Building a cat frame
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Bend 6063 t6 alum and join with stages and tees. Allows adjustability which will be neverending. Consider main frame at 3 or 4 bays with added...
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Lost dry top
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Kokatat dry top black with black ir fleece lost at shist camp in Grand Canyon Good karma and beer if returned!
AIRE, Hyside, or NRS
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I really like my Aire 156D. I've had it two seasons now, and I got the sealed floor option, figuring it would be easier to turn and get moving. ...
Found: Kayak Paddle, Straight Shaft Warner Powerhouse
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
That's my paddle. Thanks for grabbing it! Got to the Westwater put in and realized I didn't have it. I'm in Fruita now heading East. Would love to...
New 4 Rivers cancellation policy
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by readNrun)--- Also - it wasn't clear. Do folks believe that any permit turned in (cancelled) the previous calendar day will...
Building a cat frame
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I have built few cat frames. Mostly for myself, but will build one for anyone. I use 1.25" .056 wall HREW, the larger tube spreads the load out a...
Micro Cataraft Build
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
That looks like a boat I would follow-through on bad ideas with.
Which mini raft?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I will 2nd that the paddle cat will really only function for R2ing and that the Trib 9.5 would be really tight for 4. The Storm is your best option,...
New 4 Rivers cancellation policy
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Also - it wasn't clear. Do folks believe that any permit turned in (cancelled) the previous calendar day will be made available the next IMMEDIATE...
CO Raft Purchase Advice
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
AIRE Whitewater Raft | ksl.com (http://www.ksl.com/classifieds/listing/43818309) This is a pretty solid looking deal, but is a pretty long drive
Micro Cataraft Build
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
super cool! I have thought about that a half dozen times...just need to do it!
Building a cat frame
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
If it was me, and it's not, I would recommend a welded modular combo. i have one and i love it. Mine is a 5 bay for a 16 ft JPW, but a 4 bay sounds...
Main Salmon August Questions
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Small camps: Chucker, Bailey and Allison Ranch are nice, Boise Bar and Paine Creek but Paine Creek gets lots of pressure = yellow jackets, James...
Grand Canyon Rafting Trip - 2018 - Commercial Outfitter Recommendations?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Actually there are options for shorter GC trips. Motor rig Lee's Ferry to Phantom and hike out is 4 days. Hike in at Phantom and Heli out at...
AIRE, Hyside, or NRS
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Aire x3 156D sealed floor,143D standard floor, superpuma standard floor. The 156 vs 143- not a lot of difference as far as speed or tracking. I...
Dolores trip (the whole way)
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Once again we would like to thank everyone who used our shuttle service this week. It was a very chilly week but next week looks to be warmer with...
Building a cat frame
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Attachment 17762 (http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=17762) Attachment 17770...
The seemingly impossible
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by Learch)--- I almost, almost, got my 14' Sotar ST into its zippered boat bag. How in the hell are these supposed to fit? I...
Main Salmon August Questions
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Hey guys, thanks for the great advice! El Flaco, I'd love to hear some of your favorite camp sites. Really looking forward to this trip - we did the...
Which mini raft?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by harrywatson)--- Tributary 9.5, RMR Phatcat or RMR Storm are the options I have been looking at. What I want is...
SW Montana Get Together
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
My wife and I are 1 year in with BZN. We moved from Boise. We are in! Yellowstone Gallatin Madison Boulder
AIRE, Hyside, or NRS
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
The Aire is a domestic. They also take the effort to reduce lead time to something realistic. There is also Wing, JPW and SoTAR. The remainder of the...
What river will you be on during the August 21, 2017 eclipse?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
We were originally going to head up to Glendo and float the N Platte. Booked solid and expensive, as well as too many people. Figured out it's going...
Cataraft Frame Re-Flip Thwart & Mount
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Put the flat bar on and drill single hole for seat bolt. On the back you could drill two holes each and use a U bolt. You will have to figure out...
Grand Canyon Rafting Trip - 2018 - Commercial Outfitter Recommendations?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
3 to 5 days seems impossible, if you mean 8 to 9, you simply cannot go wrong with AZRaft Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz
Micro Cataraft Build
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
It's winter, the rivers are frozen or not running; what's a river runner to do? Build a micro cataraft with the boys. They learn metal work & get a...
