old women about 5'8" and I row a 14 foot SOTAR. I have counterbalanced oars, and oar locks on big water I use pins and clips. I...

theft deterrent raft/trailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I live in Bozeman and use the coupler lock or padlocks on my tow chains but also have three heavy security cables w/heavy locks to secure the frame,...

Gates of Lodore High Water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I took my 13' Hyside down it and it did fine. Its basically the same size as a 12' boat since its pretty narrow. I felt comfortable in it and had a...

Oar Sleeve Rope

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I recently purchased a couple 7' wooden Sawyer Utility Oars that I use on my 9'6" raft. I am having a hard time finding quality oar sleeves that will...

A Boat for Women to Row?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a 9'6" Saturn. Super fun, super responsive, and affordable. I would recommend checking one out.

Great Deals Out There

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by elkhaven)--- That was a screaming deal... Offer him $4500 - still totally worth it! ---End Quote--- Alas, I was too late...