Building a cat frame
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Buy a Yoke frame like the Allycat or Topcat frame first. Then if you still want to weld a frame you'll have it dialed in. It will save you ton's of...
CO Raft Purchase Advice
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
15' Williwaw --- budget aside, best boat perfect size Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz
Do my oars have a counter balance
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I have 10' Cataract oars that have an internal counterbalance. It makes all the difference in the total effort needed to get the oar out of the...
Delores river trip this coming weekend
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
http://www.canoekayak.com/videos/dolores-river-high-water-snaggletooth/#ZHFYB2eIUe6OwRvl.97 Any ideas on the flows in this one!? Sent from...
2017 Dolores high water Discussion
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
http://www.canoekayak.com/videos/dolores-river-high-water-snaggletooth/#ZHFYB2eIUe6OwRvl.97 Any buzzards star in this video? Who's got a guess as...
Main Salmon August Questions
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Your question regarding layover... There are both reserved and and non-reserved campsites during the control season. You will only be able to to...
The Fox:Hero of the River
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Back in the 70s a man named Jim Philips secretly waged war against big corporations that polluted the Fox river in Illinois. He would sabotage their...
AIRE, Hyside, or NRS
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Aire 156 R with sealed floor IMO. Just got one and couldn't be happier. Hauls tons of gear, rides high in the water, and is pretty nimble for a boat...
New 4 Rivers cancellation policy
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
*According to news release, folks will be able to check and see which cancellations will be available in advance _“BEFORE the booking window opens”._...
Cataraft Frame Re-Flip Thwart & Mount
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by SpeyCatr)--- For those who use reflip thwarts on your cats: I'm just wondering if you can tell me what size of thwart you...
CO Raft Purchase Advice
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
The narrow 16' isnt the worst idea. If you really have to row that many people around all the time, it may be the way to go. That said, if I could...
Do my oars have a counter balance
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Read this and you'll have a good idea how counterbalance works. I don't think Archimedes was a boater but he had a good handle on this stuff. Levers...
New 4 Rivers cancellation policy
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
So basically every morning at 8AM PCT I will see a cancelled permit get snagged up by someone with faster internet speed than mine....just like the...
CO Raft Purchase Advice
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
You want the NRS E-161. Narrow like a 14' raft, longer for a bigger frame and cargo. Put an Everything Bag under a cargo net in the stern. 4 bay...
Main Salmon August Questions
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
You'll be fine. We went in late July 2 years ago with kids ranging from 5 to 11, and they had a blast. The levels might be slightly higher than we...
What river will you be on during the August 21, 2017 eclipse?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by Roguelawyer)--- Looking forward to a trip to eastern Oregon for this. I traveled to the Portland, OR area in 1979 and it was...
Building a cat frame
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Hey Tbieker, Best of both worlds, if you're a skilled welder, buy some at least 1" EMT and go to town. A whole frame wont cost more than $100, and...
Gear directly on drop stitch floor
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
It'll be fine. If you're that concerned pad it with some crazy creek or similar chairs. Although i dont know how thick your fabric is. Or how...
Which mini raft?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I was looking at similar criteria and went with a Phatcat. It fails on on the R4 end (R3 only with a couple littles), but wins in packability; 53#...
CO Raft Purchase Advice
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Based on your list of rivers a paddle raft seems like a better fit. For overnights, they may have to rent or buy there own... There is no perfect...
New 4 Rivers cancellation policy
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I wonder if Rec.gov could even do something like the G.C. follow ups, or maybe it would be wicked expensive? Could be mostly a matter of a Government...
Cataraft Frame Re-Flip Thwart & Mount
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I don't believe I would need a thwart that large - I was thinking more like one from a Puma or Super Puma... Sent from my iPhone using Mountain...
Building a cat frame
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Hey guys! I am fairly new to rafting and have recently purchased 14' rmr cat tubes. I plan on taking 2 or 3 multi night rafting trips this summer,...
Herniated Discs, Responsibility and Hiatus from kayaking.
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I really like my Culebra to, very light and easy to move, on and off the water. Really fun boat to row as well, kind of like cheating a little, it's...